Drug interactions
Cyclosporin + Leniolisib
Severity: Major
Cyclosporin and Leniolisib: major interaction.
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Summary
Cyclosporine inhibits BCRP and may raise leniolisib exposure, increasing adverse effects.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cyclosporin and Leniolisib 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.
Cyclosporin belongs to Miscellaneous; Leniolisib belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
BCRP inhibition by cyclosporine reduces leniolisib efflux and increases its exposure.
What to do
Avoid concurrent use if possible; otherwise monitor for leniolisib adverse effects and consider an alternative immunosuppressant.
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 Leniolisib
Other interactions of Cyclosporin
- Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live + Cyclosporin Contraindicated
- Aliskiren + Cyclosporin Contraindicated
- Bcg vaccine live + Cyclosporin Contraindicated
- Bosentan + Cyclosporin Contraindicated
- Cidofovir + Cyclosporin Contraindicated
- Cyclosporin + Dengue vaccine Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cyclosporin with Leniolisib?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Cyclosporin and Leniolisib 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. Cyclosporine inhibits BCRP and may raise leniolisib exposure, increasing adverse effects.
How serious is the interaction between Cyclosporin and Leniolisib?
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 concurrent use if possible; otherwise monitor for leniolisib adverse effects and consider an alternative immunosuppressant.
What other medicines interact with Leniolisib?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Leniolisib with, for example, Amobarbital, Apalutamide, Carbamazepine. The full list is on the Leniolisib page.
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