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Can you take Silodosin with Telotristat?

1 drug interaction and 11 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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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.

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silodosin

A total of 506 drugs are known to interact with silodosin.

telotristat

A total of 374 drugs are known to interact with telotristat.

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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