Can you take Avatrombopag with Colace?
No drug interactions found, but 7 warnings to review for the following 2 drugs:
- avatrombopag
- Colace (docusate)
Drug interactions
There were no interactions found between avatrombopag and Colace. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Food/lifestyle interactions
Moderate food/lifestyle interactions
Moderate:
avatrombopag Food/Lifestyle
Applies to: avatrombopag
Taking avatrombopag with food helps ensure consistent absorption of the medication into the blood stream.
You should take each dose of avatrombopag with food at the same time everyday.
Disease interactions
6 potential interactions Applies to: 6 conditions, including Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Thrombotic/Thromboembolic Disorder, Renal Dysfunction, Gastrointestinal Obstruction, and History, Thrombotic/Thromboembolic Disorder.
Gastrointestinal Obstruction
Major:
Colace
The docusate in Colace has a major potential interaction with Gastrointestinal Obstruction.
The use of laxatives is contraindicated in patients with intestinal obstruction disorders. Patients with intestinal obstruction disorders may need their underlying condition treated to correct the constipation. Some laxatives require reduction in the colon to their active form to be effective which may be a problem in patients with intestinal obstruction.
History, Thrombotic/Thromboembolic Disorder
Moderate:
avatrombopag
Avatrombopag has a moderate potential interaction with History, Thrombotic/Thromboembolic Disorder.
Thromboembolic complications may result from increases in platelet counts with TPO receptor agonists such as avatrombopag, lusutrombopag, and eltrombopag. Consider the potential for increased risk of thromboembolism when administering these medications to patients with known risk factors for thromboembolism, including genetic prothrombotic conditions (Factor V Leiden, Prothrombin 20210 A, Antithrombin deficiency or Protein C or S deficiency).
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Major:
Colace
The docusate in Colace has a major potential interaction with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
The use of laxatives is contraindicated in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease may experience colonic perforation with use of stimulant laxatives.
Protein C Deficiency
Moderate:
avatrombopag
Avatrombopag has a moderate potential interaction with Protein C Deficiency.
Thromboembolic complications may result from increases in platelet counts with TPO receptor agonists such as avatrombopag, lusutrombopag, and eltrombopag. Consider the potential for increased risk of thromboembolism when administering these medications to patients with known risk factors for thromboembolism, including genetic prothrombotic conditions (Factor V Leiden, Prothrombin 20210 A, Antithrombin deficiency or Protein C or S deficiency).
Renal Dysfunction
Moderate:
avatrombopag
Avatrombopag has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
The effect of severe renal impairment (CrCl < 30 mL/min) including patients requiring hemodialysis on avatrombopag pharmacokinetics is unknown. Caution and monitoring is advised.
Thrombotic/Thromboembolic Disorder
Moderate:
avatrombopag
Avatrombopag has a moderate potential interaction with Thrombotic/Thromboembolic Disorder.
Thromboembolic complications may result from increases in platelet counts with TPO receptor agonists such as avatrombopag, lusutrombopag, and eltrombopag. Consider the potential for increased risk of thromboembolism when administering these medications to patients with known risk factors for thromboembolism, including genetic prothrombotic conditions (Factor V Leiden, Prothrombin 20210 A, Antithrombin deficiency or Protein C or S deficiency).
More resources
avatrombopag
A total of 98 drugs are known to interact with avatrombopag.
- Avatrombopag is in the drug class platelet-stimulating agents.
- Avatrombopag is used to treat the following conditions:
Colace
A total of 203 drugs are known to interact with Colace.
- Colace is in the drug class laxatives.
- Colace is used to treat Constipation.
Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| 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. | |
| No interaction information available. |
Further information
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