Drug interactions
Estropipate + Sirolimus
Severity: Minor
Estropipate and Sirolimus: minor interaction.
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Summary
Sirolimus may theoretically raise estropipate exposure through P-gp inhibition. A clinically significant effect has not been established.
What this interaction means in plain words
Estropipate and Sirolimus have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Possible weak P-glycoprotein inhibition by sirolimus; not well established.
What to do
No routine adjustment is needed; watch for increased estrogenic adverse effects such as breast tenderness or fluid retention.
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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Other interactions of Sirolimus
- Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live + Sirolimus Contraindicated
- Bcg vaccine live + Sirolimus Contraindicated
- Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent intranasal + Sirolimus Contraindicated
- Ketoconazole + Sirolimus Contraindicated
- Levoketoconazole + Sirolimus Contraindicated
- Measles mumps and rubella vaccine live + Sirolimus Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Estropipate with Sirolimus?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Estropipate and Sirolimus have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Sirolimus may theoretically raise estropipate exposure through P-gp inhibition. A clinically significant effect has not been established.
How serious is the interaction between Estropipate and Sirolimus?
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 adjustment is needed; watch for increased estrogenic adverse effects such as breast tenderness or fluid retention.
What other medicines interact with Sirolimus?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Sirolimus with, for example, Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, Bcg vaccine live, Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent intranasal. The full list is on the Sirolimus page.
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