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Macimorelin and Seconal Sodium

Determining the interaction of Macimorelin and Seconal Sodium and the possibility of their joint administration.

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Macimorelin <> Seconal Sodium
Relevance: 01.04.2023 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

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:

Secobarbital may reduce the blood levels of macimorelin, which may lead to false positive test results in some cases. It is generally recommended to discontinue secobarbital for a washout period before administration of the test. Talk to a healthcare professional if you have any questions or concerns. 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:

GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration with inducers of CYP450 3A4 may decrease the plasma concentrations of macimorelin, which is primarily metabolized by the isoenzyme. Although the interaction has not been evaluated in pharmacokinetic studies, the potential for false positive test results should be considered.

MANAGEMENT: The prescribing information for macimorelin recommends discontinuing potent CYP450 3A4 inducers (e.g., carbamazepine, enzalutamide, lumacaftor, mitotane, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifamycins, St. John's wort) as well as some moderate ones (e.g., bosentan, efavirenz, etravirine, modafinil) prior to macimorelin administration. A sufficient washout period following discontinuation of the inducers is also advised before using macimorelin. No recommendations are available for other, less potent CYP450 3A4 inducers; however, it may be appropriate to follow the same precaution.

References
  • "Product Information. Macrilen (macimorelin)." Aeterna Zentaris, Charleston, SC.
Macimorelin

Generic Name: macimorelin

Brand name: Macrilen

Synonyms: n.a.

Seconal Sodium

Generic Name: secobarbital

Brand name: Seconal Sodium, Seconal

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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