Drug interactions
Artemether + Dronedarone
Severity: Major
Artemether and Dronedarone: major interaction.
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Summary
Artemether (with lumefantrine) can prolong the QT interval, and dronedarone adds to this effect. Dronedarone's CYP3A4 inhibition may also raise artemether and lumefantrine exposure.
What this interaction means in plain words
Artemether and Dronedarone can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Why it happens
Additive QT prolongation plus CYP3A4 inhibition by dronedarone.
What to do
Avoid if alternatives exist; if not, monitor ECG and correct electrolytes.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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Other interactions of Dronedarone
- Adagrasib + Dronedarone Contraindicated
- Amiodarone + Dronedarone Contraindicated
- Arsenic trioxide + Dronedarone Contraindicated
- Artemether / lumefantrine + Dronedarone Contraindicated
- Atazanavir + Dronedarone Contraindicated
- Azithromycin + Dronedarone Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Artemether with Dronedarone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Artemether and Dronedarone can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Artemether (with lumefantrine) can prolong the QT interval, and dronedarone adds to this effect. Dronedarone's CYP3A4 inhibition may also raise artemether and lumefantrine exposure.
How serious is the interaction between Artemether and Dronedarone?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid if alternatives exist; if not, monitor ECG and correct electrolytes.
What other medicines interact with Dronedarone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dronedarone with, for example, Adagrasib, Amiodarone, Arsenic trioxide. The full list is on the Dronedarone page.
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