Drug interactions
Entecavir + Pindolol
Severity: Minor
Entecavir and Pindolol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Pindolol is partly renally cleared, and both drugs could in theory compete for tubular secretion. No clinically relevant change in the exposure of either drug has been demonstrated.
What this interaction means in plain words
Entecavir and Pindolol 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
Theoretical competition for renal tubular secretion; not established.
What to do
No dose adjustment is required. Monitor heart rate and blood pressure as usual.
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 Entecavir with Pindolol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Entecavir and Pindolol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Pindolol is partly renally cleared, and both drugs could in theory compete for tubular secretion. No clinically relevant change in the exposure of either drug has been demonstrated.
How serious is the interaction between Entecavir and Pindolol?
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 required. Monitor heart rate and blood pressure as usual.
What other medicines interact with Entecavir?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Entecavir with, for example, Alogliptin-metformin, Canagliflozin-metformin, Cidofovir. The full list is on the Entecavir page.
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