Interazioni tra farmaci
Gefitinib + Phenytoin
Gravità: Maggiore
Gefitinib and Phenytoin: major interaction.
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Sintesi
Phenytoin strongly induces CYP3A4 and can substantially lower gefitinib exposure. This may reduce antitumor efficacy in EGFR-mutated lung cancer.
Cosa significa questa interazione in parole semplici
Gefitinib and Phenytoin 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.
Gefitinib belongs to Oncology; Phenytoin belongs to Central Nervous System.
Perché avviene
CYP3A4 induction by phenytoin accelerates the metabolism of gefitinib.
Cosa fare
Prefer an alternative anticonvulsant without enzyme induction. If unavoidable, increase gefitinib to 500 mg daily and return to 250 mg about 7 days after phenytoin is stopped.
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?
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Domande frequenti
Can I take Gefitinib with Phenytoin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Gefitinib and Phenytoin 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. Phenytoin strongly induces CYP3A4 and can substantially lower gefitinib exposure. This may reduce antitumor efficacy in EGFR-mutated lung cancer.
How serious is the interaction between Gefitinib and Phenytoin?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Prefer an alternative anticonvulsant without enzyme induction. If unavoidable, increase gefitinib to 500 mg daily and return to 250 mg about 7 days after phenytoin is stopped.
What other medicines interact with Phenytoin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Phenytoin with, for example, Artemether / lumefantrine, Bictegravir, Cabotegravir. The full list is on the Phenytoin page.
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