Drug interactions
Bromocriptine + Pasireotide
Severity: Minor
Bromocriptine and Pasireotide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Somatostatin analogues may reduce clearance of CYP450 substrates, so bromocriptine exposure might increase slightly. The clinical effect is uncertain and probably small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bromocriptine and Pasireotide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Bromocriptine belongs to Central Nervous System; Pasireotide belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Suppressed growth hormone may reduce CYP450 activity and bromocriptine clearance; this is largely theoretical.
What to do
Watch for bromocriptine adverse effects such as nausea and hypotension and reduce the dose if they occur.
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 Pasireotide
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Bromocriptine with Pasireotide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Bromocriptine and Pasireotide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Somatostatin analogues may reduce clearance of CYP450 substrates, so bromocriptine exposure might increase slightly. The clinical effect is uncertain and probably small.
How serious is the interaction between Bromocriptine and Pasireotide?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Watch for bromocriptine adverse effects such as nausea and hypotension and reduce the dose if they occur.
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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