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Ketoconazole + Liposomal doxorubicin

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Ketoconazole and Liposomal doxorubicin: major interaction.

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Sintesi

Ketoconazole strongly inhibits CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein and may increase doxorubicin exposure and toxicity. Greater myelosuppression and mucositis are possible.

Cosa significa questa interazione in parole semplici

Ketoconazole and Liposomal doxorubicin 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.

Ketoconazole belongs to Anti Fungals; Liposomal doxorubicin belongs to Oncology.

Livello di evidenza: Moderate

Perché avviene

Inhibition of CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein by ketoconazole, reducing doxorubicin clearance.

Cosa fare

Avoid if possible and choose a different antifungal. If unavoidable, monitor blood counts and cardiac status closely and consider reducing the doxorubicin dose.

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 Ketoconazole with Liposomal doxorubicin?

MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Ketoconazole and Liposomal doxorubicin 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. Ketoconazole strongly inhibits CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein and may increase doxorubicin exposure and toxicity. Greater myelosuppression and mucositis are possible.

How serious is the interaction between Ketoconazole and Liposomal doxorubicin?

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 if possible and choose a different antifungal. If unavoidable, monitor blood counts and cardiac status closely and consider reducing the doxorubicin dose.

What other medicines interact with Liposomal doxorubicin?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Liposomal doxorubicin with, for example, Dengue vaccine, Belatacept, Cyclosporine. The full list is on the Liposomal doxorubicin page.

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