Drug Interactions between brigatinib and nortriptyline
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- brigatinib
- nortriptyline
Interactions between your drugs
nortriptyline brigatinib
Applies to: nortriptyline and brigatinib
Brigatinib and nortriptyline may have additive effects in lowering your heart rate. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart beat. These side effects are most likely to be seen at the beginning of treatment, following a dose increase, or when treatment is restarted after an interruption. Let your doctor know if you develop these symptoms and they do not go away or they become troublesome. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. 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.
Drug and food interactions
brigatinib food
Applies to: brigatinib
Grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels of brigatinib. This may increase side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, slow heart rate, visual disturbances, anemia, and infections. You should avoid consuming grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment with brigatinib. Seek medical attention if you develop paleness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, or pain and burning during urination. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns.
nortriptyline food
Applies to: nortriptyline
Ask your doctor before using nortriptyline together with ethanol (alcohol), this can alter the effects of nortriptyline and cause increased side effects. Call the doctor if you experience uneven heartbeats, extreme drowsiness, confusion, agitation, vomiting, blurred vision, sweating, muscle stiffness, feeling light-headed, and seizures. You should be warned not to exceed recommended dosages, to avoid alcohol, and to avoid activities requiring mental alertness. If your doctor prescribes these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment to safely take this combination. 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.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
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. |
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