How can rifampicin affect axitinib blood levels?

Name: How can rifampicin affect axitinib blood levels?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:36:31.136Z

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Rifampicin, a strong CYP3A4/5 inducer, may decrease axitinib blood levels; an alternative with no or minimal CYP3A4/5 induction is recommended, or axitinib dose adjustment if co-administration is necessary.

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Inlyta 5 mg film-coated tabletsPfizer Limited · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 17Document updated 21 May 2025

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