Drug interactions
Clonidine + Epcoritamab
Severity: Minor
Clonidine and Epcoritamab: minor interaction.
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Summary
Cytokine release after epcoritamab may transiently suppress CYP enzymes and raise exposure to substrates. Clonidine is only partly CYP-metabolized, so the clinical effect is likely small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Clonidine and Epcoritamab have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Clonidine belongs to Cardiovascular; Epcoritamab belongs to Oncology.
Why it happens
Cytokine-mediated transient suppression of CYP450 activity during cytokine release syndrome.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and heart rate during the period of cytokine release risk. Adjust the clonidine dose if hypotension or bradycardia develops.
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 Clonidine
- Acebutolol + Clonidine Major
- Amifostine + Clonidine Major
- Amiodarone + Clonidine Major
- Amoxapine + Clonidine Major
- Atenolol-chlorthalidone + Clonidine Major
- Atenolol + Clonidine Major
Other interactions of Epcoritamab
- Epcoritamab + Ergotamine Major
- Epcoritamab + Pimozide Major
- Bendamustine + Epcoritamab Moderate
- Carbamazepine + Epcoritamab Moderate
- Clomipramine + Epcoritamab Moderate
- Clozapine + Epcoritamab Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Clonidine with Epcoritamab?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Clonidine and Epcoritamab have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Cytokine release after epcoritamab may transiently suppress CYP enzymes and raise exposure to substrates. Clonidine is only partly CYP-metabolized, so the clinical effect is likely small.
How serious is the interaction between Clonidine and Epcoritamab?
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 blood pressure and heart rate during the period of cytokine release risk. Adjust the clonidine dose if hypotension or bradycardia develops.
What other medicines interact with Clonidine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Clonidine with, for example, Acebutolol, Amifostine, Amiodarone. The full list is on the Clonidine page.
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