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Clorazepate + Ivosidenib

Severity: Moderate

Clorazepate and Ivosidenib: moderate interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

Ivosidenib induces CYP3A4 and may reduce concentrations of the active metabolite of clorazepate. This could lessen anxiolytic or anticonvulsant effect.

What this interaction means in plain words

Clorazepate and Ivosidenib can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.

Clorazepate belongs to Central Nervous System; Ivosidenib belongs to Oncology.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

Ivosidenib induces CYP3A4, increasing metabolism of nordiazepam.

What to do

Monitor for loss of efficacy, including seizure control or anxiety, and adjust the clorazepate dose if needed.

What to ask your pharmacist

  • Should I take them at different times of day?
  • Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
  • Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?

Bring a full list of your medicines, including over-the-counter products, supplements and herbal remedies, to every pharmacy visit.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Clorazepate with Ivosidenib?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Clorazepate and Ivosidenib can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Ivosidenib induces CYP3A4 and may reduce concentrations of the active metabolite of clorazepate. This could lessen anxiolytic or anticonvulsant effect.

How serious is the interaction between Clorazepate and Ivosidenib?

MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor for loss of efficacy, including seizure control or anxiety, and adjust the clorazepate dose if needed.

What other medicines interact with Clorazepate?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Clorazepate with, for example, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Sodium oxybate, Alfentanil. The full list is on the Clorazepate page.

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