Drug interactions
Bortezomib + Eslicarbazepine
Severity: Minor
Bortezomib and Eslicarbazepine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Eslicarbazepine is a weak CYP3A4 inducer and may modestly lower bortezomib exposure. Bortezomib is metabolized by CYP3A4, 2C19 and 1A2, so the net effect is uncertain.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bortezomib and Eslicarbazepine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Bortezomib belongs to Oncology; Eslicarbazepine belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Weak CYP3A4 induction by eslicarbazepine may increase bortezomib metabolism; net effect is not well established.
What to do
Monitor response and toxicity to bortezomib; no empiric dose change is needed.
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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- Artemether / lumefantrine + Eslicarbazepine Major
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- Bedaquiline + Eslicarbazepine Major
- Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen + Eslicarbazepine Major
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- Apalutamide + Bortezomib Major
- Bortezomib + Carbamazepine Major
- Bortezomib + Etrasimod Major
- Bortezomib + Fosphenytoin Major
- Bortezomib + Idelalisib Major
- Bortezomib + Lonafarnib Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Bortezomib with Eslicarbazepine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Bortezomib and Eslicarbazepine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Eslicarbazepine is a weak CYP3A4 inducer and may modestly lower bortezomib exposure. Bortezomib is metabolized by CYP3A4, 2C19 and 1A2, so the net effect is uncertain.
How serious is the interaction between Bortezomib and Eslicarbazepine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor response and toxicity to bortezomib; no empiric dose change is needed.
What other medicines interact with Eslicarbazepine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Eslicarbazepine with, for example, Mavacamten, Rilpivirine, Artemether / lumefantrine. The full list is on the Eslicarbazepine page.
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