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Drug Interactions between encorafenib and pomalidomide

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

pomalidomide encorafenib

Applies to: pomalidomide and encorafenib

Consumer information for this interaction is not currently available.

GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration with potent inducers of CYP450 1A2, CYP450 3A4, and/or P-glycoprotein may decrease the plasma concentrations of pomalidomide, which has been shown to be primarily metabolized by these isoenzymes and also a substrate of the efflux transporter.

MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of pomalidomide with potent inducers of CYP450 isoenzymes and/or P-glycoprotein should generally be avoided.

Drug and food interactions

Major

encorafenib food

Applies to: encorafenib

You should preferably avoid consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking encorafenib. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can significantly increase the blood levels of encorafenib. This may increase the risk of serious side effects such as bleeding complications, eye and vision problems, liver problems, irregular heart rhythm, and development of new skin cancers. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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Moderate

pomalidomide food

Applies to: pomalidomide

If you are a smoker, you should be aware that cigarette smoking may reduce the blood levels and effects of pomalidomide. Talk to your health care professional if you have any questions or concerns. Pomalidomide should be taken with water the same time everyday on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after a meal. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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Therapeutic duplication warnings

No warnings were found for your selected drugs.

Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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