Drug interactions
Artemether / lumefantrine + Fludrocortisone
Severity: Minor
Artemether / lumefantrine and Fludrocortisone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Artemether is a weak CYP3A4 inducer and fludrocortisone is a CYP3A4 substrate, so fludrocortisone exposure could fall modestly. The clinical significance is likely small and the course of antimalarial is short.
What this interaction means in plain words
Artemether / lumefantrine and Fludrocortisone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Possible weak CYP3A4 induction by artemether lowering fludrocortisone concentrations.
What to do
No routine adjustment is needed. In patients with adrenal insufficiency, monitor blood pressure and electrolytes during and after the antimalarial course.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Artemether / lumefantrine with Fludrocortisone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Artemether / lumefantrine and Fludrocortisone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Artemether is a weak CYP3A4 inducer and fludrocortisone is a CYP3A4 substrate, so fludrocortisone exposure could fall modestly. The clinical significance is likely small and the course of antimalarial is short.
How serious is the interaction between Artemether / lumefantrine and Fludrocortisone?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine adjustment is needed. In patients with adrenal insufficiency, monitor blood pressure and electrolytes during and after the antimalarial course.
What other medicines interact with Fludrocortisone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Fludrocortisone with, for example, Mifepristone, Aldesleukin, Amphotericin b. The full list is on the Fludrocortisone page.
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