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Can you take Chikungunya vaccine, live (cvx 317) with Fexinidazole?

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Drug interactions

Major drug interactions

Major:

fexinidazole chikungunya vaccine, live (cvx 317)

Applies to: fexinidazole and chikungunya vaccine, live (cvx 317)

If you are currently being treated or have recently been treated with fexinidazole, 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 fexinidazole, 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 fexinidazole therapy. Conversely, if you have recently been vaccinated with chikungunya vaccine, live (cvx 317), your doctor may choose to postpone treatment with fexinidazole 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

Moderate food/lifestyle interactions

Moderate:

fexinidazole Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: fexinidazole

Food can enhance the levels of fexinidazole in your body. To ensure maximal oral absorption, fexinidazole should be administered with or immediately after the main meal of the day. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. Use of herbal medicines and supplements during treatment with fexinidazole should be avoided. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice should not be consumed during treatment with fexinidazole. Grapefruit juice can significantly increase the blood levels and effects of fexinidazole, which can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a rare side effect. You may be more susceptible if you have a heart condition called congenital long QT syndrome, other cardiac diseases, conduction abnormalities, or electrolyte disturbances (for example, magnesium or potassium loss due to severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting). You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations during treatment with these medications, whether together or alone. Consumption of alcoholic beverages or products containing alcohol or propylene glycol during treatment with fexinidazole may occasionally trigger a reaction in some patients similar to the disulfiram reaction, which includes unpleasant effects such as flushing, throbbing in head and neck, throbbing headache, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, sweating, thirst, chest pain, rapid heartbeat, palpitation, low blood pressure, dizziness, lightheadedness, blurred vision, and confusion. Rarely, more severe reactions may include abnormal heart rhythm, heart attack, heart failure, unconsciousness, convulsions, and even death. Patients treated with fexinidazole should avoid using any products containing alcohol or propylene glycol during and for at least 48 hours after completion of therapy. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. 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

9 potential interactions Applies to: 9 conditions, including Depression, Heart Failure, Arrhythmia, Hypokalemia, and Psychosis.

Alcoholism

Moderate:

fexinidazole

Fexinidazole has a moderate potential interaction with Alcoholism.

Nitroimidazoles (e.g., metronidazole, tinidazole, fexinidazole, secnidazole) may inhibit alcohol dehydrogenase and occasionally precipitate a disulfiram-like reaction in patients who consume alcohol while being treated. Symptoms may include abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, headache, flushing, rash, weakness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dizziness, sweating, and hypotension. Patients should be instructed to avoid alcohol-containing products during nitroimidazole therapy and for at least 48 hours (fexinidazole, secnidazole) to 72 hours (metronidazole, tinidazole) after the last dose. Therapy with nitroimidazoles should be administered cautiously in patients who might be prone to acute alcohol intake. An alternative therapy may be appropriate.

Arrhythmia

Moderate:

fexinidazole

Fexinidazole has a moderate potential interaction with Arrhythmia.

Fexinidazole prolongs the QT interval in a concentration-dependent manner; treatment with fexinidazole caused an average increase of 19 msec in the QTcF interval (corrected QT interval by Fridericia). Fexinidazole should be avoided in patients who have: QTcF interval greater than 470 msec; history of torsade de pointes, congenital long QT syndrome, cardiac arrhythmias, uncompensated heart failure, or family history of sudden death; uncorrected hypokalemia.

Depression

Moderate:

fexinidazole

Fexinidazole has a moderate potential interaction with Depression.

In a clinical trial, adult patients treated with fexinidazole reported a higher percentage of CNS and psychiatric-related side effects than those treated with nifurtimox-eflornithine combination therapy (NECT). Increased incidence of insomnia, headache, and tremor was observed in patients treated with fexinidazole compared to NECT. In the same trial, side effects signifying mood changes and psychiatric disorders (e.g., agitation, anxiety, abnormal behavior, depression, nightmares, hallucination, personality change) were more common with fexinidazole compared to NECT; suicidal ideation was also seen with fexinidazole. In patients with current or history of psychiatric disorders, alternative therapy or increased monitoring of the patient (including hospitalization) should be considered.

Heart Failure

Moderate:

fexinidazole

Fexinidazole has a moderate potential interaction with Heart Failure.

Fexinidazole prolongs the QT interval in a concentration-dependent manner; treatment with fexinidazole caused an average increase of 19 msec in the QTcF interval (corrected QT interval by Fridericia). Fexinidazole should be avoided in patients who have: QTcF interval greater than 470 msec; history of torsade de pointes, congenital long QT syndrome, cardiac arrhythmias, uncompensated heart failure, or family history of sudden death; uncorrected hypokalemia.

Hypokalemia

Moderate:

fexinidazole

Fexinidazole has a moderate potential interaction with Hypokalemia.

Fexinidazole prolongs the QT interval in a concentration-dependent manner; treatment with fexinidazole caused an average increase of 19 msec in the QTcF interval (corrected QT interval by Fridericia). Fexinidazole should be avoided in patients who have: QTcF interval greater than 470 msec; history of torsade de pointes, congenital long QT syndrome, cardiac arrhythmias, uncompensated heart failure, or family history of sudden death; uncorrected hypokalemia.

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.

Liver Disease

Major:

fexinidazole

Fexinidazole has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Fexinidazole is contraindicated in patients with liver dysfunction since it is extensively metabolized by the liver. However, the pharmacokinetics of fexinidazole in patients with liver dysfunction is unknown. Liver-related laboratory tests should be evaluated at the start and during therapy with fexinidazole. Patients who develop abnormal liver-related laboratory tests during treatment with fexinidazole should be monitored.

Psychosis

Moderate:

fexinidazole

Fexinidazole has a moderate potential interaction with Psychosis.

In a clinical trial, adult patients treated with fexinidazole reported a higher percentage of CNS and psychiatric-related side effects than those treated with nifurtimox-eflornithine combination therapy (NECT). Increased incidence of insomnia, headache, and tremor was observed in patients treated with fexinidazole compared to NECT. In the same trial, side effects signifying mood changes and psychiatric disorders (e.g., agitation, anxiety, abnormal behavior, depression, nightmares, hallucination, personality change) were more common with fexinidazole compared to NECT; suicidal ideation was also seen with fexinidazole. In patients with current or history of psychiatric disorders, alternative therapy or increased monitoring of the patient (including hospitalization) should be considered.

Renal Dysfunction

Moderate:

fexinidazole

Fexinidazole has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

The use of fexinidazole should be avoided in patients with severe renal dysfunction (estimated GFR less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m2); the pharmacokinetics of fexinidazole in patients with severe renal dysfunction is unknown. No dosage adjustment is necessary for patients with mild to moderate renal dysfunction.

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chikungunya vaccine, live (cvx 317)

A total of 379 drugs are known to interact with chikungunya vaccine, live (cvx 317).

fexinidazole

A total of 844 drugs are known to interact with fexinidazole.

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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