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Can you take Cervarix with Venetoclax?

1 drug interaction and 14 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

Moderate drug interactions

Moderate:

human papillomavirus vaccine venetoclax

Applies to: Cervarix (human papillomavirus vaccine) and venetoclax

If you are currently being treated or have recently been treated with venetoclax, you should let your doctor know before receiving human papillomavirus vaccine. Depending on the dose and length of time you have been on venetoclax, you may 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 venetoclax therapy. If you have recently been vaccinated with human papillomavirus vaccine, your doctor may choose to postpone treatment with venetoclax for a couple of weeks or more. 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

Major food/lifestyle interactions

Major:

venetoclax Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: venetoclax

Food helps to increase the absorption of venetoclax. You should take each dose of venetoclax with a meal and water at approximately the same time each day. Do not consume grapefruit, grapefruit juice, Seville oranges, or starfruit during treatment with venetoclax. Doing so can significantly increase blood levels and effects of the medication. This may increase your risk of developing tumor lysis syndrome, a serious condition that is caused by the rapid breakdown of cancer cells and that can lead to kidney failure and even death. In addition, you may be more likely to experience other side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, and impaired bone marrow function resulting in low numbers of different types of blood cells, which can increase the risk of anemia, bleeding problems, and infections. 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

13 potential interactions Applies to: 11 conditions, including Hypotension, Fever, Syncope, Liver Disease, and Infection.

Dehydration

Moderate:

Cervarix

The human papillomavirus vaccine in Cervarix has a moderate potential interaction with Dehydration.

The administration of human papillomavirus vaccine has been associated with syncope, sometimes resulting in falling with injury. The syncope sometimes is associated with tonic-clonic movements and other seizure-like activity. Caution is recommended when administering the vaccine to individuals susceptible to syncope. Observation for 15 minutes is recommended after its administration.

Fever

Major:

Cervarix

The human papillomavirus vaccine in Cervarix has a major potential interaction with Fever.

Ideally, vaccination should occur when an individual is healthy, thus minimizing the risk of an adverse host reaction and/or vaccine failure. However, a current or recent infection does not necessarily preclude the use of vaccines, depending on the severity of the patient's symptoms and their etiology. Superficial infections and minor acute illnesses such as a mild upper respiratory infection with or without low-grade fever do not contraindicate immunization, particularly if prompt administration of a vaccine is deemed necessary or beneficial. In fact, when vaccines are administered during the course of a minor illness, the risk of adverse events is not increased, and serum antibody response is not often diminished. On the other hand, if fever or symptoms suggest a moderate or severe illness, it is usually appropriate to withhold vaccination until the patient has recovered. In addition to the potential risks already mentioned, evolving signs and symptoms of the illness can sometimes confound the diagnosis of a vaccine reaction if it develops. In the presence of any infection, the decision to administer or withhold/defer immunization should take into consideration the benefits versus the risks to an individual patient.

Moderate:

venetoclax

Venetoclax has a moderate potential interaction with Fever.

Venetoclax can cause neutropenia. It is recommended to monitor for fever and signs suggestive of an infection. Monitor complete blood count during the course of therapy and reduce dose or interrupt treatment for severe neutropenia. Therapy with this agent should be administered cautiously in patients with preexisting bone marrow depression or blood dyscrasias.

Hypotension

Moderate:

Cervarix

The human papillomavirus vaccine in Cervarix has a moderate potential interaction with Hypotension.

The administration of human papillomavirus vaccine has been associated with syncope, sometimes resulting in falling with injury. The syncope sometimes is associated with tonic-clonic movements and other seizure-like activity. Caution is recommended when administering the vaccine to individuals susceptible to syncope. Observation for 15 minutes is recommended after its administration.

Immunodeficiency

Moderate:

Cervarix

The human papillomavirus vaccine in Cervarix has a moderate potential interaction with Immunodeficiency.

The expected serum antibody responses may not be obtained when vaccines and/or toxoids are administered to patients with primary or acquired immunodeficiency, including those with severe combined immunodeficiency, hypogammaglobulinemia or agammaglobulinemia, HIV infection, altered immune states (due to diseases such as leukemia, lymphoma, or generalized malignancy), or immunosuppression due to drug or other treatments (e.g., corticosteroids, alkylating agents, antimetabolites, or radiation).

Infection

Major:

Cervarix

The human papillomavirus vaccine in Cervarix has a major potential interaction with Infection.

Ideally, vaccination should occur when an individual is healthy, thus minimizing the risk of an adverse host reaction and/or vaccine failure. However, a current or recent infection does not necessarily preclude the use of vaccines, depending on the severity of the patient's symptoms and their etiology. Superficial infections and minor acute illnesses such as a mild upper respiratory infection with or without low-grade fever do not contraindicate immunization, particularly if prompt administration of a vaccine is deemed necessary or beneficial. In fact, when vaccines are administered during the course of a minor illness, the risk of adverse events is not increased, and serum antibody response is not often diminished. On the other hand, if fever or symptoms suggest a moderate or severe illness, it is usually appropriate to withhold vaccination until the patient has recovered. In addition to the potential risks already mentioned, evolving signs and symptoms of the illness can sometimes confound the diagnosis of a vaccine reaction if it develops. In the presence of any infection, the decision to administer or withhold/defer immunization should take into consideration the benefits versus the risks to an individual patient.

Moderate:

venetoclax

Venetoclax has a moderate potential interaction with Infection.

Venetoclax can cause neutropenia. It is recommended to monitor for fever and signs suggestive of an infection. Monitor complete blood count during the course of therapy and reduce dose or interrupt treatment for severe neutropenia. Therapy with this agent should be administered cautiously in patients with preexisting bone marrow depression or blood dyscrasias.

Liver Disease

Moderate:

venetoclax

Venetoclax has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

In vitro studies demonstrated that venetoclax is predominantly metabolized in the liver by CYP450 3A4/5. Based on pharmacokinetic analysis with subjects with mild and moderate hepatic impairment, the venetoclax exposures were similar to those with normal hepatic function; therefore, no dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment. Based on the drug metabolism, an increase in adverse events might result in patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment. It is recommended to monitor patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment carefully for signs of toxicity during the initiation and the weekly dose ramp-up phase. Caution is advised when using this agent in patients with severe hepatic impairment as it pharmacokinetics has not been studied.

Neutropenia

Moderate:

venetoclax

Venetoclax has a moderate potential interaction with Neutropenia.

Venetoclax can cause neutropenia. It is recommended to monitor for fever and signs suggestive of an infection. Monitor complete blood count during the course of therapy and reduce dose or interrupt treatment for severe neutropenia. Therapy with this agent should be administered cautiously in patients with preexisting bone marrow depression or blood dyscrasias.

Renal Dysfunction

Moderate:

venetoclax

Venetoclax has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Based on pharmacokinetic analysis with subjects with mild and moderate renal impairment, the venetoclax exposures were similar to those with normal renal function; therefore, no dose adjustment is recommended in these patients. The pharmacokinetics of venetoclax has not been studied in subjects with severe renal impairment. Patients with reduced renal function are at increased risk of tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) and these patients may require more intensive monitoring and care to reduce the risk of TLS at the start of treatment. Patients should be assessed for risk factor that may contribute to an increase risk for TLS and complete blood chemistries should be monitored regularly. Dose interruption is recommended if needed based on clinical findings.

Syncope

Moderate:

Cervarix

The human papillomavirus vaccine in Cervarix has a moderate potential interaction with Syncope.

The administration of human papillomavirus vaccine has been associated with syncope, sometimes resulting in falling with injury. The syncope sometimes is associated with tonic-clonic movements and other seizure-like activity. Caution is recommended when administering the vaccine to individuals susceptible to syncope. Observation for 15 minutes is recommended after its administration.

Tumor Lysis Syndrome

Moderate:

venetoclax

Venetoclax has a moderate potential interaction with Tumor Lysis Syndrome.

Based on pharmacokinetic analysis with subjects with mild and moderate renal impairment, the venetoclax exposures were similar to those with normal renal function; therefore, no dose adjustment is recommended in these patients. The pharmacokinetics of venetoclax has not been studied in subjects with severe renal impairment. Patients with reduced renal function are at increased risk of tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) and these patients may require more intensive monitoring and care to reduce the risk of TLS at the start of treatment. Patients should be assessed for risk factor that may contribute to an increase risk for TLS and complete blood chemistries should be monitored regularly. Dose interruption is recommended if needed based on clinical findings.

Vaccination

Moderate:

venetoclax

Venetoclax has a moderate potential interaction with Vaccination.

The administration of live attenuated vaccines should be avoided prior to, during, and after therapy with venetoclax until B-cell recovery occurs. It is recommended to be up-to-date with all required immunizations, as recommended by current immunization guidelines, before initiating therapy. The safety and efficacy of immunization with live attenuated vaccines during or following venetoclax therapy have not been studied. Venetoclax may interfere with the response to immunization and the vaccinations may be less effective.

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Cervarix

A total of 340 drugs are known to interact with Cervarix.

venetoclax

A total of 535 drugs are known to interact with venetoclax.

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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