Drug interactions
Atorvastatin + Eltrombopag
Severity: Moderate
Atorvastatin and Eltrombopag: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Eltrombopag inhibits OATP1B1 and may increase atorvastatin exposure. This raises the risk of statin-related myopathy.
What this interaction means in plain words
Atorvastatin and Eltrombopag can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Atorvastatin belongs to Cardiovascular; Eltrombopag belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Inhibition of hepatic OATP1B1 uptake raises systemic statin concentrations.
What to do
Consider a lower atorvastatin dose and monitor for muscle pain, weakness or CK elevation.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Atorvastatin with Eltrombopag?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Atorvastatin and Eltrombopag can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Eltrombopag inhibits OATP1B1 and may increase atorvastatin exposure. This raises the risk of statin-related myopathy.
How serious is the interaction between Atorvastatin and Eltrombopag?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Consider a lower atorvastatin dose and monitor for muscle pain, weakness or CK elevation.
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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