Drug interactions
Pitavastatin + Tafamidis
Severity: Moderate
Pitavastatin and Tafamidis: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Tafamidis inhibits BCRP in vitro and may raise exposure to BCRP substrates such as pitavastatin. The clinical effect is probably modest but could raise the risk of statin muscle effects.
What this interaction means in plain words
Pitavastatin and Tafamidis 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.
Pitavastatin belongs to Cardiovascular; Tafamidis belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Tafamidis inhibits BCRP efflux, which may increase pitavastatin exposure.
What to do
Monitor for myalgia or weakness and use the lowest effective pitavastatin dose. Check CK if symptoms develop.
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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Other interactions of Tafamidis
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- Mitoxantrone + Tafamidis Moderate
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Pitavastatin with Tafamidis?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Pitavastatin and Tafamidis 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. Tafamidis inhibits BCRP in vitro and may raise exposure to BCRP substrates such as pitavastatin. The clinical effect is probably modest but could raise the risk of statin muscle effects.
How serious is the interaction between Pitavastatin and Tafamidis?
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 for myalgia or weakness and use the lowest effective pitavastatin dose. Check CK if symptoms develop.
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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