Drug interactions
Irinotecan + Sarecycline
Severity: Minor
Irinotecan and Sarecycline: minor interaction.
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Summary
Sarecycline weakly inhibits P-gp in vitro, but systemic exposure after oral acne dosing is low. A meaningful effect on irinotecan is unlikely.
What this interaction means in plain words
Irinotecan and Sarecycline have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Irinotecan belongs to Oncology; Sarecycline belongs to Anti Bacterial.
Why it happens
Possible weak P-gp inhibition by sarecycline.
What to do
No action beyond routine monitoring for irinotecan toxicity.
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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Other interactions of Irinotecan
- Clozapine + Irinotecan Contraindicated
- Irinotecan + Sacituzumab govitecan Contraindicated
- Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live + Irinotecan Major
- Apalutamide + Irinotecan Major
- Atazanavir + Irinotecan Major
- Carbamazepine + Irinotecan Major
Other interactions of Sarecycline
- Acitretin + Sarecycline Contraindicated
- Isotretinoin + Sarecycline Major
- Sarecycline + Tretinoin Major
- Aluminum hydroxide + Sarecycline Moderate
- Calcium carbonate + Sarecycline Moderate
- Calcium + Sarecycline Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Irinotecan with Sarecycline?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Irinotecan and Sarecycline have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Sarecycline weakly inhibits P-gp in vitro, but systemic exposure after oral acne dosing is low. A meaningful effect on irinotecan is unlikely.
How serious is the interaction between Irinotecan and Sarecycline?
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 routine monitoring for irinotecan toxicity.
What other medicines interact with Irinotecan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Irinotecan with, for example, Clozapine, Sacituzumab govitecan, Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live. The full list is on the Irinotecan page.
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