Drug interactions
Ropinirole + Somatropin
Severity: Minor
Ropinirole and Somatropin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Growth hormone may increase CYP450 activity, which could modestly lower ropinirole exposure. The clinical effect is uncertain.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ropinirole and Somatropin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Ropinirole belongs to Central Nervous System; Somatropin belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Possible induction of CYP-mediated metabolism by somatropin; not well established for CYP1A2.
What to do
Monitor symptom control of ropinirole after somatropin is started and adjust dose only if response changes.
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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Other interactions of Ropinirole
- Amisulpride + Ropinirole Contraindicated
- Chlorpromazine + Ropinirole Major
- Droperidol + Ropinirole Major
- Fluphenazine + Ropinirole Major
- Fluvoxamine + Ropinirole Major
- Haloperidol + Ropinirole Major
Other interactions of Somatropin
- Acarbose + Somatropin Moderate
- Albiglutide + Somatropin Moderate
- Alogliptin-metformin + Somatropin Moderate
- Alogliptin-pioglitazone + Somatropin Moderate
- Alogliptin + Somatropin Moderate
- Betamethasone + Somatropin Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ropinirole with Somatropin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ropinirole and Somatropin 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 modestly lower ropinirole exposure. The clinical effect is uncertain.
How serious is the interaction between Ropinirole and Somatropin?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor symptom control of ropinirole after somatropin is started and adjust dose only if response changes.
What other medicines interact with Ropinirole?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ropinirole with, for example, Amisulpride, Chlorpromazine, Droperidol. The full list is on the Ropinirole page.
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