Drug interactions
Buspirone + Ioflupane i
Severity: Minor
Buspirone and Ioflupane i: minor interaction.
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Summary
Ioflupane I-123 is a dopamine transporter imaging agent, and drugs that bind the transporter with high affinity can interfere with the image. Buspirone is not a recognized dopamine transporter ligand, so a meaningful effect on scan quality is not established.
What this interaction means in plain words
Buspirone and Ioflupane i 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
Competition at the dopamine transporter is theoretical and not established for buspirone.
What to do
No action is routinely required. If the scan is ambiguous, consider the patient's medication list when interpreting the result.
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 Buspirone
- Buspirone + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Buspirone + Linezolid Contraindicated
- Buspirone + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Buspirone + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Buspirone + Selegiline Contraindicated
- Buspirone + Selegiline transdermal Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Buspirone with Ioflupane i?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Buspirone and Ioflupane i have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Ioflupane I-123 is a dopamine transporter imaging agent, and drugs that bind the transporter with high affinity can interfere with the image. Buspirone is not a recognized dopamine transporter ligand, so a meaningful effect on scan quality is not established.
How serious is the interaction between Buspirone and Ioflupane i?
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 action is routinely required. If the scan is ambiguous, consider the patient's medication list when interpreting the result.
What other medicines interact with Buspirone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Buspirone with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Linezolid, Phenelzine. The full list is on the Buspirone page.
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