Drug interactions
Dexmedetomidine + Eliglustat
Severity: Minor
Dexmedetomidine and Eliglustat: minor interaction.
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Summary
Dexmedetomidine is not a recognized clinically significant CYP2D6 inhibitor, so a meaningful rise in eliglustat exposure is not expected. Any concern is theoretical.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dexmedetomidine and Eliglustat have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Dexmedetomidine belongs to Central Nervous System; Eliglustat belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Weak, unestablished CYP2D6 inhibition by dexmedetomidine; not a recognized clinically relevant mechanism.
What to do
No dose change is required; monitor ECG if eliglustat is used with other QT-affecting or CYP2D6-inhibiting drugs.
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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- Eliglustat + Itraconazole Contraindicated
- Eliglustat + Ketoconazole Contraindicated
- Eliglustat + Pimozide Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dexmedetomidine with Eliglustat?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dexmedetomidine and Eliglustat have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Dexmedetomidine is not a recognized clinically significant CYP2D6 inhibitor, so a meaningful rise in eliglustat exposure is not expected. Any concern is theoretical.
How serious is the interaction between Dexmedetomidine and Eliglustat?
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 change is required; monitor ECG if eliglustat is used with other QT-affecting or CYP2D6-inhibiting drugs.
What other medicines interact with Dexmedetomidine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dexmedetomidine with, for example, Buprenorphine long-acting, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Dextromoramide. The full list is on the Dexmedetomidine page.
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