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Drug Interactions between Clolar and Phenaz Plus

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Moderate

phenazopyridine clofarabine

Applies to: Phenaz Plus (butabarbital / hyoscyamine / phenazopyridine) and Clolar (clofarabine)

GENERALLY AVOID: The liver is a known target organ for clofarabine toxicity, and concomitant use of other potentially hepatotoxic agents may increase the risk of liver injury. Severe and fatal hepatotoxicity has occurred with the use of clofarabine alone. In clinical studies, grade 3 to 4 liver enzyme elevations were frequently observed in pediatric patients during treatment, with aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) elevations reported in 36% and 44% of patients, respectively. Liver enzyme elevations typically occurred within 10 days of clofarabine administration and returned to grade 2 or lower within 15 days. Grade 3 or 4 bilirubin elevations occurred in 13% of patients, with 2 cases reported as grade 4 hyperbilirubinemia (2%), one of which resulted in treatment discontinuation and the other in multi-organ failure and death. Eight patients (7%) had grade 3 or 4 elevations in serum bilirubin at the last time point measured, all of whom died due to sepsis and/or multi-organ failure.

MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of clofarabine with other potentially hepatotoxic agents should be avoided whenever possible (e.g., acetaminophen; alcohol; androgens and anabolic steroids; antituberculous agents; azole antifungal agents; ACE inhibitors; disulfiram; endothelin receptor antagonists; interferons; ketolide and macrolide antibiotics; kinase inhibitors; minocycline; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents; nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors; proteasome inhibitors; retinoids; sulfonamides; tamoxifen; thiazolidinediones; tolvaptan; vincristine; zileuton; anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine, hydantoins, felbamate, and valproic acid; lipid-lowering medications such as fenofibrate, lomitapide, mipomersen, niacin, and statins; herbals and nutritional supplements such as black cohosh, chaparral, comfrey, DHEA, kava, pennyroyal oil, and red yeast rice). Hepatic function should be monitored during clofarabine administration, and therapy discontinued if grade 3 to 4 liver enzyme or bilirubin elevations occur. Patients should be advised to seek medical attention if they experience potential signs and symptoms of hepatotoxicity such as fever, rash, itching, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, malaise, right upper quadrant pain, dark urine, pale stools, and jaundice.

References

  1. (2005) "Product Information. Clolar (clofarabine)." sanofi-aventis

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Drug and food interactions

Major

butabarbital food

Applies to: Phenaz Plus (butabarbital / hyoscyamine / phenazopyridine)

GENERALLY AVOID: Concurrent acute use of barbiturates and ethanol may result in additive CNS effects, including impaired coordination, sedation, and death. Tolerance of these agents may occur with chronic use. The mechanism is related to inhibition of microsomal enzymes acutely and induction of hepatic microsomal enzymes chronically.

MANAGEMENT: The combination of ethanol and barbiturates should be avoided.

References

  1. Gupta RC, Kofoed J (1966) "Toxological statistics for barbiturates, other sedatives, and tranquilizers in Ontario: a 10-year survey." Can Med Assoc J, 94, p. 863-5
  2. Misra PS, Lefevre A, Ishii H, Rubin E, Lieber CS (1971) "Increase of ethanol, meprobamate and pentobarbital metabolism after chronic ethanol administration in man and in rats." Am J Med, 51, p. 346-51
  3. Saario I, Linnoila M (1976) "Effect of subacute treatment with hypnotics, alone or in combination with alcohol, on psychomotor skills related to driving." Acta Pharmacol Toxicol (Copenh), 38, p. 382-92
  4. Stead AH, Moffat AC (1983) "Quantification of the interaction between barbiturates and alcohol and interpretation of fatal blood concentrations." Hum Toxicol, 2, p. 5-14
  5. Seixas FA (1979) "Drug/alcohol interactions: avert potential dangers." Geriatrics, 34, p. 89-102
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Moderate

hyoscyamine food

Applies to: Phenaz Plus (butabarbital / hyoscyamine / phenazopyridine)

GENERALLY AVOID: Use of anticholinergic agents with alcohol may result in sufficient impairment of attention so as to render driving and operating machinery more hazardous. In addition, the potential for abuse may be increased with the combination. The mechanism of interaction is not established but may involve additive depressant effects on the central nervous system. No effect of oral propantheline or atropine on blood alcohol levels was observed in healthy volunteers when administered before ingestion of a standard ethanol load. However, one study found impairment of attention in subjects given atropine 0.5 mg or glycopyrrolate 1 mg in combination with alcohol.

MANAGEMENT: Alcohol should generally be avoided during therapy with anticholinergic agents. Patients should be counseled to avoid activities requiring mental alertness until they know how these agents affect them.

References

  1. Linnoila M (1973) "Drug effects on psychomotor skills related to driving: interaction of atropine, glycopyrrhonium and alcohol." Eur J Clin Pharmacol, 6, p. 107-12

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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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