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Drug Interactions between adenovirus vaccine and Tecfidera

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

dimethyl fumarate adenovirus vaccine, live

Applies to: Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate) 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

Minor

dimethyl fumarate food

Applies to: Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate)

Food does not significantly affect the oral bioavailability of dimethyl fumarate. Administration of dimethyl fumarate with a high-fat, high-calorie meal did not affect the systemic exposure (AUC) to its active metabolite, monomethyl fumarate (MMF), but decreased its peak plasma concentration (Cmax) by 40% and prolonged the time to reach peak concentration (Tmax) from 2.0 hours to 5.5 hours. In the study, the incidence of flushing was reduced by approximately 25% in the fed state. Dimethyl fumarate may be taken with or without food; however, taking it with food may help reduce flushing.

References (1)
  1. (2013) "Product Information. Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate)." Biogen

Therapeutic duplication warnings

No warnings were found for your selected drugs.

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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