Drug interactions
Carbamazepine + Tivozanib
Severity: Major
Carbamazepine and Tivozanib: major interaction.
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Summary
Carbamazepine may reduce tivozanib exposure and lower its antitumor effect in renal cell carcinoma.
What this interaction means in plain words
Carbamazepine and Tivozanib 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 belongs to Central Nervous System; Tivozanib belongs to Oncology.
Why it happens
CYP3A4 induction by carbamazepine increases tivozanib clearance.
What to do
Avoid strong CYP3A4 inducers and switch to a non-inducing anticonvulsant. If unavoidable, monitor for reduced response.
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 Tivozanib
- Amobarbital + Tivozanib Major
- Phenytoin + Tivozanib Major
- Secobarbital + Tivozanib Major
- Apalutamide + Tivozanib Moderate
- Bosentan + Tivozanib Moderate
- Efavirenz + Tivozanib Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Carbamazepine with Tivozanib?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Carbamazepine and Tivozanib 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 may reduce tivozanib exposure and lower its antitumor effect in renal cell carcinoma.
How serious is the interaction between Carbamazepine and Tivozanib?
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 strong CYP3A4 inducers and switch to a non-inducing anticonvulsant. If unavoidable, monitor for reduced response.
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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