Drug interactions
Brigatinib + Ifosfamide
Severity: Minor
Brigatinib and Ifosfamide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Brigatinib is a weak CYP3A4 inducer in vitro and might modestly increase ifosfamide metabolism, raising formation of toxic chloroacetaldehyde. Clinical significance is uncertain and is based on prediction rather than direct study.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brigatinib and Ifosfamide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Brigatinib belongs to Oncology; Ifosfamide belongs to Oncology.
Why it happens
Possible weak CYP3A4 induction by brigatinib increasing ifosfamide metabolism.
What to do
No routine change is needed. Watch for neurotoxicity and renal dysfunction during ifosfamide cycles.
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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Other interactions of Ifosfamide
- Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live + Ifosfamide Contraindicated
- Ifosfamide + Measles mumps and rubella vaccine Contraindicated
- Ifosfamide + Measles mumps and rubella vaccine live Contraindicated
- Ifosfamide + Measles mumps rubella and varicella vaccine live Contraindicated
- Ifosfamide + Measles vaccine Contraindicated
- Ifosfamide + Rotavirus oral vaccine live Contraindicated
Other interactions of Brigatinib
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Brigatinib with Ifosfamide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Brigatinib and Ifosfamide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Brigatinib is a weak CYP3A4 inducer in vitro and might modestly increase ifosfamide metabolism, raising formation of toxic chloroacetaldehyde. Clinical significance is uncertain and is based on prediction rather than direct study.
How serious is the interaction between Brigatinib and Ifosfamide?
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 routine change is needed. Watch for neurotoxicity and renal dysfunction during ifosfamide cycles.
What other medicines interact with Ifosfamide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ifosfamide with, for example, Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, Measles mumps and rubella vaccine, Measles mumps and rubella vaccine live. The full list is on the Ifosfamide page.
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