Bexarotene Interactions

Brand names: Bexarotene

5 interactions on record

Atorvastatin: Bexarotene concentrations were not affected by concomitant atorvastatin administration. Atorvastatin: The exposure (AUC) to atorvastatin (a substrate for CYP3A4) decreased by half when atorvastatin was co-administered with bexarotene capsules (400 mg/m 2 orally once daily).

Source: FDA drug label - bexarotene

On the basis of the metabolism of bexarotene by cytochrome P450 3A4, concomitant ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin and grapefruit juice could increase bexarotene plasma concentrations.

Source: FDA drug label - bexarotene

On the basis of the metabolism of bexarotene by cytochrome P450 3A4, concomitant ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin and grapefruit juice could increase bexarotene plasma concentrations.

Source: FDA drug label - bexarotene

Drug Interactions Effect of Other Drugs on Bexarotene CYP3A4 Inhibitors/Inducers: In a clinical study, concomitant administration of multiple doses of ketoconazole with bexarotene capsules did not alter bexarotene plasma concentrations.

Source: FDA drug label - bexarotene

DRUG-DRUG INTERACTIONS Patients who are applying bexarotene gel should not concurrently use products that contain DEET ( N,N -diethyl- m -toluamide), a common component of insect repellent products.

Source: FDA drug label - bexarotene