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Enzalutamide + Ivabradine

Severity: Major

Enzalutamide and Ivabradine: major interaction.

Last updated Sources: US FDA label

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

Enzalutamide is a strong CYP3A4 inducer and is expected to substantially reduce ivabradine exposure and its effect.

What this interaction means in plain words

Enzalutamide and Ivabradine can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.

Enzalutamide belongs to Endocrine; Ivabradine belongs to Cardiovascular.

Evidence level: Moderate

Why it happens

Potent CYP3A4 induction by enzalutamide increases ivabradine clearance.

What to do

Avoid the combination; consider an alternative heart failure or angina therapy.

What to ask your pharmacist

  • Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
  • Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
  • What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Enzalutamide with Ivabradine?

MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Enzalutamide and Ivabradine can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Enzalutamide is a strong CYP3A4 inducer and is expected to substantially reduce ivabradine exposure and its effect.

How serious is the interaction between Enzalutamide and Ivabradine?

MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid the combination; consider an alternative heart failure or angina therapy.

What other medicines interact with Ivabradine?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Ivabradine with, for example, Atazanavir, Clarithromycin, Cobicistat. The full list is on the Ivabradine page.

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