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Why can itraconazole interact with lacidipine?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Itraconazole can interact with lacidipine because lacidipine is metabolised by CYP3A4, and medicines affecting this enzyme can interfere with lacidipine's metabolism and elimination.

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Lacidipine 4 mg Film-Coated TabletsDr. Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 6Document updated 27 February 2025

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