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Amlodipine-benazepril + Tazemetostat

Severity: Minor

Amlodipine-benazepril and Tazemetostat: minor interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

Tazemetostat is a weak CYP3A4 inducer and may modestly lower amlodipine exposure. Amlodipine is a weak CYP3A4 inhibitor, but a meaningful effect on tazemetostat is not established.

What this interaction means in plain words

Amlodipine-benazepril and Tazemetostat have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.

Amlodipine-benazepril belongs to Cardiovascular; Tazemetostat belongs to Miscellaneous.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

Weak CYP3A4 induction by tazemetostat may increase amlodipine metabolism.

What to do

Monitor blood pressure and adjust the amlodipine dose if control is reduced.

What to ask your pharmacist

  • Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
  • Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Amlodipine-benazepril with Tazemetostat?

MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amlodipine-benazepril and Tazemetostat have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Tazemetostat is a weak CYP3A4 inducer and may modestly lower amlodipine exposure. Amlodipine is a weak CYP3A4 inhibitor, but a meaningful effect on tazemetostat is not established.

How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-benazepril and Tazemetostat?

MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure and adjust the amlodipine dose if control is reduced.

What other medicines interact with Amlodipine-benazepril?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Amlodipine-benazepril with, for example, Aliskiren, Sacubitril / valsartan, Aldesleukin. The full list is on the Amlodipine-benazepril page.

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