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Can you take Abrocitinib with Rilonacept?

1 drug interaction and 20 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

Major drug interactions

Major:

rilonacept abrocitinib

Applies to: rilonacept and abrocitinib

Using abrocitinib together with rilonacept can increase the risk of serious and potentially fatal infections as well as some cancers.

Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may already be aware of the risks, but has determined that this is the best course of treatment for you and has taken appropriate precautions and is monitoring you closely for any potential complications.

Contact your doctor immediately if you develop signs and symptoms of infection such as:

  • 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

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:

abrocitinib Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: abrocitinib

Abrocitinib may be taken with or without food.

Smoking during treatment with abrocitinib may increase your risk of serious cardiovascular events and of developing malignancies. Tell your doctor if you are a current or past smoker.

Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.

Get emergency help right away if you develop any symptoms of a heart attack or stroke during treatment with abrocitinib, including:

  • severe tightness, pain, pressure, or heaviness in your chest, neck, or jaw
  • weakness in one side of your body
  • slurred speech
  • shortness of breath or feeling lightheaded

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

19 potential interactions Applies to: 14 conditions, including High Cholesterol, Heart Disease, Liver Disease, Infection, and Smoking.

Bladder Cancer

Major:

abrocitinib

Abrocitinib has a major potential interaction with Bladder Cancer.

Malignancies, including lymphomas and lung cancers have been reported in patients receiving JAK inhibitors such as abrocitinib. Consider the benefits and risks for the individual patient prior to initiating or continuing therapy, particularly in patients with a known malignancy, and patients who are current or past smokers.

Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders

Major:

abrocitinib

Abrocitinib has a major potential interaction with Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders.

Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) were observed in patients receiving abrocitinib. Patients 50 years of age and older with at least one cardiovascular risk factor, had higher rates of overall thrombosis, DVT, and PE. Avoid abrocitinib in patients that may be at increased risk of thrombosis.

Major:

abrocitinib

Abrocitinib has a major potential interaction with Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders.

Major adverse cardiovascular events such as cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and non-fatal stroke were observed in clinical studies with abrocitinib. Patients over 50 years old, current or past smokers, and patients with at least one cardiovascular risk factor were shown to have a higher risk. Consider the risks and benefits for each patient prior to initiating therapy with this drug, particularly in those that have cardiovascular risk factors including smoking.

Heart Disease

Major:

abrocitinib

Abrocitinib has a major potential interaction with Heart Disease.

Major adverse cardiovascular events such as cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and non-fatal stroke were observed in clinical studies with abrocitinib. Patients over 50 years old, current or past smokers, and patients with at least one cardiovascular risk factor were shown to have a higher risk. Consider the risks and benefits for each patient prior to initiating therapy with this drug, particularly in those that have cardiovascular risk factors including smoking.

High Cholesterol

Moderate:

rilonacept

Rilonacept has a moderate potential interaction with High Cholesterol.

Patients treated with rilonacept experienced increases in their mean total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. The mean increases from baseline for total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides were 19 mg/dL, 2 mg/dL, 10 mg/dL, and 57 mg/dL respectively after 6 weeks of open-label therapy. Physicians should monitor the lipid profiles of their patients especially those with hyperlipidemias, and consider lipid-lowering therapies as needed based upon cardiovascular risk factors and current guidelines.

History, Skin Cancer

Major:

abrocitinib

Abrocitinib has a major potential interaction with History, Skin Cancer.

Malignancies, including lymphomas and lung cancers have been reported in patients receiving JAK inhibitors such as abrocitinib. Consider the benefits and risks for the individual patient prior to initiating or continuing therapy, particularly in patients with a known malignancy, and patients who are current or past smokers.

Infection

Major:

abrocitinib

Abrocitinib has a major potential interaction with Infection.

Serious infections leading to hospitalization or death, including tuberculosis (TB) and bacterial, invasive fungal, viral, and other opportunistic infections, have occurred in patients receiving JAK inhibitors such as abrocitinib. Abrocitinib should be avoided in patients with active serious infections, including localized infections. Treatment with abrocitinib is not recommended in patients with active TB, or in patients with active hepatitis B or C, as viral reactivation has been reported. Consider the risks and benefits of treatment prior to initiating therapy in patients with chronic or recurrent infections, exposed to tuberculosis, with a history of opportunistic infections, or underlying conditions that predispose to infection. Caution and close monitoring for signs and symptoms of infection is recommended during treatment.

Moderate:

rilonacept

Rilonacept has a moderate potential interaction with Infection.

Interleukin-1 (IL-1) blockade may interfere with the immune response to infections. Treatment with other medication as rilonacept, that work through inhibition of IL-1 has been associated with an increased risk of serious infections, and serious infections have been reported in patients taking rilonacept compared with placebo. Rilonacept should be discontinued if a patient develops a serious infection. Treatment with rilonacept should not be initiated in patients with an active or chronic infection. Additionally, latent tuberculosis can be reactivated and should be treated before initiating therapy with rilonacept.

Liver Disease

Moderate:

abrocitinib

Abrocitinib has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Abrocitinib is not recommended for use in patients with severe hepatic impairment.

Moderate:

rilonacept

Rilonacept has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

No formal studies have been conducted to examine the pharmacokinetics of rilonacept administered subcutaneously in patients with hepatic impairment. Caution is advised if used on these patients.

Lung Cancer

Major:

abrocitinib

Abrocitinib has a major potential interaction with Lung Cancer.

Malignancies, including lymphomas and lung cancers have been reported in patients receiving JAK inhibitors such as abrocitinib. Consider the benefits and risks for the individual patient prior to initiating or continuing therapy, particularly in patients with a known malignancy, and patients who are current or past smokers.

Lymphoma

Major:

abrocitinib

Abrocitinib has a major potential interaction with Lymphoma.

Malignancies, including lymphomas and lung cancers have been reported in patients receiving JAK inhibitors such as abrocitinib. Consider the benefits and risks for the individual patient prior to initiating or continuing therapy, particularly in patients with a known malignancy, and patients who are current or past smokers.

Neoplasia, Estrogen Dependent

Major:

abrocitinib

Abrocitinib has a major potential interaction with Neoplasia, Estrogen Dependent.

Malignancies, including lymphomas and lung cancers have been reported in patients receiving JAK inhibitors such as abrocitinib. Consider the benefits and risks for the individual patient prior to initiating or continuing therapy, particularly in patients with a known malignancy, and patients who are current or past smokers.

Renal Dysfunction

Moderate:

abrocitinib

Abrocitinib has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Abrocitinib is not recommended for use in patients with severe renal impairment (eGFR less than 30 mL/min) and end-stage renal disease (eGFR less than 15 mL/min).

Moderate:

rilonacept

Rilonacept has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

No formal studies have been conducted to examine the pharmacokinetics of rilonacept administered subcutaneously in patients with renal impairment. Caution is advised if used on these patients.

Smoking

Major:

abrocitinib

Abrocitinib has a major potential interaction with Smoking.

Major adverse cardiovascular events such as cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and non-fatal stroke were observed in clinical studies with abrocitinib. Patients over 50 years old, current or past smokers, and patients with at least one cardiovascular risk factor were shown to have a higher risk. Consider the risks and benefits for each patient prior to initiating therapy with this drug, particularly in those that have cardiovascular risk factors including smoking.

Major:

abrocitinib

Abrocitinib has a major potential interaction with Smoking.

Malignancies, including lymphomas and lung cancers have been reported in patients receiving JAK inhibitors such as abrocitinib. Consider the benefits and risks for the individual patient prior to initiating or continuing therapy, particularly in patients with a known malignancy, and patients who are current or past smokers.

Tuberculosis, Latent

Moderate:

rilonacept

Rilonacept has a moderate potential interaction with Tuberculosis, Latent.

Interleukin-1 (IL-1) blockade may interfere with the immune response to infections. Treatment with other medication as rilonacept, that work through inhibition of IL-1 has been associated with an increased risk of serious infections, and serious infections have been reported in patients taking rilonacept compared with placebo. Rilonacept should be discontinued if a patient develops a serious infection. Treatment with rilonacept should not be initiated in patients with an active or chronic infection. Additionally, latent tuberculosis can be reactivated and should be treated before initiating therapy with rilonacept.

Vaccination

Major:

rilonacept

Rilonacept has a major potential interaction with Vaccination.

Live vaccines should not be given concurrently with rilonacept. Rilonacept may interfere with normal immune response to new antigens; therefore, vaccinations may not be effective in patients receiving rilonacept. No data are available on the effectiveness of vaccination with inactivated (killed) antigens in patients receiving rilonacept. Because IL-1 blockade may interfere with immune response to infections, it is recommended that prior to initiation of therapy with rilonacept adult and pediatric patients receive all recommended vaccinations, as appropriate, including pneumococcal vaccine and inactivated influenza vaccine.

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abrocitinib

A total of 654 drugs are known to interact with abrocitinib.

rilonacept

A total of 535 drugs are known to interact with rilonacept.

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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