Drug interactions
Empagliflozin-linagliptin + Tazemetostat
Severity: Minor
Empagliflozin-linagliptin and Tazemetostat: minor interaction.
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Summary
Tazemetostat is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer and could slightly reduce linagliptin exposure. Clinical consequences are probably small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Empagliflozin-linagliptin and Tazemetostat have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Empagliflozin-linagliptin belongs to Endocrine; Tazemetostat belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Weak induction of CYP3A4 increases linagliptin metabolism.
What to do
Monitor glycemic control during tazemetostat therapy; no empiric dose change is needed.
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 Empagliflozin-linagliptin with Tazemetostat?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Empagliflozin-linagliptin and Tazemetostat have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Tazemetostat is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer and could slightly reduce linagliptin exposure. Clinical consequences are probably small.
How serious is the interaction between Empagliflozin-linagliptin and Tazemetostat?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor glycemic control during tazemetostat therapy; no empiric dose change is needed.
What other medicines interact with Empagliflozin-linagliptin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Empagliflozin-linagliptin with, for example, Fosphenytoin, Rifampin, Rifapentine. The full list is on the Empagliflozin-linagliptin page.
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