Drug interactions
Colchicine + Somatropin
Severity: Minor
Colchicine and Somatropin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Growth hormone may modestly increase CYP450-mediated clearance of some drugs, so a small fall in colchicine exposure is theoretically possible. No clinically meaningful interaction has been established.
What this interaction means in plain words
Colchicine and Somatropin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Colchicine belongs to Genitourinary; Somatropin belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Possible modest induction of CYP3A4 activity by growth hormone; not well established.
What to do
No routine adjustment is needed; monitor colchicine efficacy if clinical response changes.
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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- Colchicine + Cyclosporine Contraindicated
- Colchicine + Ensitrelvir Contraindicated
- Colchicine + Levoketoconazole Contraindicated
- Colchicine + Nirmatrelvir Contraindicated
Other interactions of Somatropin
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- Albiglutide + Somatropin Moderate
- Alogliptin-metformin + Somatropin Moderate
- Alogliptin-pioglitazone + Somatropin Moderate
- Alogliptin + Somatropin Moderate
- Betamethasone + Somatropin Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Colchicine with Somatropin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Colchicine and Somatropin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Growth hormone may modestly increase CYP450-mediated clearance of some drugs, so a small fall in colchicine exposure is theoretically possible. No clinically meaningful interaction has been established.
How serious is the interaction between Colchicine and Somatropin?
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 routine adjustment is needed; monitor colchicine efficacy if clinical response changes.
What other medicines interact with Colchicine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Colchicine with, for example, Clarithromycin, Cobicistat, Cyclosporine. The full list is on the Colchicine page.
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