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Everolimus + Mycophenolate

Severity: Moderate

Everolimus and Mycophenolate: 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

Everolimus and mycophenolate are both used in transplant immunosuppression regimens and together increase infection and malignancy risk, as well as cytopenias and gastrointestinal effects. Dosing is intentionally managed in combination regimens.

What this interaction means in plain words

Everolimus and Mycophenolate 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.

Evidence level: High

Why it happens

Additive immunosuppression via mTOR inhibition and inhibition of inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase in lymphocytes.

What to do

The combination is used in practice with dose adjustment, often with reduced calcineurin inhibitor exposure. Monitor blood counts, everolimus trough levels and signs of infection.

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?

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Everolimus with Mycophenolate?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Everolimus and Mycophenolate 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. Everolimus and mycophenolate are both used in transplant immunosuppression regimens and together increase infection and malignancy risk, as well as cytopenias and gastrointestinal effects. Dosing is intentionally managed in combination regimens.

How serious is the interaction between Everolimus and Mycophenolate?

MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: The combination is used in practice with dose adjustment, often with reduced calcineurin inhibitor exposure. Monitor blood counts, everolimus trough levels and signs of infection.

What other medicines interact with Everolimus?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Everolimus with, for example, Bcg vaccine live, Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent intranasal, Levoketoconazole. The full list is on the Everolimus page.

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