Alemtuzumab interactions
Alemtuzumab (Lemtrada, Campath), an immunosuppressant has 119 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 11 major, 92 moderate, 15 minor, and 1 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.
Interactions from the label
Major interactions (11)
It is uncertain whether the occurrence of HSTCL is related to use of a TNF blocker or a TNF blocker in combination with these other immunosuppressants [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)
About 13 percent of the cases of neutropenia have ended fatally, but almost all fatalities were in patients with serious illness, having collagen vascular disease, renal failure, heart failure or immunosuppressant therapy, or a combination of these complicating factors. (Captopril label, Warnings)
Prevention or Management Concomitant use with myelosuppressive or other immunosuppressive drugs is not recommended. (Cladribine label, Drug interactions)
In kidney, liver, and heart transplant patients Neoral may be administered with other immunosuppressive agents. (Cyclosporine label, Boxed warning)
Chicken pox and measles, for example, can have a more serious or even fatal course in children on immunosuppressant corticosteroids. (Fludrocortisone label, Warnings)
Persons who are on immunosuppressant doses of corticosteroids should be warned to avoid exposure to chickenpox or measles. (Flunisolide label, Precautions)
Immunosuppressants Everolimus Sirolimus Temsirolimus (IV) Not recommended during and 2 weeks after TOLSURA treatment. (Itraconazole label, Drug interactions)
Initiating treatment with PONVORY after treatment with alemtuzumab is not recommended. (Ponesimod label, Warnings and precautions)
…IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS; AND INCREASED MORTALITY IN FEMALE LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with ASTAGRAF XL ® or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] • Increased mortality in female liver transplant patients with ASTAGRAF XL. (Tacrolimus label, Boxed warning)
Moderate interactions (92)
- AcetaminophenModerate
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Immunosuppressants Amlodipine may increase the systemic exposure of cyclosporine or tacrolimus when co-administered. (Amlodipine label, Drug interactions)
Impact of Amlodipine on Other Drugs Immunosuppressants Amlodipine may increase the systemic exposure of cyclosporine or tacrolimus when co-administered. (Amlodipine and atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)
Immunosuppressants: Amlodipine may increase the systemic exposure of cyclosporine or tacrolimus when co-administered. (Amlodipine and olmesartan label, Drug interactions)
Immunosuppressants Amlodipine may increase the systemic exposure of cyclosporine or tacrolimus when coadministered. (Amlodipine and valsartan label, Drug interactions)
Institute appropriate medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, meperidine) for infusion-related reactions as needed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Institute appropriate medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, meperidine) for infusion-related reactions as needed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
- BendamustineModerate
Consider discontinuation or reduction of any concomitant chemotherapy or immunosuppressive therapy in patients who develop PML. (Bendamustine label, Warnings and precautions)
Institute appropriate medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, meperidine) for infusion-related reactions as needed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Institute appropriate medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, meperidine) for infusion-related reactions as needed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Institute appropriate medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, meperidine) for infusion-related reactions as needed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Institute appropriate medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, meperidine) for infusion-related reactions as needed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Institute appropriate medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, meperidine) for infusion-related reactions as needed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Institute appropriate medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, meperidine) for infusion-related reactions as needed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Institute appropriate medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, meperidine) for infusion-related reactions as needed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
- DenosumabModerate
Other risk factors for the development of ONJ include immunosuppressive therapy, treatment with angiogenesis inhibitors, systemic corticosteroids, diabetes, and gingival infections. (Denosumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Institute appropriate medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, meperidine) for infusion-related reactions as needed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Institute appropriate medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, meperidine) for infusion-related reactions as needed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Immunosuppressants: Cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sirolimus and others metabolized by CYP3A ↓ immunosuppressant Dose adjustments of the immunosuppressant may be required. (Efavirenz label, Drug interactions)
Immunosuppressants: Cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sirolimus, and others metabolized by CYP3A ↓ immunosuppressant Dose adjustments of the immunosuppressant may be required. (Efavirenz, lamivudine, and tenofovir label, Drug interactions)
Immuno-suppressants: e.g., cyclosporine (CsA) sirolimus tacrolimus ↑ immuno-suppressants ↑ elvitegravir (with CsA) ↑ cobicistat (with CsA) Therapeutic monitoring of the immunosuppressive agents is recommended upon coadministration with GENVOYA. (Elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir label, Drug interactions)
Institute appropriate medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, meperidine) for infusion-related reactions as needed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Immunosuppressants : cyclosporine sirolimus tacrolimus ↓ immunosuppressant Etravirine and systemic immunosuppressants should be co-administered with caution because plasma concentrations of cyclosporine, sirolimus, or tacrolimus may be affected. (Etravirine label, Drug interactions)
Immunosuppressants Clinical Impact: Immunosuppressants such as cyclosporine and tacrolimus can produce nephrotoxicity with decreases in creatinine clearance and rises in serum creatinine, and because renal excretion is the primary elimination route of fibrate drugs including fenofibrate, there is a risk that an interaction will lead to deterioration of renal… (Fenofibrate label, Drug interactions)
Frequent PT/INR determinations are advisable until it has been definitely determined that the PT/INR has stabilized Immunosuppressants Clinical Impact: Immunosuppressants such as cyclosporine and tacrolimus can produce nephrotoxicity with decreases in creatinine clearance and rises in serum creatinine, and because renal excretion is the primary elimination route… (Fenofibric acid label, Drug interactions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Institute appropriate medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, meperidine) for infusion-related reactions as needed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Institute appropriate medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, meperidine) for infusion-related reactions as needed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Institute appropriate medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, meperidine) for infusion-related reactions as needed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Institute appropriate medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, meperidine) for infusion-related reactions as needed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Institute appropriate medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, meperidine) for infusion-related reactions as needed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
When treating patients, consideration of whether to use RENFLEXIS alone or in combination with other immunosuppressants such as azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine should take into account a possibility that there is a higher risk of HSTCL with combination therapy versus an observed increased risk of immunogenicity and hypersensitivity reactions with infliximab… (Infliximab label, Warnings and precautions)
Immunosuppressants everolimus, rapamycin (also known as sirolimus), temsirolimus budesonide, ciclesonide, cyclosporine, dexamethasone, fluticasone, methylprednisolone, tacrolimus Rapamycin (sirolimus): Ketoconazole tablets 200 mg daily for 10 days increased the C max and AUC of a single 5 mg dose of sirolimus by 4.3 fold and 10.9 fold, respectively in 23 healthy… (Ketoconazole label, Drug interactions)
HBV reactivation has also been reported in patients receiving certain immunosuppressants or chemotherapeutic agents; the risk of HBV reactivation associated with treatment with HCV direct-acting antivirals may be increased in these patients. (Ledipasvir and sofosbuvir label, Warnings and precautions)
If used with concomitant methotrexate and/or other potential immunosuppressive agents, chronic monitoring should be monthly. (Leflunomide label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Institute appropriate medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, meperidine) for infusion-related reactions as needed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Institute appropriate medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, meperidine) for infusion-related reactions as needed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
A treatment regimen containing multiple immunosuppressants (including thiopurines) should therefore be used with caution as this could lead to lymphoproliferative disorders, some with reported fatalities. (Mercaptopurine label, Warnings and precautions)
Institute appropriate medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, meperidine) for infusion-related reactions as needed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Institute appropriate medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, meperidine) for infusion-related reactions as needed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Lymphoma and Other Malignancies Patients receiving immunosuppressants, including mycophenolate mofetil, are at increased risk of developing lymphomas and other malignancies, particularly of the skin [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )]. (Mycophenolate label, Warnings and precautions)
Immunosuppressive Agents There have been reports of increased blood concentrations of cyclosporine and tacrolimus into toxic ranges when patients received these drugs concomitantly with nefazodone. (Nefazodone label, Drug interactions)
Immunosuppressants: Cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sirolimus Plasma concentrations may be decreased. (Nevirapine label, Drug interactions)
Immunosuppressants: Amlodipine may increase the systemic exposure of cyclosporine or tacrolimus when co-administered. (Olmesartan, amlodipine, and hydrochlorothiazide label, Drug interactions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
- PenicillamineModerate
Treatment has consisted of high doses of corticosteroids alone or, in some cases, concomitantly with an immunosuppressant. (Penicillamine label, Warnings)
Institute appropriate medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, meperidine) for infusion-related reactions as needed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Institute appropriate medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, meperidine) for infusion-related reactions as needed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Institute appropriate medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, meperidine) for infusion-related reactions as needed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Glipizide Decrease exposure Immunosuppressive Agents Cyclosporine Decrease exposure Tacrolimus Prevention or Management: Monitoring of whole blood concentrations and appropriate dosage adjustments of tacrolimus are recommended when rifampin and tacrolimus are used concomitantly. (Rifampin label, Drug interactions)
…Digoxin Corticosteroids Prednisone Fibrates Clofibrate Oral Hypoglycemics Sulfonylureas (e.g., glyburide, glipizide) Hormonal Contraceptives/Progestins Ethinyl estradiol, levonorgestrel Immunosuppressants Cyclosporine, tacrolimus Methylxanthines Theophylline Narcotic analgesics Methadone Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) Inhibitors Sildenafil Thyroid preparations Levothyroxine… (Rifapentine label, Drug interactions)
HBV reactivation has also been reported in patients receiving certain immunosuppressant or chemotherapeutic agents; the risk of HBV reactivation associated with treatment with HCV direct-acting antivirals may be increased in these patients. (Sofosbuvir and velpatasvir label, Warnings and precautions)
Immunosuppressants: Amlodipine may increase the systemic exposure of cyclosporine or tacrolimus when co-administered. (Telmisartan and amlodipine label, Drug interactions)
- TemsirolimusModerate
Prophylaxis of PJP should be considered when concomitant use of corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive agents are required. (Temsirolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
Cyclosporine, tacrolimus: Monitor for toxicities of these immunosuppressive drugs ( 7.1 ) (Tinidazole label, Drug interactions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Institute appropriate medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, meperidine) for infusion-related reactions as needed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Minor mentions (15)
IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)
- AxitinibMinor
Thirty-four patients were treated with corticosteroids and one patient was treated with a non-steroidal immunosuppressant. (Axitinib label, Warnings and precautions)
Administer prophylaxis for PJP when concomitant use of corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive agents are required. (Everolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy without significant inflammation; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Ezetimibe and simvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)
IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum CK, which persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody, muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy, and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Fluvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)
Initiate therapeutic ganciclovir (or equivalent) for CMV infection or confirmed CMV viremia. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
IMNM is characterized by: proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase, which persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Lovastatin label, Warnings)
In some cases, vasculitis resolved/improved with drug discontinuation; however, more severe cases required treatment with additional measures including corticosteroids, immunosuppressant therapy, and plasmapheresis. (Methimazole label, Warnings)
Immunosuppressive Drugs Tacrolimus: Tacrolimus has been shown to be metabolized via the CYP3A system. (Nifedipine label, Precautions)
IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Pitavastatin label, Warnings and precautions)
CYP3A Substrates Immunosuppressants that are CYP3A4 Substrates Mechanism and Clinical Effect(s) Posaconazole is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. (Posaconazole label, Drug interactions)
IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Pravastatin label, Warnings and precautions)
In some cases, vasculitis resolved/improved with drug discontinuation; however, more severe cases required treatment with additional measures including corticosteroids, immunosuppressant therapy, and plasmapheresis. (Propylthiouracil label, Warnings)
IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)
IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy without significant inflammation; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Simvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)
No significant interaction reported (1)
…Repaglinide, Rosiglitazone: [See Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 ) and Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] Insulin Insulin: [See Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 ) and Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] Immunosuppressants: Cyclosporine Use With Caution Cyclosporine: There have been spontaneous or published reports of CYP3A based interactions of clarithromycin with cyclosporine. (Clarithromycin label, Drug interactions)
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