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Drug Interactions between adenovirus vaccine and Ergamisol

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

levamisole adenovirus vaccine, live

Applies to: Ergamisol (levamisole) and adenovirus vaccine

MONITOR: There are no data regarding the use of live, unattenuated Adenovirus Type 4 and Type 7 vaccine during treatment with immunosuppressive therapies, including alkylating agents, antimetabolites, radiation, some antirheumatic agents, high dosages of corticosteroids or adrenocorticotropic agents, and long-term topical or inhaled corticosteroids. It is not known whether immunosuppressed patients may have an increased risk of adverse reactions or a decreased or suboptimal immunologic response to the vaccine.

MANAGEMENT: The safety and efficacy of live, unattenuated Adenovirus Type 4 and Type 7 vaccine have not been established in patients receiving immunosuppressive therapies. Caution is advised.

References (1)
  1. (2016) "Product Information. Adenovirus Vaccine Type 4 and Type 7 (adenovirus vaccine, live)." Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

levamisole food

Applies to: Ergamisol (levamisole)

GENERALLY AVOID: Case histories have suggested that levamisole is associated with some side effects (including headache, fever, shivers, and dizziness) that suggest an disulfiram-like interaction with alcohol. These side effects could be alleviated by total abstinence from alcohol. No mechanism has been established for this interaction.

MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving levamisole should avoid alcohol.

References (3)
  1. (2001) "Product Information. Ergamisol (levamisole)." Janssen Pharmaceuticals
  2. Renoux G (1980) "The general immunopharmacology of levamisole." Drugs, 19, p. 89-99
  3. Renoux G (1978) "Modulation of immunity by levamisole." Pharmacol Ther [B], 2, p. 397-422

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Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.

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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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