Does Fexinidazole Interact with Nisoldipine?
CDI records a moderate classification for Fexinidazole and Nisoldipine. The stored summary is: 7.2 Pharmacokinetic Drug Interactions Table 3: Effect of Fexinidazole on other Drugs Drugs Metabolized by Cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4/5 Examples (not fully inclusive): Lovastatin, simvastatin, nisoldipine, saquinavir, midazolam, certain hormonal contraceptives (e.g., birth control pills, skin patches, implant) Clinical Impact Fexinidazole is considered a moderate CYP3A4/5 inducer [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
Evidence status
A current label comparison is not yet available for this record. The summary and severity are stored CDI information; they have not been independently validated on this page against the exact product label.
Confirm the medicine, formulation, route, and applicable warning with your pharmacist or prescriber. Independent clinical review has not been recorded.
- Stored CDI classification
- Moderate
- Fexinidazole Class
- Nitroimidazole Antimicrobial
- Nisoldipine Class
- Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker
- Management
- Confirm exact products with your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Fexinidazole and your doctor is considering prescribing Nisoldipine (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider