Drug interactions
Pantoprazole + Safinamide
Severity: Minor
Pantoprazole and Safinamide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Pantoprazole is a BCRP substrate, so intestinal BCRP inhibition by safinamide could modestly raise its exposure. Pantoprazole has a wide safety margin, so clinical consequences are unlikely.
What this interaction means in plain words
Pantoprazole and Safinamide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Pantoprazole belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract; Safinamide belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Safinamide inhibits intestinal BCRP, potentially increasing pantoprazole absorption.
What to do
No dose adjustment is needed. Be aware of the interaction if unexpected adverse effects occur.
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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- Dacomitinib + Pantoprazole Major
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Pantoprazole with Safinamide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Pantoprazole and Safinamide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Pantoprazole is a BCRP substrate, so intestinal BCRP inhibition by safinamide could modestly raise its exposure. Pantoprazole has a wide safety margin, so clinical consequences are unlikely.
How serious is the interaction between Pantoprazole and Safinamide?
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 needed. Be aware of the interaction if unexpected adverse effects occur.
What other medicines interact with Safinamide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Safinamide with, for example, Amitriptyline, Amoxapine, Amphetamine polistirex. The full list is on the Safinamide page.
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