Drug interactions
Idelalisib + Netupitant-palonosetron
Severity: Moderate
Idelalisib and Netupitant-palonosetron: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Idelalisib is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor and can increase netupitant exposure. Netupitant is usually given as a single dose, so the risk is limited to more frequent adverse effects.
What this interaction means in plain words
Idelalisib and Netupitant-palonosetron 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.
Idelalisib belongs to Oncology; Netupitant-palonosetron belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Idelalisib inhibits CYP3A4-mediated netupitant metabolism.
What to do
No dose adjustment is needed; monitor for netupitant adverse effects.
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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Other interactions of Netupitant-palonosetron
- Apomorphine + Netupitant-palonosetron Contraindicated
- Flibanserin + Netupitant-palonosetron Contraindicated
- Apalutamide + Netupitant-palonosetron Major
- Avapritinib + Netupitant-palonosetron Major
- Carbamazepine + Netupitant-palonosetron Major
- Cobimetinib + Netupitant-palonosetron Major
Other interactions of Idelalisib
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- Cisapride + Idelalisib Contraindicated
- Dihydroergotamine + Idelalisib Contraindicated
- Dronedarone + Idelalisib Contraindicated
- Eletriptan + Idelalisib Contraindicated
- Eplerenone + Idelalisib Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Idelalisib with Netupitant-palonosetron?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Idelalisib and Netupitant-palonosetron 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. Idelalisib is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor and can increase netupitant exposure. Netupitant is usually given as a single dose, so the risk is limited to more frequent adverse effects.
How serious is the interaction between Idelalisib and Netupitant-palonosetron?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No dose adjustment is needed; monitor for netupitant adverse effects.
What other medicines interact with Netupitant-palonosetron?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Netupitant-palonosetron with, for example, Apomorphine, Flibanserin, Apalutamide. The full list is on the Netupitant-palonosetron page.
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