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Can you take Caplacizumab with Urokinase?

1 drug interaction and 8 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

Major drug interactions

Major:

urokinase caplacizumab

Applies to: urokinase and caplacizumab

Using caplacizumab together with urokinase may increase the risk of bleeding complications.

Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.

You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications.

You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience any unusual bleeding or bruising, or have other signs and symptoms of bleeding such as:

  • dizziness
  • lightheadedness
  • red or black, tarry stools
  • coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds
  • severe headache
  • weakness

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

8 potential interactions Applies to: 7 conditions, including High Blood Pressure, Liver Disease, Coagulation Defects and Disorders, Retinal Hemorrhage, and Cerebral Vascular Disorder.

Cerebral Vascular Disorder

Major:

urokinase

Urokinase has a major potential interaction with Cerebral Vascular Disorder.

The use of thrombolytics is contraindicated in patients with an active bleed (internal), trauma/surgery (recent CPR/intracranial/intraspinal surgery within 2 months), bleeding diathesis, history of cerebrovascular (CV) accident, intracranial defect (aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation, neoplasm), or severe uncontrolled arterial hypertension (SBP>180/DBP>110). Risk versus benefit should be carefully considered in the following conditions and thrombolytic therapy administered with caution in patients with recent (10 days) serious GI bleed or recent (10 days) surgical procedure (coronary bypass graft, obstetrical delivery, organ biopsy, puncture of noncompressible vessel), left heart thrombus, subacute bacterial endocarditis, hemostatic defect, CV disease, diabetic hemorrhagic retinopathy, or pregnancy. Clinical monitoring of hematopoietic, bleeding and coagulation functions is recommended prior to initiation of thrombolytic therapy. Measures of fibrinolytic activity and/or coagulation functions during infusion do not correlate with efficacy or risk of bleeding.

Coagulation Defects and Disorders

Moderate:

caplacizumab

Caplacizumab has a moderate potential interaction with Coagulation Defects and Disorders.

Caplacizumab increases the risk of bleeding. This risk is increased in patients with underlying coagulopathies (e.g., hemophilia, other coagulation factor deficiencies). It is also increased with concomitant use of drugs affecting hemostasis and coagulation. Treatment with caplacizumab should be interrupted if clinically significant bleeding occurs. Caution and close monitoring is advised.

Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage

Major:

urokinase

Urokinase has a major potential interaction with Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage.

The use of thrombolytics is contraindicated in patients with an active bleed (internal), trauma/surgery (recent CPR/intracranial/intraspinal surgery within 2 months), bleeding diathesis, history of cerebrovascular (CV) accident, intracranial defect (aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation, neoplasm), or severe uncontrolled arterial hypertension (SBP>180/DBP>110). Risk versus benefit should be carefully considered in the following conditions and thrombolytic therapy administered with caution in patients with recent (10 days) serious GI bleed or recent (10 days) surgical procedure (coronary bypass graft, obstetrical delivery, organ biopsy, puncture of noncompressible vessel), left heart thrombus, subacute bacterial endocarditis, hemostatic defect, CV disease, diabetic hemorrhagic retinopathy, or pregnancy. Clinical monitoring of hematopoietic, bleeding and coagulation functions is recommended prior to initiation of thrombolytic therapy. Measures of fibrinolytic activity and/or coagulation functions during infusion do not correlate with efficacy or risk of bleeding.

High Blood Pressure

Major:

urokinase

Urokinase has a major potential interaction with High Blood Pressure.

The use of thrombolytics is contraindicated in patients with an active bleed (internal), trauma/surgery (recent CPR/intracranial/intraspinal surgery within 2 months), bleeding diathesis, history of cerebrovascular (CV) accident, intracranial defect (aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation, neoplasm), or severe uncontrolled arterial hypertension (SBP>180/DBP>110). Risk versus benefit should be carefully considered in the following conditions and thrombolytic therapy administered with caution in patients with recent (10 days) serious GI bleed or recent (10 days) surgical procedure (coronary bypass graft, obstetrical delivery, organ biopsy, puncture of noncompressible vessel), left heart thrombus, subacute bacterial endocarditis, hemostatic defect, CV disease, diabetic hemorrhagic retinopathy, or pregnancy. Clinical monitoring of hematopoietic, bleeding and coagulation functions is recommended prior to initiation of thrombolytic therapy. Measures of fibrinolytic activity and/or coagulation functions during infusion do not correlate with efficacy or risk of bleeding.

Infectious Endocarditis

Major:

urokinase

Urokinase has a major potential interaction with Infectious Endocarditis.

The use of thrombolytics is contraindicated in patients with an active bleed (internal), trauma/surgery (recent CPR/intracranial/intraspinal surgery within 2 months), bleeding diathesis, history of cerebrovascular (CV) accident, intracranial defect (aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation, neoplasm), or severe uncontrolled arterial hypertension (SBP>180/DBP>110). Risk versus benefit should be carefully considered in the following conditions and thrombolytic therapy administered with caution in patients with recent (10 days) serious GI bleed or recent (10 days) surgical procedure (coronary bypass graft, obstetrical delivery, organ biopsy, puncture of noncompressible vessel), left heart thrombus, subacute bacterial endocarditis, hemostatic defect, CV disease, diabetic hemorrhagic retinopathy, or pregnancy. Clinical monitoring of hematopoietic, bleeding and coagulation functions is recommended prior to initiation of thrombolytic therapy. Measures of fibrinolytic activity and/or coagulation functions during infusion do not correlate with efficacy or risk of bleeding.

Liver Disease

Moderate:

caplacizumab

Caplacizumab has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

No formal studies with caplacizumab have been conducted in patients with severe acute or chronic hepatic impairment and no data regarding the use of the drug in these populations are available. Due to a potential increased risk of bleeding, the use of caplacizumab in patients with severe hepatic impairment requires close monitoring.

Moderate:

urokinase

Urokinase has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Urokinase undergoes extensive clearance and degradation by the liver. The pharmacokinetic disposition of urokinase has not been fully determined, however it is expected that the half-life of urokinase would be prolonged in patients with hepatic impairment. Therapy with urokinase should be administered cautiously in patients with compromised hepatic function. Clinical monitoring of bleeding functions should be determined prior to initiation of therapy. Measures of fibrinolytic activity and/or coagulation functions during infusion do not correlate with efficacy or risk of bleeding.

Retinal Hemorrhage

Major:

urokinase

Urokinase has a major potential interaction with Retinal Hemorrhage.

The use of thrombolytics is contraindicated in patients with an active bleed (internal), trauma/surgery (recent CPR/intracranial/intraspinal surgery within 2 months), bleeding diathesis, history of cerebrovascular (CV) accident, intracranial defect (aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation, neoplasm), or severe uncontrolled arterial hypertension (SBP>180/DBP>110). Risk versus benefit should be carefully considered in the following conditions and thrombolytic therapy administered with caution in patients with recent (10 days) serious GI bleed or recent (10 days) surgical procedure (coronary bypass graft, obstetrical delivery, organ biopsy, puncture of noncompressible vessel), left heart thrombus, subacute bacterial endocarditis, hemostatic defect, CV disease, diabetic hemorrhagic retinopathy, or pregnancy. Clinical monitoring of hematopoietic, bleeding and coagulation functions is recommended prior to initiation of thrombolytic therapy. Measures of fibrinolytic activity and/or coagulation functions during infusion do not correlate with efficacy or risk of bleeding.

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caplacizumab

A total of 166 drugs are known to interact with caplacizumab.

urokinase

A total of 159 drugs are known to interact with urokinase.

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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