Deferiprone interactions

Deferiprone (Ferriprox), an iron supplement has 28 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 7 major, 16 moderate, 5 minor, and 0 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

Interactions from the label

Major interactions (7)

  • DiclofenacNSAIDMajor

    Effect of Other Drugs on FERRIPROX UDP-Glucuronosyltransferases (UGT) Avoid use of UGT1A6 inhibitors (e.g., diclofenac, probenecid, or silymarin (milk thistle)) with FERRIPROX [ see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 ) , Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) ] . (Deferiprone label, Drug interactions)

  • Effect of Other Drugs on FERRIPROX UDP-Glucuronosyltransferases (UGT) Avoid use of UGT1A6 inhibitors (e.g., diclofenac, probenecid, or silymarin (milk thistle)) with FERRIPROX [ see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 ) , Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) ] . (Deferiprone label, Drug interactions)

  • MethyldopaantihypertensiveMajor

    Coadministration of methyldopa with ferrous sulfate or ferrous gluconate is not recommended. (Methyldopa label, Drug interactions)

  • Milk thistleHerbal and supplementMajor

    Effect of Other Drugs on FERRIPROX UDP-Glucuronosyltransferases (UGT) Avoid use of UGT1A6 inhibitors (e.g., diclofenac, probenecid, or silymarin (milk thistle)) with FERRIPROX [ see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 ) , Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) ] . (Deferiprone label, Drug interactions)

  • Effect of Other Drugs on FERRIPROX UDP-Glucuronosyltransferases (UGT) Avoid use of UGT1A6 inhibitors (e.g., diclofenac, probenecid, or silymarin (milk thistle)) with FERRIPROX [ see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 ) , Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) ] . (Deferiprone label, Drug interactions)

  • Effect of Other Drugs on FERRIPROX UDP-Glucuronosyltransferases (UGT) Avoid use of UGT1A6 inhibitors (e.g., diclofenac, probenecid, or silymarin (milk thistle)) with FERRIPROX [ see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 ) , Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) ] . (Deferiprone label, Drug interactions)

  • RisedronatebisphosphonateMajor

    Calcium supplements, antacids, magnesium-based supplements or laxatives, and iron preparations interfere with the absorption of Risedronate sodium delayed-release and should not be taken together. (Risedronate label, Drug interactions)

Moderate interactions (16)

  • Polyvalent Cations Deferiprone has the potential to bind polyvalent cations (e.g., iron, aluminum, and zinc); allow at least a 4-hour interval between FERRIPROX and other medications (e.g., antacids), or supplements containing these polyvalent cations [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 ) ] . (Deferiprone label, Drug interactions)

  • CarbidopaModerate

    Carbidopa and iron salts or multivitamins containing iron salts should be coadministered with caution. (Carbidopa label, Drug interactions)

  • Carbidopa and levodopadopaminergic drugModerate

    Dopamine D2 receptor antagonists, isoniazid, iron salts, and high-protein diet may reduce the effectiveness of DUOPA ( 7.3 , 7.4 , 7.5 ) (Carbidopa and levodopa label, Drug interactions)

  • Carbidopa, levodopa, and entacaponedopaminergic drugModerate

    • Dopamine D2 receptor antagonists, isoniazid, phenytoin, papaverine and iron salts: may reduce efficacy of Carbidopa, levodopa and entacapone tablets ( 7.5 , 7.6 , 7.7 , 7.8 , 7.9 ) • Drugs that interfere with biliary excretion, glucuronidation and intestinal beta-glucuronidase: dose adjustment of Carbidopa, levodopa and entacapone tablets may be required (… (Carbidopa, levodopa, and entacapone label, Drug interactions)

  • CefdinircephalosporinModerate

    Iron Supplements and Foods Fortified With Iron: Concomitant administration of cefdinir with a therapeutic iron supplement containing 60 mg of elemental iron (as FeSO 4 ) or vitamins supplemented with 10 mg of elemental iron reduced extent of absorption by 80% and 31%, respectively. (Cefdinir label, Drug interactions)

  • Dexlansoprazoleproton pump inhibitorModerate

    Drugs Dependent on Gastric pH for Absorption (e.g., iron salts, erlotinib, dasatinib, nilotinib, mycophenolate mofetil, ketoconazole/itraconazole) Clinical Impact: Dexlansoprazole can reduce the absorption of other drugs due to its effect on reducing intragastric acidity. (Dexlansoprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Medications or Oral Supplements Containing Polyvalent Cations (e.g., Mg, Al, Ca, Fe, Zn): calcium or iron supplements, including multivitamins cation-containing antacids or laxatives sucralfate buffered medications ↓ elvitegravir Separate GENVOYA and administration of medications, antacids, or oral supplements containing polyvalent cations by at least 2 hours. (Elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir label, Drug interactions)

  • Esomeprazoleproton pump inhibitorModerate

    Drugs Dependent on Gastric pH for Absorption (e.g., iron salts, erlotinib, dasatinib, nilotinib, mycophenolate mofetil, ketoconazole/itraconazole) Clinical Impact: Esomeprazole can reduce the absorption of other drugs due to its effect on reducing intragastric acidity Intervention: Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF): Co-administration of omeprazole, of which esomeprazole… (Esomeprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Lansoprazoleproton pump inhibitorModerate

    Drugs Dependent on Gastric pH for Absorption (e.g., iron salts, erlotinib, dasatinib, nilotinib, mycophenolate mofetil, ketoconazole/itraconazole) Clinical Impact: Lansoprazole can reduce the absorption of other drugs due to its effect on reducing intragastric acidity. (Lansoprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Levodopadopaminergic drugModerate

    Dopamine D2 antagonists, isoniazid, and iron salts: May reduce the effectiveness of INBRIJA ( 7.2 , 7.3 ) (Levodopa label, Drug interactions)

  • Drugs Dependent on Gastric pH for Absorption (e.g., iron salts, erlotinib, mycophenoloate mofetil, ketoconazole) Clinical Impact: Esomeprazole magnesium can reduce the absorption of other drugs due to its effect on reducing intragastric acidity Intervention: Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF): Co-administration of omeprazole, of which esomeprazole magnesium is an enantiomer,… (Naproxen and esomeprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Omeprazoleproton pump inhibitorModerate

    Drugs Dependent on Gastric pH for Absorption (e.g., iron salts, erlotinib, dasatinib, nilotinib, mycophenolate mofetil, ketoconazole/itraconazole) Clinical Impact: Omeprazole can reduce the absorption of other drugs due to its effect on reducing intragastric acidity. (Omeprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Omeprazole and sodium bicarbonateproton pump inhibitorModerate

    Polyvalent Cations Deferiprone has the potential to bind polyvalent cations (e.g., iron, aluminum, and zinc); allow at least a 4-hour interval between FERRIPROX and other medications (e.g., antacids), or supplements containing these polyvalent cations [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 ) ] . (Deferiprone label, Drug interactions)

  • Pantoprazoleproton pump inhibitorModerate

    Drugs Dependent on Gastric pH for Absorption (e.g., iron salts, erlotinib, dasatinib, nilotinib, mycophenolate mofetil, ketoconazole/itraconazole) Clinical Impact: Pantoprazole can reduce the absorption of other drugs due to its effect on reducing intragastric acidity. (Pantoprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Rabeprazoleproton pump inhibitorModerate

    Drugs Dependent on Gastric pH for Absorption (e.g., iron salts, erlotinib, dasatinib, nilotinib, mycophenolate mofetil, ketoconazole, itraconazole) Clinical Impact: Rabeprazole can reduce the absorption of other drugs due to its effect on reducing intragastric acidity. (Rabeprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Sodium bicarbonateantacidModerate

    Polyvalent Cations Deferiprone has the potential to bind polyvalent cations (e.g., iron, aluminum, and zinc); allow at least a 4-hour interval between FERRIPROX and other medications (e.g., antacids), or supplements containing these polyvalent cations [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 ) ] . (Deferiprone label, Drug interactions)

Minor mentions (5)

  • Oral medications or supplements containing polyvalent cations (e.g., Mg, Al, Ca, Fe): Calcium or iron supplements Cation-containing antacids or laxatives Sucralfate Buffered medications ↓ bictegravir Antacids containing Al/Mg : Take BIXLENVO at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking antacids containing Al/Mg. (Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide label, Drug interactions)

  • Demeclocyclinetetracycline antibioticMinor

    Absorption of tetracyclines is impaired by antacids containing aluminum, calcium or magnesium, and by iron-containing preparations. (Demeclocycline label, Drug interactions)

  • DolutegravirantiretroviralMinor

    Oral calcium or iron supplements, including multivitamins containing calcium or iron a ↓Dolutegravir When taken with food, TIVICAY and supplements or multivitamins containing calcium or iron can be taken at the same time. (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • Doxycyclinetetracycline antibioticMinor

    Absorption of tetracyclines, including doxycycline hyclate is impaired by antacids containing aluminum, calcium, or magnesium, bismuth subsalicylate and iron-containing preparations. (Doxycycline label, Drug interactions)

  • Minocyclinetetracycline antibioticMinor

    Antacids and Iron Preparations Absorption of tetracyclines is impaired by antacids containing aluminum, calcium or magnesium and iron-containing preparations. (Minocycline label, Drug interactions)

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Not medical advice. Severity reflects the label's wording, not your circumstances. A "major" flag can be routine under supervision and a "minor" one can matter at high doses. Ask a pharmacist.