Can you take Cyclophosphamide with Sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol?
1 drug interaction and 24 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- cyclophosphamide
- sodium phenylbutyrate/taurursodiol
Drug interactions
Moderate drug interactions
Moderate:
cycloPHOSphamide taurursodiol
Applies to: cyclophosphamide and sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
Taurursodiol may increase the blood levels and effects of cycloPHOSphamide. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications. 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:
sodium phenylbutyrate Food/Lifestyle
Applies to: sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
Food may affect the absorption of sodium phenylbutyrate. A high-fat, high-calorie meal (approximately 800 to 1000 calories; 500 to 600 calories from fat, 250 calories from carbohydrate, 150 calories from protein) has been shown to reduce the absorption of sodium phenylbutyrate, although it is unknown what impact this may have on the overall effectiveness of the medication. The manufacturer recommends taking sodium phenylbutyrate before a meal or snack. This is especially important if you weigh less than 70 kg (approximately 154 pounds). Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. 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.
Disease interactions
23 potential interactions Applies to: 20 conditions, including Heart Failure, Urinary Tract Infection, Peripheral Neuropathy, Bladder Infection, and Fever.
Biliary Obstruction
Moderate:
sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
The taurursodiol in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Biliary Obstruction.
Sodium phenylbutyrate-taurursodiol contains taurursodiol, a bile acid. In patients with disorders that interfere with bile acid circulation, there may be an increased risk for diarrhea and patients should be monitored appropriately. Other conditions such as pancreatic insufficiency, intestinal malabsorption, or intestinal diseases that may alter the concentration of bile acids, may also lead to decreased absorption of this drug and its components. Consider consulting with a GI specialists with experience managing these GI disorders. Patients with disorders of enterohepatic circulation (e.g., biliary infection, active cholecystitis, etc.), severe pancreatic disorders (e.g., pancreatitis), and intestinal disorders that may alter concentrations of bile acids (e.g., ileal resection, regional ileitis, etc.) were excluded from clinical studies and there is no experience in patients with these conditions. Caution is advised.
Bladder Infection
Major:
cyclophosphamide
cycloPHOSphamide has a major potential interaction with Bladder Infection.
The use of cyclophosphamide is contraindicated in patients with urinary outflow obstruction. Urinary tract obstruction should be excluded or corrected before treatment because cyclophosphamide can cause urotoxicity, which may be fatal.
Bleeding Disorder
Major:
cyclophosphamide
cycloPHOSphamide has a major potential interaction with Bleeding Disorder.
Cyclophosphamide should not be administered to patients with neutrophil counts of 1,500/mm3 or less and platelet counts below 50,000/mm3. Cyclophosphamide can cause myelosuppression, bone marrow failure, and severe immunosuppression; complete blood counts should be monitored during treatment.
Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts
Major:
cyclophosphamide
cycloPHOSphamide has a major potential interaction with Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts.
Cyclophosphamide should not be administered to patients with neutrophil counts of 1,500/mm3 or less and platelet counts below 50,000/mm3. Cyclophosphamide can cause myelosuppression, bone marrow failure, and severe immunosuppression; complete blood counts should be monitored during treatment.
Central Nervous System Disorders
Moderate:
sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Central Nervous System Disorders.
Sodium phenylbutyrate is a pro-drug and is rapidly metabolized to the active, phenylacetate. Neurotoxicity, including exacerbation of a preexisting neuropathy, has been reported with the use of intravenous phenylacetate. The acute onset and reversibility when the phenylacetate infusion was discontinued suggested a drug effect. Care should be exercised when prescribing sodium phenylbutyrate to patients at risk for neurotoxicity.
Fever
Moderate:
cyclophosphamide
cycloPHOSphamide has a moderate potential interaction with Fever.
Cyclophosphamide treatment may not be indicated, or may require interruption or dose reduction, in patients with a serious infection. Cyclophosphamide can cause severe immunosuppression and reactivate latent infections; it should be used with caution, if at all, in patients with active urinary tract infections.
Fluid Retention
Major:
sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a major potential interaction with Fluid Retention.
The use of sodium phenylbutyrate may cause fluid retention in patients with congestive heart failure, renal dysfunction, or sodium retention with edema. Sodium phenylbutyrate is primarily excreted by the kidney and these patients may exhibit reduced excretion. Therapy with sodium phenylbutyrate should be administered cautiously in these patients. Monitoring plasma levels of ammonia, arginine, branched-chain amino acids and serum proteins to maintain within normal limits and glutamine to less than 1000 mcmol/L is recommended.
Gallbladder Disease
Moderate:
sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
The taurursodiol in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Gallbladder Disease.
Sodium phenylbutyrate-taurursodiol contains taurursodiol, a bile acid. In patients with disorders that interfere with bile acid circulation, there may be an increased risk for diarrhea and patients should be monitored appropriately. Other conditions such as pancreatic insufficiency, intestinal malabsorption, or intestinal diseases that may alter the concentration of bile acids, may also lead to decreased absorption of this drug and its components. Consider consulting with a GI specialists with experience managing these GI disorders. Patients with disorders of enterohepatic circulation (e.g., biliary infection, active cholecystitis, etc.), severe pancreatic disorders (e.g., pancreatitis), and intestinal disorders that may alter concentrations of bile acids (e.g., ileal resection, regional ileitis, etc.) were excluded from clinical studies and there is no experience in patients with these conditions. Caution is advised.
Heart Disease
Moderate:
cyclophosphamide
cycloPHOSphamide has a moderate potential interaction with Heart Disease.
Cyclophosphamide can cause myocarditis, myopericarditis, pericardial effusion, arrhythmias, and congestive heart failure, which may be fatal. Particular caution is necessary in patients with pre-existing cardiac disease; monitor these patients for cardiotoxicity.
Heart Failure
Major:
sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a major potential interaction with Heart Failure.
The use of sodium phenylbutyrate may cause fluid retention in patients with congestive heart failure, renal dysfunction, or sodium retention with edema. Sodium phenylbutyrate is primarily excreted by the kidney and these patients may exhibit reduced excretion. Therapy with sodium phenylbutyrate should be administered cautiously in these patients. Monitoring plasma levels of ammonia, arginine, branched-chain amino acids and serum proteins to maintain within normal limits and glutamine to less than 1000 mcmol/L is recommended.
History, Radiation Therapy
Moderate:
cyclophosphamide
cycloPHOSphamide has a moderate potential interaction with History, Radiation Therapy.
Previous radiation treatment to the cardiac region may increase the risk of cyclophosphamide cardiotoxicity, and previous abdominal radiation is a risk factor for cyclophosphamide-associated veno-occlusive liver disease. Patients with risk factors for cardiotoxicity should be monitored during treatment.
Infection
Moderate:
cyclophosphamide
cycloPHOSphamide has a moderate potential interaction with Infection.
Cyclophosphamide treatment may not be indicated, or may require interruption or dose reduction, in patients with a serious infection. Cyclophosphamide can cause severe immunosuppression and reactivate latent infections; it should be used with caution, if at all, in patients with active urinary tract infections.
Liver Disease
Moderate:
cyclophosphamide
cycloPHOSphamide has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.
Pre-existing disturbances of hepatic function are a risk factor for cyclophosphamide-associated veno-occlusive liver disease, which can be fatal. Severe hepatic impairment may reduce conversion of cyclophosphamide to its active metabolite, potentially reducing efficacy.
Moderate:
sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.
Sodium phenylbutyrate is primarily metabolized in the liver and kidney. Therapy with sodium phenylbutyrate should be administered cautiously in patients with liver disease. Monitoring plasma levels of ammonia, arginine, branched-chain amino acids and serum proteins to maintain within normal limits and glutamine to less than 1000 mcmol/L is recommended.
Malabsorption Syndrome
Moderate:
sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
The taurursodiol in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Malabsorption Syndrome.
Sodium phenylbutyrate-taurursodiol contains taurursodiol, a bile acid. In patients with disorders that interfere with bile acid circulation, there may be an increased risk for diarrhea and patients should be monitored appropriately. Other conditions such as pancreatic insufficiency, intestinal malabsorption, or intestinal diseases that may alter the concentration of bile acids, may also lead to decreased absorption of this drug and its components. Consider consulting with a GI specialists with experience managing these GI disorders. Patients with disorders of enterohepatic circulation (e.g., biliary infection, active cholecystitis, etc.), severe pancreatic disorders (e.g., pancreatitis), and intestinal disorders that may alter concentrations of bile acids (e.g., ileal resection, regional ileitis, etc.) were excluded from clinical studies and there is no experience in patients with these conditions. Caution is advised.
Myoneural Disorder
Moderate:
sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Myoneural Disorder.
Sodium phenylbutyrate is a pro-drug and is rapidly metabolized to the active, phenylacetate. Neurotoxicity, including exacerbation of a preexisting neuropathy, has been reported with the use of intravenous phenylacetate. The acute onset and reversibility when the phenylacetate infusion was discontinued suggested a drug effect. Care should be exercised when prescribing sodium phenylbutyrate to patients at risk for neurotoxicity.
Peripheral Neuropathy
Moderate:
sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Peripheral Neuropathy.
Sodium phenylbutyrate is a pro-drug and is rapidly metabolized to the active, phenylacetate. Neurotoxicity, including exacerbation of a preexisting neuropathy, has been reported with the use of intravenous phenylacetate. The acute onset and reversibility when the phenylacetate infusion was discontinued suggested a drug effect. Care should be exercised when prescribing sodium phenylbutyrate to patients at risk for neurotoxicity.
Pulmonary Impairment
Moderate:
cyclophosphamide
cycloPHOSphamide has a moderate potential interaction with Pulmonary Impairment.
Pneumonitis, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary veno-occlusive disease and other forms of pulmonary toxicity leading to respiratory failure have been reported during and following treatment with cyclophosphamide. Pneumonitis may develop years after treatment with cyclophosphamide. Patients should be monitored for signs and symptoms of pulmonary toxicity. Caution is advised in patients with preexisting pulmonary impairment.
Renal Dysfunction
Major:
sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a major potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
The use of sodium phenylbutyrate may cause fluid retention in patients with congestive heart failure, renal dysfunction, or sodium retention with edema. Sodium phenylbutyrate is primarily excreted by the kidney and these patients may exhibit reduced excretion. Therapy with sodium phenylbutyrate should be administered cautiously in these patients. Monitoring plasma levels of ammonia, arginine, branched-chain amino acids and serum proteins to maintain within normal limits and glutamine to less than 1000 mcmol/L is recommended.
Moderate:
cyclophosphamide
cycloPHOSphamide has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
In patients with severe renal impairment, decreased renal excretion may result in increased plasma levels of cyclophosphamide and its metabolites, which may result in increased toxicity. Monitor patients with severe renal impairment (CrCl =10 mL/min to 24 mL/min) for signs and symptoms of toxicity. Therapy with cyclophosphamide should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of or predisposition to renal dysfunction. Clinical monitoring of renal function is recommended.
Moderate:
sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
Sodium phenylbutyrate is primarily metabolized in the liver and kidney. Therapy with sodium phenylbutyrate should be administered cautiously in patients with liver disease. Monitoring plasma levels of ammonia, arginine, branched-chain amino acids and serum proteins to maintain within normal limits and glutamine to less than 1000 mcmol/L is recommended.
Urinary Tract Infection
Major:
cyclophosphamide
cycloPHOSphamide has a major potential interaction with Urinary Tract Infection.
The use of cyclophosphamide is contraindicated in patients with urinary outflow obstruction. Urinary tract obstruction should be excluded or corrected before treatment because cyclophosphamide can cause urotoxicity, which may be fatal.
Urinary Tract Obstruction
Major:
cyclophosphamide
cycloPHOSphamide has a major potential interaction with Urinary Tract Obstruction.
The use of cyclophosphamide is contraindicated in patients with urinary outflow obstruction. Urinary tract obstruction should be excluded or corrected before treatment because cyclophosphamide can cause urotoxicity, which may be fatal.
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cyclophosphamide
A total of 422 drugs are known to interact with cyclophosphamide.
- Cyclophosphamide is in the drug class alkylating agents.
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Cyclophosphamide is used to treat the following conditions:
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia
- Brain Tumor
- Breast Cancer
- Bullous Pemphigoid
- Burkitt Lymphoma
- Cervical Cancer
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
- Cogan's Syndrome
- Dermatomyositis
- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
- Endometrial Cancer
- Ewing's Sarcoma
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
- Histiocytosis
- Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy
- Leukemia
- Lupus
- Lupus Nephritis
- Lymphoma
- Mantle Cell Lymphoma
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Mycosis Fungoides
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Neuroblastoma
- Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Organ Transplant, Rejection Prophylaxis
- Osteosarcoma
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pemphigoid
- Pemphigus
- Prostate Cancer
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Scleroderma
- Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Wilms' Tumor (off-label)
sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
A total of 590 drugs are known to interact with sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol.
- Sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol is in the drug class miscellaneous central nervous system agents.
- Sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol is used to treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
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. |
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