Drug interactions
Dapsone + Deferasirox
Severity: Minor
Dapsone and Deferasirox: minor interaction.
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Summary
Deferasirox can induce CYP3A4 and lower exposure to some substrates, but any effect on dapsone is uncertain and likely small. Dapsone also causes haemolysis, which is relevant in patients on iron chelation.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dapsone and Deferasirox have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Dapsone belongs to Anti Bacterial; Deferasirox belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Possible weak CYP3A4 induction by deferasirox; effect on dapsone is not established.
What to do
No dose adjustment is routinely needed; monitor haemoglobin and dapsone response.
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 Dapsone
- Bcg vaccine live + Dapsone Major
- Dapsone + Primaquine Major
- Apalutamide + Dapsone Moderate
- Belzutifan + Dapsone Moderate
- Bosentan + Dapsone Moderate
- Bupivacaine implant + Dapsone Moderate
Other interactions of Deferasirox
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dapsone with Deferasirox?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dapsone and Deferasirox have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Deferasirox can induce CYP3A4 and lower exposure to some substrates, but any effect on dapsone is uncertain and likely small. Dapsone also causes haemolysis, which is relevant in patients on iron chelation.
How serious is the interaction between Dapsone and Deferasirox?
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 dose adjustment is routinely needed; monitor haemoglobin and dapsone response.
What other medicines interact with Dapsone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dapsone with, for example, Bcg vaccine live, Primaquine, Apalutamide. The full list is on the Dapsone page.
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