Drug interactions
Desflurane + Ozanimod
Severity: Minor
Desflurane and Ozanimod: minor interaction.
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Summary
Ozanimod can cause bradycardia and conduction delay, and anesthetics may add to rhythm effects. Clinically significant QT prolongation with ozanimod at therapeutic doses is not well established.
What this interaction means in plain words
Desflurane and Ozanimod have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Desflurane belongs to Central Nervous System; Ozanimod belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Possible additive effects on cardiac conduction and heart rate; mechanism not firmly established.
What to do
Review baseline heart rate and ECG before surgery. Monitor heart rate and rhythm during anesthesia.
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 Desflurane
Other interactions of Ozanimod
- Isocarboxazid + Ozanimod Contraindicated
- Linezolid + Ozanimod Contraindicated
- Ozanimod + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Ozanimod + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Ozanimod + Rasagiline Contraindicated
- Ozanimod + Safinamide Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Desflurane with Ozanimod?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Desflurane and Ozanimod have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Ozanimod can cause bradycardia and conduction delay, and anesthetics may add to rhythm effects. Clinically significant QT prolongation with ozanimod at therapeutic doses is not well established.
How serious is the interaction between Desflurane and Ozanimod?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Review baseline heart rate and ECG before surgery. Monitor heart rate and rhythm during anesthesia.
What other medicines interact with Desflurane?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Desflurane with, for example, Amisulpride, Anagrelide, Arsenic trioxide. The full list is on the Desflurane page.
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