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Drug Interactions between carvedilol and Corlanor

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Moderate

carvedilol ivabradine

Applies to: carvedilol and Corlanor (ivabradine)

MONITOR: Coadministration of ivabradine with other drugs that can slow the heart rate such as beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and digitalis may increase the risk of excessive bradycardia or other conduction disturbances. Non-cardiac drugs that may also cause bradycardia include atazanavir, fingolimod, lacosamide, lithium, mefloquine, succinylcholine, thalidomide, H2-receptor antagonists, tricyclic antidepressants, and anticholinesterase or cholinergic agents.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised when ivabradine is prescribed with other bradycardic drugs. Heart rate should be closely monitored, and the dosage of ivabradine adjusted accordingly. Patients should be advised to report significant decreases in heart rate or symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, and hypotension.

References

  1. "Product Information. Corlanor (ivabradine)." Amgen USA (2015):

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Drug and food interactions

Major

ivabradine food

Applies to: Corlanor (ivabradine)

GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit juice may significantly increase the plasma concentrations of ivabradine. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruit. According to the product labeling, administration with grapefruit juice (quantity unknown) resulted in an approximately twofold increase in ivabradine systemic exposure (AUC). Elevated plasma levels of ivabradine may increase the risk of excessive bradycardia and conduction disturbances.

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food delays the absorption of ivabradine by approximately 1 hour and increases plasma exposure by 20% to 40% compared to fasting conditions.

MANAGEMENT: Patients treated with ivabradine should avoid or limit consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice. The manufacturer recommends taking ivabradine with meals to reduce variability in exposure.

References

  1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
  2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0
  3. "Product Information. Corlanor (ivabradine)." Amgen USA (2015):

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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.

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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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