Drug interactions
Degarelix + Isoflurane
Severity: Minor
Degarelix and Isoflurane: minor interaction.
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Summary
Androgen deprivation therapy such as degarelix can prolong the QT interval, and volatile anesthetics may contribute. The clinical effect is generally small but relevant in patients with other risk factors.
What this interaction means in plain words
Degarelix and Isoflurane have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Degarelix belongs to Endocrine; Isoflurane belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Possible additive QT prolongation.
What to do
Obtain a baseline ECG in patients with cardiac risk factors and keep electrolytes normal. No routine change to therapy is needed.
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 Isoflurane
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 Isoflurane?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Degarelix and Isoflurane have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Androgen deprivation therapy such as degarelix can prolong the QT interval, and volatile anesthetics may contribute. The clinical effect is generally small but relevant in patients with other risk factors.
How serious is the interaction between Degarelix and Isoflurane?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Obtain a baseline ECG in patients with cardiac risk factors and keep electrolytes normal. No routine change to therapy is needed.
What other medicines interact with Isoflurane?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Isoflurane with, for example, Adrenaline-articaine, Amisulpride, Arsenic trioxide. The full list is on the Isoflurane page.
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