Drug interactions
Bosentan + Netupitant-palonosetron
Severity: Moderate
Bosentan and Netupitant-palonosetron: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Bosentan induces CYP3A4 and may reduce netupitant concentrations, weakening protection against chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. The induction is moderate rather than strong.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bosentan and Netupitant-palonosetron 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.
Bosentan belongs to Miscellaneous; Netupitant-palonosetron belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
CYP3A4 induction by bosentan increases netupitant clearance.
What to do
Monitor for breakthrough nausea and vomiting and add rescue antiemetics as needed. Consider an alternative regimen if control is inadequate.
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?
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Other interactions of Netupitant-palonosetron
- Apomorphine + Netupitant-palonosetron Contraindicated
- Flibanserin + Netupitant-palonosetron Contraindicated
- Apalutamide + Netupitant-palonosetron Major
- Avapritinib + Netupitant-palonosetron Major
- Carbamazepine + Netupitant-palonosetron Major
- Cobimetinib + Netupitant-palonosetron Major
Other interactions of Bosentan
- Bosentan + Cyclosporin Contraindicated
- Bosentan + Glibenclamide Contraindicated
- Bosentan + Glyburide-metformin Contraindicated
- Bosentan + Lonafarnib Contraindicated
- Bosentan + Sparsentan Contraindicated
- Artemether / lumefantrine + Bosentan Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Bosentan with Netupitant-palonosetron?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Bosentan and Netupitant-palonosetron 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. Bosentan induces CYP3A4 and may reduce netupitant concentrations, weakening protection against chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. The induction is moderate rather than strong.
How serious is the interaction between Bosentan and Netupitant-palonosetron?
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 for breakthrough nausea and vomiting and add rescue antiemetics as needed. Consider an alternative regimen if control is inadequate.
What other medicines interact with Netupitant-palonosetron?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Netupitant-palonosetron with, for example, Apomorphine, Flibanserin, Apalutamide. The full list is on the Netupitant-palonosetron page.
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