Drug interactions
Eribulin + Paliperidone
Severity: Major
Eribulin and Paliperidone: major interaction.
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Summary
Eribulin can prolong the QTc interval, and paliperidone has similar effects. Using both may enhance the risk of serious ventricular arrhythmia.
What this interaction means in plain words
Eribulin and Paliperidone can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Eribulin belongs to Oncology; Paliperidone belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive QT prolongation.
What to do
If combined, perform ECG monitoring and correct hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia before and during eribulin therapy. Choose a non-QT-prolonging antipsychotic if feasible.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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- Amiodarone + Paliperidone Major
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Eribulin with Paliperidone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Eribulin and Paliperidone can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Eribulin can prolong the QTc interval, and paliperidone has similar effects. Using both may enhance the risk of serious ventricular arrhythmia.
How serious is the interaction between Eribulin and Paliperidone?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: If combined, perform ECG monitoring and correct hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia before and during eribulin therapy. Choose a non-QT-prolonging antipsychotic if feasible.
What other medicines interact with Paliperidone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Paliperidone with, for example, Ibutilide, Pimozide, Vandetanib. The full list is on the Paliperidone page.
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