Drug interactions
Fluticasone-vilanterol + Nicardipine
Severity: Minor
Fluticasone-vilanterol and Nicardipine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Nicardipine is a weak to moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor, and fluticasone furoate and vilanterol are CYP3A4 substrates. Systemic exposure might increase slightly, but a meaningful clinical effect is unlikely with usual inhaled doses.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fluticasone-vilanterol and Nicardipine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Fluticasone-vilanterol belongs to Respiratory; Nicardipine belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Mild CYP3A4 inhibition may modestly reduce metabolism of fluticasone furoate and vilanterol.
What to do
No routine dose change is needed; monitor heart rate and watch for systemic corticosteroid effects with long-term use.
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 Fluticasone-vilanterol with Nicardipine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Fluticasone-vilanterol and Nicardipine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Nicardipine is a weak to moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor, and fluticasone furoate and vilanterol are CYP3A4 substrates. Systemic exposure might increase slightly, but a meaningful clinical effect is unlikely with usual inhaled doses.
How serious is the interaction between Fluticasone-vilanterol and Nicardipine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine dose change is needed; monitor heart rate and watch for systemic corticosteroid effects with long-term use.
What other medicines interact with Fluticasone-vilanterol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Fluticasone-vilanterol with, for example, Adagrasib, Amiodarone, Amisulpride. The full list is on the Fluticasone-vilanterol page.
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