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Can you take Cisplatin with Litfulo?

1 drug interaction and 15 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

Major drug interactions

Major:

CISplatin ritlecitinib

Applies to: cisplatin and Litfulo (ritlecitinib)

Using CISplatin together with ritlecitinib can increase the risk of serious infections as well as some cancers.

Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may already be aware of the risks, but has determined that this is the best course of treatment for you and has taken appropriate precautions and is monitoring you closely for any potential complications.

Contact your doctor immediately if you develop signs and symptoms of infection such as:

  • fever
  • chills
  • diarrhea
  • sore throat
  • muscle aches
  • shortness of breath
  • blood in phlegm
  • weight loss
  • red or inflamed skin
  • body sores
  • pain or burning during urination

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

15 potential interactions Applies to: 14 conditions, including Peripheral Neuropathy, Anemia, Fever, Hearing Loss, and Liver Disease.

Anemia

Moderate:

cisplatin

CISplatin has a moderate potential interaction with Anemia.

A (+) Coombs' hemolytic anemia has been reported with the use of cisplatin. Subsequent therapy may result in increased hemolysis. If need outweighs the risk, extreme caution should be exercised in administering cisplatin. Patients should be instructed to immediately report signs and symptoms suggesting anemia such as fatigue, weakness, and/or bloody urine. Therapy with cisplatin should be administered cautiously in patients with anemia and those with a history of or a predisposition to hemolytic syndromes. Close clinical monitoring of hematopoietic function for hemolysis and anemia is recommended.

Bleeding Disorder

Major:

cisplatin

CISplatin has a major potential interaction with Bleeding Disorder.

Myelosuppression has been reported in 25% to 30% of patients administered cisplatin. Fever and infection have been reported in patients with neutropenia. Potential fatalities due to infection (secondary to myelosuppression) have been reported. Therapy with cisplatin should be administered cautiously in patients whose bone marrow reserve may be severely depressed by prior chemotherapy or irradiation or whose marrow function is recovering from previous cytotoxic therapy. Patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggesting bone marrow suppression such as fever, sore throat, local infection, or bleeding. Close clinical monitoring of hematopoietic function is recommended. For patients who develop severe myelosuppression during treatment with cisplatin injection, consider dose modifications and manage according to clinical treatment guidelines.

Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts

Major:

cisplatin

CISplatin has a major potential interaction with Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts.

Myelosuppression has been reported in 25% to 30% of patients administered cisplatin. Fever and infection have been reported in patients with neutropenia. Potential fatalities due to infection (secondary to myelosuppression) have been reported. Therapy with cisplatin should be administered cautiously in patients whose bone marrow reserve may be severely depressed by prior chemotherapy or irradiation or whose marrow function is recovering from previous cytotoxic therapy. Patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggesting bone marrow suppression such as fever, sore throat, local infection, or bleeding. Close clinical monitoring of hematopoietic function is recommended. For patients who develop severe myelosuppression during treatment with cisplatin injection, consider dose modifications and manage according to clinical treatment guidelines.

Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders

Major:

Litfulo

The ritlecitinib in Litfulo has a major potential interaction with Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders.

In a major safety study of a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, tofacitinib, in rheumatoid arthritis patients 50 years and older with at least 1 cardiovascular risk factor, higher rates of all-cause mortality (including sudden cardiovascular death) and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) (defined as cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and stroke) were observed with the JAK inhibitor when compared with tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers. Patients who were current or past smokers had an additional increased risk. Based on a shared mechanism of action, this risk should be considered for other JAK inhibitors, including baricitinib, upadacitinib, ruxolitinib, fedratinib, ritlecitinib, deuruxolitinib, and pacritinib. Consider the benefits and risks for each individual patient prior and during treatment with JAK inhibitors, especially in patients with other cardiovascular risk factors, history of cardiovascular events, and patients who are current or past smokers. Patients should be informed about the symptoms of serious cardiovascular events and what to do if they occur.

Fever

Major:

cisplatin

CISplatin has a major potential interaction with Fever.

Myelosuppression has been reported in 25% to 30% of patients administered cisplatin. Fever and infection have been reported in patients with neutropenia. Potential fatalities due to infection (secondary to myelosuppression) have been reported. Therapy with cisplatin should be administered cautiously in patients whose bone marrow reserve may be severely depressed by prior chemotherapy or irradiation or whose marrow function is recovering from previous cytotoxic therapy. Patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggesting bone marrow suppression such as fever, sore throat, local infection, or bleeding. Close clinical monitoring of hematopoietic function is recommended. For patients who develop severe myelosuppression during treatment with cisplatin injection, consider dose modifications and manage according to clinical treatment guidelines.

Hearing Loss

Major:

cisplatin

CISplatin has a major potential interaction with Hearing Loss.

Cisplatin injection can cause ototoxicity, which is cumulative and may be severe. Consider audiometric and vestibular function monitoring. Ototoxicity can occur during or after treatment and can be unilateral or bilateral. Deafness after the initial dose of cisplatin injection has been reported. Vestibular toxicity has also been reported. Ototoxic effects can be more severe and detrimental in pediatric patients, particularly in patients less than 5 years of age. The prevalence of hearing loss in pediatric patients is estimated to be 40-60%. Additional risk factors for ototoxicity include simultaneous cranial irradiation, treatment with other ototoxic drugs and renal impairment. Consider audiometric and vestibular testing in all pediatric patients receiving cisplatin.

History, Tuberculosis

Major:

Litfulo

The ritlecitinib in Litfulo has a major potential interaction with History, Tuberculosis.

Avoid the use of ritlecitinib in patients with an active, serious infection. Consider the risks and benefits of treatment in patients with chronic or recurrent infection, exposed to tuberculosis (TB), with a history of serious infection or an opportunistic infection, who have resided or traveled in areas of endemic TB or mycoses, or with underlying conditions that may predispose them to infection. Patients should be screened for TB before treatment initiation. This drug should not be given to patients with active TB or untreated latent TB; anti-TB therapy should be started prior to initiating treatment. Screening for viral hepatitis should be performed in accordance with clinical guidelines before starting therapy. Treatment interruption should be considered in patients with viral reactivation (e.g., herpes zoster).

Immunodeficiency

Major:

Litfulo

The ritlecitinib in Litfulo has a major potential interaction with Immunodeficiency.

Avoid the use of ritlecitinib in patients with an active, serious infection. Consider the risks and benefits of treatment in patients with chronic or recurrent infection, exposed to tuberculosis (TB), with a history of serious infection or an opportunistic infection, who have resided or traveled in areas of endemic TB or mycoses, or with underlying conditions that may predispose them to infection. Patients should be screened for TB before treatment initiation. This drug should not be given to patients with active TB or untreated latent TB; anti-TB therapy should be started prior to initiating treatment. Screening for viral hepatitis should be performed in accordance with clinical guidelines before starting therapy. Treatment interruption should be considered in patients with viral reactivation (e.g., herpes zoster).

Infection

Major:

cisplatin

CISplatin has a major potential interaction with Infection.

Because of their cytotoxic effects on rapidly proliferating tissues, antineoplastic agents frequently can, to varying extent, induce myelosuppression. The use of these drugs may be contraindicated in patients with known infectious diseases. All patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggesting infection such as fever, sore throat, or local infection during antineoplastic therapy. Close clinical monitoring of hematopoietic function is recommended.

Major:

Litfulo

The ritlecitinib in Litfulo has a major potential interaction with Infection.

Avoid the use of ritlecitinib in patients with an active, serious infection. Consider the risks and benefits of treatment in patients with chronic or recurrent infection, exposed to tuberculosis (TB), with a history of serious infection or an opportunistic infection, who have resided or traveled in areas of endemic TB or mycoses, or with underlying conditions that may predispose them to infection. Patients should be screened for TB before treatment initiation. This drug should not be given to patients with active TB or untreated latent TB; anti-TB therapy should be started prior to initiating treatment. Screening for viral hepatitis should be performed in accordance with clinical guidelines before starting therapy. Treatment interruption should be considered in patients with viral reactivation (e.g., herpes zoster).

Liver Disease

Moderate:

Litfulo

The ritlecitinib in Litfulo has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Ritlecitinib is not recommended in patients with severe (Child Pugh C) hepatic impairment.

Peripheral Neuropathy

Major:

cisplatin

CISplatin has a major potential interaction with Peripheral Neuropathy.

Cisplatin injection can cause dose-related peripheral neuropathy that becomes more severe with repeated courses of the drug. Neurologic symptoms have been reported to occur after a single dose. Neuropathy can also have a delayed onset from 3 to 8 weeks after the last dose of cisplatin injection. Manifestations include paresthesias in a stocking-glove distribution, areflexia, and loss of proprioception and vibratory sensation. The neuropathy may progress further even after stopping treatment. Peripheral neuropathy may be irreversible in some patients. Therapy with cisplatin should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to peripheral neuropathy.

Renal Dysfunction

Major:

cisplatin

CISplatin has a major potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Patients with baseline renal impairment may be more susceptible to cisplatin nephrotoxicity. Ensure adequate hydration before, during, and after cisplatin injection administration. Measure serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine clearance, and serum electrolytes prior to initiating therapy, and as clinically indicated. Consider alternative treatments or reduce the dose of cisplatin injection for patients with baseline renal impairment or who develop significant reductions in creatinine clearance during treatment with cisplatin injection according to clinical treatment guidelines

Smoking

Major:

Litfulo

The ritlecitinib in Litfulo has a major potential interaction with Smoking.

In a major safety study of a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, tofacitinib, in rheumatoid arthritis patients 50 years and older with at least 1 cardiovascular risk factor, higher rates of all-cause mortality (including sudden cardiovascular death) and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) (defined as cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and stroke) were observed with the JAK inhibitor when compared with tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers. Patients who were current or past smokers had an additional increased risk. Based on a shared mechanism of action, this risk should be considered for other JAK inhibitors, including baricitinib, upadacitinib, ruxolitinib, fedratinib, ritlecitinib, deuruxolitinib, and pacritinib. Consider the benefits and risks for each individual patient prior and during treatment with JAK inhibitors, especially in patients with other cardiovascular risk factors, history of cardiovascular events, and patients who are current or past smokers. Patients should be informed about the symptoms of serious cardiovascular events and what to do if they occur.

Visual Defect/Disturbance

Moderate:

cisplatin

CISplatin has a moderate potential interaction with Visual Defect/Disturbance.

Optic neuritis, papilledema, and cortical blindness have been reported in patients receiving standard recommended doses of cisplatin injection. Blurred vision and altered color perception have been reported after the use of regimens with higher doses and dose frequencies of cisplatin injection. Improvement and/or total recovery usually occurs after discontinuing cisplatin injection but can be delayed. Caution is advised in patients with visual disabilities.

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cisplatin

A total of 493 drugs are known to interact with cisplatin.

Litfulo

A total of 876 drugs are known to interact with Litfulo.

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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