Drug interactions
Atomoxetine + Ozanimod
Severity: Minor
Atomoxetine and Ozanimod: minor interaction.
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Summary
Ozanimod can slow heart rate and conduct through the AV node, and QT effects are a theoretical concern with atomoxetine. Atomoxetine can also change heart rate and blood pressure, making the cardiac effects harder to interpret.
What this interaction means in plain words
Atomoxetine and Ozanimod have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Atomoxetine belongs to Central Nervous System; Ozanimod belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Possible additive cardiac effects; a clinically significant QT interaction is not well established.
What to do
Monitor heart rate and blood pressure when starting ozanimod, and obtain an ECG if the patient has pre-existing conduction or QT risk factors.
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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Other interactions of Atomoxetine
- Atomoxetine + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Atomoxetine + Linezolid Contraindicated
- Atomoxetine + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Atomoxetine + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Atomoxetine + Rasagiline Contraindicated
- Atomoxetine + Selegiline Contraindicated
Other interactions of Ozanimod
- Isocarboxazid + Ozanimod Contraindicated
- Linezolid + Ozanimod Contraindicated
- Ozanimod + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Ozanimod + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Ozanimod + Rasagiline Contraindicated
- Ozanimod + Safinamide Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Atomoxetine with Ozanimod?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Atomoxetine and Ozanimod have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Ozanimod can slow heart rate and conduct through the AV node, and QT effects are a theoretical concern with atomoxetine. Atomoxetine can also change heart rate and blood pressure, making the cardiac effects harder to interpret.
How serious is the interaction between Atomoxetine and Ozanimod?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor heart rate and blood pressure when starting ozanimod, and obtain an ECG if the patient has pre-existing conduction or QT risk factors.
What other medicines interact with Atomoxetine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Atomoxetine with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Linezolid, Phenelzine. The full list is on the Atomoxetine page.
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