Drug General Information (ID: DDIIXMOTRU)
Drug Name			Alimemazine		Drug Info		Triptorelin		Drug Info
Drug Type		Small molecule				Small molecule
Therapeutic Class		Antihistamines				Hormones/Antineoplastics
Structure

Mechanism of Alimemazine-Triptorelin Interaction (Severity Level: Moderate)
Increased risk of prolong QT interval Click to Show/Hide Mechanism Graph
Drug Name		Alimemazine				Triptorelin
Mechanism		Prolong QT interval				Prolong QT interval
Key Mechanism Factor 1
		Factor Name		QT interval
		Factor Description		Long QT syndrome is a heart signaling disorder that can cause a fast, chaotic heartbeat (arrhythmia). Many people may not exhibit symptoms, and usually the condition is detected during routine medical tests. In others, the most common symptoms include: sudden fainting, palpitations, dizziness, seizures, sudden death.
Mechanism Description		Increased risk of prolong QT interval by the combination of Alimemazine and Triptorelin

Recommended Action
Management		The benefits of androgen deprivation therapy should be carefully assessed against the potential risk in patients receiving other drugs known to prolong the QT interval. Electrolyte abnormalities should be corrected prior to initiating therapy, and periodic monitoring of electrocardiograms and electrolytes should be considered.

References
1	Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics.".
2	Product Information. Vantas (histrelin). Endo Pharmaceuticals (formally Indevus Pharmaceuticals Inc), Lexington, MA.
3	Product Information. Zoladex (goserelin). Zeneca Pharmaceuticals, Wilmington, DE.