Drug interactions
Nicardipine + Teniposide
Severity: Moderate
Nicardipine and Teniposide: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Nicardipine may inhibit P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4, which could raise teniposide exposure. Higher levels may worsen myelosuppression and mucositis, although clinical data are sparse.
What this interaction means in plain words
Nicardipine and Teniposide 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.
Why it happens
Possible inhibition of P-glycoprotein efflux and CYP3A4 metabolism of teniposide by nicardipine.
What to do
Monitor blood counts and mucosal toxicity closely during teniposide treatment. Consider an alternative antihypertensive if toxicity increases.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Nicardipine with Teniposide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Nicardipine and Teniposide 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. Nicardipine may inhibit P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4, which could raise teniposide exposure. Higher levels may worsen myelosuppression and mucositis, although clinical data are sparse.
How serious is the interaction between Nicardipine and Teniposide?
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 blood counts and mucosal toxicity closely during teniposide treatment. Consider an alternative antihypertensive if toxicity increases.
What other medicines interact with Nicardipine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Nicardipine with, for example, Amifostine, Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide, Betrixaban. The full list is on the Nicardipine page.
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