Drug interactions
Galantamine + Griseofulvin
Severity: Minor
Galantamine and Griseofulvin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Griseofulvin may modestly reduce galantamine levels. Clinical consequence is likely small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Galantamine and Griseofulvin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Galantamine belongs to Central Nervous System; Griseofulvin belongs to Anti Fungals.
Why it happens
CYP3A4 induction by griseofulvin may increase galantamine metabolism.
What to do
Monitor cognitive response and adjust the galantamine dose if needed.
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 Griseofulvin
Other interactions of Galantamine
- Galantamine + Memantine-donepezil Major
- Galantamine + Physostigmine Major
- Galantamine + Ponesimod Major
- Galantamine + Rivastigmine Major
- Amifampridine + Galantamine Moderate
- Amiodarone + Galantamine Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Galantamine with Griseofulvin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Galantamine and Griseofulvin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Griseofulvin may modestly reduce galantamine levels. Clinical consequence is likely small.
How serious is the interaction between Galantamine and Griseofulvin?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor cognitive response and adjust the galantamine dose if needed.
What other medicines interact with Griseofulvin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Griseofulvin with, for example, Cyclosporine, Cyclosporin, Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol. The full list is on the Griseofulvin page.
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