Drug interactions
Bendamustine + Sarecycline
Severity: Minor
Bendamustine and Sarecycline: minor interaction.
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Summary
Sarecycline is a weak P-gp inhibitor in vitro and bendamustine is not an established sensitive P-gp substrate. Any clinically meaningful interaction is unlikely.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bendamustine and Sarecycline have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Bendamustine belongs to Oncology; Sarecycline belongs to Anti Bacterial.
Why it happens
Possible weak P-gp inhibition by sarecycline may slightly raise bendamustine exposure.
What to do
No dose adjustment is needed; continue routine blood count monitoring.
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 Bendamustine
Other interactions of Sarecycline
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- Aluminum hydroxide + Sarecycline Moderate
- Calcium carbonate + Sarecycline Moderate
- Calcium + Sarecycline Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Bendamustine with Sarecycline?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Bendamustine and Sarecycline have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Sarecycline is a weak P-gp inhibitor in vitro and bendamustine is not an established sensitive P-gp substrate. Any clinically meaningful interaction is unlikely.
How serious is the interaction between Bendamustine and Sarecycline?
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; continue routine blood count monitoring.
What other medicines interact with Bendamustine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Bendamustine with, for example, Axicabtagene ciloleucel, Brexucabtagene autoleucel, Chlorambucil. The full list is on the Bendamustine page.
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