Drug interactions
Daunorubicin + Tafamidis
Severity: Minor
Daunorubicin and Tafamidis: minor interaction.
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Summary
Tafamidis inhibits BCRP in vitro and could raise exposure to BCRP substrates. Any effect on daunorubicin is likely small and clinically uncertain.
What this interaction means in plain words
Daunorubicin and Tafamidis have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Daunorubicin belongs to Oncology; Tafamidis belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
In vitro BCRP inhibition by tafamidis.
What to do
No dose change needed; monitor blood counts and cardiac function as routine.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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- Cyclosporin + Daunorubicin Major
- Daunorubicin + Dengue vaccine Major
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Other interactions of Tafamidis
- Apixaban + Tafamidis Moderate
- Atorvastatin + Tafamidis Moderate
- Methotrexate + Tafamidis Moderate
- Mitoxantrone + Tafamidis Moderate
- Pitavastatin + Tafamidis Moderate
- Rivaroxaban + Tafamidis Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Daunorubicin with Tafamidis?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Daunorubicin and Tafamidis have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Tafamidis inhibits BCRP in vitro and could raise exposure to BCRP substrates. Any effect on daunorubicin is likely small and clinically uncertain.
How serious is the interaction between Daunorubicin and Tafamidis?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No dose change needed; monitor blood counts and cardiac function as routine.
What other medicines interact with Daunorubicin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Daunorubicin with, for example, Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, Belatacept, Cyclosporine. The full list is on the Daunorubicin page.
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