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vismodegib · Medicine question

Why is caution needed when vismodegib is taken with statins?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Vismodegib inhibits OATP1B1 in vitro and may increase statin exposure, so caution is needed when combining vismodegib with any statin.

Sources for this answer

Erivedge 150 mg hard capsulesRoche Products Limited · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 20Document updated 2 December 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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