Ranolazine (Less Than or Equal To 500 mg BID)/Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitors Interactions
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Medical warning:
Moderate. These medicines may cause some risk when taken together. Contact your healthcare professional (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) for more information.
How the interaction occurs:
Your other medicine may slow down how quickly your liver processes ranolazine. Verapamil may also increase how much ranolazine your body absorbs.
What might happen:
The amount of ranolazine in your blood may increase and cause side effects, including life-threatening changes to your heart's rhythm.
What you should do about this interaction:
Let your healthcare professionals (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) know that you are taking these medications together. Let your doctor know right away if you notice an irregular heartbeat or have any dizziness or fainting episodes.Your healthcare professionals may already be aware of this interaction and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.
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