Drug interactions
Atorvastatin + Axitinib
Severity: Minor
Atorvastatin and Axitinib: minor interaction.
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Summary
Atorvastatin is not a meaningful CYP3A4 inhibitor, so a clinically relevant rise in axitinib exposure is not expected. The pairing is mainly of theoretical concern.
What this interaction means in plain words
Atorvastatin and Axitinib have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Atorvastatin belongs to Cardiovascular; Axitinib belongs to Oncology.
Why it happens
No established mechanism; atorvastatin is a CYP3A4 substrate with negligible inhibitory activity.
What to do
No dose adjustment is needed; monitor axitinib tolerability (blood pressure) as usual.
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 Atorvastatin
- Atorvastatin + Tipranavir Contraindicated
- Atazanavir + Atorvastatin Major
- Atorvastatin + Clarithromycin Major
- Atorvastatin + Cobicistat Major
- Atorvastatin + Cyclosporin Major
- Atorvastatin + Danazol Major
Other interactions of Axitinib
- Amobarbital + Axitinib Major
- Apalutamide + Axitinib Major
- Atazanavir + Axitinib Major
- Axitinib + Carbamazepine Major
- Axitinib + Clarithromycin Major
- Axitinib + Cobicistat Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Atorvastatin with Axitinib?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Atorvastatin and Axitinib have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Atorvastatin is not a meaningful CYP3A4 inhibitor, so a clinically relevant rise in axitinib exposure is not expected. The pairing is mainly of theoretical concern.
How serious is the interaction between Atorvastatin and Axitinib?
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; monitor axitinib tolerability (blood pressure) as usual.
What other medicines interact with Atorvastatin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Atorvastatin with, for example, Tipranavir, Atazanavir, Clarithromycin. The full list is on the Atorvastatin page.
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