Interactions médicamenteuses
Amlodipine-atorvastatin + Apalutamide
Gravité: Majeure
Amlodipine-atorvastatin and Apalutamide: major interaction.
Dernière mise à jour
Réservé aux professionnels de santé — à titre de référence uniquement. Cette page est un bref résumé, pas un avis médical, et ne remplace ni la notice officielle ni le jugement clinique. Vérifiez toujours avant de prescrire ou de délivrer.
Le contenu clinique de cette page n'est disponible qu'en anglais.
Résumé
Apalutamide is a strong CYP3A4 inducer and can substantially lower exposure to amlodipine and atorvastatin, both CYP3A4 substrates. This may lead to loss of blood pressure control and reduced lipid-lowering efficacy. The induction effect develops over days to weeks and persists after apalutamide is stopped.
Ce que signifie cette interaction, en termes simples
Amlodipine-atorvastatin and Apalutamide can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Amlodipine-atorvastatin belongs to Cardiovascular; Apalutamide belongs to Endocrine.
Pourquoi elle survient
Induction of CYP3A4 (and related transporters) by apalutamide increases the metabolism of amlodipine and atorvastatin.
Conduite à tenir
Monitor blood pressure and LDL cholesterol, and increase doses of amlodipine or atorvastatin if needed, or switch to a less CYP3A4-dependent agent. Reassess doses after apalutamide is discontinued.
Questions à poser à votre pharmacien
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
Réservé aux membres Pro+
Débloquer la page complète
Créez un compte et lancez un essai Pro+ pour débloquer les conseils complets de prise en charge pour Amlodipine-atorvastatin et Apalutamide, les notes complémentaires, le détail des données probantes et le vérificateur d'interactions pour une ordonnance complète.
- Full clinical management advice
- Additional notes
- Evidence detail
- Interaction checker for a whole prescription
Essayez Pro+ gratuitement pendant 14 jours sur le web. Sans carte.
Autres interactions de Amlodipine-atorvastatin
Autres interactions de Apalutamide
- Apalutamide + Cabotegravir Contre-indiquée
- Apalutamide + Cobicistat Contre-indiquée
- Apalutamide + Doravirine Contre-indiquée
- Apalutamide + Elbasvir / grazoprevir Contre-indiquée
- Apalutamide + Ensitrelvir Contre-indiquée
- Apalutamide + Fostemsavir Contre-indiquée
Questions fréquentes
Can I take Amlodipine-atorvastatin with Apalutamide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Amlodipine-atorvastatin and Apalutamide can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Apalutamide is a strong CYP3A4 inducer and can substantially lower exposure to amlodipine and atorvastatin, both CYP3A4 substrates. This may lead to loss of blood pressure control and reduced lipid-lowering efficacy. The induction effect develops over days to weeks and persists after apalutamide is stopped.
How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-atorvastatin and Apalutamide?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure and LDL cholesterol, and increase doses of amlodipine or atorvastatin if needed, or switch to a less CYP3A4-dependent agent. Reassess doses after apalutamide is discontinued.
What other medicines interact with Amlodipine-atorvastatin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amlodipine-atorvastatin with, for example, Amifostine, Atazanavir, Clarithromycin. The full list is on the Amlodipine-atorvastatin page.
Monographies complètes, posologies et vérificateur d'interactions dans l'application MediHelp
Ouvrez le référentiel complet, vérifiez les interactions entre plusieurs médicaments et utilisez les outils de posologie dans l'application MediHelp.
