Drug interactions
Dexlansoprazole + Enzalutamide
Severity: Moderate
Dexlansoprazole and Enzalutamide: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Enzalutamide induces CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 and may lower dexlansoprazole exposure, weakening acid suppression.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dexlansoprazole and Enzalutamide 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.
Dexlansoprazole belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract; Enzalutamide belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Enzalutamide induces CYP enzymes that metabolize dexlansoprazole.
What to do
Monitor for reduced symptom control and adjust the dexlansoprazole dose if needed.
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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Other interactions of Dexlansoprazole
- Dexlansoprazole + Mavacamten Contraindicated
- Dexlansoprazole + Rilpivirine Contraindicated
- Acalabrutinib + Dexlansoprazole Major
- Atazanavir + Dexlansoprazole Major
- Dacomitinib + Dexlansoprazole Major
- Dasatinib + Dexlansoprazole Major
Other interactions of Enzalutamide
- Doravirine + Enzalutamide Contraindicated
- Elbasvir / grazoprevir + Enzalutamide Contraindicated
- Ensitrelvir + Enzalutamide Contraindicated
- Enzalutamide + Fostemsavir Contraindicated
- Enzalutamide + Isavuconazonium Contraindicated
- Enzalutamide + Lenacapavir Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dexlansoprazole with Enzalutamide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Dexlansoprazole and Enzalutamide 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. Enzalutamide induces CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 and may lower dexlansoprazole exposure, weakening acid suppression.
How serious is the interaction between Dexlansoprazole and Enzalutamide?
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 for reduced symptom control and adjust the dexlansoprazole dose if needed.
What other medicines interact with Dexlansoprazole?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dexlansoprazole with, for example, Mavacamten, Rilpivirine, Acalabrutinib. The full list is on the Dexlansoprazole page.
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