Drug General Information (ID: DDIUFJKNP2)
Drug Name			Abarelix		Drug Info		Epirubicin		Drug Info
Drug Type		Small molecule				Small molecule
Therapeutic Class		Antineoplastics				Antineoplastics
Structure

Mechanism of Abarelix-Epirubicin Interaction (Severity Level: Moderate)
Increased risk of prolong QT interval Click to Show/Hide Mechanism Graph
Drug Name		Abarelix				Epirubicin
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 Abarelix and Epirubicin

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.

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