Drug Interactions between Chloromycetin and ifosfamide
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Chloromycetin (chloramphenicol)
- ifosfamide
Interactions between your drugs
chloramphenicol ifosfamide
Applies to: Chloromycetin (chloramphenicol) and ifosfamide
Consumer information for this interaction is not currently available.
GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration of chloramphenicol with other agents that can cause bone marrow depression, aplastic anemia, or agranulocytosis can increase the risk and/or severity of hematologic toxicity. Serious and fatal blood dyscrasias (aplastic anemia, hypoplastic anemia, thrombocytopenia, granulocytopenia, and bone marrow depression) have been reported after short-term and long-term systemic therapy with chloramphenicol. In addition, chloramphenicol is considered a moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitor and may increase the plasma concentrations and risk of adverse effects of immunosuppressant drugs that are also substrates of this isoenzyme.
MANAGEMENT: Concurrent use of chloramphenicol with other agents that can cause bone marrow depression, aplastic anemia, or agranulocytosis that are also CYP450 3A4 substrates such as ruxolitinib, ibrutinib, idelalisib, olaparib, irinotecan, docetaxel, acalabrutinib, and fostamatinib, should be avoided. Some authorities consider coadministration of chloramphenicol with such medications to be contraindicated. The prescribing information for individual immunosuppressive agents should be consulted for more specific recommendations.
References
- (2002) "Product Information. Chloromycetin (chloramphenicol)." Parke-Davis
- (2022) "Product Information. Chloromycetin (chloramphenicol)." Pfizer Canada Inc
- (2015) "Product Information. Chloromycetin Succinate (chloramphenicol)." Link Medical Products Pty Ltd T/A Link Pharmaceuticals
- (2023) "Product Information. Chloramphenicol (chloramphenicol)." Eramol (UK) Ltd
Drug and food interactions
ifosfamide food
Applies to: ifosfamide
Do not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice while you are receiving treatment with ifosfamide, as this may decrease the anticancer effects of ifosfamide and may increase its adverse effects on your nervous system and your kidneys. Do not use alcohol while you are receiving treatment with ifosfamide. This may increase nervous system side effects such as somnolence, dizziness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and impairment of thinking and judgment; and may also increase nausea and vomiting. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. Also, avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medication without first talking to your doctor.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
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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