Drug interactions
Nicardipine + Terbinafine
Severity: Minor
Nicardipine and Terbinafine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Nicardipine inhibits CYP2C9 and other CYP enzymes in vitro and could slightly raise terbinafine levels. Clinically meaningful changes are unlikely.
What this interaction means in plain words
Nicardipine and Terbinafine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Nicardipine belongs to Cardiovascular; Terbinafine belongs to Anti Fungals.
Why it happens
Nicardipine inhibits CYP2C9, a minor contributor to terbinafine clearance.
What to do
No dose adjustment is necessary; monitor for terbinafine adverse effects.
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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- Imipramine + Terbinafine Major
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Nicardipine with Terbinafine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Nicardipine and Terbinafine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Nicardipine inhibits CYP2C9 and other CYP enzymes in vitro and could slightly raise terbinafine levels. Clinically meaningful changes are unlikely.
How serious is the interaction between Nicardipine and Terbinafine?
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 adjustment is necessary; monitor for terbinafine adverse effects.
What other medicines interact with Terbinafine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Terbinafine with, for example, Thioridazine, Desipramine, Eliglustat. The full list is on the Terbinafine page.
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