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Tocilizumab and Alcohol/Food Interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with tocilizumab.

Moderate

High Cholesterol (Hyperlipoproteinemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Sitosterolemia)

Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility

tocilizumab - lipid abnormalities

Tocilizumab treatment was associated with increases in lipid parameters (e.g., total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein [LDL] cholesterol, and/or high-density lipoprotein [HDL] cholesterol). Lipid parameters should be assessed about 4 to 8 weeks after initiation of therapy. Patients should be managed according to clinical guidelines for the management of hyperlipidemia.

References

  1. "Product Information. Actemra (tocilizumab)." Genentech SUPPL-138/SUPPL-49 (2022):

Tocilizumab drug interactions

There are 335 drug interactions with tocilizumab.

Tocilizumab disease interactions

There are 8 disease interactions with tocilizumab which include:

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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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