Drug interactions
Dabigatran etexilate + Paliperidone
Severity: Minor
Dabigatran etexilate and Paliperidone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Paliperidone is a weak P-glycoprotein substrate and inhibitor, and a clinically meaningful rise in dabigatran exposure is not established. Any effect is likely small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dabigatran etexilate and Paliperidone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Dabigatran etexilate belongs to Cardiovascular; Paliperidone belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Possible weak P-glycoprotein inhibition.
What to do
No routine adjustment needed; monitor for bleeding in patients with renal impairment.
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 Dabigatran etexilate
- Dabigatran etexilate + Defibrotide Contraindicated
- Dabigatran etexilate + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Dabigatran etexilate + Mifepristone Contraindicated
- Abciximab + Dabigatran etexilate Major
- Alteplase + Dabigatran etexilate Major
- Amiodarone + Dabigatran etexilate Major
Other interactions of Paliperidone
- Ibutilide + Paliperidone Contraindicated
- Paliperidone + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Paliperidone + Vandetanib Contraindicated
- Adagrasib + Paliperidone Major
- Amiodarone + Paliperidone Major
- Amisulpride + Paliperidone Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dabigatran etexilate with Paliperidone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dabigatran etexilate and Paliperidone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Paliperidone is a weak P-glycoprotein substrate and inhibitor, and a clinically meaningful rise in dabigatran exposure is not established. Any effect is likely small.
How serious is the interaction between Dabigatran etexilate and Paliperidone?
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 needed; monitor for bleeding in patients with renal impairment.
What other medicines interact with Dabigatran etexilate?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dabigatran etexilate with, for example, Defibrotide, Ketorolac, Mifepristone. The full list is on the Dabigatran etexilate page.
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