Drug interactions
Cilostazol + Deferasirox
Severity: Minor
Cilostazol and Deferasirox: minor interaction.
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Summary
Deferasirox can induce CYP3A4 and may reduce concentrations of CYP3A4 substrates such as cilostazol. The size of this effect is not well defined.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cilostazol 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.
Cilostazol belongs to Cardiovascular; Deferasirox belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Possible CYP3A4 induction by deferasirox increases cilostazol metabolism.
What to do
Monitor claudication symptom response; no routine dose adjustment is needed.
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 Cilostazol
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cilostazol with Deferasirox?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cilostazol 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 can induce CYP3A4 and may reduce concentrations of CYP3A4 substrates such as cilostazol. The size of this effect is not well defined.
How serious is the interaction between Cilostazol 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: Monitor claudication symptom response; no routine dose adjustment is needed.
What other medicines interact with Cilostazol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Cilostazol with, for example, Abrocitinib, Anagrelide, Betrixaban. The full list is on the Cilostazol page.
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