Fingolimod and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with fingolimod.
Moderate
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
fingolimod - hypertension
Hypertension was reported as an adverse reaction in patients on fingolimod. Blood pressure should be monitored during treatment with this agent as it can increase the blood pressure of patients with hypertension.
References
- "Product Information. Gilenya (fingolimod)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals (2010):
Fingolimod drug interactions
There are 589 drug interactions with fingolimod.
Fingolimod disease interactions
There are 8 disease interactions with fingolimod which include:
- CV disease
- hepatic impairment
- hypertension
- infections
- macular edema
- respiratory dysfunction
- encephalopathy
- MS
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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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