Drug interactions
Dulaglutide + Quinine
Severity: Minor
Dulaglutide and Quinine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Dulaglutide slows gastric emptying, which could delay the absorption of oral quinine. The clinical importance is probably small but may matter when rapid quinine levels are needed in malaria.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dulaglutide and Quinine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Dulaglutide belongs to Endocrine; Quinine belongs to Anti Parasitic.
Why it happens
Delayed gastric emptying by dulaglutide may slow oral absorption of quinine.
What to do
No routine adjustment is needed; monitor the clinical response when quinine is used for severe malaria.
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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- Dronedarone + Quinine Contraindicated
- Ibutilide + Quinine Contraindicated
- Mefloquine + Quinine Contraindicated
- Nilotinib + Quinine Contraindicated
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dulaglutide with Quinine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dulaglutide and Quinine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Dulaglutide slows gastric emptying, which could delay the absorption of oral quinine. The clinical importance is probably small but may matter when rapid quinine levels are needed in malaria.
How serious is the interaction between Dulaglutide and Quinine?
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 routine adjustment is needed; monitor the clinical response when quinine is used for severe malaria.
What other medicines interact with Quinine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Quinine with, for example, Arsenic trioxide, Dofetilide, Dronedarone. The full list is on the Quinine page.
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