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Drug Interactions between Tabloid and Xofigo

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Major

thioguanine radium Ra 223 dichloride

Applies to: Tabloid (thioguanine) and Xofigo (radium 223 dichloride)

MONITOR CLOSELY: Coadministration of radium Ra 223 dichloride (Ra-223 dichloride) with other agents that can cause bone marrow suppression or myelosuppression may result in additive toxicity. Ra-223 dichloride alone is associated with thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, pancytopenia, and leukopenia; death from bone marrow failure has also been reported. In a randomized clinical trial in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostrate cancer with bone metastases, 2% of the patients on Ra-223 dichloride experienced bone marrow failure or ongoing pancytopenia compared to no patients in the placebo group. Grade 3-4 adverse reactions of thrombocytopenia and neutropenia were more commonly reported in patients who had received prior docetaxel. However, data from clinical drug interaction studies are lacking.

MANAGEMENT: Caution and close monitoring for additive hematologic toxicity are recommended if concomitant use of Ra-223 dichloride with other agents that can cause bone marrow suppression or myelosuppression is required. The manufacturer advises that Ra-223 dichloride be discontinued in patients requiring administration of chemotherapy, other systemic radioisotopes, or hemibody external radiotherapy. If concomitant use is required, the manufacturer's product labeling should be consulted for specific hematologic monitoring and dose adjustment recommendations. Some authorities recommend not initiating subsequent systemic cancer treatment for at least 30 days after the last administration of Ra-223 dichloride. Patients should be advised to contact their physician if they develop signs or symptoms of myelosuppression or infection including but not limited to pallor, dizziness, fatigue, lethargy, fainting, easy bruising or bleeding, fever, chills, sore throat, body aches, and/or other influenza-like symptoms.

References

  1. "Product Information. Xofigo (radium Ra 223 dichloride)." Bayer Pharmaceutical Inc (2019):
  2. "Product Information. Xofigo (radium (Ra-223) dichloride)." Bayer Plc (2022):
  3. "Product Information. Xofigo (radium (223Ra) dichloride)." Bayer Australia Limited (2019):
  4. Bayer Inc. "Product monograph xofigo radium Ra 223 dichloride solution for injection 1100 kBq/mL (29.7 microcurie/mL) radium-223 dichloride https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00052465.PDF" (2023):
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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

thioguanine food

Applies to: Tabloid (thioguanine)

MONITOR: The concomitant or sequential use of other agents known to induce hepatotoxicity may potentiate the risk of liver injury associated with thioguanine. A high risk of liver toxicity characterized by vascular endothelial damage has been reported with long-term continuous use of thioguanine, particularly in children receiving the drug as part of maintenance therapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia and in other conditions associated with continuous use. Liver toxicity usually presents as the clinical syndrome of hepatic veno-occlusive disease (hyperbilirubinemia, tender hepatomegaly, weight gain due to fluid retention, and ascites) or with signs of portal hypertension (splenomegaly, thrombocytopenia, and esophageal varices). Histopathological features include hepatoportal sclerosis, nodular regenerative hyperplasia, peliosis hepatitis, and periportal fibrosis.

MANAGEMENT: The risk of hepatic injury should be considered when thioguanine is used with other potentially hepatotoxic agents (e.g., acetaminophen; alcohol; androgens and anabolic steroids; antituberculous agents; azole antifungal agents; ACE inhibitors; cyclosporine (high dosages); disulfiram; endothelin receptor antagonists; interferons; ketolide and macrolide antibiotics; kinase inhibitors; minocycline; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents; nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors; proteasome inhibitors; retinoids; sulfonamides; tamoxifen; thiazolidinediones; tolvaptan; vincristine; zileuton; anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine, hydantoins, felbamate, and valproic acid; lipid-lowering medications such as fenofibrate, lomitapide, mipomersen, niacin, and statins; herbals and nutritional supplements such as black cohosh, chaparral, comfrey, DHEA, kava, pennyroyal oil, and red yeast rice). Patients should be advised to seek medical attention if they experience potential signs and symptoms of hepatotoxicity such as fever, rash, itching, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, malaise, right upper quadrant pain, dark urine, pale stools, and jaundice. Baseline and regular monitoring of hepatic function is recommended. Thioguanine therapy should be discontinued if there is evidence of toxic hepatitis or biliary stasis, as reversal of signs and symptoms of liver toxicity have been reported upon withdrawal. Early indications of liver toxicity are signs associated with portal hypertension such as thrombocytopenia out of proportion with neutropenia and splenomegaly. Elevations of liver enzymes have also been reported, but do not always occur.

References

  1. "Product Information. Tabloid (thioguanine)." Prasco Laboratories PROD (2001):
  2. "Product Information. Aubagio (teriflunomide)." Genzyme Corporation (2012):

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor 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.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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