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Drug Interactions between Adriamycin and vincristine

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

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Interactions between your drugs

Minor

DOXOrubicin vinCRIStine

Applies to: Adriamycin (doxorubicin) and vincristine

Concurrent administration of vincristine and doxorubicin may lead to an earlier onset and/or an increased severity of side effects. The mechanism is the inhibition of the metabolism of both drugs by a hepatic cytochrome P-450 isoenzyme in the CYP 3A subfamily. The clinical significance of this interaction has not been established. If vincristine and doxorubicin are used concomitantly, caution and close observation are advised.

References (2)
  1. Zhou-Pan XR, Seree E, Zhou XJ, et al. (1993) "Involvement of human liver cytochrome P450 3A in vinblastine metabolism: drug interactions." Cancer Res, 53, p. 5121-6
  2. (2001) "Product Information. Oncovin (vincristine)." Lilly, Eli and Company

Drug and food interactions

No alcohol/food interactions were found. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

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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