Can you take Azmiro with Fidanacogene elaparvovec?
1 drug interaction and 29 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- Azmiro (testosterone)
- fidanacogene elaparvovec
Drug interactions
Moderate drug interactions
Moderate:
testosterone fidanacogene elaparvovec
Applies to: Azmiro (testosterone) and fidanacogene elaparvovec
Fidanacogene elaparvovec can cause liver problems, which may make the medication less effective in treating your condition. Using other medications that can also affect the liver such as testosterone after receiving fidanacogene elaparvovec may increase that risk. Symptoms of liver problems include fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Blood tests to monitor liver function should be performed before and after treatment with fidanacogene elaparvovec. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications. 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:
fidanacogene elaparvovec Food/Lifestyle
Applies to: fidanacogene elaparvovec
After receiving fidanacogene elaparvovec, alcohol consumption should be limited for at least 1 year. Fidanacogene elaparvovec can cause liver problems, which may make the medication less effective in treating your condition. Consuming other substances that can also affect the liver such as alcohol after receiving fidanacogene elaparvovec may increase that risk. Symptoms of liver problems include fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Blood tests to monitor liver function should be performed before and after treatment with fidanacogene elaparvovec. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. 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
28 potential interactions Applies to: 22 conditions, including High Cholesterol, Underactive Thyroid, Heart Failure, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, and Breast Cancer.
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Moderate:
fidanacogene elaparvovec
Fidanacogene elaparvovec has a moderate potential interaction with Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
Fidanacogene elaparvovec, a liver-targeting gene therapy, may carry the theoretical risk of hepatocellular carcinoma development. Patients with risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma (e.g., hepatitis B or C, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, chronic alcohol consumption, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, advanced age) should be monitored with regular liver ultrasound (e.g., annually) and alpha-fetoprotein testing for 5 years following treatment.
Alcoholic Liver Damage
Moderate:
fidanacogene elaparvovec
Fidanacogene elaparvovec has a moderate potential interaction with Alcoholic Liver Damage.
Fidanacogene elaparvovec, a liver-targeting gene therapy, may carry the theoretical risk of hepatocellular carcinoma development. Patients with risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma (e.g., hepatitis B or C, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, chronic alcohol consumption, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, advanced age) should be monitored with regular liver ultrasound (e.g., annually) and alpha-fetoprotein testing for 5 years following treatment.
Alcoholism
Moderate:
fidanacogene elaparvovec
Fidanacogene elaparvovec has a moderate potential interaction with Alcoholism.
Fidanacogene elaparvovec, a liver-targeting gene therapy, may carry the theoretical risk of hepatocellular carcinoma development. Patients with risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma (e.g., hepatitis B or C, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, chronic alcohol consumption, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, advanced age) should be monitored with regular liver ultrasound (e.g., annually) and alpha-fetoprotein testing for 5 years following treatment.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Major:
Azmiro
The testosterone in Azmiro has a major potential interaction with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
The use of androgenic anabolic steroids is contraindicated for male patients with carcinoma of the breast or prostate. Circulating androgens can be converted in peripheral tissues to estrogens and dihydrotestosterone, which may act as promoters of tumor growth in the breast and prostate, respectively. Likewise, androgenic agents may cause enlargement of the prostate and should be used cautiously in patients with or predisposed to prostatic hypertrophy.
Bleeding Disorder
Major:
Azmiro
The testosterone in Azmiro has a major potential interaction with Bleeding Disorder.
Androgenic anabolic steroids may cause suppression of clotting factors II, V, VII, and X, and an increase in prothrombin time. Androgen therapy should be administered cautiously in patients with bleeding disorders.
Breast Cancer
Major:
Azmiro
The testosterone in Azmiro has a major potential interaction with Breast Cancer.
When treated with androgenic anabolic steroids, patients with metastatic breast cancer may develop hypercalcemia due to osteolysis. Frequent determination of urine and serum calcium levels is recommended during therapy with androgenic agents. If hypercalcemia occurs, therapy should be stopped. The development of hypercalcemia may indicate progression of metastases to the bone.
Breast Cancer, Male
Major:
Azmiro
The testosterone in Azmiro has a major potential interaction with Breast Cancer, Male.
The use of androgenic anabolic steroids is contraindicated for male patients with carcinoma of the breast or prostate. Circulating androgens can be converted in peripheral tissues to estrogens and dihydrotestosterone, which may act as promoters of tumor growth in the breast and prostate, respectively. Likewise, androgenic agents may cause enlargement of the prostate and should be used cautiously in patients with or predisposed to prostatic hypertrophy.
Diabetes Mellitus
Moderate:
Azmiro
The testosterone in Azmiro has a moderate potential interaction with Diabetes Mellitus.
The metabolic effects of androgenic anabolic steroids may lower blood glucose. Decreased glucose tolerance and increased insulin resistance have also been reported. Patients with diabetes mellitus should be monitored more closely during therapy with androgenic agents, and their antidiabetic regimen adjusted accordingly.
Fluid Retention
Major:
Azmiro
The testosterone in Azmiro has a major potential interaction with Fluid Retention.
Androgenic anabolic steroids may cause sodium and water retention, particularly when given in high dosages or for prolonged periods. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients who have preexisting problems with fluid overload or are at risk for developing edema. The manufacturers consider the use of androgenic agents to be contraindicated in patients with severe cardiac, renal and/or hepatic dysfunction.
Heart Failure
Major:
Azmiro
The testosterone in Azmiro has a major potential interaction with Heart Failure.
Androgenic anabolic steroids may cause sodium and water retention, particularly when given in high dosages or for prolonged periods. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients who have preexisting problems with fluid overload or are at risk for developing edema. The manufacturers consider the use of androgenic agents to be contraindicated in patients with severe cardiac, renal and/or hepatic dysfunction.
High Cholesterol
Major:
Azmiro
The testosterone in Azmiro has a major potential interaction with High Cholesterol.
Androgenic anabolic steroids may adversely affect serum lipids, including lowering HDL and elevating LDL levels. These changes can be marked, particularly with the 17-alpha-alkyl derivatives (i.e., fluoxymesterone, methyltestosterone, oxandrolone, oxymetholone, and stanozolol), and may significantly impact the risk of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. Patients with preexisting hyperlipoproteinemia may require closer monitoring during therapy with androgenic agents, and adjustments made accordingly in their lipid-lowering regimen. Androgen therapy should be administered cautiously in patients with coronary artery disease or a history of ischemic heart disease.
HIV-1 Infection
Moderate:
fidanacogene elaparvovec
Fidanacogene elaparvovec has a moderate potential interaction with HIV-1 Infection.
There is limited information on the safety and effectiveness of fidanacogene elaparvovec in patients with HIV infection. Perform HIV testing prior to infusion, and do not administer this product to patients with either CD4+ cell count less than 200 mm3 or viral load equal to or greater than 20 copies/mL in case of serological evidence of HIV-1 or HIV-2 infection.
Hypercalcemia
Moderate:
Azmiro
The testosterone in Azmiro has a moderate potential interaction with Hypercalcemia.
Androgenic anabolic steroids decrease urinary excretion of calcium, which may result in hypercalcemia. Therapy with androgenic agents should be administered cautiously in patients with hypercalcemia, disorders of bone metabolism such as hyperparathyroidism, or renal dysfunction. Some manufacturers consider the use of androgenic anabolic steroids to be contraindicated in patients with hypercalcemia.
Hyperparathyroidism
Moderate:
Azmiro
The testosterone in Azmiro has a moderate potential interaction with Hyperparathyroidism.
Androgenic anabolic steroids decrease urinary excretion of calcium, which may result in hypercalcemia. Therapy with androgenic agents should be administered cautiously in patients with hypercalcemia, disorders of bone metabolism such as hyperparathyroidism, or renal dysfunction. Some manufacturers consider the use of androgenic anabolic steroids to be contraindicated in patients with hypercalcemia.
Hyperthyroidism
Minor:
Azmiro
The testosterone in Azmiro has a minor potential interaction with Hyperthyroidism.
When androgenic anabolic steroids are used in patients with thyroid disorders, clinicians should be aware that these agents may affect thyroid function tests. Specifically, thyroid-binding globulin levels may be decreased, resulting in lower total T4 serum levels and increased resin uptake of T3 and T4. Free thyroid hormone levels remain unchanged, however.
Infectious Hepatitis
Moderate:
fidanacogene elaparvovec
Fidanacogene elaparvovec has a moderate potential interaction with Infectious Hepatitis.
Fidanacogene elaparvovec, a liver-targeting gene therapy, may carry the theoretical risk of hepatocellular carcinoma development. Patients with risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma (e.g., hepatitis B or C, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, chronic alcohol consumption, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, advanced age) should be monitored with regular liver ultrasound (e.g., annually) and alpha-fetoprotein testing for 5 years following treatment.
Ischemic Heart Disease
Major:
Azmiro
The testosterone in Azmiro has a major potential interaction with Ischemic Heart Disease.
Androgenic anabolic steroids may adversely affect serum lipids, including lowering HDL and elevating LDL levels. These changes can be marked, particularly with the 17-alpha-alkyl derivatives (i.e., fluoxymesterone, methyltestosterone, oxandrolone, oxymetholone, and stanozolol), and may significantly impact the risk of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. Patients with preexisting hyperlipoproteinemia may require closer monitoring during therapy with androgenic agents, and adjustments made accordingly in their lipid-lowering regimen. Androgen therapy should be administered cautiously in patients with coronary artery disease or a history of ischemic heart disease.
Liver Disease
Major:
Azmiro
The testosterone in Azmiro has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.
The use of androgenic anabolic steroids may be associated with development of cholestatic hepatitis and jaundice. Other, more serious hepatotoxicities such as peliosis hepatis and hepatocellular neoplasms are rare but may occur with prolonged use or high dosages. These latter toxicities may be fatal and often not recognized until they become life-threatening. Patients with preexisting liver diseases should be monitored more closely during therapy with anabolic steroids if they are used. If liver function declines or toxicity occurs, therapy should be withdrawn and the cause investigated.
Major:
Azmiro
The testosterone in Azmiro has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.
The use of testosterone is contraindicated in patients with serious hepatic or renal disease.
Major:
Azmiro
The testosterone in Azmiro has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.
Androgenic anabolic steroids may cause sodium and water retention, particularly when given in high dosages or for prolonged periods. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients who have preexisting problems with fluid overload or are at risk for developing edema. The manufacturers consider the use of androgenic agents to be contraindicated in patients with severe cardiac, renal and/or hepatic dysfunction.
Moderate:
fidanacogene elaparvovec
Fidanacogene elaparvovec has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.
Fidanacogene elaparvovec has not been studied in patients with liver dysfunction. Furthermore, administration of this product can lead to liver transaminase elevations and hepatocyte injury. Patients should undergo a liver health assessment prior to treatment, which includes liver function tests, screening for active hepatitis B or C, and elastography and/or ultrasound to assess liver fibrosis. This product should not be administered to patients with current liver-related coagulopathy, hypoalbuminemia, persistent jaundice, or cirrhosis, portal hypertension, splenomegaly, hepatic encephalopathy, hepatic fibrosis, or active viral hepatitis.
Polycythemia
Major:
Azmiro
The testosterone in Azmiro has a major potential interaction with Polycythemia.
Androgenic anabolic steroids may cause polycythemia when given in high dosages or for prolonged periods. Patients with preexisting polycythemia may experience worsening of their condition. Frequent monitoring of clinical status and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels is recommended if androgen therapy is administered to these patients.
Prostate Cancer
Major:
Azmiro
The testosterone in Azmiro has a major potential interaction with Prostate Cancer.
The use of androgenic anabolic steroids is contraindicated for male patients with carcinoma of the breast or prostate. Circulating androgens can be converted in peripheral tissues to estrogens and dihydrotestosterone, which may act as promoters of tumor growth in the breast and prostate, respectively. Likewise, androgenic agents may cause enlargement of the prostate and should be used cautiously in patients with or predisposed to prostatic hypertrophy.
Renal Dysfunction
Major:
Azmiro
The testosterone in Azmiro has a major potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
The use of testosterone is contraindicated in patients with serious hepatic or renal disease.
Major:
Azmiro
The testosterone in Azmiro has a major potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
Androgenic anabolic steroids may cause sodium and water retention, particularly when given in high dosages or for prolonged periods. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients who have preexisting problems with fluid overload or are at risk for developing edema. The manufacturers consider the use of androgenic agents to be contraindicated in patients with severe cardiac, renal and/or hepatic dysfunction.
Moderate:
Azmiro
The testosterone in Azmiro has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
Androgenic anabolic steroids decrease urinary excretion of calcium, which may result in hypercalcemia. Therapy with androgenic agents should be administered cautiously in patients with hypercalcemia, disorders of bone metabolism such as hyperparathyroidism, or renal dysfunction. Some manufacturers consider the use of androgenic anabolic steroids to be contraindicated in patients with hypercalcemia.
Moderate:
fidanacogene elaparvovec
Fidanacogene elaparvovec has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
Fidanacogene elaparvovec has not been studied in patients with renal dysfunction.
Underactive Thyroid
Minor:
Azmiro
The testosterone in Azmiro has a minor potential interaction with Underactive Thyroid.
When androgenic anabolic steroids are used in patients with thyroid disorders, clinicians should be aware that these agents may affect thyroid function tests. Specifically, thyroid-binding globulin levels may be decreased, resulting in lower total T4 serum levels and increased resin uptake of T3 and T4. Free thyroid hormone levels remain unchanged, however.
More resources
Azmiro
A total of 196 drugs are known to interact with Azmiro.
- Azmiro is in the drug class androgens and anabolic steroids.
- Azmiro is used to treat Hypogonadism, Male.
fidanacogene elaparvovec
A total of 312 drugs are known to interact with fidanacogene elaparvovec.
- Fidanacogene elaparvovec is in the drug class miscellaneous coagulation modifiers.
- Fidanacogene elaparvovec is used to treat Hemophilia B.
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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