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Copanlisib + Diltiazem

Severity: Moderate

Copanlisib and Diltiazem: 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

Copanlisib is metabolized mainly by CYP3A4, and diltiazem is a moderate inhibitor. Raised copanlisib exposure may increase hyperglycemia, hypertension, infection and other toxicities.

What this interaction means in plain words

Copanlisib and Diltiazem 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.

Evidence level: Moderate

Why it happens

Diltiazem inhibits CYP3A4 and reduces copanlisib clearance.

What to do

Monitor blood glucose, blood pressure and signs of toxicity. Consider reducing the copanlisib dose as labeled when a moderate CYP3A inhibitor is required.

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?

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Copanlisib with Diltiazem?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Copanlisib and Diltiazem 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. Copanlisib is metabolized mainly by CYP3A4, and diltiazem is a moderate inhibitor. Raised copanlisib exposure may increase hyperglycemia, hypertension, infection and other toxicities.

How serious is the interaction between Copanlisib and Diltiazem?

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 blood glucose, blood pressure and signs of toxicity. Consider reducing the copanlisib dose as labeled when a moderate CYP3A inhibitor is required.

What other medicines interact with Diltiazem?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Diltiazem with, for example, Flibanserin, Ivabradine, Lomitapide. The full list is on the Diltiazem page.

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