Drug interactions
Artemether / lumefantrine + Pioglitazone
Severity: Minor
Artemether / lumefantrine and Pioglitazone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Artemether is a CYP3A4 substrate and a weak inducer, while pioglitazone is metabolized mainly by CYP2C8 with minor CYP3A4 contribution. Any reduction in pioglitazone exposure is likely small and not clinically important.
What this interaction means in plain words
Artemether / lumefantrine and Pioglitazone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Possible weak CYP3A4 induction accelerating the minor metabolic pathway of pioglitazone.
What to do
No dose adjustment is needed. Check glucose control if the combination is used for more than a short course.
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 Artemether / lumefantrine with Pioglitazone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Artemether / lumefantrine and Pioglitazone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Artemether is a CYP3A4 substrate and a weak inducer, while pioglitazone is metabolized mainly by CYP2C8 with minor CYP3A4 contribution. Any reduction in pioglitazone exposure is likely small and not clinically important.
How serious is the interaction between Artemether / lumefantrine and Pioglitazone?
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 dose adjustment is needed. Check glucose control if the combination is used for more than a short course.
What other medicines interact with Pioglitazone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Pioglitazone with, for example, Insulin aspart-insulin aspart protamine, Insulin aspart, Insulin degludec-insulin aspart. The full list is on the Pioglitazone page.
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