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Can you take Abemaciclib with Enzalutamide?

1 drug interaction and 16 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

Major drug interactions

Major:

enzalutamide abemaciclib

Applies to: enzalutamide and abemaciclib

Enzalutamide may significantly reduce the blood levels of abemaciclib, which may make the medication less effective in treating your cancer.

Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact.

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.

Food/lifestyle interactions

Moderate food/lifestyle interactions

Moderate:

abemaciclib Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: abemaciclib

Grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels of abemaciclib.

This may increase side effects such as:

  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • abdominal pain
  • decreased appetite
  • mouth sores
  • blood clots
  • hair loss
  • liver problems
  • 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.

You should avoid the consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment with abemaciclib. Be sure to take the medication at approximately the same time everyday to maintain consistent blood levels and effects.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. 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.

Disease interactions

15 potential interactions Applies to: 15 conditions, including Seizures, Diarrhea, Fever, Head Injury, and Thrombotic/Thromboembolic Disorder.

Brain Tumor

Moderate:

enzalutamide

Enzalutamide has a moderate potential interaction with Brain Tumor.

Seizures occurred in 0.5% of patients receiving enzalutamide in clinical trials. Patients with predisposing factors for seizures were generally excluded. Caution is advised if using in patients with possible predisposing factors such as history of seizures, history of trauma or head injury, cerebrovascular accident or transient ischemic attack, Alzheimer's disease, meningioma or brain tumor or infection, and any unexplained loss of consciousness in the past 12 months. Enzalutamide should be discontinued permanently in any patient who develops a seizure during treatment.

CNS Infection

Moderate:

enzalutamide

Enzalutamide has a moderate potential interaction with CNS Infection.

Seizures occurred in 0.5% of patients receiving enzalutamide in clinical trials. Patients with predisposing factors for seizures were generally excluded. Caution is advised if using in patients with possible predisposing factors such as history of seizures, history of trauma or head injury, cerebrovascular accident or transient ischemic attack, Alzheimer's disease, meningioma or brain tumor or infection, and any unexplained loss of consciousness in the past 12 months. Enzalutamide should be discontinued permanently in any patient who develops a seizure during treatment.

Dehydration

Moderate:

abemaciclib

Abemaciclib has a moderate potential interaction with Dehydration.

Diarrhea, sometimes associated with dehydration and infection, has occurred in patients receiving abemaciclib. Diarrhea incidence was greatest during the first month of abemaciclib dosing. Care should be exercised when treating patients with symptoms of diarrhea. Treatment discontinuation may be required for Grade 3 or 4 diarrhea, or diarrhea that requires hospitalization. Resume treatment at the next lower dose once toxicity resolves to <= Grade 1 diarrhea.

Diarrhea

Moderate:

abemaciclib

Abemaciclib has a moderate potential interaction with Diarrhea.

Diarrhea, sometimes associated with dehydration and infection, has occurred in patients receiving abemaciclib. Diarrhea incidence was greatest during the first month of abemaciclib dosing. Care should be exercised when treating patients with symptoms of diarrhea. Treatment discontinuation may be required for Grade 3 or 4 diarrhea, or diarrhea that requires hospitalization. Resume treatment at the next lower dose once toxicity resolves to <= Grade 1 diarrhea.

Fever

Moderate:

abemaciclib

Abemaciclib has a moderate potential interaction with Fever.

Neutropenia, including febrile neutropenia has occurred in patients receiving abemaciclib. Care should be exercised when prescribing this agent to patients with preexisting neutropenia. It is recommended to monitor complete blood counts prior to the start of therapy, every 2 weeks for the first 2 months, monthly for the next 2 months, and as clinically indicated. Dose interruption, dose reduction, or delay in starting treatment cycles is recommended for patients who develop Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia.

Head Injury

Moderate:

enzalutamide

Enzalutamide has a moderate potential interaction with Head Injury.

Seizures occurred in 0.5% of patients receiving enzalutamide in clinical trials. Patients with predisposing factors for seizures were generally excluded. Caution is advised if using in patients with possible predisposing factors such as history of seizures, history of trauma or head injury, cerebrovascular accident or transient ischemic attack, Alzheimer's disease, meningioma or brain tumor or infection, and any unexplained loss of consciousness in the past 12 months. Enzalutamide should be discontinued permanently in any patient who develops a seizure during treatment.

History - Cerebrovascular Disease

Moderate:

enzalutamide

Enzalutamide has a moderate potential interaction with History - Cerebrovascular Disease.

Seizures occurred in 0.5% of patients receiving enzalutamide in clinical trials. Patients with predisposing factors for seizures were generally excluded. Caution is advised if using in patients with possible predisposing factors such as history of seizures, history of trauma or head injury, cerebrovascular accident or transient ischemic attack, Alzheimer's disease, meningioma or brain tumor or infection, and any unexplained loss of consciousness in the past 12 months. Enzalutamide should be discontinued permanently in any patient who develops a seizure during treatment.

Infectious Gastroenteritis

Moderate:

abemaciclib

Abemaciclib has a moderate potential interaction with Infectious Gastroenteritis.

Diarrhea, sometimes associated with dehydration and infection, has occurred in patients receiving abemaciclib. Diarrhea incidence was greatest during the first month of abemaciclib dosing. Care should be exercised when treating patients with symptoms of diarrhea. Treatment discontinuation may be required for Grade 3 or 4 diarrhea, or diarrhea that requires hospitalization. Resume treatment at the next lower dose once toxicity resolves to <= Grade 1 diarrhea.

Interstitial Lung Disease

Moderate:

abemaciclib

Abemaciclib has a moderate potential interaction with Interstitial Lung Disease.

Patients treated with abemaciclib have reported severe, life-threatening, or fatal interstitial lung disease (ILD) and/or pneumonitis. It is recommended to monitor patients for pulmonary symptoms indicative of ILD/pneumonitis such as, hypoxia, cough, dyspnea, or interstitial infiltrates on radiologic exams. Dose interruption or dose reduction is recommended for patients who develop persistent or recurrent Grade 2 ILD/pneumonitis. Permanently discontinue therapy in all patients with Grade 3 or 4 ILD or pneumonitis.

Liver Disease

Major:

abemaciclib

Abemaciclib has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.

The dosing frequency of abemaciclib should be reduced to once daily when it is administered to patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C). No dosage adjustments are necessary for patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A or B). Hepatotoxicity has been reported with the use of abemaciclib. It is recommended to monitor liver function tests prior to the start of therapy, every 2 weeks for the first 2 months, monthly for the next 2 months, and as clinically indicated. Dose interruption, dose reduction, dose discontinuation, or delay in starting treatment cycles is recommended for patients who develop persistent or recurrent Grade 2, or Grade 3 or 4, hepatic transaminase elevation.

Neutropenia

Moderate:

abemaciclib

Abemaciclib has a moderate potential interaction with Neutropenia.

Neutropenia, including febrile neutropenia has occurred in patients receiving abemaciclib. Care should be exercised when prescribing this agent to patients with preexisting neutropenia. It is recommended to monitor complete blood counts prior to the start of therapy, every 2 weeks for the first 2 months, monthly for the next 2 months, and as clinically indicated. Dose interruption, dose reduction, or delay in starting treatment cycles is recommended for patients who develop Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia.

Pulmonary Impairment

Moderate:

abemaciclib

Abemaciclib has a moderate potential interaction with Pulmonary Impairment.

The use of certain multikinase inhibitors has been associated with pulmonary toxicity. Serious cases of interstitial lung disease (ILD), including fatal cases and interstitial pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis have been reported. Caution is recommended when using these agents in patients with a history of interstitial pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis or those patients presenting with acute onset of new or progressive unexplained pulmonary symptoms such as dyspnea, cough, and fever pending diagnostic evaluation. If ILD is confirmed, these agents should be permanently discontinued and appropriate measures should be instituted. Treatment should be immediately withheld in patients diagnosed with ILD/pneumonitis and permanently discontinued if no other potential causes of ILD/pneumonitis have been identified.

Renal Dysfunction

Moderate:

enzalutamide

Enzalutamide has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Enzalutamide has not been assessed in patients with severe renal impairment or end-stage renal disease. Caution is advised if used on these patients. No initial dosage adjustment is required on patients with mild to moderate renal impairment.

Seizures

Moderate:

enzalutamide

Enzalutamide has a moderate potential interaction with Seizures.

Seizures occurred in 0.5% of patients receiving enzalutamide in clinical trials. Patients with predisposing factors for seizures were generally excluded. Caution is advised if using in patients with possible predisposing factors such as history of seizures, history of trauma or head injury, cerebrovascular accident or transient ischemic attack, Alzheimer's disease, meningioma or brain tumor or infection, and any unexplained loss of consciousness in the past 12 months. Enzalutamide should be discontinued permanently in any patient who develops a seizure during treatment.

Thrombotic/Thromboembolic Disorder

Moderate:

abemaciclib

Abemaciclib has a moderate potential interaction with Thrombotic/Thromboembolic Disorder.

Venous thromboembolic events have been reported with the use of abemaciclib. Care should be exercised when using this agent in patients with risk factors or history of venous thromboembolic events. It is recommended to monitor patients for signs and symptoms of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism and treat as medically appropriate.

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abemaciclib

A total of 375 drugs are known to interact with abemaciclib.

enzalutamide

A total of 703 drugs are known to interact with enzalutamide.

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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