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Amiodarone + Dabigatran etexilate

Gravità: Maggiore

Amiodarone and Dabigatran etexilate: major interaction.

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Sintesi

Amiodarone inhibits P-glycoprotein and raises dabigatran plasma concentrations, increasing anticoagulant effect and bleeding risk. The increase is moderate in patients with normal renal function but is more important in older patients or those with renal impairment.

Cosa significa questa interazione in parole semplici

Amiodarone and Dabigatran etexilate can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.

Amiodarone belongs to Cardiovascular; Dabigatran etexilate belongs to Cardiovascular.

Livello di evidenza: High

Perché avviene

Inhibition of P-glycoprotein-mediated efflux of dabigatran etexilate in the gut, increasing absorption.

Cosa fare

Monitor for bleeding and renal function, and consider a lower dabigatran dose per local labeling in patients with reduced renal function. Avoid the combination in severe renal impairment.

Cosa chiedere al farmacista

  • Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
  • Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
  • What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?

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Domande frequenti

Can I take Amiodarone with Dabigatran etexilate?

MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Amiodarone and Dabigatran etexilate can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Amiodarone inhibits P-glycoprotein and raises dabigatran plasma concentrations, increasing anticoagulant effect and bleeding risk. The increase is moderate in patients with normal renal function but is more important in older patients or those with renal impairment.

How serious is the interaction between Amiodarone and Dabigatran etexilate?

MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor for bleeding and renal function, and consider a lower dabigatran dose per local labeling in patients with reduced renal function. Avoid the combination in severe renal impairment.

What other medicines interact with Dabigatran etexilate?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Dabigatran etexilate with, for example, Defibrotide, Ketorolac, Mifepristone. The full list is on the Dabigatran etexilate page.

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