Drug interactions
Exemestane + Lumefantrine
Severity: Minor
Exemestane and Lumefantrine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Lumefantrine is a weak CYP3A4 inducer, so it may slightly lower exemestane exposure. This is unlikely to matter with the short courses typically given for malaria.
What this interaction means in plain words
Exemestane and Lumefantrine 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
Weak induction of CYP3A4 may increase exemestane clearance.
What to do
No dose change is usually needed for a short antimalarial course; monitor for loss of disease control only if exposure is prolonged.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Exemestane with Lumefantrine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Exemestane and Lumefantrine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Lumefantrine is a weak CYP3A4 inducer, so it may slightly lower exemestane exposure. This is unlikely to matter with the short courses typically given for malaria.
How serious is the interaction between Exemestane and Lumefantrine?
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 dose change is usually needed for a short antimalarial course; monitor for loss of disease control only if exposure is prolonged.
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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