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Can you take Ado-trastuzumab emtansine with Omcazio?

1 drug interaction and 23 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

Major drug interactions

Major:

cabozantinib ado-trastuzumab emtansine

Applies to: Omcazio (cabozantinib) and ado-trastuzumab emtansine

Using cabozantinib together with ado-trastuzumab emtansine may increase the risk of bleeding. In clinical studies, treatment with cabozantinib alone has been associated with severe and sometimes fatal hemorrhage. 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. You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience any unusual bleeding or bruising, or have other signs and symptoms of bleeding such as dizziness; lightheadedness; red or black, tarry stools; coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds; severe headache; and weakness. 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:

cabozantinib Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: Omcazio (cabozantinib)

Cabozantinib should be taken on an empty stomach, one hour before or two hours after a meal. Do not consume grapefruit, grapefruit juice, or any supplements that contain grapefruit extract during treatment with cabozantinib unless directed otherwise by your doctor. Grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels of cabozantinib. You may be more likely to experience side effects such as nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; loss of appetite; weight loss; mouth sores; abdominal pain; skin rash (primarily on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet); delayed wound healing; high blood pressure; and impaired bone marrow function resulting in low numbers of different types of blood cells, which can increase the risk of bleeding problems and infections. 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

22 potential interactions Applies to: 18 conditions, including High Blood Pressure, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Arrhythmia.

Arrhythmia

Moderate:

ado-trastuzumab emtansine

Ado-trastuzumab emtansine has a moderate potential interaction with Arrhythmia.

Decreases in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) have been reported with agents that block HER2 activity. Patients who have received prior anthracyclines, those who received anthracycline after stopping therapy with agents that block HER2 activity, or patients who received prior radiotherapy to the chest area may be at higher risk of decreased LVEF. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients with a previous history of heart conditions. Evaluate cardiac function before, during, and upon completion of treatment. Withhold or discontinue therapy with agents that block HER2 activity as appropriate, and for a confirmed clinically significant decrease in left ventricular function, or if the LVEF has not improved or has declined further. It is recommended to monitor overall cardiac function and LVEF by echocardiogram or MUGA scan as appropriate.

Bleeding Disorder

Major:

Omcazio

The cabozantinib in Omcazio has a major potential interaction with Bleeding Disorder.

Fatal hemorrhagic events have been reported with the use of cabozantinib. Therapy with cabozantinib is not recommended in patients that have or are at risk for severe hemorrhage.

Diabetes Mellitus

Moderate:

ado-trastuzumab emtansine

Ado-trastuzumab emtansine has a moderate potential interaction with Diabetes Mellitus.

Peripheral neuropathy has been reported with the use of agents that block HER2 activity. Patients experiencing peripheral neuropathy may require temporary interruption, dose reduction, or treatment discontinuation of these agents. Withhold dosing temporarily for patients experiencing Grade 3 or 4 peripheral neuropathy until resolution. Close monitoring is recommended when using these agents in patients at risk, and all patients should be monitored on an ongoing basis for signs or symptoms of neurotoxicity.

Diverticulitis

Moderate:

Omcazio

The cabozantinib in Omcazio has a moderate potential interaction with Diverticulitis.

Therapy with cabozantinib should be used with caution in patients who may be at increased risk for gastrointestinal perforation, such as those with a history of diverticulitis. Patients presenting with new onset of abdominal symptoms should be evaluated promptly for early identification of gastrointestinal perforation. It is recommended to monitor for symptoms of gastrointestinal perforation or fistula periodically throughout the treatment. Discontinue cabozantinib in patients who experience a fistula which cannot be appropriately managed or a GI perforation.

Gastrointestinal Perforation

Moderate:

Omcazio

The cabozantinib in Omcazio has a moderate potential interaction with Gastrointestinal Perforation.

Therapy with cabozantinib should be used with caution in patients who may be at increased risk for gastrointestinal perforation, such as those with a history of diverticulitis. Patients presenting with new onset of abdominal symptoms should be evaluated promptly for early identification of gastrointestinal perforation. It is recommended to monitor for symptoms of gastrointestinal perforation or fistula periodically throughout the treatment. Discontinue cabozantinib in patients who experience a fistula which cannot be appropriately managed or a GI perforation.

Heart Attack

Moderate:

ado-trastuzumab emtansine

Ado-trastuzumab emtansine has a moderate potential interaction with Heart Attack.

Decreases in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) have been reported with agents that block HER2 activity. Patients who have received prior anthracyclines, those who received anthracycline after stopping therapy with agents that block HER2 activity, or patients who received prior radiotherapy to the chest area may be at higher risk of decreased LVEF. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients with a previous history of heart conditions. Evaluate cardiac function before, during, and upon completion of treatment. Withhold or discontinue therapy with agents that block HER2 activity as appropriate, and for a confirmed clinically significant decrease in left ventricular function, or if the LVEF has not improved or has declined further. It is recommended to monitor overall cardiac function and LVEF by echocardiogram or MUGA scan as appropriate.

Moderate:

Omcazio

The cabozantinib in Omcazio has a moderate potential interaction with Heart Attack.

Arterial and venous thromboembolic events have been reported with the use of cabozantinib. Use with caution in patients who are at risk, or have a history of these events. It is recommended to monitor closely for signs and symptoms of thromboembolism. Discontinue cabozantinib in patients who develop an acute myocardial infarction or any other arterial thromboembolic complication.

Heart Failure

Moderate:

ado-trastuzumab emtansine

Ado-trastuzumab emtansine has a moderate potential interaction with Heart Failure.

Decreases in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) have been reported with agents that block HER2 activity. Patients who have received prior anthracyclines, those who received anthracycline after stopping therapy with agents that block HER2 activity, or patients who received prior radiotherapy to the chest area may be at higher risk of decreased LVEF. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients with a previous history of heart conditions. Evaluate cardiac function before, during, and upon completion of treatment. Withhold or discontinue therapy with agents that block HER2 activity as appropriate, and for a confirmed clinically significant decrease in left ventricular function, or if the LVEF has not improved or has declined further. It is recommended to monitor overall cardiac function and LVEF by echocardiogram or MUGA scan as appropriate.

High Blood Pressure

Moderate:

ado-trastuzumab emtansine

Ado-trastuzumab emtansine has a moderate potential interaction with High Blood Pressure.

Decreases in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) have been reported with agents that block HER2 activity. Patients who have received prior anthracyclines, those who received anthracycline after stopping therapy with agents that block HER2 activity, or patients who received prior radiotherapy to the chest area may be at higher risk of decreased LVEF. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients with a previous history of heart conditions. Evaluate cardiac function before, during, and upon completion of treatment. Withhold or discontinue therapy with agents that block HER2 activity as appropriate, and for a confirmed clinically significant decrease in left ventricular function, or if the LVEF has not improved or has declined further. It is recommended to monitor overall cardiac function and LVEF by echocardiogram or MUGA scan as appropriate.

Moderate:

Omcazio

The cabozantinib in Omcazio has a moderate potential interaction with High Blood Pressure.

The use of cabozantinib causes hypertension. Blood pressure should be well-controlled prior to initiating cabozantinib and monitored and treated as needed with standard anti-hypertensive therapy. It is recommended to reduce the dose in case of persistent hypertension despite use of anti-hypertensive medications and to discontinue therapy if hypertension is severe and persistent despite these measures. Discontinue cabozantinib therapy for severe hypertension that cannot be controlled with anti-hypertensive therapy and if there is evidence of hypertensive crisis or severe hypertension despite optimal medical management. Close monitoring is recommended.

History - Myocardial Infarction

Moderate:

ado-trastuzumab emtansine

Ado-trastuzumab emtansine has a moderate potential interaction with History - Myocardial Infarction.

Decreases in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) have been reported with agents that block HER2 activity. Patients who have received prior anthracyclines, those who received anthracycline after stopping therapy with agents that block HER2 activity, or patients who received prior radiotherapy to the chest area may be at higher risk of decreased LVEF. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients with a previous history of heart conditions. Evaluate cardiac function before, during, and upon completion of treatment. Withhold or discontinue therapy with agents that block HER2 activity as appropriate, and for a confirmed clinically significant decrease in left ventricular function, or if the LVEF has not improved or has declined further. It is recommended to monitor overall cardiac function and LVEF by echocardiogram or MUGA scan as appropriate.

Interstitial Lung Disease

Moderate:

Omcazio

The cabozantinib in Omcazio has a moderate potential interaction with Interstitial Lung Disease.

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.

Liver Disease

Major:

ado-trastuzumab emtansine

Ado-trastuzumab emtansine has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Serious hepatotoxicity, predominantly in the form of asymptomatic, transient increases in the concentrations of serum transaminases including liver failure and death has been reported in patients treated with the antibody-drug conjugate, ado-trastuzumab emtansine (Kadcyla). Cases of nodular regenerative hyperplasia (NRH) of the liver, a rare condition characterized by widespread benign transformation of hepatic parenchyma into small regenerative nodules, have been reported in clinical trials. If NRH is confirmed, treatment must be permanently discontinued. Monitor serum transaminases and bilirubin before initiation of treatment and before each dose. It is recommended to reduce the dose or discontinue therapy with ado-trastuzumab emtansine as appropriate in cases of increased serum transaminases or total bilirubin. In patients with serum transaminases > 3 × ULN and concomitant total bilirubin > 2 × ULN, permanently discontinue treatment.

Moderate:

Omcazio

The cabozantinib in Omcazio has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Increased exposure to cabozantinib has been observed in patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment. It is recommended to reduce the cabozantinib dose in patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment. The use of cabozantinib is not recommended in patients with severe hepatic impairment. It is recommended to monitor liver function and urine bilirubin tests periodically during therapy.

Peripheral Neuropathy

Moderate:

ado-trastuzumab emtansine

Ado-trastuzumab emtansine has a moderate potential interaction with Peripheral Neuropathy.

Peripheral neuropathy has been reported with the use of agents that block HER2 activity. Patients experiencing peripheral neuropathy may require temporary interruption, dose reduction, or treatment discontinuation of these agents. Withhold dosing temporarily for patients experiencing Grade 3 or 4 peripheral neuropathy until resolution. Close monitoring is recommended when using these agents in patients at risk, and all patients should be monitored on an ongoing basis for signs or symptoms of neurotoxicity.

Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome

Moderate:

Omcazio

The cabozantinib in Omcazio has a moderate potential interaction with Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome.

Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome (RPLS) has been reported in patients receiving cabozantinib. It is recommended to discontinue therapy in patients developing RPLS. The safety of reinitiating therapy in patients previously experiencing RPLS is not known. Care and close monitoring should be considered in these patients.

Post MI Syndrome

Moderate:

ado-trastuzumab emtansine

Ado-trastuzumab emtansine has a moderate potential interaction with Post MI Syndrome.

Decreases in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) have been reported with agents that block HER2 activity. Patients who have received prior anthracyclines, those who received anthracycline after stopping therapy with agents that block HER2 activity, or patients who received prior radiotherapy to the chest area may be at higher risk of decreased LVEF. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients with a previous history of heart conditions. Evaluate cardiac function before, during, and upon completion of treatment. Withhold or discontinue therapy with agents that block HER2 activity as appropriate, and for a confirmed clinically significant decrease in left ventricular function, or if the LVEF has not improved or has declined further. It is recommended to monitor overall cardiac function and LVEF by echocardiogram or MUGA scan as appropriate.

Pulmonary Impairment

Major:

ado-trastuzumab emtansine

Ado-trastuzumab emtansine has a major potential interaction with Pulmonary Impairment.

Pulmonary toxicity, sometimes fatal has been reported with agents that block HER2 activity. Pulmonary toxicity includes dyspnea, interstitial pneumonitis, pulmonary infiltrates, pleural effusions, non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema, pulmonary insufficiency and hypoxia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and pulmonary fibrosis. Patients with symptomatic intrinsic lung disease or with extensive tumor involvement of the lungs, resulting in dyspnea at rest may be at increased risk of pulmonary toxicity and appear to have more severe toxicity. Patients should be monitored for pulmonary symptoms. Permanently discontinue treatment with these agents in patients diagnosed with interstitial lung disease or pneumonitis and institute appropriate care.

Moderate:

Omcazio

The cabozantinib in Omcazio 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:

Omcazio

The cabozantinib in Omcazio has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

No dose adjustment is required in patients with mild or moderate renal impairment. There is no experience with cabozantinib in patients with severe renal impairment. Care should be exercised in these patients.

Thrombocytopenia

Moderate:

ado-trastuzumab emtansine

Ado-trastuzumab emtansine has a moderate potential interaction with Thrombocytopenia.

Thrombocytopenia has been reported with the use of agents that block HER2 activity. Monitor platelet counts prior to initiation of therapy and prior to each dose. If appropriate modify the dose according to clinical guidelines. Patients with decreased platelet count and patients on anti-coagulant treatment should be closely monitored during treatment with these agents.

Thrombotic/Thromboembolic Disorder

Moderate:

Omcazio

The cabozantinib in Omcazio has a moderate potential interaction with Thrombotic/Thromboembolic Disorder.

Arterial and venous thromboembolic events have been reported with the use of cabozantinib. Use with caution in patients who are at risk, or have a history of these events. It is recommended to monitor closely for signs and symptoms of thromboembolism. Discontinue cabozantinib in patients who develop an acute myocardial infarction or any other arterial thromboembolic complication.

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ado-trastuzumab emtansine

A total of 311 drugs are known to interact with ado-trastuzumab emtansine.

Omcazio

A total of 560 drugs are known to interact with Omcazio.

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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