Drug interactions
Escitalopram + Voxelotor
Severity: Minor
Escitalopram and Voxelotor: minor interaction.
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Summary
Voxelotor inhibits CYP3A4 in vitro and can increase exposure to sensitive substrates. Escitalopram is only partly metabolized by CYP3A4, with CYP2C19 playing a larger role, so the effect is probably small. A modest increase in escitalopram levels could add dose-related adverse effects.
What this interaction means in plain words
Escitalopram and Voxelotor 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; Voxelotor belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Voxelotor inhibition of CYP3A4 may slightly reduce one pathway of escitalopram clearance.
What to do
No routine dose change is needed. Monitor for increased escitalopram adverse effects and adjust the dose if they 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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- Escitalopram + Methylene blue Contraindicated
- Escitalopram + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Escitalopram + Pimozide Contraindicated
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- Carbamazepine + Voxelotor Major
- Cyclosporin + Voxelotor Major
- Efavirenz + Voxelotor Major
- Enzalutamide + Voxelotor Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Escitalopram with Voxelotor?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Escitalopram and Voxelotor have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Voxelotor inhibits CYP3A4 in vitro and can increase exposure to sensitive substrates. Escitalopram is only partly metabolized by CYP3A4, with CYP2C19 playing a larger role, so the effect is probably small. A modest increase in escitalopram levels could add dose-related adverse effects.
How serious is the interaction between Escitalopram and Voxelotor?
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 dose change is needed. Monitor for increased escitalopram adverse effects and adjust the dose if they occur.
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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