Drug interactions
Atogepant + Doxorubicin
Severity: Minor
Atogepant and Doxorubicin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Doxorubicin is described as a CYP3A4 inhibitor, but it has little clinically meaningful CYP3A4 inhibition, so a real rise in atogepant levels is unlikely. The interaction is largely theoretical.
What this interaction means in plain words
Atogepant and Doxorubicin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Atogepant belongs to Central Nervous System; Doxorubicin belongs to Oncology.
Why it happens
Theoretical weak CYP3A4 inhibition by doxorubicin; not an established effect.
What to do
No dose change is needed; monitor for atogepant adverse effects such as nausea, constipation or somnolence.
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 Doxorubicin
Other interactions of Atogepant
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- Aprepitant + Atogepant Moderate
- Armodafinil + Atogepant Moderate
- Atogepant + Bosentan Moderate
- Atogepant + Carbamazepine Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Atogepant with Doxorubicin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Atogepant and Doxorubicin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Doxorubicin is described as a CYP3A4 inhibitor, but it has little clinically meaningful CYP3A4 inhibition, so a real rise in atogepant levels is unlikely. The interaction is largely theoretical.
How serious is the interaction between Atogepant and Doxorubicin?
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 change is needed; monitor for atogepant adverse effects such as nausea, constipation or somnolence.
What other medicines interact with Doxorubicin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Doxorubicin with, for example, Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, Belatacept, Cobicistat. The full list is on the Doxorubicin page.
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