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Enzalutamide + Linagliptin

Severity: Moderate

Enzalutamide and Linagliptin: 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

Enzalutamide is a strong CYP3A4 and P-gp inducer and is expected to lower linagliptin exposure. Loss of glycemic efficacy is possible.

What this interaction means in plain words

Enzalutamide and Linagliptin 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.

Enzalutamide belongs to Endocrine; Linagliptin belongs to Endocrine.

Evidence level: Moderate

Why it happens

Enzalutamide induction of CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein increases linagliptin clearance.

What to do

Monitor glucose and HbA1c, and use an alternative antidiabetic agent if control is inadequate.

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?

Bring a full list of your medicines, including over-the-counter products, supplements and herbal remedies, to every pharmacy visit.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Enzalutamide with Linagliptin?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Enzalutamide and Linagliptin 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. Enzalutamide is a strong CYP3A4 and P-gp inducer and is expected to lower linagliptin exposure. Loss of glycemic efficacy is possible.

How serious is the interaction between Enzalutamide and Linagliptin?

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 glucose and HbA1c, and use an alternative antidiabetic agent if control is inadequate.

What other medicines interact with Linagliptin?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Linagliptin with, for example, Alogliptin-pioglitazone, Amlodipine-benazepril, Amobarbital. The full list is on the Linagliptin page.

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