Drug interactions
Afatinib + Phenobarbitone
Severity: Moderate
Afatinib and Phenobarbitone: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Phenobarbitone is a chronic enzyme and transporter inducer that may lower afatinib exposure, which could reduce antitumor efficacy.
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