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Duvelisib + Isosorbide dinitrate

Severity: Minor

Duvelisib and Isosorbide dinitrate: minor 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

Duvelisib inhibits CYP3A4 and raises exposure to sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. Isosorbide dinitrate is not primarily cleared by CYP3A4, so a clinically important rise in nitrate levels is unlikely.

What this interaction means in plain words

Duvelisib and Isosorbide dinitrate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.

Duvelisib belongs to Oncology; Isosorbide dinitrate belongs to Cardiovascular.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

Duvelisib inhibits CYP3A4, a minor pathway for isosorbide dinitrate metabolism.

What to do

No routine dose adjustment is needed. Check for hypotension and headache when duvelisib is started.

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 Duvelisib with Isosorbide dinitrate?

MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Duvelisib and Isosorbide dinitrate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Duvelisib inhibits CYP3A4 and raises exposure to sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. Isosorbide dinitrate is not primarily cleared by CYP3A4, so a clinically important rise in nitrate levels is unlikely.

How serious is the interaction between Duvelisib and Isosorbide dinitrate?

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 dose adjustment is needed. Check for hypotension and headache when duvelisib is started.

What other medicines interact with Isosorbide dinitrate?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Isosorbide dinitrate with, for example, Avanafil, Riociguat, Sildenafil. The full list is on the Isosorbide dinitrate page.

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