Drug Interactions between cisplatin and Gemzar
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- cisplatin
- Gemzar (gemcitabine)
Interactions between your drugs
CISplatin gemcitabine
Applies to: cisplatin and Gemzar (gemcitabine)
In vitro and clinical studies have shown concurrent use of gemcitabine and cisplatin to have a synergistic effect. The precise mechanism of the interaction is unknown. The clearance of cisplatin is reduced during combination use. The clinical implications of these findings are unknown. Caution for increases in toxicity may be appropriate.
References (3)
- Nakamura H, Yamaji Y, Fujita T, Fujita J, Takahara J (1995) "Synergistic growth inhibition of gemcitabine/cisplatin, and gemcitabine/etoposide on a human lung cancer cell line, RERF-LC-OK (Meeting abstract)." Proc Annu Meet Am Assoc Cancer Res, 36, a24251995
- Peters GJ, Bergman AM, Ruiz van Haperen VW, Veerman G, Kuiper CM, Braakhuis BJ (1995) "Interaction between cisplatin and gemcitabine in vitro and in vivo." Semin Oncol, 22 (4 supp, p. 72-9
- (2001) "Product Information. Gemzar (gemcitabine)." Lilly, Eli and Company
Drug and food interactions
No alcohol/food interactions were found. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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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