Drug interactions
Eletriptan + Miconazole vaginal
Severity: Minor
Eletriptan and Miconazole vaginal: minor interaction.
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Summary
Vaginal miconazole is a CYP3A4 inhibitor, but systemic absorption is low, so a clinically meaningful rise in eletriptan is unlikely.
What this interaction means in plain words
Eletriptan and Miconazole vaginal have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Weak CYP3A4 inhibition from limited systemic absorption of miconazole.
What to do
No action is generally needed. Monitor for triptan adverse effects if prolonged or repeated courses are used.
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 Eletriptan with Miconazole vaginal?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Eletriptan and Miconazole vaginal have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Vaginal miconazole is a CYP3A4 inhibitor, but systemic absorption is low, so a clinically meaningful rise in eletriptan is unlikely.
How serious is the interaction between Eletriptan and Miconazole vaginal?
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 action is generally needed. Monitor for triptan adverse effects if prolonged or repeated courses are used.
What other medicines interact with Eletriptan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Eletriptan with, for example, Almotriptan, Atazanavir, Ceritinib. The full list is on the Eletriptan page.
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