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Lapatinib

Also known as: Tykerb

Route: Oral

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12 interactions on record⛔ Black Box Warning

Lapatinib has 12 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. 5 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Carbamazepine, Digoxin, Itraconazole. Patients taking Lapatinib should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.

Total
12
Major
5
Moderate
5

Major (5)

  • Lapatinib + Carbamazepine— Strong CYP3A4 inducer decreases lapatinib systemic exposure. Consider gradual dose increase of lapatinib.
  • Lapatinib + Digoxin— Lapatinib increases oral digoxin AUC approximately 2.8-fold. Monitor serum digoxin concentrations and reduce digoxin dos…
  • Lapatinib + Itraconazole— Antineoplastics irinotecan axitinib, dabrafenib, dasatinib, ibrutinib, nilotinib, sunitinib bortezomib, busulphan, docet…
  • Lapatinib + Ketoconazole— Eletriptan: Eletriptan should be used with caution with ketoconazole, and specifically, should not be used within at lea…
  • Lapatinib + Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, And Voxilaprevir— BCRP substrate whose exposure may be altered by velpatasvir and voxilaprevir inhibition. Coadministration is not recomme…

Moderate (5)

  • Lapatinib + Eltrombopag— 7.2 Transporters Use caution when concomitantly administering eltrombopag and drugs that are substrates of OATP1B1 (e.g.…
  • Lapatinib + Eltrombopag Olamine— 7.2 Transporters Use caution when concomitantly administering PROMACTA and drugs that are substrates of OATP1B1 (e.g., a…
  • Lapatinib + Midazolam— Lapatinib increases midazolam exposure by 45% (oral) and 22% (IV) as a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor and consider dose reduc…
  • Lapatinib + Paclitaxel— Lapatinib increases paclitaxel systemic exposure by 23% in cancer patients. Monitor paclitaxel levels and consider dose …
  • Lapatinib + Rimegepant Sulfate— Potent P-gp inhibitor that may increase rimegepant exposure. Avoid another dose within 48 hours when co-administered.

Data sourced from U.S. FDA drug labeling via openFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine, supplemented with a small number of well-established interactions from curated clinical references. For informational purposes only. Always consult your pharmacist or physician.

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