Drug interactions
Flibanserin + Liposomal doxorubicin
Severity: Minor
Flibanserin and Liposomal doxorubicin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Doxorubicin is not an established CYP3A4 inhibitor, so a clinically relevant rise in flibanserin levels is unlikely. The pairing is also of little practical relevance, because flibanserin is used for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women.
What this interaction means in plain words
Flibanserin and Liposomal doxorubicin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Flibanserin belongs to Genitourinary; Liposomal doxorubicin belongs to Oncology.
Why it happens
Theoretical weak CYP3A4 inhibition; not clearly established for doxorubicin.
What to do
No action beyond awareness. Monitor for dizziness, hypotension or sedation.
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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- Cobicistat + Flibanserin Contraindicated
- Conivaptan + Flibanserin Contraindicated
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Flibanserin with Liposomal doxorubicin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Flibanserin and Liposomal doxorubicin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Doxorubicin is not an established CYP3A4 inhibitor, so a clinically relevant rise in flibanserin levels is unlikely. The pairing is also of little practical relevance, because flibanserin is used for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women.
How serious is the interaction between Flibanserin and Liposomal doxorubicin?
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 action beyond awareness. Monitor for dizziness, hypotension or sedation.
What other medicines interact with Liposomal doxorubicin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Liposomal doxorubicin with, for example, Dengue vaccine, Belatacept, Cyclosporine. The full list is on the Liposomal doxorubicin page.
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