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Danicopan + Tolvaptan

Severity: Moderate

Danicopan and Tolvaptan: moderate interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

Danicopan inhibits P-glycoprotein and can raise exposure to P-gp substrates such as tolvaptan. Increased tolvaptan effect may cause excessive aquaresis, dehydration or overly rapid sodium rise.

What this interaction means in plain words

Danicopan and Tolvaptan 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.

Danicopan belongs to Miscellaneous; Tolvaptan belongs to Endocrine.

Evidence level: Moderate

Why it happens

Danicopan inhibits intestinal and other P-gp efflux, increasing tolvaptan absorption and exposure.

What to do

Monitor serum sodium and volume status after starting danicopan. Consider lowering the tolvaptan dose if exaggerated response occurs.

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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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Danicopan with Tolvaptan?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Danicopan and Tolvaptan 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. Danicopan inhibits P-glycoprotein and can raise exposure to P-gp substrates such as tolvaptan. Increased tolvaptan effect may cause excessive aquaresis, dehydration or overly rapid sodium rise.

How serious is the interaction between Danicopan and Tolvaptan?

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 serum sodium and volume status after starting danicopan. Consider lowering the tolvaptan dose if exaggerated response occurs.

What other medicines interact with Tolvaptan?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Tolvaptan with, for example, Atazanavir, Ceritinib, Cobicistat. The full list is on the Tolvaptan page.

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