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Berotralstat + Topotecan

Severity: Moderate

Berotralstat and Topotecan: moderate interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

Berotralstat inhibits P-glycoprotein and may increase topotecan exposure, potentially increasing myelosuppression.

What this interaction means in plain words

Berotralstat and Topotecan 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.

Berotralstat belongs to Miscellaneous; Topotecan belongs to Oncology.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

Berotralstat inhibits P-gp efflux of topotecan.

What to do

Monitor blood counts and for topotecan toxicity. Consider a topotecan dose reduction if cytopenias develop.

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?

Bring a full list of your medicines, including over-the-counter products, supplements and herbal remedies, to every pharmacy visit.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Berotralstat with Topotecan?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Berotralstat and Topotecan 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. Berotralstat inhibits P-glycoprotein and may increase topotecan exposure, potentially increasing myelosuppression.

How serious is the interaction between Berotralstat and Topotecan?

MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood counts and for topotecan toxicity. Consider a topotecan dose reduction if cytopenias develop.

What other medicines interact with Topotecan?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Topotecan with, for example, Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, Amiodarone, Cisplatin. The full list is on the Topotecan page.

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