Drug interactions
Budesonide + Pazopanib
Severity: Minor
Budesonide and Pazopanib: minor interaction.
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Summary
Budesonide is not a clinically relevant CYP3A4 inducer, so a meaningful reduction in pazopanib exposure is not expected. The interaction is largely theoretical.
What this interaction means in plain words
Budesonide and Pazopanib have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Budesonide belongs to Respiratory; Pazopanib belongs to Oncology.
Why it happens
Theoretical CYP3A4 induction by corticosteroid; not established at budesonide doses.
What to do
No adjustment is needed; monitor response to pazopanib as usual.
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 Budesonide
Other interactions of Pazopanib
- Adagrasib + Pazopanib Major
- Amiodarone + Pazopanib Major
- Amisulpride + Pazopanib Major
- Amobarbital + Pazopanib Major
- Anagrelide + Pazopanib Major
- Apalutamide + Pazopanib Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Budesonide with Pazopanib?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Budesonide and Pazopanib have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Budesonide is not a clinically relevant CYP3A4 inducer, so a meaningful reduction in pazopanib exposure is not expected. The interaction is largely theoretical.
How serious is the interaction between Budesonide and Pazopanib?
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 adjustment is needed; monitor response to pazopanib as usual.
What other medicines interact with Budesonide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Budesonide with, for example, Aldesleukin, Atazanavir, Bcg vaccine live. The full list is on the Budesonide page.
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