Drug interactions
Isavuconazonium + Pioglitazone
Severity: Minor
Isavuconazonium and Pioglitazone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Pioglitazone is a weak CYP3A4 inducer in vitro, so a reduction in isavuconazole exposure is theoretically possible. No clinically meaningful effect has been established. The interaction is largely theoretical.
What this interaction means in plain words
Isavuconazonium and Pioglitazone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Isavuconazonium belongs to Anti Fungals; Pioglitazone belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Possible weak CYP3A4 induction by pioglitazone, though not clearly demonstrated clinically.
What to do
No routine adjustment is needed. If an antifungal response is inadequate, consider checking isavuconazole levels where available.
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 Pioglitazone
Other interactions of Isavuconazonium
- Amobarbital + Isavuconazonium Contraindicated
- Apalutamide + Isavuconazonium Contraindicated
- Carbamazepine + Isavuconazonium Contraindicated
- Cisapride + Isavuconazonium Contraindicated
- Efavirenz + Isavuconazonium Contraindicated
- Enzalutamide + Isavuconazonium Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Isavuconazonium with Pioglitazone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Isavuconazonium and Pioglitazone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Pioglitazone is a weak CYP3A4 inducer in vitro, so a reduction in isavuconazole exposure is theoretically possible. No clinically meaningful effect has been established. The interaction is largely theoretical.
How serious is the interaction between Isavuconazonium and Pioglitazone?
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 routine adjustment is needed. If an antifungal response is inadequate, consider checking isavuconazole levels where available.
What other medicines interact with Pioglitazone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Pioglitazone with, for example, Insulin aspart-insulin aspart protamine, Insulin aspart, Insulin degludec-insulin aspart. The full list is on the Pioglitazone page.
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