Drug interactions
Pioglitazone + Tazemetostat
Severity: Minor
Pioglitazone and Tazemetostat: minor interaction.
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Summary
Pioglitazone is a weak CYP3A4 inducer in vitro, which could lower tazemetostat exposure. A clinically important effect is not established.
What this interaction means in plain words
Pioglitazone 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.
Pioglitazone belongs to Endocrine; Tazemetostat belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Possible weak CYP3A4 induction by pioglitazone.
What to do
No routine adjustment; monitor for reduced tazemetostat 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 Pioglitazone
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Pioglitazone with Tazemetostat?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Pioglitazone 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. Pioglitazone is a weak CYP3A4 inducer in vitro, which could lower tazemetostat exposure. A clinically important effect is not established.
How serious is the interaction between Pioglitazone 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 routine adjustment; monitor for reduced tazemetostat response.
What other medicines interact with Pioglitazone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Pioglitazone with, for example, Insulin aspart-insulin aspart protamine, Insulin aspart, Insulin degludec-insulin aspart. The full list is on the Pioglitazone page.
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