Can you take Docetaxel with Rilonacept?

DOCEtaxel has a moderate potential interaction with Alcoholism.

The alcohol content in a dose of docetaxel injection may affect the central nervous system. Cases of intoxication have been reported with some formulations of docetaxel due to the alcohol content. Close monitoring is recommended in alcoholic patients. Consideration should be given to the alcohol content in docetaxel injection on the ability to drive or use machines immediately after the infusion.

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

The use of docetaxel is contraindicated in patients with a neutrophil count < 1500/mm3. Docetaxel induces dose-related myelosuppression resulting in neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and anemia. Neutropenia occurs in all patients administered 60-100 mg/m2 of docetaxel. Grade 4 neutropenia (< 500/mm3) occurs in nearly all patients administered 100 mg/m2 of docetaxel. Patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggesting bone marrow suppression such as fever, sore throat, or local infection. Therapy should be administered cautiously to patients with compromised bone marrow reserve and should be withheld until neutrophil levels is > 1500/mm3 and/or platelet counts is > 100,000/mm3. A 25% reduction in dosage is recommended during subsequent cycles following severe neutropenia (< 500/mm3). It is recommended to performed frequent blood cell counts on all patients receiving docetaxel.

DOCEtaxel has a major potential interaction with Fever.

The use of docetaxel is contraindicated in patients with a neutrophil count < 1500/mm3. Docetaxel induces dose-related myelosuppression resulting in neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and anemia. Neutropenia occurs in all patients administered 60-100 mg/m2 of docetaxel. Grade 4 neutropenia (< 500/mm3) occurs in nearly all patients administered 100 mg/m2 of docetaxel. Patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggesting bone marrow suppression such as fever, sore throat, or local infection. Therapy should be administered cautiously to patients with compromised bone marrow reserve and should be withheld until neutrophil levels is > 1500/mm3 and/or platelet counts is > 100,000/mm3. A 25% reduction in dosage is recommended during subsequent cycles following severe neutropenia (< 500/mm3). It is recommended to performed frequent blood cell counts on all patients receiving docetaxel.

DOCEtaxel has a major potential interaction with Fluid Retention.

Severe fluid retention characterized by peripheral edema, generalized edema, pleural effusion, dyspnea at rest, cardiac tamponade, or abdominal distention due to ascites has been reported during docetaxel therapy. Therapy with docetaxel should be administered cautiously to patients adversely affected by fluid retention. Prophylaxis with a five day dexamethasone premedication regimen is recommended, however, fluid retention has occurred despite this pretreatment.

Rilonacept has a moderate potential interaction with High Cholesterol.

Patients treated with rilonacept experienced increases in their mean total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. The mean increases from baseline for total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides were 19 mg/dL, 2 mg/dL, 10 mg/dL, and 57 mg/dL respectively after 6 weeks of open-label therapy. Physicians should monitor the lipid profiles of their patients especially those with hyperlipidemias, and consider lipid-lowering therapies as needed based upon cardiovascular risk factors and current guidelines.

DOCEtaxel 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.

Rilonacept has a moderate potential interaction with Infection.

Interleukin-1 (IL-1) blockade may interfere with the immune response to infections. Treatment with other medication as rilonacept, that work through inhibition of IL-1 has been associated with an increased risk of serious infections, and serious infections have been reported in patients taking rilonacept compared with placebo. Rilonacept should be discontinued if a patient develops a serious infection. Treatment with rilonacept should not be initiated in patients with an active or chronic infection. Additionally, latent tuberculosis can be reactivated and should be treated before initiating therapy with rilonacept.

DOCEtaxel has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Docetaxel is extensively metabolized by the liver. Total body clearance of docetaxel has been reported to be reduced as much as 27% in patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment resulting in a 38% increase of docetaxel serum concentration. Patients with elevated transaminase levels (>1.5 times the upper limits of normal) and alkaline phosphatase (>2.5 times the upper limits of normal) should not be administered docetaxel. The incidence of docetaxel related deaths is increased in patients with impaired hepatic function. Bilirubin, transaminase, and alkaline phosphatase levels should be obtained prior to each cycle of docetaxel therapy. Patients with combined abnormalities of transaminases and alkaline phosphatase should not be treated with this agent.

Rilonacept has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

No formal studies have been conducted to examine the pharmacokinetics of rilonacept administered subcutaneously in patients with hepatic impairment. Caution is advised if used on these patients.

DOCEtaxel has a major potential interaction with Macular Edema.

Cystoid macular edema has been reported with the use of docetaxel. Patients with impaired vision should undergo a prompt and comprehensive ophthalmologic examination prior to therapy with this agent. If cystoid macular edema is diagnosed, treatment should be discontinued and appropriate treatment initiated. Alternative non-taxane cancer treatment should be considered.

DOCEtaxel has a moderate potential interaction with Peripheral Neuropathy.

Severe neurosensory symptoms such as paresthesia, dysesthesia, and pain have been reported during docetaxel therapy. Therapy with docetaxel should be administered cautiously to patients with or predisposition to neurosensory symptoms. Although reversible with discontinuation of docetaxel therapy, the dosage must be adjusted if neurosensory symptoms occur and therapy discontinued if symptoms persist.

Rilonacept has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

No formal studies have been conducted to examine the pharmacokinetics of rilonacept administered subcutaneously in patients with renal impairment. Caution is advised if used on these patients.

Rilonacept has a moderate potential interaction with Tuberculosis, Latent.

Interleukin-1 (IL-1) blockade may interfere with the immune response to infections. Treatment with other medication as rilonacept, that work through inhibition of IL-1 has been associated with an increased risk of serious infections, and serious infections have been reported in patients taking rilonacept compared with placebo. Rilonacept should be discontinued if a patient develops a serious infection. Treatment with rilonacept should not be initiated in patients with an active or chronic infection. Additionally, latent tuberculosis can be reactivated and should be treated before initiating therapy with rilonacept.

Rilonacept has a major potential interaction with Vaccination.

Live vaccines should not be given concurrently with rilonacept. Rilonacept may interfere with normal immune response to new antigens; therefore, vaccinations may not be effective in patients receiving rilonacept. No data are available on the effectiveness of vaccination with inactivated (killed) antigens in patients receiving rilonacept. Because IL-1 blockade may interfere with immune response to infections, it is recommended that prior to initiation of therapy with rilonacept adult and pediatric patients receive all recommended vaccinations, as appropriate, including pneumococcal vaccine and inactivated influenza vaccine.