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Bosentan + Ospemifene

Severity: Moderate

Bosentan and Ospemifene: 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

Bosentan may reduce ospemifene exposure because ospemifene is cleared by CYP3A4 and CYP2C9. This may weaken its effect on dyspareunia and vaginal dryness.

What this interaction means in plain words

Bosentan and Ospemifene 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; Ospemifene belongs to Endocrine.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

Bosentan induces CYP3A4 and CYP2C9, increasing the metabolism of ospemifene.

What to do

Monitor for reduced symptom relief from ospemifene. Consider an alternative therapy if efficacy is lost.

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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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Bosentan with Ospemifene?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Bosentan and Ospemifene 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 may reduce ospemifene exposure because ospemifene is cleared by CYP3A4 and CYP2C9. This may weaken its effect on dyspareunia and vaginal dryness.

How serious is the interaction between Bosentan and Ospemifene?

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 reduced symptom relief from ospemifene. Consider an alternative therapy if efficacy is lost.

What other medicines interact with Bosentan?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Bosentan with, for example, Cyclosporin, Glibenclamide, Glyburide-metformin. The full list is on the Bosentan page.

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