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Cimetidine + Epirubicin

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Cimetidine and Epirubicin: major interaction.

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Sintesi

Cimetidine has been shown to increase epirubicin exposure, which can intensify myelosuppression and cardiotoxicity. Epirubicin labeling advises against concurrent use.

Cosa significa questa interazione in parole semplici

Cimetidine and Epirubicin 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.

Cimetidine belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract; Epirubicin belongs to Oncology.

Livello di evidenza: Moderate

Perché avviene

Cimetidine reduces the hepatic metabolism and clearance of epirubicin.

Cosa fare

Stop cimetidine before and during epirubicin treatment and use an alternative such as famotidine or a proton pump inhibitor. Monitor blood counts and cardiac function.

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 Cimetidine with Epirubicin?

MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Cimetidine and Epirubicin 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. Cimetidine has been shown to increase epirubicin exposure, which can intensify myelosuppression and cardiotoxicity. Epirubicin labeling advises against concurrent use.

How serious is the interaction between Cimetidine and Epirubicin?

MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Stop cimetidine before and during epirubicin treatment and use an alternative such as famotidine or a proton pump inhibitor. Monitor blood counts and cardiac function.

What other medicines interact with Cimetidine?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Cimetidine with, for example, Dofetilide, Fezolinetant, Alfentanil. The full list is on the Cimetidine page.

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