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voclosporin · Medicine question

Why is taking St John's wort with voclosporin not recommended?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Taking St John's wort with voclosporin is not recommended because it induces CYP3A4, which can decrease voclosporin blood levels.

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Lupkynis 7.9 mg soft capsulesOtsuka Pharmaceuticals (UK) Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 7Document updated 14 November 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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