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Indacaterol + Sunitinib

Severity: Moderate

Indacaterol and Sunitinib: moderate 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

Sunitinib can prolong the QT interval, and indacaterol may add to proarrhythmic risk through hypokalemia and cardiac stimulation.

What this interaction means in plain words

Indacaterol and Sunitinib can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.

Indacaterol belongs to Respiratory; Sunitinib belongs to Oncology.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

Additive pharmacodynamic QT prolongation.

What to do

Monitor ECG and QTc and correct electrolytes. Report palpitations or syncope.

What to ask your pharmacist

  • Should I take them at different times of day?
  • Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
  • Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Indacaterol with Sunitinib?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Indacaterol and Sunitinib can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Sunitinib can prolong the QT interval, and indacaterol may add to proarrhythmic risk through hypokalemia and cardiac stimulation.

How serious is the interaction between Indacaterol and Sunitinib?

MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor ECG and QTc and correct electrolytes. Report palpitations or syncope.

What other medicines interact with Indacaterol?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Indacaterol with, for example, Adagrasib, Amiodarone, Amisulpride. The full list is on the Indacaterol page.

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