Drug interactions
Eletriptan + Ponatinib
Severity: Minor
Eletriptan and Ponatinib: minor interaction.
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Summary
Ponatinib inhibits P-glycoprotein and may raise eletriptan levels. The clinical effect is likely modest.
What this interaction means in plain words
Eletriptan and Ponatinib have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Eletriptan belongs to Central Nervous System; Ponatinib belongs to Oncology.
Why it happens
Inhibition of P-glycoprotein efflux by ponatinib.
What to do
No routine adjustment is required. Monitor for increased triptan adverse effects such as hypertension.
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 Ponatinib?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Eletriptan and Ponatinib have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Ponatinib inhibits P-glycoprotein and may raise eletriptan levels. The clinical effect is likely modest.
How serious is the interaction between Eletriptan and Ponatinib?
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 required. Monitor for increased triptan adverse effects such as hypertension.
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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