Drug interactions
Escitalopram + Istradefylline
Severity: Minor
Escitalopram and Istradefylline: minor interaction.
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Summary
Istradefylline at higher doses inhibits CYP3A4 and may increase exposure to CYP3A4 substrates. Since CYP3A4 is a minor route for escitalopram, the effect is likely small but could slightly increase escitalopram adverse effects.
What this interaction means in plain words
Escitalopram and Istradefylline have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Escitalopram belongs to Central Nervous System; Istradefylline belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Dose-dependent CYP3A4 inhibition by istradefylline.
What to do
Monitor for escitalopram adverse effects when istradefylline 40 mg/day is used. Dose adjustment is rarely necessary.
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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- Escitalopram + Methylene blue Contraindicated
- Escitalopram + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Escitalopram + Pimozide Contraindicated
Other interactions of Istradefylline
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Escitalopram with Istradefylline?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Escitalopram and Istradefylline have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Istradefylline at higher doses inhibits CYP3A4 and may increase exposure to CYP3A4 substrates. Since CYP3A4 is a minor route for escitalopram, the effect is likely small but could slightly increase escitalopram adverse effects.
How serious is the interaction between Escitalopram and Istradefylline?
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 escitalopram adverse effects when istradefylline 40 mg/day is used. Dose adjustment is rarely necessary.
What other medicines interact with Escitalopram?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Escitalopram with, for example, Cisapride, Citalopram, Isocarboxazid. The full list is on the Escitalopram page.
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