Drug interactions
Caffeine + Deferasirox
Severity: Minor
Caffeine and Deferasirox: minor interaction.
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Summary
Deferasirox inhibits CYP1A2 and can raise caffeine exposure. Higher caffeine levels may cause more jitteriness, insomnia, tachycardia and palpitations, especially in sensitive patients or with heavy intake.
What this interaction means in plain words
Caffeine and Deferasirox have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Caffeine belongs to Miscellaneous; Deferasirox belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Deferasirox inhibits CYP1A2-mediated metabolism of caffeine, reducing its clearance.
What to do
Advise patients to limit caffeine intake while on deferasirox and watch for tachycardia, tremor or insomnia. Reduce caffeine consumption if symptoms appear.
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 Deferasirox
Other interactions of Caffeine
- Caffeine + Ephedrine Major
- Caffeine + Fezolinetant Major
- Caffeine + Methylenedioxymethamphetamine Major
- Caffeine + Selegiline transdermal Major
- Adenosine + Caffeine Moderate
- Benzphetamine + Caffeine Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Caffeine with Deferasirox?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Caffeine and Deferasirox have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Deferasirox inhibits CYP1A2 and can raise caffeine exposure. Higher caffeine levels may cause more jitteriness, insomnia, tachycardia and palpitations, especially in sensitive patients or with heavy intake.
How serious is the interaction between Caffeine and Deferasirox?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise patients to limit caffeine intake while on deferasirox and watch for tachycardia, tremor or insomnia. Reduce caffeine consumption if symptoms appear.
What other medicines interact with Deferasirox?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Deferasirox with, for example, Acetylsalicylic acid, Alosetron, Aluminum hydroxide. The full list is on the Deferasirox page.
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