Rituximab interactions
Rituximab (Rituxan, Truxima), an immunosuppressant has 80 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 9 major, 11 moderate, 59 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.
Major interactions (9)
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)
- 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)
- CyclosporineimmunosuppressantMajor
In kidney, liver, and heart transplant patients Neoral may be administered with other immunosuppressive agents. (Cyclosporine label, Boxed warning)
- 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)
- 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)
Immunosuppressants Everolimus Sirolimus Temsirolimus (IV) Not recommended during and 2 weeks after TOLSURA treatment. (Itraconazole label, Drug interactions)
…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 (11)
- Amlodipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate
Immunosuppressants Amlodipine may increase the systemic exposure of cyclosporine or tacrolimus when co-administered. (Amlodipine 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)
- EverolimusimmunosuppressantModerate
Lymphomas and Other Malignancies Patients receiving immunosuppressants, including Zortress, are at increased risk of developing lymphomas and other malignancies, particularly of the skin. (Everolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- 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)
- 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)
- LeflunomideimmunosuppressantModerate
If used with concomitant methotrexate and/or other potential immunosuppressive agents, chronic monitoring should be monthly. (Leflunomide label, Warnings and precautions)
- MycophenolateimmunosuppressantModerate
Lymphoma and Other Malignancies Patients receiving immunosuppressants, including MYHIBBIN, are at increased risk of developing lymphomas and other malignancies, particularly of the skin [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )]. (Mycophenolate label, Warnings and precautions)
- 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)
- Sofosbuvir and velpatasvirantiviralModerate
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)
- TinidazoleantibioticModerate
Cyclosporine, tacrolimus: Monitor for toxicities of these immunosuppressive drugs ( 7.1 ) (Tinidazole label, Drug interactions)
Minor mentions (59)
- AcetaminophenMinor
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)
- 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)
- AzelastineantihistamineMinor
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)
- 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)
- Butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeinebarbiturateMinor
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)
- ClobetasolcorticosteroidMinor
Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (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)
- 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)
- EpinephrinesympathomimeticMinor
Institute medical management (e.g., glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)
- Ezetimibe and 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. (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)
- Hydrocodone and acetaminophenopioidMinor
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)
- 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)
- 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)
- OlopatadineantihistamineMinor
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)
- Oxycodone and acetaminophenopioidMinor
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)
- PromethazineantihistamineMinor
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)
- TriamcinolonecorticosteroidMinor
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 (1)
- 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)
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