Drug interactions
Liposomal doxorubicin + Nevirapine
Severity: Minor
Liposomal doxorubicin and Nevirapine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Nevirapine induces CYP3A4 and might slightly reduce doxorubicin exposure. Because CYP3A4 is a minor route for doxorubicin, the effect is likely small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Liposomal doxorubicin and Nevirapine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Liposomal doxorubicin belongs to Oncology; Nevirapine belongs to Anti Virals.
Why it happens
CYP3A4 induction by nevirapine.
What to do
No adjustment is needed. Monitor treatment response.
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 Nevirapine
- Elbasvir / grazoprevir + Nevirapine Contraindicated
- Nevirapine + Ranolazine Contraindicated
- Nevirapine + St john's wort Contraindicated
- Abemaciclib + Nevirapine Major
- Acalabrutinib + Nevirapine Major
- Amobarbital + Nevirapine Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Liposomal doxorubicin with Nevirapine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Liposomal doxorubicin and Nevirapine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Nevirapine induces CYP3A4 and might slightly reduce doxorubicin exposure. Because CYP3A4 is a minor route for doxorubicin, the effect is likely small.
How serious is the interaction between Liposomal doxorubicin and Nevirapine?
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 adjustment is needed. Monitor treatment response.
What other medicines interact with Liposomal doxorubicin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Liposomal doxorubicin with, for example, Dengue vaccine, Belatacept, Cyclosporine. The full list is on the Liposomal doxorubicin page.
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