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Dapsone + Fedratinib

Severity: Moderate

Dapsone and Fedratinib: 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

Fedratinib inhibits CYP3A4 and may increase dapsone concentrations. This could raise the risk of dapsone-related hemolysis and methemoglobinemia.

What this interaction means in plain words

Dapsone and Fedratinib 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.

Dapsone belongs to Anti Bacterial; Fedratinib belongs to Oncology.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

Fedratinib inhibits CYP3A4, reducing dapsone metabolism.

What to do

Monitor CBC and methemoglobin symptoms; reduce the dapsone dose if adverse effects emerge.

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 Dapsone with Fedratinib?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Dapsone and Fedratinib 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. Fedratinib inhibits CYP3A4 and may increase dapsone concentrations. This could raise the risk of dapsone-related hemolysis and methemoglobinemia.

How serious is the interaction between Dapsone and Fedratinib?

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 CBC and methemoglobin symptoms; reduce the dapsone dose if adverse effects emerge.

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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