Drug Interactions between fesoterodine and vibegron
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- fesoterodine
- vibegron
Interactions between your drugs
fesoterodine vibegron
Applies to: fesoterodine and vibegron
MONITOR: Concomitant use of vibegron with antimuscarinic agents used in the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) may increase the risk of urinary retention. Urinary retention has been reported in clinical trials and in the postmarketing period with use of vibegron.
MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised if vibegron is prescribed in combination with antimuscarinic medications used for the treatment of OAB. Vibegron should be discontinued in patients who develop urinary retention.
References (1)
- (2021) "Product Information. Gemtesa (vibegron)." Urovant Sciences, Inc
Drug and food interactions
fesoterodine food
Applies to: fesoterodine
MONITOR: Coadministration with moderate inhibitors of CYP450 3A4 such as grapefruit juice may increase the plasma concentrations of fesoterodine's active metabolite, 5-hydroxymethyl tolterodine, which is partially metabolized by the isoenzyme. The possibility of prolonged and/or increased pharmacologic effects of fesoterodine should be considered. Because 5-hydroxymethyl tolterodine is also metabolized by CYP450 2D6, the clinical significance of the interaction may be greater in patients who are CYP450 2D6-deficient, or so-called poor metabolizers of CYP450 2D6 (approximately 7% of Caucasians and less than 2% of Asians and individuals of African descent) who may rely more on the 3A4 metabolic pathway for clearance of the drug.
MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised if fesoterodine is administered with grapefruit or grapefruit juice. Patients should be advised to notify their physician if they experience potential adverse effects of fesoterodine such as irregular heartbeat, blurry vision, difficulty urinating, dry mouth, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, gastrointestinal upset, or constipation.
References (1)
- (2008) "Product Information. Toviaz (fesoterodine)." Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group
Therapeutic duplication warnings
Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.
Anticholinergics/antispasmodics
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'anticholinergics/antispasmodics' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'anticholinergics/antispasmodics' category:
- fesoterodine
- vibegron
Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.
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. |
Further information
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