Drug interactions
Ferric maltol + Quinidine
Severity: Minor
Ferric maltol and Quinidine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Iron in the gut may bind some oral drugs and reduce their absorption. Whether this applies to quinidine is not well established.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ferric maltol and Quinidine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Ferric maltol belongs to Miscellaneous; Quinidine belongs to Anti Parasitic.
Why it happens
Possible chelation or binding in the gastrointestinal tract reducing absorption; not established for quinidine.
What to do
Separate administration by about 2 hours as a precaution. Monitor quinidine response.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ferric maltol with Quinidine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ferric maltol and Quinidine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Iron in the gut may bind some oral drugs and reduce their absorption. Whether this applies to quinidine is not well established.
How serious is the interaction between Ferric maltol and Quinidine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Separate administration by about 2 hours as a precaution. Monitor quinidine response.
What other medicines interact with Quinidine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Quinidine with, for example, Adagrasib, Arsenic trioxide, Artemether / lumefantrine. The full list is on the Quinidine page.
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