Fingolimod interactions
Fingolimod (Gilenya, Tascenso), an immunosuppressant has 107 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 31 major, 42 moderate, 33 minor, and 1 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.
Major interactions (31)
It is uncertain whether the occurrence of HSTCL is related to use of a TNF blocker or a TNF blocker in combination with these other immunosuppressants [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)
Reserve the combination of amiodarone with other antiarrhythmic therapies that prolong the QTc to patients with life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias who are incompletely responsive to a single agent. (Amiodarone label, Warnings and precautions)
This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)
- CaptoprilACE inhibitorMajor
About 13 percent of the cases of neutropenia have ended fatally, but almost all fatalities were in patients with serious illness, having collagen vascular disease, renal failure, heart failure or immunosuppressant therapy, or a combination of these complicating factors. (Captopril label, Warnings)
- ChlorpromazineantipsychoticMajor
…6-hour observation, or at additional risk for QT prolongation (e.g., hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, congenital long-QT syndrome), or on concurrent therapy with QT prolonging drugs with a known risk of torsades de pointes (e.g., citalopram, chlorpromazine, haloperidol, methadone, erythromycin) should be monitored overnight with continuous ECG in a medical facility. (Fingolimod label, Warnings and precautions)
Avoid use in patients with known prolongation, those with hypokalemia, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Ciprofloxacin label, Warnings and precautions)
…6-hour observation, or at additional risk for QT prolongation (e.g., hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, congenital long-QT syndrome), or on concurrent therapy with QT prolonging drugs with a known risk of torsades de pointes (e.g., citalopram, chlorpromazine, haloperidol, methadone, erythromycin) should be monitored overnight with continuous ECG in a medical facility. (Fingolimod label, Warnings and precautions)
- CyclosporineimmunosuppressantMajor
In kidney, liver, and heart transplant patients Neoral may be administered with other immunosuppressive agents. (Cyclosporine label, Boxed warning)
- DofetilideantiarrhythmicMajor
Use with Drugs that Prolong QT Interval and Antiarrhythmic Agents The use of dofetilide in conjunction with other drugs that prolong the QT interval has not been studied and is not recommended. (Dofetilide label, Warnings)
…6-hour observation, or at additional risk for QT prolongation (e.g., hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, congenital long-QT syndrome), or on concurrent therapy with QT prolonging drugs with a known risk of torsades de pointes (e.g., citalopram, chlorpromazine, haloperidol, methadone, erythromycin) should be monitored overnight with continuous ECG in a medical facility. (Fingolimod label, Warnings and precautions)
Coadministration of other drugs known to prolong the QT interval and which are metabolized via the enzyme CYP3A4 such as erythromycin, pimozide, and quinidine are contraindicated in patients receiving fluconazole. (Fluconazole label, Contraindications)
- FludrocortisonecorticosteroidMajor
Chicken pox and measles, for example, can have a more serious or even fatal course in children on immunosuppressant corticosteroids. (Fludrocortisone label, Warnings)
- FosfomycinantibioticMajor
Avoid co-administration of CONTEPO with drugs known to prolong the QT interval. (Fosfomycin label, Drug interactions)
…6-hour observation, or at additional risk for QT prolongation (e.g., hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, congenital long-QT syndrome), or on concurrent therapy with QT prolonging drugs with a known risk of torsades de pointes (e.g., citalopram, chlorpromazine, haloperidol, methadone, erythromycin) should be monitored overnight with continuous ECG in a medical facility. (Fingolimod label, Warnings and precautions)
Therefore, PLAQUENIL is not recommended in patients taking other drugs that have the potential to prolong the QT interval. (Hydroxychloroquine label, Warnings and precautions)
- IloperidoneantipsychoticMajor
Avoid the use of FANAPT in combination with any other drugs that prolong the QT interval [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . (Iloperidone label, Drug interactions)
Immunosuppressants Everolimus Sirolimus Temsirolimus (IV) Not recommended during and 2 weeks after TOLSURA treatment. (Itraconazole label, Drug interactions)
- IvabradineMajor
Bradycardia may increase the risk of QT prolongation which may lead to severe ventricular arrhythmias, including torsade de pointes, especially in patients with risk factors such as use of QTc prolonging drugs [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] . (Ivabradine label, Warnings and precautions)
Avoid use in patients with known prolongation, those with hypokalemia, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval ( 5.11 , 8.5 ) (Levofloxacin label, Warnings and precautions)
…6-hour observation, or at additional risk for QT prolongation (e.g., hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, congenital long-QT syndrome), or on concurrent therapy with QT prolonging drugs with a known risk of torsades de pointes (e.g., citalopram, chlorpromazine, haloperidol, methadone, erythromycin) should be monitored overnight with continuous ECG in a medical facility. (Fingolimod label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples diazepam, alprazolam, alcohol Drugs that Prolong QTc Interval Clinical Impact The concomitant use of other drugs which prolong the QTc interval with REMERON/REMERONSolTab, increase the risk of QT prolongation and/or ventricular arrhythmias (e.g., Torsades de Pointes). (Mirtazapine label, Drug interactions)
- NatalizumabimmunosuppressantMajor
When switching from drugs with prolonged immune effects, such as natalizumab, teriflunomide or mitoxantrone, the duration and mode of action of these drugs must be considered to avoid unintended additive immunosuppressive effects when initiating GILENYA [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] . (Fingolimod label, Drug interactions)
Drugs that Prolong the QT Interval : Avoid concomitant use. (Phenobarbital label, Drug interactions)
- PitolisantQT-prolonging drugMajor
The use of WAKIX should be avoided in patients with known QT prolongation or in combination with other drugs known to prolong the QT interval [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )]. (Pitolisant label, Warnings and precautions)
- PropafenoneantiarrhythmicMajor
• Avoid use with other antiarrhythmic agents or drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Propafenone label, Warnings and precautions)
Avoid the concomitant use of drugs known to prolong the QTc interval. (Sertraline label, Drug interactions)
…IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS; AND INCREASED MORTALITY IN FEMALE LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with ASTAGRAF XL ® or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] • Increased mortality in female liver transplant patients with ASTAGRAF XL. (Tacrolimus label, Boxed warning)
- TeriflunomideimmunosuppressantMajor
When switching from drugs with prolonged immune effects, such as natalizumab, teriflunomide or mitoxantrone, the duration and mode of action of these drugs must be considered to avoid unintended additive immunosuppressive effects when initiating GILENYA [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] . (Fingolimod label, Drug interactions)
- TetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorMajor
Certain conditions may increase the risk for torsade de pointes or sudden death such as (1) bradycardia; (2) hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia; (3) concomitant use of other drugs that prolong the QTc interval; and (4) presence of congenital prolongation of the QT interval [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 ), Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ]. (Tetrabenazine label, Drug interactions)
…drugs, ziprasidone is contraindicated: • in patients with a known history of QT prolongation (including congenital long QT syndrome) • in patients with recent acute myocardial infarction • in patients with uncompensated heart failure Pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic studies between ziprasidone and other drugs that prolong the QT interval have not been performed. (Ziprasidone label, Contraindications)
Moderate interactions (42)
- Amlodipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate
Immunosuppressants Amlodipine may increase the systemic exposure of cyclosporine or tacrolimus when co-administered. (Amlodipine label, Drug interactions)
- BeclomethasonecorticosteroidModerate
In both cases, the patients were taking a 1.25 mg dose of fingolimod (higher than the recommended 0.5 mg dose) and had received high-dose corticosteroid therapy to treat suspected MS relapses. (Fingolimod label, Warnings and precautions)
- BetamethasonecorticosteroidModerate
In both cases, the patients were taking a 1.25 mg dose of fingolimod (higher than the recommended 0.5 mg dose) and had received high-dose corticosteroid therapy to treat suspected MS relapses. (Fingolimod label, Warnings and precautions)
- BudesonidecorticosteroidModerate
In both cases, the patients were taking a 1.25 mg dose of fingolimod (higher than the recommended 0.5 mg dose) and had received high-dose corticosteroid therapy to treat suspected MS relapses. (Fingolimod label, Warnings and precautions)
- Budesonide and formoterolcorticosteroidModerate
In both cases, the patients were taking a 1.25 mg dose of fingolimod (higher than the recommended 0.5 mg dose) and had received high-dose corticosteroid therapy to treat suspected MS relapses. (Fingolimod label, Warnings and precautions)
- BuprenorphineopioidModerate
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine label, Warnings and precautions)
- Buprenorphine and naloxoneopioidModerate
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- ClobetasolcorticosteroidModerate
In both cases, the patients were taking a 1.25 mg dose of fingolimod (higher than the recommended 0.5 mg dose) and had received high-dose corticosteroid therapy to treat suspected MS relapses. (Fingolimod label, Warnings and precautions)
- DenosumabModerate
Other risk factors for the development of ONJ include immunosuppressive therapy, treatment with angiogenesis inhibitors, systemic corticosteroids, diabetes, and gingival infections. (Denosumab label, Warnings and precautions)
- DesonidecorticosteroidModerate
In both cases, the patients were taking a 1.25 mg dose of fingolimod (higher than the recommended 0.5 mg dose) and had received high-dose corticosteroid therapy to treat suspected MS relapses. (Fingolimod label, Warnings and precautions)
- DexamethasonecorticosteroidModerate
In both cases, the patients were taking a 1.25 mg dose of fingolimod (higher than the recommended 0.5 mg dose) and had received high-dose corticosteroid therapy to treat suspected MS relapses. (Fingolimod label, Warnings and precautions)
- EverolimusimmunosuppressantModerate
Lymphomas and Other Malignancies Patients receiving immunosuppressants, including Zortress, are at increased risk of developing lymphomas and other malignancies, particularly of the skin. (Everolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- FenofibratefibrateModerate
Immunosuppressants Clinical Impact: Immunosuppressants such as cyclosporine and tacrolimus can produce nephrotoxicity with decreases in creatinine clearance and rises in serum creatinine, and because renal excretion is the primary elimination route of fibrate drugs including fenofibrate, there is a risk that an interaction will lead to deterioration of renal… (Fenofibrate label, Drug interactions)
- FentanylopioidModerate
…prolonged QT interval, 3) treatment with Class 1 and Class III antiarrhythmics, 4) treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI's), 5) concomitant treatment with other drug products known to prolong the QT interval and 6) electrolyte imbalance, in particular hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia, or concomitant treatment with drugs (e.g., diuretics) that may cause electrolyte… (Fentanyl label, Warnings and precautions)
- FluocinonidecorticosteroidModerate
In both cases, the patients were taking a 1.25 mg dose of fingolimod (higher than the recommended 0.5 mg dose) and had received high-dose corticosteroid therapy to treat suspected MS relapses. (Fingolimod label, Warnings and precautions)
- FluoxetineSSRIModerate
Use with caution in combination with other drugs that prolong the QT interval ( 4.2 , 5.11 , 7.7 , 7.8 ) 7.1 Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI) [See Dosage and Administration ( 2.9 , 2.10 ), Contraindications ( 4.1 ), and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . (Fluoxetine label, Drug interactions)
- FluticasonecorticosteroidModerate
In both cases, the patients were taking a 1.25 mg dose of fingolimod (higher than the recommended 0.5 mg dose) and had received high-dose corticosteroid therapy to treat suspected MS relapses. (Fingolimod label, Warnings and precautions)
- Fluticasone and salmeterolcorticosteroidModerate
In both cases, the patients were taking a 1.25 mg dose of fingolimod (higher than the recommended 0.5 mg dose) and had received high-dose corticosteroid therapy to treat suspected MS relapses. (Fingolimod label, Warnings and precautions)
- Formoterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate
…Antidepressants, QTc Prolonging Drugs Formoterol, as with other beta 2 -agonists, should be administered with extreme caution to patients being treated with monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, or drugs known to prolong the QTc interval because the effect of adrenergic agonists on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated by these agents. (Formoterol label, Drug interactions)
- HalobetasolcorticosteroidModerate
In both cases, the patients were taking a 1.25 mg dose of fingolimod (higher than the recommended 0.5 mg dose) and had received high-dose corticosteroid therapy to treat suspected MS relapses. (Fingolimod label, Warnings and precautions)
- HydrocortisonecorticosteroidModerate
In both cases, the patients were taking a 1.25 mg dose of fingolimod (higher than the recommended 0.5 mg dose) and had received high-dose corticosteroid therapy to treat suspected MS relapses. (Fingolimod label, Warnings and precautions)
- InfliximabimmunosuppressantModerate
When treating patients, consideration of whether to use RENFLEXIS alone or in combination with other immunosuppressants such as azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine should take into account a possibility that there is a higher risk of HSTCL with combination therapy versus an observed increased risk of immunogenicity and hypersensitivity reactions with infliximab… (Infliximab label, Warnings and precautions)
- Ketoconazoleazole antifungalModerate
Systemic Ketoconazole: Monitor during concomitant use. (Fingolimod label, Drug interactions)
- LeflunomideimmunosuppressantModerate
If used with concomitant methotrexate and/or other potential immunosuppressive agents, chronic monitoring should be monthly. (Leflunomide label, Warnings and precautions)
- Lofexidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate
Risk of QT Prolongation : Lofexidine tablets prolong the QT interval. (Lofexidine label, Warnings and precautions)
- MethylprednisolonecorticosteroidModerate
In both cases, the patients were taking a 1.25 mg dose of fingolimod (higher than the recommended 0.5 mg dose) and had received high-dose corticosteroid therapy to treat suspected MS relapses. (Fingolimod label, Warnings and precautions)
- MetronidazoleantibioticModerate
Drugs that Prolong the QT Interval QT prolongation has been reported, particularly when metronidazole was administered with drugs with the potential for prolonging the QT interval. (Metronidazole label, Drug interactions)
- MometasonecorticosteroidModerate
In both cases, the patients were taking a 1.25 mg dose of fingolimod (higher than the recommended 0.5 mg dose) and had received high-dose corticosteroid therapy to treat suspected MS relapses. (Fingolimod label, Warnings and precautions)
- MoxifloxacinfluoroquinoloneModerate
Pharmacokinetic studies between moxifloxacin and other drugs that prolong the QT interval such as cisapride, erythromycin, antipsychotics, and tricyclic antidepressants have not been performed. (Moxifloxacin label, Warnings and precautions)
- MycophenolateimmunosuppressantModerate
Lymphoma and Other Malignancies Patients receiving immunosuppressants, including MYHIBBIN, are at increased risk of developing lymphomas and other malignancies, particularly of the skin [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )]. (Mycophenolate label, Warnings and precautions)
- OcrelizumabimmunosuppressantModerate
When switching from drugs with prolonged immune effects, such as daclizumab, fingolimod, natalizumab, teriflunomide, or mitoxantrone, consider the duration and mode of action of these drugs because of additive immunosuppressive effects when initiating OCREVUS [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. (Ocrelizumab label, Drug interactions)
- PaliperidoneantipsychoticModerate
…combination with other drugs that are known to prolong QTc including Class 1A (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) or Class III (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic medications, antipsychotic medications (e.g., chlorpromazine, thioridazine), antibiotics (e.g., gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin), or any other class of medications known to prolong the QTc interval. (Paliperidone label, Warnings and precautions)
- PrednisolonecorticosteroidModerate
In both cases, the patients were taking a 1.25 mg dose of fingolimod (higher than the recommended 0.5 mg dose) and had received high-dose corticosteroid therapy to treat suspected MS relapses. (Fingolimod label, Warnings and precautions)
- PrednisonecorticosteroidModerate
In both cases, the patients were taking a 1.25 mg dose of fingolimod (higher than the recommended 0.5 mg dose) and had received high-dose corticosteroid therapy to treat suspected MS relapses. (Fingolimod label, Warnings and precautions)
- QuetiapineantipsychoticModerate
…Class 1A antiarrythmics (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) or Class III antiarrythmics (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol), antipsychotic medications (e.g., ziprasidone, chlorpromazine, thioridazine), antibiotics (e.g., gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin), or any other class of medications known to prolong the QTc interval (e.g., pentamidine, levomethadyl acetate, methadone). (Quetiapine label, Warnings and precautions)
- RifampinantibioticModerate
Glipizide Decrease exposure Immunosuppressive Agents Cyclosporine Decrease exposure Tacrolimus Prevention or Management: Monitoring of whole blood concentrations and appropriate dosage adjustments of tacrolimus are recommended when rifampin and tacrolimus are used concomitantly. (Rifampin label, Drug interactions)
- Sofosbuvir and velpatasvirantiviralModerate
HBV reactivation has also been reported in patients receiving certain immunosuppressant or chemotherapeutic agents; the risk of HBV reactivation associated with treatment with HCV direct-acting antivirals may be increased in these patients. (Sofosbuvir and velpatasvir label, Warnings and precautions)
- Sotalolbeta blockerModerate
Additive to other QT-prolonging drugs ( 7.1 , 7.2 ) (Sotalol label, Drug interactions)
- TinidazoleantibioticModerate
Cyclosporine, tacrolimus: Monitor for toxicities of these immunosuppressive drugs ( 7.1 ) (Tinidazole label, Drug interactions)
- TriamcinolonecorticosteroidModerate
In both cases, the patients were taking a 1.25 mg dose of fingolimod (higher than the recommended 0.5 mg dose) and had received high-dose corticosteroid therapy to treat suspected MS relapses. (Fingolimod label, Warnings and precautions)
- Umeclidinium and vilanterolanticholinergicModerate
…like other beta 2 -agonists, should be administered with extreme caution to patients being treated with monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, or drugs known to prolong the QTc interval or within 2 weeks of discontinuation of such agents, because the effect of adrenergic agonists on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated by these agents. (Umeclidinium and vilanterol label, Drug interactions)
Minor mentions (33)
- Amlodipine and benazeprildihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor
Drugs That Slow Heart Rate or Atrioventricular Conduction (e.g., beta blockers or diltiazem) Experience with GILENYA in patients receiving concurrent therapy with drugs that slow the heart rate or AV conduction (e.g., beta blockers, digoxin, or heart rate-slowing calcium channel blockers, such as diltiazem or verapamil) is limited. (Fingolimod label, Drug interactions)
- Atenololbeta blockerMinor
Drugs That Slow Heart Rate or Atrioventricular Conduction (e.g., beta blockers or diltiazem) Experience with GILENYA in patients receiving concurrent therapy with drugs that slow the heart rate or AV conduction (e.g., beta blockers, digoxin, or heart rate-slowing calcium channel blockers, such as diltiazem or verapamil) is limited. (Fingolimod label, Drug interactions)
- AtorvastatinstatinMinor
IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)
- Bisoprololbeta blockerMinor
Drugs That Slow Heart Rate or Atrioventricular Conduction (e.g., beta blockers or diltiazem) Experience with GILENYA in patients receiving concurrent therapy with drugs that slow the heart rate or AV conduction (e.g., beta blockers, digoxin, or heart rate-slowing calcium channel blockers, such as diltiazem or verapamil) is limited. (Fingolimod label, Drug interactions)
- Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazidebeta blockerMinor
Drugs That Slow Heart Rate or Atrioventricular Conduction (e.g., beta blockers or diltiazem) Experience with GILENYA in patients receiving concurrent therapy with drugs that slow the heart rate or AV conduction (e.g., beta blockers, digoxin, or heart rate-slowing calcium channel blockers, such as diltiazem or verapamil) is limited. (Fingolimod label, Drug interactions)
- Carvedilolbeta blockerMinor
Drugs That Slow Heart Rate or Atrioventricular Conduction (e.g., beta blockers or diltiazem) Experience with GILENYA in patients receiving concurrent therapy with drugs that slow the heart rate or AV conduction (e.g., beta blockers, digoxin, or heart rate-slowing calcium channel blockers, such as diltiazem or verapamil) is limited. (Fingolimod label, Drug interactions)
- Digoxindigitalis glycosideMinor
Drugs That Slow Heart Rate or Atrioventricular Conduction (e.g., beta blockers or diltiazem) Experience with GILENYA in patients receiving concurrent therapy with drugs that slow the heart rate or AV conduction (e.g., beta blockers, digoxin, or heart rate-slowing calcium channel blockers, such as diltiazem or verapamil) is limited. (Fingolimod label, Drug interactions)
- Diltiazemcalcium channel blockerMinor
Drugs That Slow Heart Rate or Atrioventricular Conduction (e.g., beta blockers or diltiazem) Experience with GILENYA in patients receiving concurrent therapy with drugs that slow the heart rate or AV conduction (e.g., beta blockers, digoxin, or heart rate-slowing calcium channel blockers, such as diltiazem or verapamil) is limited. (Fingolimod label, Drug interactions)
- Dorzolamide and timololcarbonic anhydrase inhibitorMinor
Drugs That Slow Heart Rate or Atrioventricular Conduction (e.g., beta blockers or diltiazem) Experience with GILENYA in patients receiving concurrent therapy with drugs that slow the heart rate or AV conduction (e.g., beta blockers, digoxin, or heart rate-slowing calcium channel blockers, such as diltiazem or verapamil) is limited. (Fingolimod label, Drug interactions)
- Esmololbeta blockerMinor
Drugs That Slow Heart Rate or Atrioventricular Conduction (e.g., beta blockers or diltiazem) Experience with GILENYA in patients receiving concurrent therapy with drugs that slow the heart rate or AV conduction (e.g., beta blockers, digoxin, or heart rate-slowing calcium channel blockers, such as diltiazem or verapamil) is limited. (Fingolimod label, Drug interactions)
- Ezetimibe and simvastatinstatinMinor
IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy without significant inflammation; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Ezetimibe and simvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)
- Felodipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor
Drugs That Slow Heart Rate or Atrioventricular Conduction (e.g., beta blockers or diltiazem) Experience with GILENYA in patients receiving concurrent therapy with drugs that slow the heart rate or AV conduction (e.g., beta blockers, digoxin, or heart rate-slowing calcium channel blockers, such as diltiazem or verapamil) is limited. (Fingolimod label, Drug interactions)
- FluvastatinstatinMinor
IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum CK, which persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody, muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy, and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Fluvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)
- Isradipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor
Drugs That Slow Heart Rate or Atrioventricular Conduction (e.g., beta blockers or diltiazem) Experience with GILENYA in patients receiving concurrent therapy with drugs that slow the heart rate or AV conduction (e.g., beta blockers, digoxin, or heart rate-slowing calcium channel blockers, such as diltiazem or verapamil) is limited. (Fingolimod label, Drug interactions)
- Labetalolbeta blockerMinor
Drugs That Slow Heart Rate or Atrioventricular Conduction (e.g., beta blockers or diltiazem) Experience with GILENYA in patients receiving concurrent therapy with drugs that slow the heart rate or AV conduction (e.g., beta blockers, digoxin, or heart rate-slowing calcium channel blockers, such as diltiazem or verapamil) is limited. (Fingolimod label, Drug interactions)
- LovastatinstatinMinor
IMNM is characterized by: proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase, which persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Lovastatin label, Warnings)
- Methimazoleantithyroid drugMinor
In some cases, vasculitis resolved/improved with drug discontinuation; however, more severe cases required treatment with additional measures including corticosteroids, immunosuppressant therapy, and plasmapheresis. (Methimazole label, Warnings)
- Metoprololbeta blockerMinor
Drugs That Slow Heart Rate or Atrioventricular Conduction (e.g., beta blockers or diltiazem) Experience with GILENYA in patients receiving concurrent therapy with drugs that slow the heart rate or AV conduction (e.g., beta blockers, digoxin, or heart rate-slowing calcium channel blockers, such as diltiazem or verapamil) is limited. (Fingolimod label, Drug interactions)
- Nadololbeta blockerMinor
Drugs That Slow Heart Rate or Atrioventricular Conduction (e.g., beta blockers or diltiazem) Experience with GILENYA in patients receiving concurrent therapy with drugs that slow the heart rate or AV conduction (e.g., beta blockers, digoxin, or heart rate-slowing calcium channel blockers, such as diltiazem or verapamil) is limited. (Fingolimod label, Drug interactions)
- Nebivololbeta blockerMinor
Drugs That Slow Heart Rate or Atrioventricular Conduction (e.g., beta blockers or diltiazem) Experience with GILENYA in patients receiving concurrent therapy with drugs that slow the heart rate or AV conduction (e.g., beta blockers, digoxin, or heart rate-slowing calcium channel blockers, such as diltiazem or verapamil) is limited. (Fingolimod label, Drug interactions)
- Nicardipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor
Drugs That Slow Heart Rate or Atrioventricular Conduction (e.g., beta blockers or diltiazem) Experience with GILENYA in patients receiving concurrent therapy with drugs that slow the heart rate or AV conduction (e.g., beta blockers, digoxin, or heart rate-slowing calcium channel blockers, such as diltiazem or verapamil) is limited. (Fingolimod label, Drug interactions)
- Nifedipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor
Drugs That Slow Heart Rate or Atrioventricular Conduction (e.g., beta blockers or diltiazem) Experience with GILENYA in patients receiving concurrent therapy with drugs that slow the heart rate or AV conduction (e.g., beta blockers, digoxin, or heart rate-slowing calcium channel blockers, such as diltiazem or verapamil) is limited. (Fingolimod label, Drug interactions)
- Nisoldipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor
Drugs That Slow Heart Rate or Atrioventricular Conduction (e.g., beta blockers or diltiazem) Experience with GILENYA in patients receiving concurrent therapy with drugs that slow the heart rate or AV conduction (e.g., beta blockers, digoxin, or heart rate-slowing calcium channel blockers, such as diltiazem or verapamil) is limited. (Fingolimod label, Drug interactions)
- Pindololbeta blockerMinor
Drugs That Slow Heart Rate or Atrioventricular Conduction (e.g., beta blockers or diltiazem) Experience with GILENYA in patients receiving concurrent therapy with drugs that slow the heart rate or AV conduction (e.g., beta blockers, digoxin, or heart rate-slowing calcium channel blockers, such as diltiazem or verapamil) is limited. (Fingolimod label, Drug interactions)
- PitavastatinstatinMinor
IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Pitavastatin label, Warnings and precautions)
- Posaconazoleazole antifungalMinor
CYP3A Substrates Immunosuppressants that are CYP3A4 Substrates Mechanism and Clinical Effect(s) Posaconazole is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. (Posaconazole label, Drug interactions)
- PravastatinstatinMinor
IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Pravastatin label, Warnings and precautions)
- Propranololbeta blockerMinor
Drugs That Slow Heart Rate or Atrioventricular Conduction (e.g., beta blockers or diltiazem) Experience with GILENYA in patients receiving concurrent therapy with drugs that slow the heart rate or AV conduction (e.g., beta blockers, digoxin, or heart rate-slowing calcium channel blockers, such as diltiazem or verapamil) is limited. (Fingolimod label, Drug interactions)
- Propylthiouracilantithyroid drugMinor
In some cases, vasculitis resolved/improved with drug discontinuation; however, more severe cases required treatment with additional measures including corticosteroids, immunosuppressant therapy, and plasmapheresis. (Propylthiouracil label, Warnings)
- RosuvastatinstatinMinor
IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)
- SimvastatinstatinMinor
IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy without significant inflammation; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Simvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)
- Timololbeta blockerMinor
Drugs That Slow Heart Rate or Atrioventricular Conduction (e.g., beta blockers or diltiazem) Experience with GILENYA in patients receiving concurrent therapy with drugs that slow the heart rate or AV conduction (e.g., beta blockers, digoxin, or heart rate-slowing calcium channel blockers, such as diltiazem or verapamil) is limited. (Fingolimod label, Drug interactions)
- Verapamilcalcium channel blockerMinor
Drugs That Slow Heart Rate or Atrioventricular Conduction (e.g., beta blockers or diltiazem) Experience with GILENYA in patients receiving concurrent therapy with drugs that slow the heart rate or AV conduction (e.g., beta blockers, digoxin, or heart rate-slowing calcium channel blockers, such as diltiazem or verapamil) is limited. (Fingolimod label, Drug interactions)
No significant interaction reported (1)
- Clarithromycinmacrolide antibioticNo interaction
…Repaglinide, Rosiglitazone: [See Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 ) and Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] Insulin Insulin: [See Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 ) and Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] Immunosuppressants: Cyclosporine Use With Caution Cyclosporine: There have been spontaneous or published reports of CYP3A based interactions of clarithromycin with cyclosporine. (Clarithromycin label, Drug interactions)
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