Does Roflumilast Interact with Dual Strong Cyp3a4 Moderate Cyp1a2 Inducers?
CDI records a moderate classification for Roflumilast and Dual Strong Cyp3a4 Moderate Cyp1a2 Inducers. The stored summary is: Co-administration may increase roflumilast systemic exposure and may result in increased adverse reactions. Weigh potential for increased adverse reactions against benefit. The mechanism involves cyp3a4 and cyp1a2 inhibition. 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.
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- Stored CDI classification
- Moderate
- Roflumilast Class
- Phosphodiesterase 4 Inhibitor
- Management
- Confirm exact products with your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
CYP3A4 and CYP1A2 inhibition
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Roflumilast and your doctor is considering prescribing Dual Strong Cyp3a4 Moderate Cyp1a2 Inducers (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