Drug interactions
Belzutifan + Fenofibrate
Severity: Minor
Belzutifan and Fenofibrate: minor interaction.
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Summary
Belzutifan is a CYP3A4 inducer and could lower exposure to CYP3A4 substrates. Fenofibrate is cleared mainly by glucuronidation of fenofibric acid, with little CYP3A4 involvement, so the effect is probably small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Belzutifan and Fenofibrate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Belzutifan belongs to Miscellaneous; Fenofibrate belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Belzutifan induces CYP3A4, but fenofibric acid is eliminated mainly by glucuronidation, so any effect is predicted rather than demonstrated.
What to do
No dose change is needed in advance. Check the lipid profile if the response to fenofibrate appears reduced.
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 Fenofibrate
- Atorvastatin + Fenofibrate Moderate
- Cholestyramine + Fenofibrate Moderate
- Cholic acid + Fenofibrate Moderate
- Colchicine + Fenofibrate Moderate
- Colestipol + Fenofibrate Moderate
- Cyclosporine + Fenofibrate Moderate
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Belzutifan with Fenofibrate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Belzutifan and Fenofibrate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Belzutifan is a CYP3A4 inducer and could lower exposure to CYP3A4 substrates. Fenofibrate is cleared mainly by glucuronidation of fenofibric acid, with little CYP3A4 involvement, so the effect is probably small.
How serious is the interaction between Belzutifan and Fenofibrate?
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 in advance. Check the lipid profile if the response to fenofibrate appears reduced.
What other medicines interact with Fenofibrate?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Fenofibrate with, for example, Atorvastatin, Cholestyramine, Cholic acid. The full list is on the Fenofibrate page.
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