Drug interactions
Anastrozole + Nicardipine
Severity: Minor
Anastrozole and Nicardipine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Anastrozole is only a weak inhibitor of CYP enzymes at clinical doses and is not expected to meaningfully change nicardipine exposure. No relevant clinical effect has been established.
What this interaction means in plain words
Anastrozole and Nicardipine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Anastrozole belongs to Oncology; Nicardipine belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Theoretical weak CYP3A4 inhibition by anastrozole; not established as clinically relevant.
What to do
No action is needed beyond routine blood pressure monitoring.
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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Other interactions of Nicardipine
Other interactions of Anastrozole
- Anastrozole + Bazedoxifene / conjugated estrogens Contraindicated
- Anastrozole + Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens Contraindicated
- Anastrozole + Conjugated estrogens Contraindicated
- Anastrozole + Estradiol Contraindicated
- Anastrozole + Estrogens conjugated synthetic Contraindicated
- Anastrozole + Estrogens esterified Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Anastrozole with Nicardipine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Anastrozole and Nicardipine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Anastrozole is only a weak inhibitor of CYP enzymes at clinical doses and is not expected to meaningfully change nicardipine exposure. No relevant clinical effect has been established.
How serious is the interaction between Anastrozole and Nicardipine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No action is needed beyond routine blood pressure monitoring.
What other medicines interact with Nicardipine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Nicardipine with, for example, Amifostine, Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide, Betrixaban. The full list is on the Nicardipine page.
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