Drug interactions
Fingolimod + Pindolol
Severity: Major
Fingolimod and Pindolol: major interaction.
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Summary
Both drugs lower heart rate and can impair AV conduction, so the first fingolimod dose may cause more pronounced bradycardia. Pindolol has partial agonist activity, but the risk is still clinically relevant.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fingolimod and Pindolol can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Why it happens
Additive negative chronotropic and dromotropic effects from S1P modulation and beta-blockade.
What to do
Obtain a baseline ECG and monitor heart rate and blood pressure for at least 6 hours after the first dose or after restarting. Extend monitoring if bradycardia or conduction delay develops.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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- Bcg vaccine live + Fingolimod Contraindicated
- Fingolimod + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Fingolimod + Ponesimod Contraindicated
- Fingolimod + Quinidine Contraindicated
- Fingolimod + Siponimod Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Fingolimod with Pindolol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Fingolimod and Pindolol can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Both drugs lower heart rate and can impair AV conduction, so the first fingolimod dose may cause more pronounced bradycardia. Pindolol has partial agonist activity, but the risk is still clinically relevant.
How serious is the interaction between Fingolimod and Pindolol?
MediHelp rates it major, 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 heart rate and blood pressure for at least 6 hours after the first dose or after restarting. Extend monitoring if bradycardia or conduction delay develops.
What other medicines interact with Fingolimod?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Fingolimod with, for example, Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, Bcg vaccine live, Pimozide. The full list is on the Fingolimod page.
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