Drug interactions
Capmatinib + Carbamazepine
Severity: Major
Capmatinib and Carbamazepine: major interaction.
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Summary
Carbamazepine induces CYP3A4 and can substantially reduce capmatinib plasma levels. This may compromise efficacy in MET-driven lung cancer.
What this interaction means in plain words
Capmatinib and Carbamazepine can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Capmatinib belongs to Oncology; Carbamazepine belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Strong CYP3A4 induction increases the metabolic clearance of capmatinib.
What to do
Avoid coadministration and switch to a non-inducing anticonvulsant. If it cannot be avoided, monitor disease response closely.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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Other interactions of Carbamazepine
- Artemether / lumefantrine + Carbamazepine Contraindicated
- Cabotegravir + Carbamazepine Contraindicated
- Carbamazepine + Delamanid Contraindicated
- Carbamazepine + Dienogest / estradiol valerate Contraindicated
- Carbamazepine + Doravirine Contraindicated
- Carbamazepine + Elbasvir / grazoprevir Contraindicated
Other interactions of Capmatinib
- Amobarbital + Capmatinib Major
- Apalutamide + Capmatinib Major
- Capmatinib + Efavirenz Major
- Capmatinib + Enzalutamide Major
- Capmatinib + Phenytoin Major
- Capmatinib + Secobarbital Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Capmatinib with Carbamazepine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Capmatinib and Carbamazepine can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Carbamazepine induces CYP3A4 and can substantially reduce capmatinib plasma levels. This may compromise efficacy in MET-driven lung cancer.
How serious is the interaction between Capmatinib and Carbamazepine?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid coadministration and switch to a non-inducing anticonvulsant. If it cannot be avoided, monitor disease response closely.
What other medicines interact with Carbamazepine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Carbamazepine with, for example, Artemether / lumefantrine, Cabotegravir, Delamanid. The full list is on the Carbamazepine page.
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