Drug interactions
Arformoterol + Ribociclib
Severity: Moderate
Arformoterol and Ribociclib: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Both drugs can prolong the QT interval, and beta-agonists may cause hypokalemia. Combined use may raise the risk of ventricular arrhythmia.
What this interaction means in plain words
Arformoterol and Ribociclib can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Arformoterol belongs to Respiratory; Ribociclib belongs to Oncology.
Why it happens
Additive QT prolongation and beta-agonist-induced hypokalemia.
What to do
Obtain baseline ECG and electrolytes and repeat during treatment. Correct low potassium or magnesium.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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- Dofetilide + Ribociclib Contraindicated
- Dronedarone + Ribociclib Contraindicated
- Flibanserin + Ribociclib Contraindicated
- Ibutilide + Ribociclib Contraindicated
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Arformoterol with Ribociclib?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Arformoterol and Ribociclib can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Both drugs can prolong the QT interval, and beta-agonists may cause hypokalemia. Combined use may raise the risk of ventricular arrhythmia.
How serious is the interaction between Arformoterol and Ribociclib?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Obtain baseline ECG and electrolytes and repeat during treatment. Correct low potassium or magnesium.
What other medicines interact with Ribociclib?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ribociclib with, for example, Amiodarone, Cisapride, Dofetilide. The full list is on the Ribociclib page.
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