Drug Interactions between aspirin / calcium carbonate and panobinostat

MONITOR CLOSELY: Coadministration of panobinostat and drugs that interfere with platelet function or coagulation may potentiate the risk of bleeding complications. Treatment with panobinostat has been associated with severe thrombocytopenia and hemorrhage (including gastrointestinal and pulmonary hemorrhage) with fatal outcomes. The risk may be increased in patients with coagulation disorders or those on chronic anticoagulation therapy. In a phase III clinical trial in patients with relapsed multiple myeloma, treatment-emergent grade 3 to 4 (CTCAE) thrombocytopenia and hemorrhage was reported in 67% and 4.2% of panobinostat-treated patients, respectively. In the same phase III clinical trial, there were 5 patients treated with panobinostat who died due to a hemorrhagic event, compared to 1 in the control arm. The patients with fatal bleeding events reported in the clinical trial had at least grade 3 (CTCAE) thrombocytopenia at the time of the event.

MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of other medications that interfere with platelet function or coagulation should be considered cautiously in patients treated with panobinostat. Close clinical and laboratory observation for bleeding complications is recommended during therapy. A complete blood cell count should be performed prior to and at least weekly during treatment according to treatment protocols, including monitoring for thrombocytopenia. Dose modifications may be required based on individual patient tolerability. Patients should be advised to promptly report any signs of bleeding to their doctor, including pain, swelling, headache, dizziness, weakness, prolonged bleeding from cuts, increased menstrual flow, vaginal bleeding, nosebleeds, bleeding of gums from brushing, unusual bleeding or bruising, red or brown urine, or red or black stools. Since panobinostat is indicated in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone, the manufacturer labeling for these products should also be consulted for additional information.

Switch to consumer interaction data

MONITOR: Chronic administration of antacids may reduce serum salicylate concentrations in patients receiving large doses of aspirin or other salicylates. The mechanism involves reduction in salicylate renal tubular reabsorption due to urinary alkalinization by antacids, resulting in increased renal salicylate clearance. In three children treated with large doses of aspirin for rheumatic fever, serum salicylate levels declined 30% to 70% during coadministration with a magnesium and aluminum hydroxide antacid. Other studies have found similar, albeit less dramatic results. Antacids reportedly have no effect on the oral bioavailability of aspirin in healthy adults. However, administration of antacids containing either aluminum and magnesium hydroxide or calcium carbonate two hours before aspirin dosing led to reduced absorption of aspirin in uremic patients.

MANAGEMENT: Patients treated chronically with antacids (or oral medications that contain antacids such as didanosine buffered tablets or pediatric oral solution) and large doses of salicylates (i.e. 3 g/day or more) should be monitored for potentially diminished or inadequate analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, and the salicylate dosage adjusted if necessary.

Switch to consumer interaction data