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Ribociclib + Sirolimus

Severity: Moderate

Ribociclib and Sirolimus: moderate interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

Ribociclib inhibits CYP3A4 and can increase exposure to sirolimus, a narrow therapeutic index substrate. Ribociclib also prolongs the QT interval and causes neutropenia and hepatotoxicity, so higher sirolimus exposure adds to the overall toxicity burden.

What this interaction means in plain words

Ribociclib and Sirolimus 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.

Ribociclib belongs to Oncology; Sirolimus belongs to Miscellaneous.

Evidence level: Moderate

Why it happens

Ribociclib inhibits CYP3A4, reducing sirolimus metabolism.

What to do

Monitor sirolimus trough concentrations, blood counts and liver tests, and reduce the sirolimus dose as guided by levels.

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 Ribociclib with Sirolimus?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Ribociclib and Sirolimus 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. Ribociclib inhibits CYP3A4 and can increase exposure to sirolimus, a narrow therapeutic index substrate. Ribociclib also prolongs the QT interval and causes neutropenia and hepatotoxicity, so higher sirolimus exposure adds to the overall toxicity burden.

How serious is the interaction between Ribociclib and Sirolimus?

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 sirolimus trough concentrations, blood counts and liver tests, and reduce the sirolimus dose as guided by levels.

What other medicines interact with Sirolimus?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Sirolimus with, for example, Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, Bcg vaccine live, Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent intranasal. The full list is on the Sirolimus page.

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