Drug interactions
Degarelix + Haloperidol
Severity: Moderate
Degarelix and Haloperidol: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Androgen deprivation therapy such as degarelix can prolong the QT interval, and haloperidol has a recognized QT-prolonging effect. Combined use may raise the risk of torsades de pointes, especially with electrolyte disturbance or heart disease.
What this interaction means in plain words
Degarelix and Haloperidol 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.
Degarelix belongs to Endocrine; Haloperidol belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive effects on cardiac repolarization.
What to do
Obtain a baseline ECG, correct potassium and magnesium, and monitor QTc periodically. Use the lowest effective haloperidol dose or an alternative antipsychotic if QTc is prolonged.
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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- Haloperidol + Levoketoconazole Contraindicated
- Haloperidol + Panobinostat Contraindicated
- Haloperidol + Pimozide Contraindicated
Other interactions of Degarelix
- Degarelix + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Degarelix + Thioridazine Contraindicated
- Amiodarone + Degarelix Major
- Amisulpride + Degarelix Major
- Anagrelide + Degarelix Major
- Cisapride + Degarelix Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Degarelix with Haloperidol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Degarelix and Haloperidol 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. Androgen deprivation therapy such as degarelix can prolong the QT interval, and haloperidol has a recognized QT-prolonging effect. Combined use may raise the risk of torsades de pointes, especially with electrolyte disturbance or heart disease.
How serious is the interaction between Degarelix and Haloperidol?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Obtain a baseline ECG, correct potassium and magnesium, and monitor QTc periodically. Use the lowest effective haloperidol dose or an alternative antipsychotic if QTc is prolonged.
What other medicines interact with Haloperidol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Haloperidol with, for example, Dofetilide, Dronedarone, Ibutilide. The full list is on the Haloperidol page.
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