Tasigna and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Tasigna (nilotinib).
Nilotinib Food
Major Food Interaction
Do not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with nilotinib unless directed otherwise by your doctor. Grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels of nilotinib to dangerous levels, increasing the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations during treatment with nilotinib. Food may also increase the blood levels of nilotinib. Therefore, you should take nilotinib on an empty stomach, meaning no food should be eaten for at least two hours before or one hour after taking nilotinib. 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.
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Tasigna drug interactions
There are 805 drug interactions with Tasigna (nilotinib).
Tasigna disease interactions
There are 8 disease interactions with Tasigna (nilotinib) which include:
- pancreatitis
- QT prolongation
- cardiovascular disease
- fluid retention
- bone marrow suppression
- electrolyte abnormalities
- hepatic impairment
- lactose intolerance
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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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