Drug interactions
Paclitaxel + Pitavastatin
Severity: Minor
Paclitaxel and Pitavastatin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Paclitaxel may inhibit hepatic uptake of pitavastatin in vitro, but a clinically relevant increase in myopathy has not been established.
What this interaction means in plain words
Paclitaxel and Pitavastatin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Paclitaxel belongs to Oncology; Pitavastatin belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Possible OATP1B1 inhibition by paclitaxel.
What to do
No dose change is needed. Monitor for myalgia during chemotherapy.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Paclitaxel with Pitavastatin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Paclitaxel and Pitavastatin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Paclitaxel may inhibit hepatic uptake of pitavastatin in vitro, but a clinically relevant increase in myopathy has not been established.
How serious is the interaction between Paclitaxel and Pitavastatin?
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 dose change is needed. Monitor for myalgia during chemotherapy.
What other medicines interact with Pitavastatin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Pitavastatin with, for example, Cyclosporine, Cyclosporin, Erythromycin base. The full list is on the Pitavastatin page.
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