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Can you take Atomoxetine with Idarubicin?

1 drug interaction and 20 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

Moderate drug interactions

Moderate:

IDArubicin atomoxetine

Applies to: idarubicin and atomoxetine

Using IDArubicin together with atomoxetine can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a relatively rare side effect.

You may be more susceptible if you have:

  • a heart condition called congenital long QT syndrome
  • other cardiac diseases
  • conduction abnormalities
  • electrolyte disturbances (for example, magnesium or potassium loss due to severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting)

Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.

You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations during treatment with these medications, whether together or alone.

It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Food/lifestyle interactions

No alcohol/food interactions were found. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease interactions

20 potential interactions Applies to: 17 conditions, including High Blood Pressure, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Hypotension, and Fever.

Bipolar Disorder

Major:

atomoxetine

Atomoxetine has a major potential interaction with Bipolar Disorder.

Atomoxetine increased the risk of suicidal ideation in pediatric patients with ADHD, and patients should be monitored closely for suicidal thoughts and behavior, clinical worsening, or unusual behavioral changes, especially during initial therapy or dosage changes. Before initiating atomoxetine, patients should be screened for bipolar disorder risk factors, and discontinuation should be considered if treatment-emergent psychotic or manic symptoms occur.

Bleeding Disorder

Major:

idarubicin

IDArubicin has a major potential interaction with Bleeding Disorder.

Idarubicin induces severe myelosuppression at therapeutic doses. Therapy with idarubicin should be withheld in patients whose bone marrow function is severely depressed by prior irradiation or chemotherapy or whose marrow function is recovering from previous cytotoxic therapy. If the need outweighs the risk, extreme caution should be exercised in administering idarubicin. Patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggesting bone marrow suppression such as fever, sore throat, local infection, or bleeding. Close clinical monitory of hematopoietic function is recommended.

Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts

Major:

idarubicin

IDArubicin has a major potential interaction with Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts.

Idarubicin induces severe myelosuppression at therapeutic doses. Therapy with idarubicin should be withheld in patients whose bone marrow function is severely depressed by prior irradiation or chemotherapy or whose marrow function is recovering from previous cytotoxic therapy. If the need outweighs the risk, extreme caution should be exercised in administering idarubicin. Patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggesting bone marrow suppression such as fever, sore throat, local infection, or bleeding. Close clinical monitory of hematopoietic function is recommended.

Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders

Moderate:

atomoxetine

Atomoxetine has a moderate potential interaction with Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders.

Atomoxetine should be used with caution both in patients with conditions that may predispose them to hypotension or abrupt changes in heart rate or blood pressure, and in patients with underlying medical conditions that could be worsened by increases in blood pressure or heart rate, such as hypertension, tachycardia, cardiovascular disease, or cerebrovascular disease. Heart rate and blood pressure should be measured at baseline, following atomoxetine dosage increases, and periodically during therapy to detect clinically important increases.

Cerebral Vascular Disorder

Moderate:

atomoxetine

Atomoxetine has a moderate potential interaction with Cerebral Vascular Disorder.

Atomoxetine should be used with caution both in patients with conditions that may predispose them to hypotension or abrupt changes in heart rate or blood pressure, and in patients with underlying medical conditions that could be worsened by increases in blood pressure or heart rate, such as hypertension, tachycardia, cardiovascular disease, or cerebrovascular disease. Heart rate and blood pressure should be measured at baseline, following atomoxetine dosage increases, and periodically during therapy to detect clinically important increases.

Depression

Major:

atomoxetine

Atomoxetine has a major potential interaction with Depression.

Atomoxetine increased the risk of suicidal ideation in pediatric patients with ADHD, and patients should be monitored closely for suicidal thoughts and behavior, clinical worsening, or unusual behavioral changes, especially during initial therapy or dosage changes. Before initiating atomoxetine, patients should be screened for bipolar disorder risk factors, and discontinuation should be considered if treatment-emergent psychotic or manic symptoms occur.

Fever

Major:

idarubicin

IDArubicin has a major potential interaction with Fever.

Idarubicin induces severe myelosuppression at therapeutic doses. Therapy with idarubicin should be withheld in patients whose bone marrow function is severely depressed by prior irradiation or chemotherapy or whose marrow function is recovering from previous cytotoxic therapy. If the need outweighs the risk, extreme caution should be exercised in administering idarubicin. Patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggesting bone marrow suppression such as fever, sore throat, local infection, or bleeding. Close clinical monitory of hematopoietic function is recommended.

Glaucoma, Narrow Angle

Major:

atomoxetine

Atomoxetine has a major potential interaction with Glaucoma, Narrow Angle.

The use of atomoxetine is contraindicated in patients with narrow angle glaucoma. In clinical trials, atomoxetine use was associated with an increased risk of mydriasis.

Heart Disease

Major:

atomoxetine

Atomoxetine has a major potential interaction with Heart Disease.

Atomoxetine is contraindicated in patients with severe cardiac or vascular disorders whose condition would be expected to deteriorate if they had clinically important increase in blood pressure (e.g., 15 to 20 mmHg) or heart rate (e.g., 20 beats per minute). Atomoxetine generally should not be used in pediatric patients with known serious structural cardiac abnormalities, cardiomyopathy, serious arrhythmias, or other serious cardiac problems, and clinicians should consider not treating adults with clinically significant cardiac abnormalities, due to the risk of sudden death. Carefully assess cardiovascular history and perform physical exam before treatment, conduct further cardiac evaluation when indicated, and stop atomoxetine pending prompt cardiac evaluation if exertional chest pain, unexplained syncope, or other symptoms suggestive of cardiac disease occur.

Major:

idarubicin

IDArubicin has a major potential interaction with Heart Disease.

Idarubicin can cause myocardial toxicity leading to congestive heart failure. Patients with preexisting heart disease or prior anthracycline therapy are at increased risk of congestive heart failure. Close clinical monitoring of cardiac function, such as an electrocardiogram and/or determination of left ventricular ejection fraction, prior to each course of therapy is recommended.

High Blood Pressure

Major:

atomoxetine

Atomoxetine has a major potential interaction with High Blood Pressure.

CNS stimulants increase blood pressure and heart rate; the use of some agents may be contraindicated in patients with severe/uncontrolled hypertension. Caution should be used when administering to patients with preexisting high blood pressure (even mild hypertension) and other cardiovascular conditions. All patients under treatment should be regularly monitored for potential tachycardia and hypertension.

Hyperuricemia Secondary to Chemotherapy

Moderate:

idarubicin

IDArubicin has a moderate potential interaction with Hyperuricemia Secondary to Chemotherapy.

Treatment with idarubicin may cause hyperuricemia as a result of rapid lysis of tumor cells. Levels of serum uric acid should be monitored and appropriate therapy should be initiated before starting therapy.

Hypotension

Moderate:

atomoxetine

Atomoxetine has a moderate potential interaction with Hypotension.

Atomoxetine should be used with caution both in patients with conditions that may predispose them to hypotension or abrupt changes in heart rate or blood pressure, and in patients with underlying medical conditions that could be worsened by increases in blood pressure or heart rate, such as hypertension, tachycardia, cardiovascular disease, or cerebrovascular disease. Heart rate and blood pressure should be measured at baseline, following atomoxetine dosage increases, and periodically during therapy to detect clinically important increases.

Infection

Major:

idarubicin

IDArubicin has a major potential interaction with Infection.

Idarubicin induces severe myelosuppression at therapeutic doses. Therapy with idarubicin should be withheld in patients whose bone marrow function is severely depressed by prior irradiation or chemotherapy or whose marrow function is recovering from previous cytotoxic therapy. If the need outweighs the risk, extreme caution should be exercised in administering idarubicin. Patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggesting bone marrow suppression such as fever, sore throat, local infection, or bleeding. Close clinical monitory of hematopoietic function is recommended.

Major:

idarubicin

IDArubicin has a major potential interaction with Infection.

Because of their cytotoxic effects on rapidly proliferating tissues, antineoplastic agents frequently can, to varying extent, induce myelosuppression. The use of these drugs may be contraindicated in patients with known infectious diseases. All patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggesting infection such as fever, sore throat, or local infection during antineoplastic therapy. Close clinical monitoring of hematopoietic function is recommended.

Liver Disease

Major:

idarubicin

IDArubicin has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Idarubicin undergoes extensive extrahepatic metabolism and is primarily eliminated by biliary excretion. The pharmacokinetic disposition of idarubicin has not been studied in leukemia patients with hepatic impairment. It is thought that the metabolism of idarubicin would be decreased in moderate to severe hepatic dysfunction and lead to increased systemic drug levels and toxicity. Therapy with idarubicin should be administered cautiously and dosage reduction considered in patients with compromised hepatic function. Idarubicin injection should not be administered if bilirubin level exceeds 5 mg %. Clinical monitoring of hepatic function is recommended prior to and during therapy.

Moderate:

atomoxetine

Atomoxetine has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Atomoxetine can cause severe liver injury. Atomoxetine exposure is increased in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment, and a lower dosage is recommended in these patients. Atomoxetine should be permanently discontinued in patients with jaundice or laboratory evidence of liver injury. Liver enzyme and function tests should be obtained at the first symptom or sign of liver dysfunction.

Pheochromocytoma

Major:

atomoxetine

Atomoxetine has a major potential interaction with Pheochromocytoma.

Atomoxetine is contraindicated in patients with pheochromocytoma or a history of pheochromocytoma. Serious reactions, including elevated blood pressure and tachyarrhythmia, have been reported in patients with pheochromocytoma or a history of pheochromocytoma who received atomoxetine.

Psychosis

Major:

atomoxetine

Atomoxetine has a major potential interaction with Psychosis.

Atomoxetine increased the risk of suicidal ideation in pediatric patients with ADHD, and patients should be monitored closely for suicidal thoughts and behavior, clinical worsening, or unusual behavioral changes, especially during initial therapy or dosage changes. Before initiating atomoxetine, patients should be screened for bipolar disorder risk factors, and discontinuation should be considered if treatment-emergent psychotic or manic symptoms occur.

Renal Dysfunction

Major:

idarubicin

IDArubicin has a major potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Impaired renal function can affect the disposition of idarubicin. Therapy with idarubicin should be administered cautiously and dosage modification considered in patients with compromised renal function. Clinical monitoring of renal function is recommended prior to and during therapy.

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atomoxetine

A total of 447 drugs are known to interact with atomoxetine.

idarubicin

A total of 555 drugs are known to interact with idarubicin.

Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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