Drug interactions
Griseofulvin + Montelukast
Severity: Minor
Griseofulvin and Montelukast: minor interaction.
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Summary
Griseofulvin is a weak CYP inducer and could slightly lower montelukast exposure. The effect is expected to be small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Griseofulvin and Montelukast 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 belongs to Anti Fungals; Montelukast belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Weak induction of hepatic CYP enzymes by griseofulvin increases montelukast metabolism.
What to do
No dose change is needed. Monitor asthma control during long courses.
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 Griseofulvin with Montelukast?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Griseofulvin and Montelukast 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 is a weak CYP inducer and could slightly lower montelukast exposure. The effect is expected to be small.
How serious is the interaction between Griseofulvin and Montelukast?
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 dose change is needed. Monitor asthma control during long courses.
What other medicines interact with Montelukast?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Montelukast with, for example, Apalutamide, Carbamazepine, Deferasirox. The full list is on the Montelukast page.
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