Drug interactions
Eltrombopag + Opium tincture
Severity: Minor
Eltrombopag and Opium tincture: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Morphine in opium tincture is cleared by UGT2B7 glucuronidation. Eltrombopag inhibits UGT enzymes in vitro, so morphine exposure might increase, though the clinical relevance is unproven.
What this interaction means in plain words
Eltrombopag and Opium tincture 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
In vitro UGT inhibition by eltrombopag may reduce morphine glucuronidation.
What to do
Monitor for excess sedation and respiratory depression after starting eltrombopag. Reduce the opium tincture dose if these occur.
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 Eltrombopag with Opium tincture?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Eltrombopag and Opium tincture have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Morphine in opium tincture is cleared by UGT2B7 glucuronidation. Eltrombopag inhibits UGT enzymes in vitro, so morphine exposure might increase, though the clinical relevance is unproven.
How serious is the interaction between Eltrombopag and Opium tincture?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor for excess sedation and respiratory depression after starting eltrombopag. Reduce the opium tincture dose if these occur.
What other medicines interact with Eltrombopag?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Eltrombopag with, for example, Alpelisib, Aluminum hydroxide, Amobarbital. The full list is on the Eltrombopag page.
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