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Drug Interactions between altretamine and pyridoxine

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Moderate

pyridoxine altretamine

Applies to: pyridoxine and altretamine

GENERALLY AVOID: Data from a randomized trial of altretamine and cisplatin in ovarian cancer indicated that pyridoxine significantly reduced neurotoxicity but also adversely affected response duration. The mechanism of interaction has not been established.

MANAGEMENT: Until further data are available, it may be advisable to avoid using altretamine with pyridoxine.

References (2)
  1. (2022) "Product Information. Hexalen (altretamine)." US Bioscience
  2. Wiernik PH, Yeap B, Vogl SE, et al. (1992) "Hexamethylmelamine and low or moderate dose cisplatin with or without pyridoxine for treatment of advanced ovarian carcinoma: a study of the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group." Cancer Invest, 10, p. 1-9

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

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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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