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Fosaprepitant + Sirolimus

Severity: Moderate

Fosaprepitant and Sirolimus: 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

Fosaprepitant, a prodrug of aprepitant, may modestly increase sirolimus exposure after single-dose use. The effect is typically transient and limited with short courses.

What this interaction means in plain words

Fosaprepitant and Sirolimus 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.

Fosaprepitant belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract; Sirolimus belongs to Miscellaneous.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

Aprepitant is a moderate, dose-dependent CYP3A4 inhibitor that reduces sirolimus metabolism.

What to do

Monitor sirolimus trough concentrations and signs of toxicity when fosaprepitant is given, especially with repeated courses; adjust the sirolimus dose if levels rise.

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 Fosaprepitant with Sirolimus?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Fosaprepitant and Sirolimus 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. Fosaprepitant, a prodrug of aprepitant, may modestly increase sirolimus exposure after single-dose use. The effect is typically transient and limited with short courses.

How serious is the interaction between Fosaprepitant and Sirolimus?

MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor sirolimus trough concentrations and signs of toxicity when fosaprepitant is given, especially with repeated courses; adjust the sirolimus dose if levels rise.

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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