Drug interactions
Docetaxel + Lemborexant
Severity: Minor
Docetaxel and Lemborexant: minor interaction.
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Summary
Docetaxel is a weak CYP3A4 inhibitor and could raise lemborexant exposure, increasing somnolence and next-day impairment.
What this interaction means in plain words
Docetaxel and Lemborexant have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Docetaxel belongs to Oncology; Lemborexant belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Weak CYP3A4 inhibition reduces lemborexant metabolism.
What to do
Limit lemborexant to the lower recommended nightly dose if clinically needed and monitor for daytime sedation.
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 Docetaxel
Other interactions of Lemborexant
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Docetaxel with Lemborexant?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Docetaxel and Lemborexant have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Docetaxel is a weak CYP3A4 inhibitor and could raise lemborexant exposure, increasing somnolence and next-day impairment.
How serious is the interaction between Docetaxel and Lemborexant?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Limit lemborexant to the lower recommended nightly dose if clinically needed and monitor for daytime sedation.
What other medicines interact with Docetaxel?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Docetaxel with, for example, Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, Atazanavir, Belatacept. The full list is on the Docetaxel page.
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