Drug interactions
Flecainide + Sevelamer
Severity: Minor
Flecainide and Sevelamer: minor interaction.
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Summary
Sevelamer is a non-absorbed phosphate binder that could theoretically bind oral drugs in the gut and reduce their absorption. A clinically relevant effect on flecainide is not well documented.
What this interaction means in plain words
Flecainide and Sevelamer have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Flecainide belongs to Cardiovascular; Sevelamer belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Possible binding of flecainide in the gastrointestinal tract reducing absorption; not well established.
What to do
Give flecainide at least 1 hour before or 3 hours after sevelamer. Monitor ECG and symptoms in patients with unstable rhythm control.
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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Other interactions of Flecainide
- Flecainide + Nirmatrelvir Contraindicated
- Flecainide + Nirmatrelvir / ritonavir Contraindicated
- Flecainide + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Flecainide + Ritonavir Contraindicated
- Flecainide + Thioridazine Contraindicated
- Flecainide + Tipranavir Contraindicated
Other interactions of Sevelamer
- Carbamazepine + Sevelamer Moderate
- Ciprofloxacin + Sevelamer Moderate
- Dichlorphenamide + Sevelamer Moderate
- Erdafitinib + Sevelamer Moderate
- Gabapentin + Sevelamer Moderate
- Mycophenolic acid + Sevelamer Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Flecainide with Sevelamer?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Flecainide and Sevelamer have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Sevelamer is a non-absorbed phosphate binder that could theoretically bind oral drugs in the gut and reduce their absorption. A clinically relevant effect on flecainide is not well documented.
How serious is the interaction between Flecainide and Sevelamer?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Give flecainide at least 1 hour before or 3 hours after sevelamer. Monitor ECG and symptoms in patients with unstable rhythm control.
What other medicines interact with Flecainide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Flecainide with, for example, Nirmatrelvir, Nirmatrelvir / ritonavir, Pimozide. The full list is on the Flecainide page.
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