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Can you take Carbidopa / levodopa with Lazertinib?

1 drug interaction and 21 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

Moderate drug interactions

Moderate:

levodopa lazertinib

Applies to: carbidopa / levodopa and lazertinib

Using levodopa together with lazertinib may increase the risk of nerve damage, which is a potential side effect of both medications.

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 a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications.

Let your doctor know if you develop weakness, numbness, pain, burning, or tingling in your hands, feet, or limbs.

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:

levodopa Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: carbidopa / levodopa

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of levodopa such as:

  • dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • difficulty concentrating

Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment.

You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with levodopa.

You may experience reduced effectiveness of levodopa in the presence of foods or enteral (tube) feedings with a high protein content. This may make the symptoms of Parkinson's disease worse.

Talk with your doctor or nutrition counselor about the best foods to eat while you are taking this medication. Contact your doctor if your condition changes.

Moderate:

levodopa multivitamins with minerals

Applies to: carbidopa / levodopa

Levodopa and multivitamins with minerals should not be taken orally at the same time. Products that contain iron may interfere with the absorption of levodopa and reduce its effectiveness.

You should separate the dosing of these medications by as much as possible. Contact your doctor if your Parkinson symptoms worsen.

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.

Minor food/lifestyle interactions

Minor:

lazertinib Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: lazertinib

Grapefruit juice may theoretically increase plasma levels of lazertinib, as it does with other drugs metabolized by the CYP450 3A4 enzyme. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruits. However, the clinical relevance of this potential interaction remains unclear. Studies with strong CYP450 3A4 inhibitors, such as itraconazole, have shown a 1.5-fold increase in the area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC) of lazertinib, without any significant changes to the drug's overall safety profile.

The information above is from our professional interaction data. Consumer information is not available for this interaction.

Disease interactions

18 potential interactions Applies to: 15 conditions, including Depression, Asthma, COPD, Hypotension, and Psychosis.

Asthma

Major:

carbidopa / levodopa

The levodopa in carbidopa / levodopa has a major potential interaction with Asthma.

Because of the risk of bronchospasm, use of levodopa in patients with asthma, COPD, or other chronic underlying lung disease is not recommended.

Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders

Major:

carbidopa / levodopa

The levodopa in carbidopa / levodopa has a major potential interaction with Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders.

Cardiac irregularities occur infrequently in patients on dopamine agonists. The initial administration and titration is recommended to occur under close cardiac monitoring in a facility equipped for intensive cardiac care. Adverse cardiac affects may include palpitation, sinus tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, extrasystole, atrial flutter or fibrillation, or block of AV conduction.

COPD

Major:

carbidopa / levodopa

The levodopa in carbidopa / levodopa has a major potential interaction with COPD.

Because of the risk of bronchospasm, use of levodopa in patients with asthma, COPD, or other chronic underlying lung disease is not recommended.

Depression

Moderate:

carbidopa / levodopa

The carbidopa in carbidopa / levodopa has a moderate potential interaction with Depression.

Caution and observation is recommended when treating patients with carbidopa, as depression with concomitant suicidal tendencies may develop or be exacerbated.

Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage

Moderate:

carbidopa / levodopa

The levodopa in carbidopa / levodopa has a moderate potential interaction with Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage.

The use of levodopa, especially in combinations with carbidopa, has been associated with an increase in the frequency of gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Therapy with levodopa should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of peptic ulcer disease or gastrointestinal hemorrhage.

Glaucoma, Narrow Angle

Major:

carbidopa / levodopa

The carbidopa in carbidopa / levodopa has a major potential interaction with Glaucoma, Narrow Angle.

Carbidopa-levodopa products are contraindicated in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma.

Glaucoma/Intraocular Hypertension

Major:

carbidopa / levodopa

The levodopa in carbidopa / levodopa has a major potential interaction with Glaucoma/Intraocular Hypertension.

The use of levodopa is contraindicated in patients with acute closed-angle glaucoma. Levodopa (with or without carbidopa) may be used in patients with open-angle glaucoma who are receiving appropriate therapy.

Hypotension

Moderate:

carbidopa / levodopa

The carbidopa and levodopa in carbidopa / levodopa both have a moderate potential interaction with Hypotension.

Dopamine agonists may impair the systemic regulation of blood pressure, with resultant orthostatic hypotension at any time, but especially during dose escalation. Additionally, patients with Parkinson's disease may have an impaired capacity to respond to an orthostatic challenge. For these reasons, patients with Parkinson's disease (or restless legs syndrome) who are being treated with dopaminergic agonists typically require careful monitoring for signs/symptoms of orthostatic hypotension, especially during dose escalation, and should be advised of this risk.

Interstitial Lung Disease

Moderate:

lazertinib

Lazertinib has a moderate potential interaction with Interstitial Lung Disease.

Lazertinib, which is administered in combination with amivantamab, can cause interstitial lung disease (ILD)/pneumonitis. Patients should be monitored for worsening or new symptoms indicative of ILD/pneumonitis, such as dyspnea, cough or fever.

Liver Disease

Major:

carbidopa / levodopa

The levodopa in carbidopa / levodopa has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.

The pharmacokinetics of levodopa have not been studied in patients with hepatic or renal impairment. Therapy with levodopa should be administered cautiously in patients with liver or disease. Periodic monitoring of hepatic and renal function is recommended during extended therapy.

Moderate:

lazertinib

Lazertinib has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Lazertinib has not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment (total bilirubin greater than 3 x upper limit of normal and any AST).

Psychosis

Major:

carbidopa / levodopa

The levodopa in carbidopa / levodopa has a major potential interaction with Psychosis.

The use of dopamine agonists has been associated with psychiatric effects such as hallucinations, psychosis, confusion, anxiety, mania, hypomania, depression, rapid mood cycling, nightmares, and hypersexuality. Therapy with dopamine agonists should be administered cautiously in psychotic patients and all patients should be carefully observed for development of depression and suicidal tendencies.

Moderate:

carbidopa / levodopa

The carbidopa and levodopa in carbidopa / levodopa both have a moderate potential interaction with Psychosis.

Ordinarily, patients with major psychotic disorder should not be treated with dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents, because of the risk of exacerbating psychosis. Hallucinations and psychotic-like behavior have been reported with dopaminergic medications. In addition, certain medications used to treat psychosis may exacerbate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and may decrease the effectiveness of these drugs. The use of bromocriptine in patients with severe psychotic disorders is not recommended.

Renal Dysfunction

Major:

carbidopa / levodopa

The levodopa in carbidopa / levodopa has a major potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

The pharmacokinetics of levodopa have not been studied in patients with hepatic or renal impairment. Therapy with levodopa should be administered cautiously in patients with liver or disease. Periodic monitoring of hepatic and renal function is recommended during extended therapy.

Moderate:

lazertinib

Lazertinib has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Lazertinib has not been studied in patients with severe renal dysfunction or end-stage renal disease (eGFR less than 30 mL/min).

Skin Cancer

Major:

carbidopa / levodopa

The levodopa in carbidopa / levodopa has a major potential interaction with Skin Cancer.

The use of levodopa is considered by manufacturers to be contraindicated in patients with a history of melanoma or in patients with suspicious, undiagnosed skin lesions. Levodopa reportedly may activate malignant melanoma, although some investigators have found a causal relationship to be tenuous.

Sleep Disorders

Moderate:

carbidopa / levodopa

The carbidopa and levodopa in carbidopa / levodopa both have a moderate potential interaction with Sleep Disorders.

Patients treated with products containing carbidopa and levodopa report excessive somnolence and falling asleep while engaged in daily activities, sometimes with no warning sign of drowsiness. Advise patients about the risks, especially those suffering from sleep disorders or using concomitant sedating medications.

Visual Defect/Disturbance

Moderate:

lazertinib

Lazertinib has a moderate potential interaction with Visual Defect/Disturbance.

Lazertinib, which is administered in combination with amivantamab, can cause ocular toxicity, including keratitis. Patients should be monitored for new or worsening eye symptoms and referred promptly to an ophthalmologist.

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carbidopa / levodopa

A total of 535 drugs are known to interact with carbidopa / levodopa.

lazertinib

A total of 474 drugs are known to interact with lazertinib.

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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