Drug Interactions between paclitaxel and COVID-19 mRNA (Moderna) vaccine
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- paclitaxel
- COVID-19 mRNA (Moderna) vaccine
Interactions between your drugs
PACLitaxel SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) mRNA-LNP vaccine (cvx 311)
Applies to: paclitaxel and COVID-19 mRNA (Moderna) vaccine
If you are currently being treated or have recently been treated with PACLitaxel, you should let your doctor know before receiving SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) mRNA-LNP vaccine (cvx 311). Depending on the dose and length of time you have been on PACLitaxel, you may 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 PACLitaxel therapy. If you have recently been vaccinated with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) mRNA-LNP vaccine (cvx 311), your doctor may choose to postpone treatment with PACLitaxel for a couple of weeks or more. 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
PACLitaxel food
Applies to: paclitaxel
Grapefruits and grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels and effects of PACLitaxel. This can increase the risk of side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, hair loss, muscle pain or weakness, nerve damage, and impaired bone marrow function resulting in low numbers of different types of blood cells. You may also be more likely to develop anemia, bleeding problems, or infections due to low blood cell counts. Contact your doctor if you experience paleness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, unusual bruising or bleeding, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, pain or burning during urination, vision problems, and/or numbness, burning or tingling in your hands and feet. You may need a dose adjustment and/or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. 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
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Check Interactions
To view an interaction report containing 4 (or more) medications, please sign in or create an account.
Save Interactions List
Sign in to your account to save this drug interaction list.