Drug interactions
Citalopram + Netupitant-palonosetron
Severity: Moderate
Citalopram and Netupitant-palonosetron: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Serotonin syndrome has been reported with 5-HT3 antagonists and SSRIs, though it is rare. Both citalopram and some 5-HT3 antagonists can also prolong the QT interval, and netupitant may modestly raise citalopram levels via CYP3A4 inhibition.
What this interaction means in plain words
Citalopram and Netupitant-palonosetron 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.
Citalopram belongs to Central Nervous System; Netupitant-palonosetron belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Possible additive serotonergic and QT-prolonging effects, with CYP3A4 inhibition by netupitant.
What to do
Monitor for serotonin syndrome and consider ECG and electrolyte checks in patients with QT risk factors. Keep citalopram at the lowest effective dose.
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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Other interactions of Netupitant-palonosetron
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- Flibanserin + Netupitant-palonosetron Contraindicated
- Apalutamide + Netupitant-palonosetron Major
- Avapritinib + Netupitant-palonosetron Major
- Carbamazepine + Netupitant-palonosetron Major
- Cobimetinib + Netupitant-palonosetron Major
Other interactions of Citalopram
- Cisapride + Citalopram Contraindicated
- Citalopram + Dronedarone Contraindicated
- Citalopram + Escitalopram Contraindicated
- Citalopram + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Citalopram + Methylene blue Contraindicated
- Citalopram + Phenelzine Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Citalopram with Netupitant-palonosetron?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Citalopram and Netupitant-palonosetron 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. Serotonin syndrome has been reported with 5-HT3 antagonists and SSRIs, though it is rare. Both citalopram and some 5-HT3 antagonists can also prolong the QT interval, and netupitant may modestly raise citalopram levels via CYP3A4 inhibition.
How serious is the interaction between Citalopram and Netupitant-palonosetron?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor for serotonin syndrome and consider ECG and electrolyte checks in patients with QT risk factors. Keep citalopram at the lowest effective dose.
What other medicines interact with Netupitant-palonosetron?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Netupitant-palonosetron with, for example, Apomorphine, Flibanserin, Apalutamide. The full list is on the Netupitant-palonosetron page.
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