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Can you take Clobazam with Emapalumab?

1 drug interaction and 10 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

Moderate drug interactions

Moderate:

cloBAZam emapalumab

Applies to: clobazam and emapalumab

Emapalumab may alter the blood levels and effects of cloBAZam. Your doctor may need to monitor you more closely and/or adjust the dosing of your medication(s). For example, a dose adjustment may be needed if you have been receiving cloBAZam and are starting treatment with emapalumab. Likewise, if you have been receiving both medications, the dose of cloBAZam may need to be adjusted when emapalumab is discontinued. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. 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:

cloBAZam Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: clobazam

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of cloBAZam such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with cloBAZam. Do not use more than the recommended dose of cloBAZam, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.

Disease interactions

9 potential interactions Applies to: 9 conditions, including Depression, Psychosis, Drug Dependence, Infection, and Tuberculosis, Latent.

Acute Alcohol Intoxication

Major:

clobazam

cloBAZam has a major potential interaction with Acute Alcohol Intoxication.

The use of benzodiazepines with alcohol is not recommended. Patients with acute alcohol intoxication exhibit depressed vital signs. The central nervous system depressant effects of benzodiazepines may be additive with those of alcohol, and severe respiratory depression and death may occur. Therapy with benzodiazepines should be administered cautiously in patients who might be prone to acute alcohol intake.

Depression

Moderate:

clobazam

cloBAZam has a moderate potential interaction with Depression.

Benzodiazepines depress the central nervous system and may cause or exacerbate mental depression and cause suicidal behavior and ideation. Episodes of mania and hypomania have also been reported in depressed patients treated with some of these agents. Therapy with benzodiazepines should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of depression or other psychiatric disorders. Patients should be monitored for any changes in mood or behavior. It may be prudent to refrain from dispensing large quantities of medication to these patients.

Drug Dependence

Major:

clobazam

cloBAZam has a major potential interaction with Drug Dependence.

Benzodiazepines have the potential to cause dependence and abuse. Tolerance as well as physical and psychological dependence can develop, particularly after prolonged use and/or excessive dosages. However, abrupt cessation following continual use of as few as 6 weeks at therapeutic levels has occasionally precipitated withdrawal symptoms. Addiction- prone individuals, such as those with a history of alcohol or substance abuse, should be under careful surveillance when treated with benzodiazepines. It may be prudent to refrain from dispensing large quantities of medication to these patients. After prolonged use or if dependency is suspected, withdrawal of benzodiazepine therapy should be undertaken gradually using a dosage- tapering schedule. If withdrawal symptoms occur, temporary reinstitution of benzodiazepines may be necessary.

History, Tuberculosis

Moderate:

emapalumab

Emapalumab has a moderate potential interaction with History, Tuberculosis.

Due to the increased risk of infection with emapalumab, patients at risk for tuberculosis (TB) or with a known positive TB screening test result should be given TB prophylaxis during therapy. All patients should be assessed for TB risk factors and tested for latent infection prior to treatment.

Infection

Major:

emapalumab

Emapalumab has a major potential interaction with Infection.

Serious and sometimes fatal infections have been reported in patients receiving immunosuppressive agents. Patients receiving immunosuppressants are at increased risk of developing bacterial, viral, fungal, and protozoal infections, and new or reactivated viral infections including opportunistic infections. Caution should be exercised when considering their use in patients with severe or chronic infections. It is recommended to interrupt therapy in patients who develop a new infection while undergoing treatment and to monitor these patients closely for any sign or symptom indicative of infection.

Psychosis

Moderate:

clobazam

cloBAZam has a moderate potential interaction with Psychosis.

Benzodiazepines depress the central nervous system and may cause or exacerbate mental depression and cause suicidal behavior and ideation. Episodes of mania and hypomania have also been reported in depressed patients treated with some of these agents. Therapy with benzodiazepines should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of depression or other psychiatric disorders. Patients should be monitored for any changes in mood or behavior. It may be prudent to refrain from dispensing large quantities of medication to these patients.

Renal Dysfunction

Moderate:

clobazam

cloBAZam has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Benzodiazepines are excreted by the kidneys and should be used with caution in patients with impaired renal function and end-stage kidney disease.

Tuberculosis, Latent

Moderate:

emapalumab

Emapalumab has a moderate potential interaction with Tuberculosis, Latent.

Due to the increased risk of infection with emapalumab, patients at risk for tuberculosis (TB) or with a known positive TB screening test result should be given TB prophylaxis during therapy. All patients should be assessed for TB risk factors and tested for latent infection prior to treatment.

Vaccination

Moderate:

emapalumab

Emapalumab has a moderate potential interaction with Vaccination.

Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving emapalumab and for at least 4 weeks after the last dose of emapalumab. The safety of immunization with live vaccines during or following therapy has not been studied.

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clobazam

A total of 537 drugs are known to interact with clobazam.

emapalumab

A total of 201 drugs are known to interact with emapalumab.

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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