Drug interactions
Atorvastatin + Pomalidomide
Severity: Minor
Atorvastatin and Pomalidomide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Atorvastatin is a weak P-gp inhibitor and could raise pomalidomide levels, but no clinically meaningful effect has been established. The interaction is largely theoretical.
What this interaction means in plain words
Atorvastatin and Pomalidomide 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; Pomalidomide belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Possible weak P-glycoprotein inhibition by atorvastatin; not well established clinically.
What to do
No dose change is needed; monitor for pomalidomide adverse effects 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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Atorvastatin with Pomalidomide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Atorvastatin and Pomalidomide 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 a weak P-gp inhibitor and could raise pomalidomide levels, but no clinically meaningful effect has been established. The interaction is largely theoretical.
How serious is the interaction between Atorvastatin and Pomalidomide?
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 pomalidomide adverse effects 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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