Drug interactions
Edoxaban + Suvorexant
Severity: Minor
Edoxaban and Suvorexant: minor interaction.
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Summary
Suvorexant is a weak P-gp inhibitor in vitro, and no clinically relevant effect on edoxaban has been established.
What this interaction means in plain words
Edoxaban and Suvorexant have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Edoxaban belongs to Cardiovascular; Suvorexant belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Possible weak P-glycoprotein inhibition; clinical significance is unproven.
What to do
No dose adjustment is needed; routine bleeding monitoring suffices.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Edoxaban with Suvorexant?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Edoxaban and Suvorexant have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Suvorexant is a weak P-gp inhibitor in vitro, and no clinically relevant effect on edoxaban has been established.
How serious is the interaction between Edoxaban and Suvorexant?
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 adjustment is needed; routine bleeding monitoring suffices.
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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