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Can you take Galantamine with Revuforj?

1 drug interaction and 16 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

Moderate drug interactions

Moderate:

galantamine revumenib

Applies to: galantamine and Revuforj (revumenib)

Galantamine can occasionally cause slowing of the heart rate or other irregular heart rhythm, and combining it with medications like revumenib may increase that risk.

Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications.

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.

Food/lifestyle interactions

Moderate food/lifestyle interactions

Moderate:

galantamine Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: galantamine

Galantamine should be taken with food, and you should drink plenty of fluids throughout the day to reduce the severity of certain side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and/or weight loss.

Extended-release formulations should be swallowed whole (i.E., do not crush, chew, or divide the pill) and are often recommended to be taken in the morning.

You should speak with your healthcare provider before using grapefruit products (fruit, juice, supplements) with galantamine as they may increase the blood levels and side effects of galantamine.

You should also contact your healthcare provider if you experience changes in your heart rate, seizures, difficulty breathing, trouble urinating, dizziness, fainting, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and/or unexpected weight loss.

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.

Moderate:

revumenib Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: Revuforj (revumenib)

High fat content meals may affect the absorption of revumenib. It is recommended that revumenib be taken while fasting or with a low fat meal (approximately 400 calories, with 25% of calories from fat).

Grapefruit juice may also increase the blood levels of revumenib which can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening.

You may be more susceptible if you have:

  • a heart condition called congenital long QT syndrome
  • other cardiac diseases
  • conduction abnormalities
  • electrolyte disturbances (for example, magnesium or potassium loss due to severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting)

Increased levels of revumenib may also increase the risk of developing a serious and potentially life-threatening condition called differentiation syndrome.

Symptoms of differentiation syndrome include:

  • fever
  • cough
  • shortness of breath
  • severe headache
  • confusion
  • dizziness
  • rapid weight gain
  • swelling
  • decreased urination

You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop any of these symptoms and/or symptoms of QT prolongation such as sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations during treatment with revumenib.

The risk and/or severity of other side effects may also increase, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever or infections. You may need additional monitoring if grapefruit or grapefruit juice are consumed during treatment with revumenib.

Talk to a healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns. 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.

Disease interactions

14 potential interactions Applies to: 11 conditions, including Heart Failure, Asthma, COPD, Seizures, and Arrhythmia.

Arrhythmia

Major:

galantamine

Galantamine has a major potential interaction with Arrhythmia.

Due to their pharmacological action, cholinesterase inhibitors can have a vagotonic effect on the sinoatrial and atrioventricular nodes producing bradycardia or heart block. Therapy with cholinesterase inhibitors should be administered cautiously in patients with preexisting bradycardia or underlying cardiac conduction abnormalities. Syncopal episodes have been reported. Atropine may be used to reverse bradycardia produced by cholinesterase inhibitors.

Moderate:

Revuforj

The revumenib in Revuforj has a moderate potential interaction with Arrhythmia.

Revumenib can cause QTc interval prolongation. Correct electrolyte imbalances such as hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia, prior to treatment, and perform a baseline ECG. This drug should not be initiated in patients with QTcF greater than 450 msec. Monitor with ECG during treatment (once a week during the first 4 weeks and then monthly). More frequent ECG monitoring may be necessary in patients with congenital long QTc syndrome, congestive heart failure, electrolyte abnormalities, or those taking other medications that can prolong the QTc interval.

Asthma

Major:

galantamine

Galantamine has a major potential interaction with Asthma.

Cholinesterase inhibitors inhibit the hydrolysis of acetylcholine. The enhanced effect of acetylcholine produces constriction of the bronchi, increased bronchial secretions, and bronchospasm. Therapy with cholinesterase inhibitors should be administered cautiously in patients with respiratory dysfunction, history of asthma, or obstructive pulmonary disease. Respiratory function should be closely monitored for the occurrence of respiratory adverse reactions. Use of atropine along with discontinuation of the cholinesterase inhibitor may be required for serious respiratory distress.

COPD

Major:

galantamine

Galantamine has a major potential interaction with COPD.

Cholinesterase inhibitors inhibit the hydrolysis of acetylcholine. The enhanced effect of acetylcholine produces constriction of the bronchi, increased bronchial secretions, and bronchospasm. Therapy with cholinesterase inhibitors should be administered cautiously in patients with respiratory dysfunction, history of asthma, or obstructive pulmonary disease. Respiratory function should be closely monitored for the occurrence of respiratory adverse reactions. Use of atropine along with discontinuation of the cholinesterase inhibitor may be required for serious respiratory distress.

Heart Failure

Moderate:

Revuforj

The revumenib in Revuforj has a moderate potential interaction with Heart Failure.

Revumenib can cause QTc interval prolongation. Correct electrolyte imbalances such as hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia, prior to treatment, and perform a baseline ECG. This drug should not be initiated in patients with QTcF greater than 450 msec. Monitor with ECG during treatment (once a week during the first 4 weeks and then monthly). More frequent ECG monitoring may be necessary in patients with congenital long QTc syndrome, congestive heart failure, electrolyte abnormalities, or those taking other medications that can prolong the QTc interval.

Hypokalemia

Moderate:

Revuforj

The revumenib in Revuforj has a moderate potential interaction with Hypokalemia.

Revumenib can cause QTc interval prolongation. Correct electrolyte imbalances such as hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia, prior to treatment, and perform a baseline ECG. This drug should not be initiated in patients with QTcF greater than 450 msec. Monitor with ECG during treatment (once a week during the first 4 weeks and then monthly). More frequent ECG monitoring may be necessary in patients with congenital long QTc syndrome, congestive heart failure, electrolyte abnormalities, or those taking other medications that can prolong the QTc interval.

Liver Disease

Moderate:

galantamine

Galantamine has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

In patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score of 7 to 9), the dosage of galantamine or benzgalantamine should generally not exceed 16 mg/day or 20 mg/day, respectively. The use of galantamine or benzgalantamine in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score of 10 to 15) is not recommended.

Moderate:

Revuforj

The revumenib in Revuforj has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Revumenib has not been studied in patients with severe liver or renal impairment.

Long QT Syndrome

Moderate:

Revuforj

The revumenib in Revuforj has a moderate potential interaction with Long QT Syndrome.

Revumenib can cause QTc interval prolongation. Correct electrolyte imbalances such as hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia, prior to treatment, and perform a baseline ECG. This drug should not be initiated in patients with QTcF greater than 450 msec. Monitor with ECG during treatment (once a week during the first 4 weeks and then monthly). More frequent ECG monitoring may be necessary in patients with congenital long QTc syndrome, congestive heart failure, electrolyte abnormalities, or those taking other medications that can prolong the QTc interval.

Magnesium Imbalance

Moderate:

Revuforj

The revumenib in Revuforj has a moderate potential interaction with Magnesium Imbalance.

Revumenib can cause QTc interval prolongation. Correct electrolyte imbalances such as hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia, prior to treatment, and perform a baseline ECG. This drug should not be initiated in patients with QTcF greater than 450 msec. Monitor with ECG during treatment (once a week during the first 4 weeks and then monthly). More frequent ECG monitoring may be necessary in patients with congenital long QTc syndrome, congestive heart failure, electrolyte abnormalities, or those taking other medications that can prolong the QTc interval.

Peptic Ulcer

Moderate:

galantamine

Galantamine has a moderate potential interaction with Peptic Ulcer.

The use of cholinesterase inhibitors is associated with an increase in gastric acid secretion and gastric contractions. Monitor for symptoms of active or occult gastrointestinal bleeding, especially in patients at increased risk for developing ulcers (e.g., history of ulcer disease or concurrent use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).

Renal Dysfunction

Moderate:

galantamine

Galantamine has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

In patients with creatinine clearance of 9 to 59 mL/min, the dosage of galantamine or benzgalantamine should generally not exceed 16 mg/day or 20 mg/day, respectively. In patients with creatinine clearance less than 9 mL/min, the use of galantamine or benzgalantamine is not recommended.

Moderate:

Revuforj

The revumenib in Revuforj has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Revumenib has not been studied in patients with severe liver or renal impairment.

Seizures

Moderate:

galantamine

Galantamine has a moderate potential interaction with Seizures.

Cholinesterase inhibitors have been associated with convulsions and tremor. Therapy with cholinesterase inhibitors should be administered cautiously in patients with seizure disorders. Patients with Alzheimer's disease should be closely monitored for seizures.

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galantamine

A total of 456 drugs are known to interact with galantamine.

Revuforj

A total of 583 drugs are known to interact with Revuforj.

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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