Drug interactions
Lonapegsomatropin + Quinine
Severity: Minor
Lonapegsomatropin and Quinine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Growth hormone may increase CYP450 activity, which could in theory lower quinine concentrations. The data are limited and the clinical effect is likely small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Lonapegsomatropin and Quinine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Lonapegsomatropin belongs to Endocrine; Quinine belongs to Anti Parasitic.
Why it happens
Growth hormone may induce CYP3A4-mediated metabolism, though this is not well established.
What to do
No empirical dose change is needed. Watch for reduced quinine efficacy in malaria treatment.
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 Lonapegsomatropin with Quinine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Lonapegsomatropin and Quinine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Growth hormone may increase CYP450 activity, which could in theory lower quinine concentrations. The data are limited and the clinical effect is likely small.
How serious is the interaction between Lonapegsomatropin and Quinine?
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 empirical dose change is needed. Watch for reduced quinine efficacy in malaria treatment.
What other medicines interact with Quinine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Quinine with, for example, Arsenic trioxide, Dofetilide, Dronedarone. The full list is on the Quinine page.
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