Banzel and Medrol Dosepak
Determining the interaction of Banzel and Medrol Dosepak and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Rufinamide may reduce the blood levels and effects of methylPREDNISolone. Contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen or your condition changes during treatment with these medications. 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.
Professional:MONITOR: Rufinamide may modestly or moderately decrease the plasma concentrations and therapeutic effects of drugs that are CYP450 3A4 substrates. The mechanism is enhanced metabolism by CYP450 3A4 enzyme induction. Enzyme induction is more pronounced with larger doses of rufinamide. After treatment with rufinamide 400 mg twice daily for 11 days, the clearance of triazolam was increased by 55% and the exposure was decreased by 36%.
MANAGEMENT: During concomitant treatment with rufinamide and drugs that are CYP450 3A4 substrates, it is recommended that patients should be monitored for 2 weeks when rufinamide is added to or withdrawn from therapy, or after increases of the dose. Dose adjustments of the coadministered drug may be required if an interaction is suspected. The manufacturer also recommends that monitoring should be considered during concomitant use of drugs with a narrow therapeutic index, including digoxin and warfarin.
- "Product Information. Banzel (rufinamide)." Eisai Inc, Teaneck, NJ.
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
Generic Name: methylprednisolone
Brand name: Medrol, Medrol Dosepak, MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack, A-methapred, Depo-Medrol, Solu-Medrol
Synonyms: n.a.
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
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