Drug interactions
Bromocriptine + Fexinidazole
Severity: Moderate
Bromocriptine and Fexinidazole: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Fexinidazole may inhibit CYP3A4, which could raise bromocriptine concentrations and increase dopaminergic adverse effects such as hypotension, nausea and somnolence. Fexinidazole is given for a short course in a supervised setting.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bromocriptine and Fexinidazole 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.
Why it happens
Inhibition of CYP3A4-mediated bromocriptine metabolism.
What to do
If possible, withhold bromocriptine during the fexinidazole course; otherwise monitor blood pressure and CNS effects and reduce the bromocriptine dose if needed.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Bromocriptine with Fexinidazole?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Bromocriptine and Fexinidazole 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. Fexinidazole may inhibit CYP3A4, which could raise bromocriptine concentrations and increase dopaminergic adverse effects such as hypotension, nausea and somnolence. Fexinidazole is given for a short course in a supervised setting.
How serious is the interaction between Bromocriptine and Fexinidazole?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: If possible, withhold bromocriptine during the fexinidazole course; otherwise monitor blood pressure and CNS effects and reduce the bromocriptine dose if needed.
What other medicines interact with Bromocriptine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Bromocriptine with, for example, Amisulpride, Atazanavir, Cobicistat. The full list is on the Bromocriptine page.
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