Drug Interactions between allopurinol and Bendeka
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- allopurinol
- Bendeka (bendamustine)
Interactions between your drugs
allopurinol bendamustine
Applies to: allopurinol and Bendeka (bendamustine)
MONITOR: Coadministration of bendamustine with allopurinol may increase the risk of severe skin reactions. Rare cases of Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis, some fatal, have been reported when bendamustine was administered concomitantly with allopurinol and other medications known to be associated with these toxicities. The potential mechanism of interaction has not been established.
MANAGEMENT: Although allopurinol may be given to prevent tumor lysis syndrome during treatment with bendamustine, caution is advised when these medications are used together. Because skin reactions may be progressive and increase in severity with further treatment, patients who develop skin reactions should be closely monitored. The manufacturer recommends that bendamustine be withheld or discontinued if skin reactions are severe or progressive.
References
- (2008) "Product Information. Treanda (bendamustine)." Cephalon Inc
- (2016) "Product Information. Bendeka (bendamustine)." Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Drug and food interactions
No alcohol/food interactions were found. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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