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Dronedarone + Palbociclib

Severity: Moderate

Dronedarone and Palbociclib: moderate interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

Palbociclib is cleared mainly by CYP3A4, and dronedarone is a moderate inhibitor. Higher palbociclib exposure may worsen neutropenia and other adverse effects.

What this interaction means in plain words

Dronedarone and Palbociclib 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.

Dronedarone belongs to Cardiovascular; Palbociclib belongs to Oncology.

Evidence level: Moderate

Why it happens

Dronedarone inhibition of CYP3A4 decreases palbociclib metabolism.

What to do

Monitor neutrophil counts closely and interrupt or reduce the palbociclib dose for significant neutropenia.

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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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Dronedarone with Palbociclib?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Dronedarone and Palbociclib 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. Palbociclib is cleared mainly by CYP3A4, and dronedarone is a moderate inhibitor. Higher palbociclib exposure may worsen neutropenia and other adverse effects.

How serious is the interaction between Dronedarone and Palbociclib?

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 neutrophil counts closely and interrupt or reduce the palbociclib dose for significant neutropenia.

What other medicines interact with Dronedarone?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Dronedarone with, for example, Adagrasib, Amiodarone, Arsenic trioxide. The full list is on the Dronedarone page.

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