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

1 drug interaction and 13 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

Major drug interactions

Major:

sarilumab chikungunya vaccine, live (cvx 317)

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

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

13 potential interactions Applies to: 13 conditions, including High Cholesterol, Gastrointestinal Diverticula, Liver Disease, Infection, and Thrombocytopenia.

Gastrointestinal Diverticula

Moderate:

sarilumab

Sarilumab has a moderate potential interaction with Gastrointestinal Diverticula.

Gastrointestinal (GI) perforations have been reported with the use of sarilumab. GI perforation risk may be increased with concurrent diverticulitis or concomitant use of NSAIDs or corticosteroids. Assess patients for gastrointestinal complications prior to beginning therapy and promptly evaluate patients presenting with new onset abdominal symptoms.

Gastrointestinal Obstruction

Moderate:

sarilumab

Sarilumab has a moderate potential interaction with Gastrointestinal Obstruction.

Gastrointestinal (GI) perforations have been reported with the use of sarilumab. GI perforation risk may be increased with concurrent diverticulitis or concomitant use of NSAIDs or corticosteroids. Assess patients for gastrointestinal complications prior to beginning therapy and promptly evaluate patients presenting with new onset abdominal symptoms.

High Cholesterol

Moderate:

sarilumab

Sarilumab has a moderate potential interaction with High Cholesterol.

The use of sarilumab is associate with increases in lipid parameters such as LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and/or triglycerides. Care should be exercised when using this agent in patients with lipid abnormalities. It is recommended to assess lipid parameters at baseline and parameters approximately 4 to 8 weeks following initiation of treatment, then at approximately 6 months intervals.

History, Tuberculosis

Major:

sarilumab

Sarilumab has a major potential interaction with History, Tuberculosis.

Sarilumab should not be given to patients with active tuberculosis (TB) infection. Patients should be evaluated for TB risk factors and tested for latent infection before starting sarilumab and during therapy; if positive for latent TB, patients should be treated with standard antimycobacterial therapy before starting sarilumab. Anti-TB therapy should be considered prior to starting sarilumab in patients with history of latent/active TB in whom an adequate course of treatment cannot be confirmed, and for patients with a negative test for latent TB but having risk factors for TB infection. Consultation with a physician with expertise in TB may be appropriate when considering anti-TB therapy. Patients should be closely monitored for signs/symptoms of TB, including patients who tested negative for latent TB infection prior to initiating therapy.

History of Blood Dyscrasias

Moderate:

sarilumab

Sarilumab has a moderate potential interaction with History of Blood Dyscrasias.

The use of sarilumab is associate with higher incidence of decrease in absolute neutrophil count (ANC), including neutropenia and thrombocytopenia. It is recommended to assess neutrophil count and platelet count prior to initiation of therapy and monitor these levels 4 to 8 weeks after start of therapy and every 3 months thereafter. Dose modification may be necessary based on the pharmacodynamics of the changes in ANC. Care is recommended when using this agent in patients with blood disorders.

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:

sarilumab

Sarilumab has a major potential interaction with Infection.

Serious and sometimes fatal infections due to bacterial, mycobacterial, invasive fungal, viral, or other opportunistic pathogens have been reported in rheumatoid arthritis patients receiving sarilumab; the most common serious infections reported included pneumonia and cellulitis. Use of sarilumab should be avoided in patients with an active infection, including localized infections. The risks and benefits of treatment should be considered before starting sarilumab in patients: with chronic/recurrent infection, who have been exposed to tuberculosis, with history of serious/opportunistic infection, who have resided/traveled in areas of endemic tuberculosis/mycoses, or with underlying conditions that may predispose them to infection. Patients should be closely monitored for signs/symptoms of infection during sarilumab treatment as signs/symptoms of acute inflammation may be reduced due to suppression of acute phase reactants. If a serious infection or an opportunistic infection develops, sarilumab should be interrupted until the infection is controlled. A patient who develops a new infection during treatment with sarilumab should undergo prompt and complete diagnostic testing appropriate for an immunocompromised patient; appropriate antimicrobial therapy should be started, and the patient should be monitored closely.

Liver Disease

Moderate:

sarilumab

Sarilumab has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

The use of sarilumab is associate with transaminase elevations; therefore, treatment with sarilumab is not recommended in patients with active hepatic disease or hepatic impairment. It is recommended to assess ALT/AST levels prior to initiation of treatment and monitor ALT and AST levels 4 to 8 weeks after start of therapy and every 3 months thereafter. When clinically indicated, consider other liver function tests such as bilirubin. Dose modification based on transaminase elevations might be warranted. The safety and efficacy or sarilumab have not been conducted in patients with hepatic impairment, including patients with positive HBV or HCV serology.

Neutropenia

Moderate:

sarilumab

Sarilumab has a moderate potential interaction with Neutropenia.

The use of sarilumab is associate with higher incidence of decrease in absolute neutrophil count (ANC), including neutropenia and thrombocytopenia. It is recommended to assess neutrophil count and platelet count prior to initiation of therapy and monitor these levels 4 to 8 weeks after start of therapy and every 3 months thereafter. Dose modification may be necessary based on the pharmacodynamics of the changes in ANC. Care is recommended when using this agent in patients with blood disorders.

Renal Dysfunction

Moderate:

sarilumab

Sarilumab has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Monoclonal antibodies, including sarilumab, are not eliminated via renal pathway. No dose adjustment is required in patients with mild to moderate renal impairment. The use of sarilumab has not been evaluated in patients with severe renal impairment. Care should be exercised.

Thrombocytopenia

Moderate:

sarilumab

Sarilumab has a moderate potential interaction with Thrombocytopenia.

The use of sarilumab is associate with higher incidence of decrease in absolute neutrophil count (ANC), including neutropenia and thrombocytopenia. It is recommended to assess neutrophil count and platelet count prior to initiation of therapy and monitor these levels 4 to 8 weeks after start of therapy and every 3 months thereafter. Dose modification may be necessary based on the pharmacodynamics of the changes in ANC. Care is recommended when using this agent in patients with blood disorders.

Tuberculosis, Active

Major:

sarilumab

Sarilumab has a major potential interaction with Tuberculosis, Active.

Sarilumab should not be given to patients with active tuberculosis (TB) infection. Patients should be evaluated for TB risk factors and tested for latent infection before starting sarilumab and during therapy; if positive for latent TB, patients should be treated with standard antimycobacterial therapy before starting sarilumab. Anti-TB therapy should be considered prior to starting sarilumab in patients with history of latent/active TB in whom an adequate course of treatment cannot be confirmed, and for patients with a negative test for latent TB but having risk factors for TB infection. Consultation with a physician with expertise in TB may be appropriate when considering anti-TB therapy. Patients should be closely monitored for signs/symptoms of TB, including patients who tested negative for latent TB infection prior to initiating therapy.

Tuberculosis, Latent

Major:

sarilumab

Sarilumab has a major potential interaction with Tuberculosis, Latent.

Sarilumab should not be given to patients with active tuberculosis (TB) infection. Patients should be evaluated for TB risk factors and tested for latent infection before starting sarilumab and during therapy; if positive for latent TB, patients should be treated with standard antimycobacterial therapy before starting sarilumab. Anti-TB therapy should be considered prior to starting sarilumab in patients with history of latent/active TB in whom an adequate course of treatment cannot be confirmed, and for patients with a negative test for latent TB but having risk factors for TB infection. Consultation with a physician with expertise in TB may be appropriate when considering anti-TB therapy. Patients should be closely monitored for signs/symptoms of TB, including patients who tested negative for latent TB infection prior to initiating therapy.

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chikungunya vaccine, live (cvx 317)

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

sarilumab

A total of 369 drugs are known to interact with sarilumab.

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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