Drug interactions
Rufinamide + Vinblastine
Severity: Minor
Rufinamide and Vinblastine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Rufinamide is a weak CYP3A4 inducer and might slightly lower vinblastine exposure. The clinical consequence is probably small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Rufinamide and Vinblastine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Rufinamide belongs to Central Nervous System; Vinblastine belongs to Oncology.
Why it happens
Weak CYP3A4 induction by rufinamide may modestly increase vinblastine clearance.
What to do
No dose adjustment is needed. Monitor response to vinblastine as usual.
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 Vinblastine
Other interactions of Rufinamide
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Rufinamide with Vinblastine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Rufinamide and Vinblastine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Rufinamide is a weak CYP3A4 inducer and might slightly lower vinblastine exposure. The clinical consequence is probably small.
How serious is the interaction between Rufinamide and Vinblastine?
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. Monitor response to vinblastine as usual.
What other medicines interact with Vinblastine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Vinblastine with, for example, Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, Apalutamide, Atazanavir. The full list is on the Vinblastine page.
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