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Drug Interactions between macimorelin and somatropin

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

somatropin macimorelin

Applies to: somatropin and macimorelin

Somatropin may affect the accuracy of the diagnostic test performed with macimorelin. It is generally recommended to discontinue somatropin for a washout period before administration of the test. 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

Moderate

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.

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.

Duplication

Growth hormones

Therapeutic duplication

The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'growth hormones' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'growth hormones' category:

  • macimorelin
  • somatropin

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.

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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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