Drug interactions
Eslicarbazepine + Siponimod
Severity: Moderate
Eslicarbazepine and Siponimod: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Eslicarbazepine is a weak to moderate CYP3A4 inducer and may lower siponimod concentrations. The effect is more important in patients with CYP2C9*1/*3 or *2/*3 genotype.
What this interaction means in plain words
Eslicarbazepine and Siponimod can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Eslicarbazepine belongs to Central Nervous System; Siponimod belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Induction of CYP3A4 by eslicarbazepine increases siponimod clearance.
What to do
Avoid in patients with CYP2C9*1/*3 or *2/*3 genotype. Otherwise monitor for reduced clinical response to siponimod.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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- Avapritinib + Eslicarbazepine Major
- Bedaquiline + Eslicarbazepine Major
- Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen + Eslicarbazepine Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Eslicarbazepine with Siponimod?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Eslicarbazepine and Siponimod can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Eslicarbazepine is a weak to moderate CYP3A4 inducer and may lower siponimod concentrations. The effect is more important in patients with CYP2C9*1/*3 or *2/*3 genotype.
How serious is the interaction between Eslicarbazepine and Siponimod?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid in patients with CYP2C9*1/*3 or *2/*3 genotype. Otherwise monitor for reduced clinical response to siponimod.
What other medicines interact with Siponimod?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Siponimod with, for example, Cladribine, Fingolimod, Fluconazole. The full list is on the Siponimod page.
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