Drug interactions
Deferasirox + Pioglitazone
Severity: Minor
Deferasirox and Pioglitazone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Deferasirox can induce CYP3A4 and inhibit CYP2C8, so effects on pioglitazone exposure are uncertain. Changes in glycemic control are possible but probably small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Deferasirox and Pioglitazone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Deferasirox belongs to Miscellaneous; Pioglitazone belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Modulation of CYP enzymes, mainly CYP2C8 inhibition and CYP3A4 induction, may alter pioglitazone exposure.
What to do
Monitor glucose when deferasirox is started or stopped. Adjust the pioglitazone dose if control or edema changes.
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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Other interactions of Pioglitazone
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Deferasirox with Pioglitazone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Deferasirox and Pioglitazone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Deferasirox can induce CYP3A4 and inhibit CYP2C8, so effects on pioglitazone exposure are uncertain. Changes in glycemic control are possible but probably small.
How serious is the interaction between Deferasirox and Pioglitazone?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor glucose when deferasirox is started or stopped. Adjust the pioglitazone dose if control or edema changes.
What other medicines interact with Pioglitazone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Pioglitazone with, for example, Insulin aspart-insulin aspart protamine, Insulin aspart, Insulin degludec-insulin aspart. The full list is on the Pioglitazone page.
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