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Gilteritinib + Haloperidol

Severity: Major

Gilteritinib and Haloperidol: major interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

Gilteritinib can prolong the QT interval and haloperidol carries a known risk of QT prolongation and torsades de pointes. Using them together increases the chance of serious ventricular arrhythmia.

What this interaction means in plain words

Gilteritinib and Haloperidol 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.

Gilteritinib belongs to Oncology; Haloperidol belongs to Central Nervous System.

Evidence level: Moderate

Why it happens

Additive QT prolongation through delayed cardiac repolarization.

What to do

Avoid the combination where possible; if unavoidable, perform ECG monitoring and keep potassium and magnesium within normal range. Interrupt or reduce therapy if the QTc becomes markedly prolonged.

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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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Gilteritinib with Haloperidol?

MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Gilteritinib and Haloperidol 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. Gilteritinib can prolong the QT interval and haloperidol carries a known risk of QT prolongation and torsades de pointes. Using them together increases the chance of serious ventricular arrhythmia.

How serious is the interaction between Gilteritinib and Haloperidol?

MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid the combination where possible; if unavoidable, perform ECG monitoring and keep potassium and magnesium within normal range. Interrupt or reduce therapy if the QTc becomes markedly prolonged.

What other medicines interact with Haloperidol?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Haloperidol with, for example, Dofetilide, Dronedarone, Ibutilide. The full list is on the Haloperidol page.

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