Drug interactions
Exemestane + Fedratinib
Severity: Minor
Exemestane and Fedratinib: minor interaction.
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Summary
Fedratinib is a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor and may raise exemestane exposure. Exemestane is well tolerated, so the clinical effect is expected to be modest.
What this interaction means in plain words
Exemestane and Fedratinib have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Exemestane belongs to Oncology; Fedratinib belongs to Oncology.
Why it happens
Inhibition of CYP3A4-mediated exemestane metabolism.
What to do
No empiric dose change is required; monitor for exemestane adverse effects such as hot flashes, arthralgia and fatigue.
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 Exemestane
Other interactions of Fedratinib
- Fedratinib + Thioridazine Contraindicated
- Amobarbital + Fedratinib Major
- Apalutamide + Fedratinib Major
- Brexpiprazole + Fedratinib Major
- Carbamazepine + Fedratinib Major
- Chloramphenicol + Fedratinib Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Exemestane with Fedratinib?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Exemestane and Fedratinib have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Fedratinib is a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor and may raise exemestane exposure. Exemestane is well tolerated, so the clinical effect is expected to be modest.
How serious is the interaction between Exemestane and Fedratinib?
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 empiric dose change is required; monitor for exemestane adverse effects such as hot flashes, arthralgia and fatigue.
What other medicines interact with Exemestane?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Exemestane with, for example, Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens, Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol, Estradiol. The full list is on the Exemestane page.
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