Can you take Amondys 45 with Ponvory?
No drug interactions found, but 16 warnings to review for the following 2 drugs:
- Amondys 45 (casimersen)
- Ponvory (ponesimod)
Drug interactions
There were no interactions found between Amondys 45 and Ponvory. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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
16 potential interactions Applies to: 15 conditions, including High Blood Pressure, Arrhythmia, Sleep Apnea, Multiple Sclerosis, and Heart Disease.
Arrhythmia
Moderate:
Ponvory
The ponesimod in Ponvory has a moderate potential interaction with Arrhythmia.
The use of ponesimod may result in a transient decrease in heart rate and atrioventricular (AV) conduction delays, especially during treatment initiation. This drug is not recommended in patients with a history of cardiac arrest, cerebrovascular disease (e.g., TIA, stroke occurring more than 6 months prior to treatment initiation), uncontrolled hypertension, or severe untreated sleep apnea, since significant bradycardia may be poorly tolerated in these patients. The use of this drug in patients with a history of recurrent syncope or symptomatic bradycardia should be based on an overall benefit-risk assessment. Obtain an ECG in all patients to determine whether preexisting conduction abnormalities are present and consult a cardiologist if appropriate. Monitor closely patients taking concurrent therapy with drugs that decrease heart rate (e.g., beta-blockers, non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers, and other drugs that may decrease heart rate).
Central Nervous System Disorders
Moderate:
Ponvory
The ponesimod in Ponvory has a moderate potential interaction with Central Nervous System Disorders.
Rare cases of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) have been reported in patients receiving a sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulator. It is recommended to promptly schedule a complete physical and neurological examination and should consider an MRI, if a patient develops any unexpected neurological or psychiatric symptoms/signs, any symptom/sign suggestive of an increase of intracranial pressure, or accelerated neurological deterioration. Delay in diagnosis and treatment may lead to permanent neurological sequelae. Exercise care when using this agent in patients with a history of ischemic stroke or cerebral hemorrhage. Treatment should be discontinued if PRES is suspected.
Diabetes Mellitus
Moderate:
Ponvory
The ponesimod in Ponvory has a moderate potential interaction with Diabetes Mellitus.
Macular edema has been reported with the use of sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulators. Care should be exercised when using these drugs in patients with a history of uveitis and patients with diabetes mellitus as these patients are at increased risk for macular edema. Before starting treatment with these agents, an ophthalmic evaluation of the fundus, including the macula, is recommended in all patients and at any time if vision change is reported during treatment. Patients with a history of uveitis and patients with diabetes mellitus should have regular follow-up examinations of the fundus, including the macula during treatment. Continuation of therapy in patients with macular edema has not been evaluated, therefore, a decision on whether or not to discontinue treatment needs to take into account the potential benefits and risks for the individual patients.
Heart Disease
Moderate:
Ponvory
The ponesimod in Ponvory has a moderate potential interaction with Heart Disease.
The use of ponesimod may result in a transient decrease in heart rate and atrioventricular (AV) conduction delays, especially during treatment initiation. This drug is not recommended in patients with a history of cardiac arrest, cerebrovascular disease (e.g., TIA, stroke occurring more than 6 months prior to treatment initiation), uncontrolled hypertension, or severe untreated sleep apnea, since significant bradycardia may be poorly tolerated in these patients. The use of this drug in patients with a history of recurrent syncope or symptomatic bradycardia should be based on an overall benefit-risk assessment. Obtain an ECG in all patients to determine whether preexisting conduction abnormalities are present and consult a cardiologist if appropriate. Monitor closely patients taking concurrent therapy with drugs that decrease heart rate (e.g., beta-blockers, non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers, and other drugs that may decrease heart rate).
High Blood Pressure
Moderate:
Ponvory
The ponesimod in Ponvory has a moderate potential interaction with High Blood Pressure.
The use of ponesimod may result in a transient decrease in heart rate and atrioventricular (AV) conduction delays, especially during treatment initiation. This drug is not recommended in patients with a history of cardiac arrest, cerebrovascular disease (e.g., TIA, stroke occurring more than 6 months prior to treatment initiation), uncontrolled hypertension, or severe untreated sleep apnea, since significant bradycardia may be poorly tolerated in these patients. The use of this drug in patients with a history of recurrent syncope or symptomatic bradycardia should be based on an overall benefit-risk assessment. Obtain an ECG in all patients to determine whether preexisting conduction abnormalities are present and consult a cardiologist if appropriate. Monitor closely patients taking concurrent therapy with drugs that decrease heart rate (e.g., beta-blockers, non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers, and other drugs that may decrease heart rate).
Moderate:
Ponvory
The ponesimod in Ponvory has a moderate potential interaction with High Blood Pressure.
The use of ponesimod may result in increased blood pressure. Care should be exercised when using this drug in hypertensive patients and those at risk for hypertension. It is recommended to monitor blood pressure during treatment and manage it according to clinical practices.
Infection
Moderate:
Ponvory
The ponesimod in Ponvory has a moderate potential interaction with Infection.
The use of ponesimod may increase the risk of infections, and some serious infections with opportunistic pathogens including viruses have been reported. Prior to treatment, a recent CBC (i.e., within 6 months or after discontinuation of prior therapy) should be available. It is recommended to delay treatment initiation in patients with an active infection until complete resolution. Consider withholding treatment if a patient develops a serious infection, and reassess the benefits and risks prior to reinitiating therapy.
Liver Disease
Moderate:
Ponvory
The ponesimod in Ponvory has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.
The use of this drug may increase liver transaminases. Ponesimod is not recommended in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class B and C). No dosage adjustment is necessary for patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class A). Patients should have liver enzymes checked if they develop symptoms suggestive of hepatic dysfunction, such as unexplained nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fatigue, anorexia, a rash with eosinophilia, or jaundice and/or dark urine during treatment. Obtain transaminase and bilirubin levels, if not recently available (i.e., within the last 6 months) before treatment initiation. Treatment should be discontinued if significant liver injury is confirmed.
Macular Edema
Moderate:
Ponvory
The ponesimod in Ponvory has a moderate potential interaction with Macular Edema.
Macular edema has been reported with the use of sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulators. Care should be exercised when using these drugs in patients with a history of uveitis and patients with diabetes mellitus as these patients are at increased risk for macular edema. Before starting treatment with these agents, an ophthalmic evaluation of the fundus, including the macula, is recommended in all patients and at any time if vision change is reported during treatment. Patients with a history of uveitis and patients with diabetes mellitus should have regular follow-up examinations of the fundus, including the macula during treatment. Continuation of therapy in patients with macular edema has not been evaluated, therefore, a decision on whether or not to discontinue treatment needs to take into account the potential benefits and risks for the individual patients.
Multiple Sclerosis
Moderate:
Ponvory
The ponesimod in Ponvory has a moderate potential interaction with Multiple Sclerosis.
Rare cases of severe exacerbation of multiple sclerosis (MS), including disease rebound, have been reported after discontinuation of sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulator in MS treated patients. The possibility of severe exacerbation of disease should be considered after stopping treatment with these agents. Patients should be observed for a severe increase in disability upon discontinuation and appropriate treatment should be instituted, as required.
Pulmonary Impairment
Moderate:
Ponvory
The ponesimod in Ponvory has a moderate potential interaction with Pulmonary Impairment.
Dyspnea has been reported with the use of ponesimod. Dose-dependent reductions in forced expiratory volume over 1 second (FEV1) and reductions in diffusion lung capacity for carbon monoxide have been observed in patients mostly occurring in the first month after treatment initiation. Use with caution in patients with severe respiratory disease such as pulmonary fibrosis, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Spirometric evaluation of respiratory function should be performed during therapy if clinically indicated.
Renal Dysfunction
Moderate:
Amondys 45
The casimersen in Amondys 45 has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
Renal toxicity has been observed in animals receiving antisense oligonucleotides including golodirsen, casimersen, and viltolarsen. Renal toxicity has not been observed in clinical studies with these agents, but clinical experience is limited, and renal toxicity, including potentially fatal glomerulonephritis, has been observed after administration of some antisense oligonucleotides. Serum cystatin C, urine dipstick, and urine protein-to-creatinine ratio should be measured prior to therapy with urine dipstick repeated monthly and serum cystatin C and UPCR repeated every 3 months during therapy. The glomerular filtration rate may be measured using an exogenous filtration marker prior to therapy. For patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), creatinine may not be a reliable measure of kidney function due to a reduced skeletal muscle mass. If persistent increases in serum cystatin C or proteinuria are detected, the patient should be referred to a nephrologist for further evaluation. Patients with known renal function impairment should be closely monitored during treatment.
Sleep Apnea
Moderate:
Ponvory
The ponesimod in Ponvory has a moderate potential interaction with Sleep Apnea.
The use of ponesimod may result in a transient decrease in heart rate and atrioventricular (AV) conduction delays, especially during treatment initiation. This drug is not recommended in patients with a history of cardiac arrest, cerebrovascular disease (e.g., TIA, stroke occurring more than 6 months prior to treatment initiation), uncontrolled hypertension, or severe untreated sleep apnea, since significant bradycardia may be poorly tolerated in these patients. The use of this drug in patients with a history of recurrent syncope or symptomatic bradycardia should be based on an overall benefit-risk assessment. Obtain an ECG in all patients to determine whether preexisting conduction abnormalities are present and consult a cardiologist if appropriate. Monitor closely patients taking concurrent therapy with drugs that decrease heart rate (e.g., beta-blockers, non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers, and other drugs that may decrease heart rate).
Syncope
Moderate:
Ponvory
The ponesimod in Ponvory has a moderate potential interaction with Syncope.
The use of ponesimod may result in a transient decrease in heart rate and atrioventricular (AV) conduction delays, especially during treatment initiation. This drug is not recommended in patients with a history of cardiac arrest, cerebrovascular disease (e.g., TIA, stroke occurring more than 6 months prior to treatment initiation), uncontrolled hypertension, or severe untreated sleep apnea, since significant bradycardia may be poorly tolerated in these patients. The use of this drug in patients with a history of recurrent syncope or symptomatic bradycardia should be based on an overall benefit-risk assessment. Obtain an ECG in all patients to determine whether preexisting conduction abnormalities are present and consult a cardiologist if appropriate. Monitor closely patients taking concurrent therapy with drugs that decrease heart rate (e.g., beta-blockers, non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers, and other drugs that may decrease heart rate).
Uveitis
Moderate:
Ponvory
The ponesimod in Ponvory has a moderate potential interaction with Uveitis.
Macular edema has been reported with the use of sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulators. Care should be exercised when using these drugs in patients with a history of uveitis and patients with diabetes mellitus as these patients are at increased risk for macular edema. Before starting treatment with these agents, an ophthalmic evaluation of the fundus, including the macula, is recommended in all patients and at any time if vision change is reported during treatment. Patients with a history of uveitis and patients with diabetes mellitus should have regular follow-up examinations of the fundus, including the macula during treatment. Continuation of therapy in patients with macular edema has not been evaluated, therefore, a decision on whether or not to discontinue treatment needs to take into account the potential benefits and risks for the individual patients.
Vaccination
Moderate:
Ponvory
The ponesimod in Ponvory has a moderate potential interaction with Vaccination.
The use of live attenuated vaccines should be avoided while patients are taking ponesimod and for 1 to 2 weeks after stopping treatment. Patients without a healthcare professional documented history of chickenpox or documentation of a full course of vaccination against varicella zoster virus (VZV) should be tested for antibodies to VZV before the start of treatment. A full course of vaccination for antibody-negative patients with varicella vaccine is recommended prior to treatment initiation. Vaccinations may be less effective if administered during treatment and for up to 1 to 2 weeks after treatment discontinuation. It is recommended to postpone treatment with ponesimod for 4 weeks to allow the full effect of vaccination to occur. If live attenuated vaccine immunizations are required, administer at least 1 month prior to initiation of treatment.
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Amondys 45
A total of 6 drugs are known to interact with Amondys 45.
- Amondys 45 is in the following drug classes: Antisense oligonucleotides (ASO), miscellaneous uncategorized agents.
- Amondys 45 is used to treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Ponvory
A total of 722 drugs are known to interact with Ponvory.
- Ponvory is in the drug class selective immunosuppressants.
- Ponvory is used to treat Multiple Sclerosis.
Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| 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. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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