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Can you take Akynzeo for Injection with Tinidazole?

1 drug interaction and 12 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

Moderate drug interactions

Moderate:

tinidazole fosnetupitant

Applies to: tinidazole and Akynzeo for Injection (fosnetupitant / palonosetron)

After a single dose of fosnetupitant, blood levels and effects of tinidazole may be increased for approximately six days. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. 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:

tinidazole Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: tinidazole

Consumption of alcoholic beverages or products containing alcohol or propylene glycol during treatment with tinidazole may occasionally trigger a reaction in some patients similar to the disulfiram reaction, which includes unpleasant effects such as flushing, throbbing in head and neck, throbbing headache, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, sweating, thirst, chest pain, rapid heartbeat, palpitation, low blood pressure, dizziness, lightheadedness, blurred vision, and confusion. Rarely, more severe reactions may include abnormal heart rhythm, heart attack, heart failure, unconsciousness, convulsions, and even death. Patients treated with tinidazole should avoid using any products containing alcohol or propylene glycol during and for up to 3 days until after completion of therapy. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. 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

11 potential interactions Applies to: 8 conditions, including Peripheral Neuropathy, Hemodialysis, Liver Disease, Alcoholism, and Renal Dysfunction.

Alcoholism

Moderate:

tinidazole

Tinidazole has a moderate potential interaction with Alcoholism.

Nitroimidazoles (e.g., metronidazole, tinidazole, fexinidazole, secnidazole) may inhibit alcohol dehydrogenase and occasionally precipitate a disulfiram-like reaction in patients who consume alcohol while being treated. Symptoms may include abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, headache, flushing, rash, weakness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dizziness, sweating, and hypotension. Patients should be instructed to avoid alcohol-containing products during nitroimidazole therapy and for at least 48 hours (fexinidazole, secnidazole) to 72 hours (metronidazole, tinidazole) after the last dose. Therapy with nitroimidazoles should be administered cautiously in patients who might be prone to acute alcohol intake. An alternative therapy may be appropriate.

Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts

Major:

tinidazole

Tinidazole has a major potential interaction with Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts.

The use of nitroimidazoles (e.g., metronidazole, tinidazole) has rarely been associated with hematologic adverse effects such as mild, transient leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and bone marrow aplasia. The manufacturers recommend that therapy with nitroimidazoles be administered cautiously in patients with evidence of or a history of blood dyscrasias, and that total and differential leukocyte counts be performed before and after treatment with these drugs, particularly in patients receiving repeated courses of therapy.

Central Nervous System Disorders

Major:

tinidazole

Tinidazole has a major potential interaction with Central Nervous System Disorders.

The use of nitroimidazoles (e.g., metronidazole, tinidazole) has been associated with the development of nervous system toxicity including convulsive seizures and dose-related peripheral neuropathy, the latter characterized primarily by numbness or paresthesia of an extremity. Persistent peripheral neuropathy has been reported in some patients treated for prolonged periods. Other neurologic adverse effects include vertigo, incoordination, ataxia, confusion, agitation, hallucinations, and depression. Therapy with nitroimidazoles should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to seizures or other nervous system abnormalities. Nitroimidazole therapy should be discontinued promptly if neurologic disturbances occur.

Hemodialysis

Moderate:

tinidazole

Tinidazole has a moderate potential interaction with Hemodialysis.

The clearance of tinidazole is significantly increased during hemodialysis; the half-life is reduced from 12 hours to 4.9 hours. During a 6-hour hemodialysis session, approximately 43% of the amount present in the body is eliminated. If this drug is administered on the same day as and prior to hemodialysis, an additional dose of tinidazole equivalent to one-half the recommended dose should be administered after the end of the hemodialysis session.

History of Blood Dyscrasias

Major:

tinidazole

Tinidazole has a major potential interaction with History of Blood Dyscrasias.

The use of nitroimidazoles (e.g., metronidazole, tinidazole) has rarely been associated with hematologic adverse effects such as mild, transient leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and bone marrow aplasia. The manufacturers recommend that therapy with nitroimidazoles be administered cautiously in patients with evidence of or a history of blood dyscrasias, and that total and differential leukocyte counts be performed before and after treatment with these drugs, particularly in patients receiving repeated courses of therapy.

Liver Disease

Moderate:

Akynzeo for Injection

The palonosetron in Akynzeo for Injection has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

No dosage adjustment for palonosetron is necessary for patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score 5 to 8). Limited data are available in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score greater than 9). It is recommended to avoid use of palonosetron in patients with severe hepatic impairment.

Moderate:

Akynzeo for Injection

The fosnetupitant in Akynzeo for Injection has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Limited data are available with fosnetupitant (only available in combination with palonosetron in the US) in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score greater than 9), therefore, its use should be avoided in these patients. No dosage adjustment is necessary for patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score 5 to 8).

Moderate:

tinidazole

Tinidazole has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

There are no data on the pharmacokinetics of tinidazole in patients with liver dysfunction. Reduced metabolic elimination of metronidazole (a chemically-related nitroimidazole) has been reported in patients with liver dysfunction. Usual recommended doses of tinidazole should be administered cautiously in patients with liver dysfunction.

Peripheral Neuropathy

Major:

tinidazole

Tinidazole has a major potential interaction with Peripheral Neuropathy.

The use of nitroimidazoles (e.g., metronidazole, tinidazole) has been associated with the development of nervous system toxicity including convulsive seizures and dose-related peripheral neuropathy, the latter characterized primarily by numbness or paresthesia of an extremity. Persistent peripheral neuropathy has been reported in some patients treated for prolonged periods. Other neurologic adverse effects include vertigo, incoordination, ataxia, confusion, agitation, hallucinations, and depression. Therapy with nitroimidazoles should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to seizures or other nervous system abnormalities. Nitroimidazole therapy should be discontinued promptly if neurologic disturbances occur.

Renal Dysfunction

Moderate:

Akynzeo for Injection

The palonosetron in Akynzeo for Injection has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Mild to moderate renal impairment does not significantly affect palonosetron pharmacokinetic parameters. However, total systemic exposure increased approximately 28% in patients with severe renal impairment. Additionally, the pharmacokinetics of palonosetron have not been studied in patients with end-stage renal disease. Caution is advised.

Moderate:

Akynzeo for Injection

The fosnetupitant in Akynzeo for Injection has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

No dosage adjustment for netupitant/fosnetupitant (only available in combination with palonosetron in the US), is necessary in patients with mild to moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance of 30 to 60 mL/min). The pharmacokinetics and safety of netupitant/fosnetupitant have not been studied in patients with severe renal impairment. Severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance < 30 mL/min) did not substantially affect pharmacokinetics of palonosetron. The pharmacokinetics for netupitant and palonosetron were not studied in patients with end-stage renal disease requiring hemodialysis, therefore, avoid the use of this drug in patients with severe renal impairment or end-stage renal disease.

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Akynzeo for Injection

A total of 588 drugs are known to interact with Akynzeo for Injection.

tinidazole

A total of 241 drugs are known to interact with tinidazole.

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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