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Dabigatran etexilate + Erdafitinib

Severity: Major

Dabigatran etexilate and Erdafitinib: major 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

Erdafitinib inhibits P-glycoprotein and may increase the absorption of dabigatran, a P-gp substrate. Higher dabigatran concentrations raise the risk of bleeding, particularly with renal impairment.

What this interaction means in plain words

Dabigatran etexilate and Erdafitinib 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.

Dabigatran etexilate belongs to Cardiovascular; Erdafitinib belongs to Oncology.

Evidence level: Moderate

Why it happens

Inhibition of intestinal P-gp efflux by erdafitinib increases dabigatran bioavailability.

What to do

If coadministration is unavoidable, take dabigatran at least 6 hours before or after erdafitinib and monitor for bleeding. Check renal function and consider a dabigatran dose reduction or alternative anticoagulant when renal function is impaired.

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?

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 Dabigatran etexilate with Erdafitinib?

MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Dabigatran etexilate and Erdafitinib 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. Erdafitinib inhibits P-glycoprotein and may increase the absorption of dabigatran, a P-gp substrate. Higher dabigatran concentrations raise the risk of bleeding, particularly with renal impairment.

How serious is the interaction between Dabigatran etexilate and Erdafitinib?

MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: If coadministration is unavoidable, take dabigatran at least 6 hours before or after erdafitinib and monitor for bleeding. Check renal function and consider a dabigatran dose reduction or alternative anticoagulant when renal function is impaired.

What other medicines interact with Dabigatran etexilate?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Dabigatran etexilate with, for example, Defibrotide, Ketorolac, Mifepristone. The full list is on the Dabigatran etexilate page.

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