Can you take Carmustine with Chikungunya vaccine, live (cvx 317)?
1 drug interaction and 8 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- carmustine
- chikungunya vaccine, live (cvx 317)
Drug interactions
Major drug interactions
Major:
carmustine chikungunya vaccine, live (cvx 317)
Applies to: carmustine and chikungunya vaccine, live (cvx 317)
If you are currently being treated or have recently been treated with carmustine, you should let your doctor know before receiving chikungunya vaccine, live (cvx 317). Depending on the dose and length of time you have been on carmustine, you may be at risk for developing an infection from the vaccine or have a reduced response to the vaccine. In some situations, your doctor may want to delay vaccination to give your body time to recover from the effects of carmustine therapy. Conversely, if you have recently been vaccinated with chikungunya vaccine, live (cvx 317), your doctor may choose to postpone treatment with carmustine for a few weeks. 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: 8 conditions, including Fever, Liver Disease, Bleeding Disorder, Infection, and Immunodeficiency.
Bleeding Disorder
Major:
carmustine
Carmustine has a major potential interaction with Bleeding Disorder.
Nitrosoureas induce delayed bone marrow suppression that is cumulative and dose-related. Thrombocytopenia is usually more severe than leukopenia. Anemia occurs less frequently and is less severe. Patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggesting bone marrow suppression such as fever, sore throat, local infection, bleeding or symptoms of anemia. Therapy with nitrosoureas should be administered cautiously in patients with bone marrow suppression. Blood counts should be monitored at least six weeks after a dose and dosage adjustments made based on the nadir blood counts of the previous dose.
Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts
Major:
carmustine
Carmustine has a major potential interaction with Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts.
Nitrosoureas induce delayed bone marrow suppression that is cumulative and dose-related. Thrombocytopenia is usually more severe than leukopenia. Anemia occurs less frequently and is less severe. Patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggesting bone marrow suppression such as fever, sore throat, local infection, bleeding or symptoms of anemia. Therapy with nitrosoureas should be administered cautiously in patients with bone marrow suppression. Blood counts should be monitored at least six weeks after a dose and dosage adjustments made based on the nadir blood counts of the previous dose.
Fever
Major:
carmustine
Carmustine has a major potential interaction with Fever.
Nitrosoureas induce delayed bone marrow suppression that is cumulative and dose-related. Thrombocytopenia is usually more severe than leukopenia. Anemia occurs less frequently and is less severe. Patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggesting bone marrow suppression such as fever, sore throat, local infection, bleeding or symptoms of anemia. Therapy with nitrosoureas should be administered cautiously in patients with bone marrow suppression. Blood counts should be monitored at least six weeks after a dose and dosage adjustments made based on the nadir blood counts of the previous dose.
Immunodeficiency
Moderate:
chikungunya vaccine, live (cvx 317)
Chikungunya vaccine, live (cvx 317) has a moderate potential interaction with Immunodeficiency.
The expected antibody responses may not be obtained when live attenuated vaccines and/or toxoids are administered to immunosuppressed persons, including those receiving immunosuppressive therapy. Caution and close monitoring is advised.
Infection
Major:
carmustine
Carmustine has a major potential interaction with Infection.
Nitrosoureas can induce delayed myelosuppression. The use of nitrosoureas may be contraindicated in patients with known infectious diseases. All patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggesting infection such as fever, sore throat, or local infection during therapy with nitrosoureas. Close clinical monitoring of hematopoietic function is recommended.
Liver Disease
Minor:
carmustine
Carmustine has a minor potential interaction with Liver Disease.
A reversible increase in liver transaminase, alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin levels has been reported during therapy with nitrosoureas. Therapy with nitrosoureas should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of or predisposition to compromised hepatic function.
Pulmonary Impairment
Major:
carmustine
Carmustine has a major potential interaction with Pulmonary Impairment.
Pulmonary toxicity characterized by pulmonary infiltrates and/or fibrosis has been reported during carmustine therapy. Toxicity has occurred within nine days of initiation of therapy at doses usually > 1400 mg/m2. However, cases of delayed onset pulmonary fibrosis occurring up to 17 years after treatment have also been reported. Late reduction in pulmonary function, progressive fibrosis, and death have been noted. Risk factors include past history of lung disease and duration of treatment. Therapy with carmustine should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of pulmonary disease. Pulmonary function studies prior to and during therapy are recommended.
Renal Dysfunction
Moderate:
carmustine
Carmustine has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
Renal abnormalities such as azotemia, and progressive decline in renal function have been reported after prolonged therapy with large doses of carmustine and lomustine. Lower total doses have also resulted in kidney damage. Therapy with carmustine or lomustine should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of or predisposition to renal dysfunction. Clinical monitoring of renal function is recommended.
More resources
carmustine
A total of 291 drugs are known to interact with carmustine.
- Carmustine is in the drug class alkylating agents.
- Carmustine is used to treat the following conditions:
chikungunya vaccine, live (cvx 317)
A total of 379 drugs are known to interact with chikungunya vaccine, live (cvx 317).
- Chikungunya vaccine, live (cvx 317) is in the drug class viral vaccines.
- Chikungunya vaccine, live (cvx 317) is used to treat Chikungunya Disease Prevention.
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. |
Further information
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