Drug interactions
Paclitaxel + Tazemetostat
Severity: Minor
Paclitaxel and Tazemetostat: minor interaction.
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Summary
Tazemetostat is a weak CYP3A inducer and could slightly lower paclitaxel exposure. Paclitaxel is metabolized mainly by CYP2C8 with a CYP3A4 contribution, so the effect is probably small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Paclitaxel and Tazemetostat 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; Tazemetostat belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Weak induction of CYP3A4 may increase paclitaxel metabolism.
What to do
No dose adjustment is usually required. 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 Paclitaxel
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Paclitaxel with Tazemetostat?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Paclitaxel and Tazemetostat have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Tazemetostat is a weak CYP3A inducer and could slightly lower paclitaxel exposure. Paclitaxel is metabolized mainly by CYP2C8 with a CYP3A4 contribution, so the effect is probably small.
How serious is the interaction between Paclitaxel and Tazemetostat?
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 adjustment is usually required. Monitor treatment response.
What other medicines interact with Paclitaxel?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Paclitaxel with, for example, Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, Cobicistat, Cyclosporine. The full list is on the Paclitaxel page.
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