Drug interactions
Glyburide + Osimertinib
Severity: Minor
Glyburide and Osimertinib: minor interaction.
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Summary
Osimertinib inhibits BCRP in vitro and in clinical studies, and glyburide is partly handled by this transporter. Exposure to glyburide could increase slightly, with a greater chance of hypoglycemia. The clinical significance is likely small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Glyburide and Osimertinib have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Glyburide belongs to Endocrine; Osimertinib belongs to Oncology.
Why it happens
Osimertinib inhibits BCRP-mediated efflux of glyburide.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose after starting osimertinib. Lower the glyburide dose if hypoglycemia appears.
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 Glyburide with Osimertinib?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Glyburide and Osimertinib have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Osimertinib inhibits BCRP in vitro and in clinical studies, and glyburide is partly handled by this transporter. Exposure to glyburide could increase slightly, with a greater chance of hypoglycemia. The clinical significance is likely small.
How serious is the interaction between Glyburide and Osimertinib?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood glucose after starting osimertinib. Lower the glyburide dose if hypoglycemia appears.
What other medicines interact with Glyburide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Glyburide with, for example, Bosentan, Cholic acid, Ciprofloxacin. The full list is on the Glyburide page.
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