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Can you take Aldesleukin with Quadramet?

1 drug interaction and 15 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

Major drug interactions

Major:

aldesleukin samarium sm 153 lexidronam

Applies to: aldesleukin and Quadramet (samarium sm 153 lexidronam)

Using samarium sm 153 lexidronam together with aldesleukin may increase the risk of side effects that affect your bone marrow function, resulting in low numbers of different types of blood cells. You may be more likely to develop anemia, bleeding problems, or infections due to low blood cell counts. You should seek medical attention if you develop paleness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, unusual bruising or bleeding, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. 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. 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

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

Disease interactions

15 potential interactions Applies to: 15 conditions, including Depression, Seizures, Hypotension, Psychosis, and Autoimmune Disorders.

Autoimmune Disorders

Major:

aldesleukin

Aldesleukin has a major potential interaction with Autoimmune Disorders.

Aldesleukin may exacerbate existing or activate quiescent autoimmune disease. Therapy with aldesleukin should be administered cautiously in patients with autoimmune diseases.

Bleeding Disorder

Major:

aldesleukin

Aldesleukin has a major potential interaction with Bleeding Disorder.

Aldesleukin induces myelosuppression, primarily thrombocytopenia and anemia. Leukopenia has been reported. Therapy with aldesleukin should be administered cautiously in patients with compromised bone marrow reserve. Clinical monitoring of hematopoietic function is recommended. Subsequent treatment with aldesleukin is contraindicated in patients requiring surgery for GI bleeding or in those patients with bowel ischemia/perforation.

Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts

Major:

aldesleukin

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

Aldesleukin induces myelosuppression, primarily thrombocytopenia and anemia. Leukopenia has been reported. Therapy with aldesleukin should be administered cautiously in patients with compromised bone marrow reserve. Clinical monitoring of hematopoietic function is recommended. Subsequent treatment with aldesleukin is contraindicated in patients requiring surgery for GI bleeding or in those patients with bowel ischemia/perforation.

Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders

Major:

aldesleukin

Aldesleukin has a major potential interaction with Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders.

The use of aldesleukin is contraindicated in patients with abnormal cardiac function as indicated by a thallium stress test. Therapy with aldesleukin should be administered with extreme caution in patients with a normal thallium stress test who have a history of cardiac disease. Close clinical monitoring of cardiac function is required. When adverse events occur that require dosage modification, dosages should be withheld rather than reduced . Subsequent treatment with aldesleukin is contraindicated in patients with sustained ventricular tachycardia, rhythm disturbances uncontrolled or unresponsive to management, recurrent chest pain with ECG changes consistent with angina or myocardial infarction, or pericardial tamponade.

Depression

Moderate:

aldesleukin

Aldesleukin has a moderate potential interaction with Depression.

Mental status changes such as lethargy, somnolence, depression, confusion or agitation were reported in over 70% of patients administered aldesleukin. Therapy with aldesleukin should be administered cautiously to patients with or predisposition to altered mental status. When adverse events occur that require dosage modification, dosages should be withheld rather than reduced. Clinical monitoring of mental status is recommended.

Fluid Retention

Major:

aldesleukin

Aldesleukin has a major potential interaction with Fluid Retention.

Aldesleukin can cause Capillary Leak Syndrome resulting in ascites or pulmonary edema. Administration of IV fluids may be necessary to maintain organ perfusion and blood pressure. Aldesleukin should be administered cautiously in patients with fixed fluid requirements and/or those adversely affected by fluid overload.

Gastrointestinal Perforation

Major:

aldesleukin

Aldesleukin has a major potential interaction with Gastrointestinal Perforation.

Aldesleukin induces myelosuppression, primarily thrombocytopenia and anemia. Leukopenia has been reported. Therapy with aldesleukin should be administered cautiously in patients with compromised bone marrow reserve. Clinical monitoring of hematopoietic function is recommended. Subsequent treatment with aldesleukin is contraindicated in patients requiring surgery for GI bleeding or in those patients with bowel ischemia/perforation.

Hypotension

Major:

aldesleukin

Aldesleukin has a major potential interaction with Hypotension.

Hypotension, primarily associated with capillary leak syndrome, has been reported in 85% of patients administered aldesleukin. Seventy-one percent of patients with hypotension required pressor management. Therapy with aldesleukin should be administered cautiously in patients predisposed to hypotension.

Infection

Major:

aldesleukin

Aldesleukin has a major potential interaction with Infection.

The use of aldesleukin may be contraindicated in patients with infections, particularly bacterial diseases. Aldesleukin can interfere with neutrophil chemotaxis and increase the risk of disseminated infections, including bacterial endocarditis and sepsis. Therefore, preexisting bacterial infections should be adequately treated prior to initiation of aldesleukin therapy. Close clinical monitoring of hematopoietic function is recommended during therapy. Since there is increasing evidence that neutrophils may also play important roles in viral and other infections, it may be reasonable in some cases to defer aldesleukin treatment in patients with active nonbacterial infections.

Liver Disease

Major:

aldesleukin

Aldesleukin has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Hepatotoxicity such as elevated bilirubin, transaminase and alkaline phosphatase levels have been reported in over 55% of patients administered aldesleukin. Hepatotoxicity is generally reversible, however, hepatic failure resulting in death has been reported. Therapy with aldesleukin should be administered cautiously in patients with compromised hepatic function. When adverse events occur that require dosage modification, dosages should be withheld rather than reduced. Clinical monitoring of hepatic function is recommended.

Organ Transplant

Major:

aldesleukin

Aldesleukin has a major potential interaction with Organ Transplant.

The use of aldesleukin is contraindicated in patients with allograft organ transplants. Aldesleukin possesses immunoregulatory properties that may increase the risk of organ rejection, including enhancement of lymphocyte mitogenesis and cytotoxicity and induction of killer cell activity.

Psychosis

Moderate:

aldesleukin

Aldesleukin has a moderate potential interaction with Psychosis.

Mental status changes such as lethargy, somnolence, depression, confusion or agitation were reported in over 70% of patients administered aldesleukin. Therapy with aldesleukin should be administered cautiously to patients with or predisposition to altered mental status. When adverse events occur that require dosage modification, dosages should be withheld rather than reduced. Clinical monitoring of mental status is recommended.

Pulmonary Impairment

Major:

aldesleukin

Aldesleukin has a major potential interaction with Pulmonary Impairment.

The use of aldesleukin should be restricted to patients with adequate ventilatory function (baseline FEV1 > 2 L or >= 75% of the predicted value based on height and age). Extreme caution should be used in treating patients with normal test results but have a history of pulmonary disease. Pulmonary congestion and dyspnea have been reported in over 50% of patients receiving the recommended dosage of aldesleukin. Respiratory adverse effects are often associated with the capillary leak syndrome induced by aldesleukin and may also include pulmonary edema, respiratory failure requiring intubation, tachypnea, pleural effusion, wheezing, apnea, pneumothorax, hemoptysis, respiratory arrest, and pulmonary emboli. During therapy, pulmonary function should be monitored regularly by clinical examination, assessment of vital signs and pulse oximetry, and arterial blood gas determinations as needed. When toxicities occur that require a dosage modification, doses should be withheld rather than reduced. Subsequent treatment with aldesleukin is contraindicated in patients who develop respiratory failure requiring intubation for longer than 72 hours.

Renal Dysfunction

Major:

aldesleukin

Aldesleukin has a major potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Renal toxicity such as oliguria/anuria and elevated BUN and serum creatinine has been reported in > 60% of patients during aldesleukin therapy. Renal toxicity is generally reversible, however, patients with renal impairment are at increased risk for more severe and prolonged renal dysfunction. Therapy with aldesleukin should be administered cautiously in patients with compromised renal function. Clinical monitoring of renal function is recommended. When adverse events occur that require dosage modification, dosages should be withheld rather than reduced. Subsequent treatment with aldesleukin is contraindicated in patients experiencing renal dysfunction that requires greater than seventy-two hours of dialysis.

Seizures

Major:

aldesleukin

Aldesleukin has a major potential interaction with Seizures.

Aldesleukin can induce seizures. Therapy with aldesleukin should be administered with extreme caution in patients with or predisposition to seizure disorders. When adverse events occur that require dosage modification, dosages should be withheld rather than reduced . Subsequent treatment with aldesleukin is contraindicated in patients with repetitive or difficult to control seizures.

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aldesleukin

A total of 601 drugs are known to interact with aldesleukin.

Quadramet

A total of 223 drugs are known to interact with Quadramet.

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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