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Enzalutamide + Pralsetinib

Severity: Major

Enzalutamide and Pralsetinib: major 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

Strong CYP3A induction lowers pralsetinib exposure, potentially reducing efficacy in RET-driven cancers.

What this interaction means in plain words

Enzalutamide and Pralsetinib 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; Pralsetinib belongs to Oncology.

Evidence level: Moderate

Why it happens

Enzalutamide induces CYP3A4, increasing pralsetinib clearance.

What to do

Avoid the combination. If necessary, double the pralsetinib dose from day 7 of coadministration and return to the prior dose at least 14 days after stopping the inducer.

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 Pralsetinib?

MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Enzalutamide and Pralsetinib 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. Strong CYP3A induction lowers pralsetinib exposure, potentially reducing efficacy in RET-driven cancers.

How serious is the interaction between Enzalutamide and Pralsetinib?

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. If necessary, double the pralsetinib dose from day 7 of coadministration and return to the prior dose at least 14 days after stopping the inducer.

What other medicines interact with Enzalutamide?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Enzalutamide with, for example, Doravirine, Elbasvir / grazoprevir, Ensitrelvir. The full list is on the Enzalutamide page.

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