Drug interactions
Brentuximab + Nicardipine
Severity: Minor
Brentuximab and Nicardipine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Nicardipine is a weak to moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor and may modestly increase MMAE exposure from brentuximab vedotin. A clinically significant effect is not expected in most patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brentuximab and Nicardipine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Brentuximab belongs to Oncology; Nicardipine belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Weak CYP3A4 inhibition may slightly reduce MMAE clearance.
What to do
No dose change is needed; monitor blood counts as part of routine care.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Brentuximab with Nicardipine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Brentuximab and Nicardipine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Nicardipine is a weak to moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor and may modestly increase MMAE exposure from brentuximab vedotin. A clinically significant effect is not expected in most patients.
How serious is the interaction between Brentuximab and Nicardipine?
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 change is needed; monitor blood counts as part of routine care.
What other medicines interact with Brentuximab?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Brentuximab with, for example, Bleomycin, Dengue vaccine, Etrasimod. The full list is on the Brentuximab page.
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