Ripretinib and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with ripretinib.
Ripretinib Food
Moderate Food Interaction
Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as ripretinib. You may want to limit your consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment with ripretinib. However, if you have been regularly consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice with the medication, then it is advisable for you to talk with your doctor before changing the amounts of these products in your diet, as this may alter the effects of your medication. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. Orange juice is not expected to interact.
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Ripretinib High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
ripretinib - hypertension
Ripretinib may cause hypertension. It is recommended to control blood pressure prior to initiating therapy and monitor blood pressure as clinically indicated during treatment. Based on severity, withhold treatment with ripretinib and resume at the same or reduced dose or permanently discontinue. Do not initiate ripretinib in patients with uncontrolled hypertension.
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Ripretinib drug interactions
There are 340 drug interactions with ripretinib.
Ripretinib disease interactions
There are 3 disease interactions with ripretinib which include:
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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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