Drug Interactions between chikungunya vaccine, live (cvx 317) and Targretin
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- chikungunya vaccine, live (cvx 317)
- Targretin (bexarotene)
Interactions between your drugs
bexarotene chikungunya vaccine, live (cvx 317)
Applies to: Targretin (bexarotene) and chikungunya vaccine, live (cvx 317)
If you are currently being treated or have recently been treated with bexarotene, you should let your doctor know before receiving chikungunya vaccine, live (cvx 317). Depending on the dose and length of time you have been on bexarotene, you may be at risk for developing an infection from the vaccine or have a reduced response to the vaccine. In some situations, your doctor may want to delay vaccination to give your body time to recover from the effects of bexarotene therapy. Conversely, if you have recently been vaccinated with chikungunya vaccine, live (cvx 317), your doctor may choose to postpone treatment with bexarotene for a few weeks. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Drug and food interactions
bexarotene food
Applies to: Targretin (bexarotene)
Food helps with the absorption of bexarotene from the gastrointestinal tract into the blood stream. You should take each dose the same time everyday with a meal. Avoid consuming large amounts of grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment, since doing so may increase the blood levels of bexarotene. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about your medication. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
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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