Drug interactions
Doxorubicin + Tafamidis meglumine
Severity: Minor
Doxorubicin and Tafamidis meglumine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Tafamidis meglumine inhibits BCRP in vitro and could raise exposure to doxorubicin, a BCRP substrate. Clinical relevance is uncertain. Increased myelosuppression or cardiac toxicity is theoretically possible.
What this interaction means in plain words
Doxorubicin and Tafamidis meglumine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Tafamidis inhibits BCRP-mediated efflux of doxorubicin.
What to do
No routine change is needed; monitor blood counts and cardiac function as per standard doxorubicin care.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Doxorubicin with Tafamidis meglumine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Doxorubicin and Tafamidis meglumine 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 meglumine inhibits BCRP in vitro and could raise exposure to doxorubicin, a BCRP substrate. Clinical relevance is uncertain. Increased myelosuppression or cardiac toxicity is theoretically possible.
How serious is the interaction between Doxorubicin and Tafamidis meglumine?
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 routine change is needed; monitor blood counts and cardiac function as per standard doxorubicin care.
What other medicines interact with Doxorubicin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Doxorubicin with, for example, Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, Belatacept, Cobicistat. The full list is on the Doxorubicin page.
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