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Ivermectin + Sotorasib

Severity: Moderate

Ivermectin and Sotorasib: 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

Sotorasib is a P-glycoprotein inhibitor and is expected to raise concentrations of P-gp substrates such as ivermectin. Reduced efficacy is unlikely, but increased exposure and adverse effects are possible.

What this interaction means in plain words

Ivermectin and Sotorasib 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.

Ivermectin belongs to Anti Parasitic; Sotorasib belongs to Oncology.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

Sotorasib inhibits P-glycoprotein efflux, increasing ivermectin exposure.

What to do

Monitor for neurologic and gastrointestinal adverse effects of ivermectin during co-use. Avoid unnecessary repeat or high-dose ivermectin.

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?

Bring a full list of your medicines, including over-the-counter products, supplements and herbal remedies, to every pharmacy visit.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Ivermectin with Sotorasib?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Ivermectin and Sotorasib 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. Sotorasib is a P-glycoprotein inhibitor and is expected to raise concentrations of P-gp substrates such as ivermectin. Reduced efficacy is unlikely, but increased exposure and adverse effects are possible.

How serious is the interaction between Ivermectin and Sotorasib?

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 for neurologic and gastrointestinal adverse effects of ivermectin during co-use. Avoid unnecessary repeat or high-dose ivermectin.

What other medicines interact with Ivermectin?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Ivermectin with, for example, Erdafitinib, Lasmiditan, Quinidine. The full list is on the Ivermectin page.

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