Rituximab interactions

Rituximab (Rituxan, Truxima), an immunosuppressant has 140 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 13 major, 32 moderate, 92 minor, and 3 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 (13)

  • AdalimumabimmunosuppressantMajor

    The use of RIABNI in patients with RA who have not had prior inadequate response to one or more TNF antagonists is not recommended [see Clinical Studies (14.6) ] . (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), including fatal cases, have occurred following treatment with bendamustine, primarily in combination with rituximab or obinutuzumab [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . (Bendamustine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CaptoprilACE inhibitorMajor

    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)

  • CladribineantimetaboliteMajor

    Prevention or Management Concomitant use with myelosuppressive or other immunosuppressive drugs is not recommended. (Cladribine label, Drug interactions)

  • CyclosporineimmunosuppressantMajor

    In kidney, liver, and heart transplant patients Neoral may be administered with other immunosuppressive agents. (Cyclosporine label, Boxed warning)

  • DarunavirantiretroviralMajor

    Immunosuppressant/neoplastic: everolimus Co-administration of everolimus and PREZISTA/ritonavir is not recommended. irinotecan Discontinue PREZISTA/ritonavir at least 1 week prior to starting irinotecan therapy. (Darunavir label, Drug interactions)

  • EtanerceptimmunosuppressantMajor

    The use of RIABNI in patients with RA who have not had prior inadequate response to one or more TNF antagonists is not recommended [see Clinical Studies (14.6) ] . (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FludrocortisonecorticosteroidMajor

    Chicken pox and measles, for example, can have a more serious or even fatal course in children on immunosuppressant corticosteroids. (Fludrocortisone label, Warnings)

  • FlunisolidecorticosteroidMajor

    Persons who are on immunosuppressant doses of corticosteroids should be warned to avoid exposure to chickenpox or measles. (Flunisolide label, Precautions)

  • InfliximabimmunosuppressantMajor

    The use of RIABNI in patients with RA who have not had prior inadequate response to one or more TNF antagonists is not recommended [see Clinical Studies (14.6) ] . (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Itraconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Immunosuppressants Everolimus Sirolimus Temsirolimus (IV) Not recommended during and 2 weeks after TOLSURA treatment. (Itraconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • …methylergonovine • HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors: lovastatin, simvastatin (these drugs can be temporarily discontinued to allow PAXLOVID use [see Table 2 , Drug Interactions (7.3) ] ) • Immunosuppressants: voclosporin • Microsomal triglyceride transfer protein inhibitor: lomitapide • Migraine medications: eletriptan, ubrogepant • Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists:… (Nirmatrelvir and ritonavir label, Contraindications)

  • TacrolimusimmunosuppressantMajor

    …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 (32)

  • Amlodipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate

    Immunosuppressants Amlodipine may increase the systemic exposure of cyclosporine or tacrolimus when co-administered. (Amlodipine label, Drug interactions)

  • Amlodipine and atorvastatindihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate

    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)

  • Amlodipine and olmesartandihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate

    Immunosuppressants: Amlodipine may increase the systemic exposure of cyclosporine or tacrolimus when co-administered. (Amlodipine and olmesartan label, Drug interactions)

  • Amlodipine and valsartandihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate

    Immunosuppressants Amlodipine may increase the systemic exposure of cyclosporine or tacrolimus when coadministered. (Amlodipine and valsartan label, Drug interactions)

  • AtazanavirantiretroviralModerate

    Immunosuppressants: cyclosporine, sirolimus, tacrolimus ↑ immunosuppressants Therapeutic concentration monitoring is recommended for these immunosuppressants when coadministered with REYATAZ. (Atazanavir label, Drug interactions)

  • CisplatinModerate

    Renal toxicity has occurred in patients who experience tumor lysis syndrome and in patients with NHL administered concomitant cisplatin therapy during clinical trials. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Darunavir and cobicistatantiretroviralModerate

    Therapeutic drug monitoring is recommended with concomitant use Immunosuppressant /neoplastic: everolimus ↑ immunosuppressants Co-administration of everolimus and PREZCOBIX or PREZCOBIX PED is not recommended. irinotecan Discontinue PREZCOBIX or PREZCOBIX PED at least 1 week prior to starting irinotecan therapy. (Darunavir and cobicistat label, Drug interactions)

  • 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)

  • EfavirenzantiretroviralModerate

    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)

  • EtravirineantiretroviralModerate

    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)

  • FenofibratefibrateModerate

    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)

  • Fenofibric acidfibrateModerate

    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)

  • FosamprenavirantiretroviralModerate

    Immunosuppressants: Cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sirolimus ↑ Immunosuppressants Therapeutic concentration monitoring is recommended for immunosuppressant agents. (Fosamprenavir label, Drug interactions)

  • Ketoconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    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)

  • Ledipasvir and sofosbuvirantiviralModerate

    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)

  • LeflunomideimmunosuppressantModerate

    If used with concomitant methotrexate and/or other potential immunosuppressive agents, chronic monitoring should be monthly. (Leflunomide label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Lopinavir and ritonavirantiretroviralModerate

    Immunosuppressants: e.g. cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sirolimus ↑ immunosuppressants Therapeutic concentration monitoring is recommended for immunosuppressant agents when co-administered with KALETRA. (Lopinavir and ritonavir label, Drug interactions)

  • MercaptopurineantimetaboliteModerate

    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)

  • MycophenolateimmunosuppressantModerate

    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)

  • NefazodoneantidepressantModerate

    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)

  • NevirapineantiretroviralModerate

    Immunosuppressants: Cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sirolimus Plasma concentrations may be decreased. (Nevirapine label, Drug interactions)

  • Olmesartan, amlodipine, and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Immunosuppressants: Amlodipine may increase the systemic exposure of cyclosporine or tacrolimus when co-administered. (Olmesartan, amlodipine, and hydrochlorothiazide label, Drug interactions)

  • Treatment has consisted of high doses of corticosteroids alone or, in some cases, concomitantly with an immunosuppressant. (Penicillamine label, Warnings)

  • RifampinantibioticModerate

    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)

  • RifapentineantibioticModerate

    …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)

  • RitonavirantiretroviralModerate

    Immunosuppressants: cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sirolimus (rapamycin) ↑ immunosuppressants Therapeutic concentration monitoring is recommended for immunosuppressant agents when co-administered with ritonavir. (Ritonavir 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)

  • Telmisartan and amlodipineangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    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)

  • TinidazoleantibioticModerate

    Cyclosporine, tacrolimus: Monitor for toxicities of these immunosuppressive drugs ( 7.1 ) (Tinidazole label, Drug interactions)

Minor mentions (92)

  • Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AclidiniumanticholinergicMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Albuterolbeta-adrenergic agonistMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AminophyllinemethylxanthineMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Arformoterolbeta-adrenergic agonistMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Articaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AtorvastatinstatinMinor

    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)

  • Thirty-four patients were treated with corticosteroids and one patient was treated with a non-steroidal immunosuppressant. (Axitinib label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AzelastineantihistamineMinor

    Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Azelastine and fluticasoneantihistamineMinor

    Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • BeclomethasonecorticosteroidMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • BetamethasonecorticosteroidMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • …(14%) 5 (71%) * A baseline platelet count of 50,000/μL was required for study eligibility ‡ Data were missing at baseline for one patient In the combination study of bortezomib with rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin and prednisone (BR-CAP) in previously untreated mantle cell lymphoma patients, the incidence of thrombocytopenia (≥ Grade 4) was 32% vs 1% for… (Bortezomib label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • BudesonidecorticosteroidMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Budesonide and formoterolcorticosteroidMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Bupivacaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CarbinoxamineantihistamineMinor

    Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CetirizineantihistamineMinor

    Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ChlorpheniramineantihistamineMinor

    Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CiclesonidecorticosteroidMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ClemastineantihistamineMinor

    Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ClobetasolcorticosteroidMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CyproheptadineantihistamineMinor

    Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DeflazacortcorticosteroidMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DesloratadineantihistamineMinor

    Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DesonidecorticosteroidMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DexamethasonecorticosteroidMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DexchlorpheniramineantihistamineMinor

    Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DimenhydrinateantihistamineMinor

    Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DiphenhydramineantihistamineMinor

    Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DoxylamineantihistamineMinor

    Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Doxylamine and pyridoxineantihistamineMinor

    Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EpinephrinesympathomimeticMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EverolimusimmunosuppressantMinor

    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)

  • FexofenadineantihistamineMinor

    Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FluocinonidecorticosteroidMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FluticasonecorticosteroidMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Fluticasone and salmeterolcorticosteroidMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FluvastatinstatinMinor

    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)

  • Formoterolbeta-adrenergic agonistMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • HalobetasolcorticosteroidMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • HydrocortisonecorticosteroidMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • HydroxyzineantihistamineMinor

    Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • IpratropiumanticholinergicMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Ipratropium and albuterolanticholinergicMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Isoproterenolbeta-adrenergic agonistMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • In the AUGMENT and MAGNIFY trials, Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia was reported in 50% and 33%, respectively, of patients in the REVLIMID/rituximab arm. (Lenalidomide label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Levalbuterolbeta-adrenergic agonistMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LevocetirizineantihistamineMinor

    Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Lidocaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LoratadineantihistamineMinor

    Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LovastatinstatinMinor

    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)

  • MeclizineantihistamineMinor

    Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Methimazoleantithyroid drugMinor

    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)

  • MethotrexateimmunosuppressantMinor

    The effect of rituximab on immune responses was assessed in a randomized, controlled study in patients with RA treated with rituximab and methotrexate (MTX) compared to patients treated with MTX alone. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MethylprednisolonecorticosteroidMinor

    For RA, GPA and MPA, and PV patients, methylprednisolone 100 mg intravenously or its equivalent is recommended 30 minutes prior to each infusion. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Mirabegronbeta-adrenergic agonistMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MometasonecorticosteroidMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Nifedipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    Immunosuppressive Drugs Tacrolimus: Tacrolimus has been shown to be metabolized via the CYP3A system. (Nifedipine label, Precautions)

  • OlopatadineantihistamineMinor

    Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Olopatadine and mometasoneantihistamineMinor

    Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PitavastatinstatinMinor

    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)

  • Posaconazoleazole antifungalMinor

    CYP3A Substrates Immunosuppressants that are CYP3A4 Substrates Mechanism and Clinical Effect(s) Posaconazole is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. (Posaconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • PravastatinstatinMinor

    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)

  • PrednisolonecorticosteroidMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PrednisonecorticosteroidMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Prilocaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PromethazineantihistamineMinor

    Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Propylthiouracilantithyroid drugMinor

    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)

  • RosuvastatinstatinMinor

    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)

  • Salmeterolbeta-adrenergic agonistMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • SimvastatinstatinMinor

    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)

  • Terbutalinebeta-adrenergic agonistMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TheophyllinemethylxanthineMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TiotropiumanticholinergicMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TriamcinolonecorticosteroidMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • UmeclidiniumanticholinergicMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Umeclidinium and vilanterolanticholinergicMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Vibegronbeta-adrenergic agonistMinor

    Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

No significant interaction reported (3)

  • Clarithromycinmacrolide antibioticNo interaction

    …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)

  • CyclophosphamideimmunosuppressantNo interaction

    In patients with CLL, rituximab did not alter systemic exposure to fludarabine or cyclophosphamide. (Rituximab label, Drug interactions)

  • FludarabineantimetaboliteNo interaction

    In patients with CLL, rituximab did not alter systemic exposure to fludarabine or cyclophosphamide. (Rituximab label, Drug interactions)

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