Drug interactions
Avapritinib + Desflurane
Severity: Minor
Avapritinib and Desflurane: minor interaction.
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Summary
Avapritinib can cause cognitive effects and somnolence, and desflurane is a CNS depressant. Combined, they may increase sedation or delay recovery from anesthesia, though specific data are lacking.
What this interaction means in plain words
Avapritinib and Desflurane have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Avapritinib belongs to Oncology; Desflurane belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Presumed additive CNS depression; no specific mechanism is established.
What to do
Titrate desflurane to effect and monitor postoperative recovery and cognition. Counsel patients about prolonged drowsiness.
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 Avapritinib with Desflurane?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Avapritinib and Desflurane have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Avapritinib can cause cognitive effects and somnolence, and desflurane is a CNS depressant. Combined, they may increase sedation or delay recovery from anesthesia, though specific data are lacking.
How serious is the interaction between Avapritinib and Desflurane?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Titrate desflurane to effect and monitor postoperative recovery and cognition. Counsel patients about prolonged drowsiness.
What other medicines interact with Desflurane?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Desflurane with, for example, Amisulpride, Anagrelide, Arsenic trioxide. The full list is on the Desflurane page.
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