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Drug Interactions between desloratadine and pitolisant

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Moderate

desloratadine pitolisant

Applies to: desloratadine and pitolisant

GENERALLY AVOID: Because pitolisant enhances the activity of histaminergic neurons in the brain, centrally acting histamine H1-receptor antagonists or medicines with H1-receptor antagonist properties (e.g., tri- and tetracyclic antidepressants) may impair the efficacy of pitolisant.

MANAGEMENT: According to the manufacturer, coadministration of pitolisant with centrally acting H1-receptor antagonists or tri- and tetracyclic antidepressants should be avoided.

References (2)
  1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
  2. (2019) "Product Information. Wakix (pitolisant)." Harmony Biosciences, LLC

Drug and food interactions

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

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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