Drug interactions
Ezogabine + Thiothixene
Severity: Moderate
Ezogabine and Thiothixene: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Thiothixene, a typical antipsychotic, can prolong the QT interval. Together with ezogabine the risk of arrhythmia may be increased, especially in patients with cardiac risk factors.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ezogabine and Thiothixene 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.
Why it happens
Additive effects on ventricular repolarization from both drugs.
What to do
Obtain a baseline ECG and monitor the QT interval during co-treatment. Correct electrolyte disturbances and avoid additional QT-prolonging agents.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ezogabine with Thiothixene?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Ezogabine and Thiothixene 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. Thiothixene, a typical antipsychotic, can prolong the QT interval. Together with ezogabine the risk of arrhythmia may be increased, especially in patients with cardiac risk factors.
How serious is the interaction between Ezogabine and Thiothixene?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Obtain a baseline ECG and monitor the QT interval during co-treatment. Correct electrolyte disturbances and avoid additional QT-prolonging agents.
What other medicines interact with Ezogabine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ezogabine with, for example, Adagrasib, Amiodarone, Amisulpride. The full list is on the Ezogabine page.
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