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Prasugrel + Telotristat etiprate

Severity: Moderate

Prasugrel and Telotristat etiprate: 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

Telotristat's metabolite inhibits carboxylesterase 2, which may alter activation of prasugrel, a prodrug hydrolysed by esterases. Antiplatelet effect could be altered, though clinical data are limited.

What this interaction means in plain words

Prasugrel and Telotristat etiprate 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.

Prasugrel belongs to Cardiovascular; Telotristat etiprate belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

Carboxylesterase 2 inhibition may alter prodrug hydrolysis of prasugrel.

What to do

Monitor for thrombotic events or bleeding, and consider platelet function testing if clinically concerning.

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 Prasugrel with Telotristat etiprate?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Prasugrel and Telotristat etiprate 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. Telotristat's metabolite inhibits carboxylesterase 2, which may alter activation of prasugrel, a prodrug hydrolysed by esterases. Antiplatelet effect could be altered, though clinical data are limited.

How serious is the interaction between Prasugrel and Telotristat etiprate?

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 for thrombotic events or bleeding, and consider platelet function testing if clinically concerning.

What other medicines interact with Telotristat etiprate?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Telotristat etiprate with, for example, Bupropion, Capecitabine, Everolimus. The full list is on the Telotristat etiprate page.

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