Levomilnacipran and Ticagrelor interaction
Levomilnacipran and Ticagrelor: the Levomilnacipran prescribing label describes an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Levomilnacipran (Fetzima) label · effective 2024-04-30
Increased Risk of Bleeding : Concomitant use of NSAIDs, aspirin, other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin, and other anticoagulants may increase this risk ( 5.5 ).
Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors : Maximum recommended dosage is 80 mg once daily ( 7 ).
John's Wort Drugs that Interfere with Hemostasis Clinical Impact: Concomitant use of FETZIMA with an antiplatelet or anticoagulant drug may potentiate the risk of bleeding.
Intervention: Closely monitor for bleeding for patients receiving an antiplatelet or anticoagulant drug when FETZIMA is initiated or discontinued [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] .
Examples: NSAIDs, aspirin, and warfarin Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors Clinical Impact: Concomitant use of FETZIMA with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors increases levomilnacipran exposure [see Pharmacokinetics ( 12.3 )] .
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