Can you take Silodosin with Telotristat?
1 drug interaction and 11 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- silodosin
- telotristat
Drug interactions
Moderate drug interactions
Moderate:
silodosin telotristat ethyl
Applies to: silodosin and telotristat
Telotristat ethyl may reduce the blood levels of silodosin, which may make the medication less effective in some cases.
Contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen or your condition changes.
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.
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:
silodosin Food/Lifestyle
Applies to: silodosin
Taking silodosin with food can reduce the risk and/or severity of side effects. Therefore, silodosin should be administered with or immediately after a meal.
Moderate:
telotristat ethyl Food/Lifestyle
Applies to: telotristat
Food increases the absorption of telotristat ethyl.
To ensure adequate blood levels of the medication, telotristat ethyl should be administered with food or a meal.
Disease interactions
9 potential interactions Applies to: 8 conditions, including Constipation, Hypotension, Syncope, Cataract, and Hemodialysis.
Cataract
Moderate:
silodosin
Silodosin has a moderate potential interaction with Cataract.
Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome has been observed during cataract surgery in some patients on or previously treated with antiadrenergic agents. If a patient is undergoing cataract surgery, the ophthalmologist should be prepared for possible modifications of the surgical technique (iris hooks, iris dilator rings). There does not appear to be a benefit in stopping antiadrenergic agents therapy prior to the cataracts surgery.
Constipation
Moderate:
telotristat
The telotristat ethyl in telotristat has a moderate potential interaction with Constipation.
The use of telotristat reduces bowel movement frequency and may cause gastrointestinal effects including, constipation, intestinal perforation and obstruction. It is recommended to monitor for the development of constipation and/or severe, persistent, or worsening abdominal pain in patients taking telotristat and to discontinue its use if severe constipation or severe persistent or worsening abdominal pain develops. Care is recommended when using telotristat in patients suffering from constipation. .
Dehydration
Moderate:
silodosin
Silodosin has a moderate potential interaction with Dehydration.
Peripheral alpha 1- adrenergic receptor blocking agents (aka alpha 1- blockers) cause vasodilation and can produce marked hypotension, especially orthostatic hypotension with syncope or other postural symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, and palpitations. Orthostatic effects are most common during initiation of therapy and often occur within 90 minutes after the first dose. However, they can also occur following a dosage increase or resumption of therapy after an interruption of more than a few days. Agents with alpha 1a specificity, such as tamsulosin, act primarily on the prostate but are not devoid of hypotensive effects. Therapy with peripheral alpha-1 blockers should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to hypotensive or syncopal episodes. Caution is also advised in patients who are dehydrated (e.g., due to severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting), since they may be more sensitive to the hypotensive effect of the drugs. Therapy should be initiated with the lowest dosage possible and titrated gradually based on patient response and tolerance in accordance with the individual product package labeling. During initiation or reinstitution of therapy and following an increase in dosage, patients should be advised not to rise abruptly from a sitting or recumbent position and to avoid situations where injury could result if syncope occur. Concomitant use of alcohol, extensive periods of standing, prolonged or intense exercise, and exposure to heat can also precipitate orthostatic hypotension and should be minimized. If dizziness, lightheadedness or palpitations occur, the patient should sit or lie down, and seek medical attention if symptoms are recurrent or bothersome.
Hemodialysis
Moderate:
telotristat
The telotristat ethyl in telotristat has a moderate potential interaction with Hemodialysis.
Population pharmacokinetic (PK) analysis showed that creatine clearance does not affect the PK of telotristat. Care is recommended when using telotristat in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who require dialysis as this agent has not been studied in this patient population.
Hypotension
Moderate:
silodosin
Silodosin has a moderate potential interaction with Hypotension.
Peripheral alpha 1- adrenergic receptor blocking agents (aka alpha 1- blockers) cause vasodilation and can produce marked hypotension, especially orthostatic hypotension with syncope or other postural symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, and palpitations. Orthostatic effects are most common during initiation of therapy and often occur within 90 minutes after the first dose. However, they can also occur following a dosage increase or resumption of therapy after an interruption of more than a few days. Agents with alpha 1a specificity, such as tamsulosin, act primarily on the prostate but are not devoid of hypotensive effects. Therapy with peripheral alpha-1 blockers should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to hypotensive or syncopal episodes. Caution is also advised in patients who are dehydrated (e.g., due to severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting), since they may be more sensitive to the hypotensive effect of the drugs. Therapy should be initiated with the lowest dosage possible and titrated gradually based on patient response and tolerance in accordance with the individual product package labeling. During initiation or reinstitution of therapy and following an increase in dosage, patients should be advised not to rise abruptly from a sitting or recumbent position and to avoid situations where injury could result if syncope occur. Concomitant use of alcohol, extensive periods of standing, prolonged or intense exercise, and exposure to heat can also precipitate orthostatic hypotension and should be minimized. If dizziness, lightheadedness or palpitations occur, the patient should sit or lie down, and seek medical attention if symptoms are recurrent or bothersome.
Liver Disease
Major:
silodosin
Silodosin has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.
The use of silodosin is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment. No dosage adjustment is needed in patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment.
Moderate:
telotristat
The telotristat ethyl in telotristat has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.
Population pharmacokinetic analysis showed that mild hepatic impairment does not affect the pharmacokinetics of telotristat. Care is recommended when using telotristat in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment as this agent has not been studied in this patient population.
Renal Dysfunction
Major:
silodosin
Silodosin has a major potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
The use of silodosin is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment (CrCl < 30 mL/min). Caution and regular monitoring is recommended in patients with moderate renal impairment as the plasma concentrations can increase three times higher when compared with subjects with normal renal function. Dose should be reduced to 4 mg/day in patients with moderate renal impairment.
Syncope
Moderate:
silodosin
Silodosin has a moderate potential interaction with Syncope.
Peripheral alpha 1- adrenergic receptor blocking agents (aka alpha 1- blockers) cause vasodilation and can produce marked hypotension, especially orthostatic hypotension with syncope or other postural symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, and palpitations. Orthostatic effects are most common during initiation of therapy and often occur within 90 minutes after the first dose. However, they can also occur following a dosage increase or resumption of therapy after an interruption of more than a few days. Agents with alpha 1a specificity, such as tamsulosin, act primarily on the prostate but are not devoid of hypotensive effects. Therapy with peripheral alpha-1 blockers should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to hypotensive or syncopal episodes. Caution is also advised in patients who are dehydrated (e.g., due to severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting), since they may be more sensitive to the hypotensive effect of the drugs. Therapy should be initiated with the lowest dosage possible and titrated gradually based on patient response and tolerance in accordance with the individual product package labeling. During initiation or reinstitution of therapy and following an increase in dosage, patients should be advised not to rise abruptly from a sitting or recumbent position and to avoid situations where injury could result if syncope occur. Concomitant use of alcohol, extensive periods of standing, prolonged or intense exercise, and exposure to heat can also precipitate orthostatic hypotension and should be minimized. If dizziness, lightheadedness or palpitations occur, the patient should sit or lie down, and seek medical attention if symptoms are recurrent or bothersome.
More resources
silodosin
A total of 506 drugs are known to interact with silodosin.
- Silodosin is in the drug class alpha blockers.
- Silodosin is used to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
telotristat
A total of 374 drugs are known to interact with telotristat.
- Telotristat is in the drug class miscellaneous GI agents.
- Telotristat is used to treat Carcinoid Syndrome Diarrhea.
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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