Drug interactions
Edoxaban + Erythromycin base
Severity: Moderate
Edoxaban and Erythromycin base: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Erythromycin increases edoxaban exposure in pharmacokinetic studies through P-glycoprotein inhibition, which raises bleeding risk.
What this interaction means in plain words
Edoxaban and Erythromycin base 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.
Why it happens
Erythromycin inhibits P-glycoprotein, reducing edoxaban efflux and clearance.
What to do
Reduce edoxaban to 30 mg daily for DVT/PE treatment; no adjustment is recommended for atrial fibrillation. Monitor for bleeding.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Edoxaban with Erythromycin base?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Edoxaban and Erythromycin base 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. Erythromycin increases edoxaban exposure in pharmacokinetic studies through P-glycoprotein inhibition, which raises bleeding risk.
How serious is the interaction between Edoxaban and Erythromycin base?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Reduce edoxaban to 30 mg daily for DVT/PE treatment; no adjustment is recommended for atrial fibrillation. Monitor for bleeding.
What other medicines interact with Edoxaban?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Edoxaban with, for example, Apixaban, Defibrotide, Ketorolac. The full list is on the Edoxaban page.
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