Drug interactions
Fingolimod + Vemurafenib
Severity: Moderate
Fingolimod and Vemurafenib: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Vemurafenib can prolong the QT interval, and fingolimod adds bradycardia and QT effects. The combination may increase the risk of ventricular arrhythmia.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fingolimod and Vemurafenib 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.
Fingolimod belongs to Central Nervous System; Vemurafenib belongs to Oncology.
Why it happens
Additive QTc prolongation with fingolimod-related bradycardia.
What to do
Obtain a baseline ECG and electrolytes and repeat periodically. Interrupt or reduce vemurafenib if QTc becomes markedly prolonged.
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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Other interactions of Fingolimod
- Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live + Fingolimod Contraindicated
- Bcg vaccine live + Fingolimod Contraindicated
- Fingolimod + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Fingolimod + Ponesimod Contraindicated
- Fingolimod + Quinidine Contraindicated
- Fingolimod + Siponimod Contraindicated
Other interactions of Vemurafenib
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Fingolimod with Vemurafenib?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Fingolimod and Vemurafenib 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. Vemurafenib can prolong the QT interval, and fingolimod adds bradycardia and QT effects. The combination may increase the risk of ventricular arrhythmia.
How serious is the interaction between Fingolimod and Vemurafenib?
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 electrolytes and repeat periodically. Interrupt or reduce vemurafenib if QTc becomes markedly prolonged.
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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