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Sildenafil + Tucatinib

Severity: Moderate

Sildenafil and Tucatinib: 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

Tucatinib inhibits CYP3A4 and may increase sildenafil concentrations. This raises the likelihood of hypotension and other dose-related adverse effects.

What this interaction means in plain words

Sildenafil and Tucatinib 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.

Sildenafil belongs to Genitourinary; Tucatinib belongs to Oncology.

Evidence level: Moderate

Why it happens

Tucatinib inhibits CYP3A4, decreasing sildenafil clearance.

What to do

Use a reduced sildenafil dose, such as 25 mg for erectile dysfunction, and monitor blood pressure. Avoid for pulmonary hypertension if possible.

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 Sildenafil with Tucatinib?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Sildenafil and Tucatinib 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. Tucatinib inhibits CYP3A4 and may increase sildenafil concentrations. This raises the likelihood of hypotension and other dose-related adverse effects.

How serious is the interaction between Sildenafil and Tucatinib?

MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Use a reduced sildenafil dose, such as 25 mg for erectile dysfunction, and monitor blood pressure. Avoid for pulmonary hypertension if possible.

What other medicines interact with Sildenafil?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Sildenafil with, for example, Amyl nitrite, Atazanavir, Cobicistat. The full list is on the Sildenafil page.

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