Drug Interactions between etrasimod and Precedex
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- etrasimod
- Precedex (dexmedetomidine)
Interactions between your drugs
dexmedeTOMIDine etrasimod
Applies to: Precedex (dexmedetomidine) and etrasimod
Before starting dexmedeTOMIDine, let your doctor know if you are currently receiving treatment with etrasimod. Using dexmedeTOMIDine in this situation may cause a slowing of your heart rate that can lead to serious or life-threatening heart complications. This is most likely to occur within 2 days after starting treatment with etrasimod. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Contact your doctor if you develop dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain, or heart palpitations during treatment. 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
dexmedeTOMIDine food
Applies to: Precedex (dexmedetomidine)
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of dexmedeTOMIDine such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with dexmedeTOMIDine. Do not use more than the recommended dose of dexmedeTOMIDine, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.
etrasimod food
Applies to: etrasimod
Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of etrasimod. You should avoid grapefruit, grapefruit juice, or any supplements that contain grapefruit extract during treatment with etrasimod unless directed otherwise by your doctor. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects, such as fever, high temperature or flu-like symptoms, severe headache, confusion, seizures, dizziness, tiredness, lightheadedness, chest pain, shortness of breath, or irregular or abnormal heartbeat, blurriness or shadows in the center of your vision, and nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, anorexia, or jaundice and/or dark urine. 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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