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Flutamide + Levoketoconazole

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Flutamide and Levoketoconazole: major interaction.

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Sintesi

Levoketoconazole is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor and may raise flutamide exposure. Both drugs carry a risk of hepatotoxicity, so combined use may increase the chance of liver injury.

Cosa significa questa interazione in parole semplici

Flutamide and Levoketoconazole 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.

Flutamide belongs to Endocrine; Levoketoconazole belongs to Endocrine.

Livello di evidenza: Low

Perché avviene

Levoketoconazole strongly inhibits CYP3A4, reducing flutamide metabolism, and both drugs are hepatotoxic.

Cosa fare

Avoid the combination if possible. If used, monitor liver function tests frequently and stop at signs of liver injury.

Cosa chiedere al farmacista

  • 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?

Bring a full list of your medicines, including over-the-counter products, supplements and herbal remedies, to every pharmacy visit.

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Domande frequenti

Can I take Flutamide with Levoketoconazole?

MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Flutamide and Levoketoconazole 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. Levoketoconazole is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor and may raise flutamide exposure. Both drugs carry a risk of hepatotoxicity, so combined use may increase the chance of liver injury.

How serious is the interaction between Flutamide and Levoketoconazole?

MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid the combination if possible. If used, monitor liver function tests frequently and stop at signs of liver injury.

What other medicines interact with Flutamide?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Flutamide with, for example, Idelalisib, Pexidartinib, Pretomanid. The full list is on the Flutamide page.

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