Drug Interactions between givinostat and macimorelin
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- givinostat
- macimorelin
Interactions between your drugs
macimorelin givinostat
Applies to: macimorelin and givinostat
Using macimorelin together with givinostat can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a relatively rare side effect. You may be more susceptible if you have a heart condition called congenital long QT syndrome, other cardiac diseases, conduction abnormalities, or electrolyte disturbances (for example, magnesium or potassium loss due to severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting). It is generally recommended to discontinue givinostat for a washout period before administration of macimorelin. Talk to a healthcare professional 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.
Drug and food interactions
macimorelin food
Applies to: macimorelin
Food may interfere with the absorption of macimorelin, which may lead to false positive test results. You should fast for at least 8 hours before taking macimorelin.
givinostat food
Applies to: givinostat
Food increases the absorption of givinostat. To ensure adequate blood levels of the medication, givinostat should be administered with food. Additionally, food can help mask the bitter taste of the oral suspension. Follow up with your healthcare professional if you have any additional questions.
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. |
Further information
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