Can you take Doxorubicin with Omcazio?
1 drug interaction and 20 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- doxorubicin
- Omcazio (cabozantinib)
Drug interactions
Major drug interactions
Major:
DOXOrubicin cabozantinib
Applies to: doxorubicin and Omcazio (cabozantinib)
Using cabozantinib together with DOXOrubicin can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a relatively rare side effect. You may be more susceptible if you have a heart condition called congenital long QT syndrome, other cardiac diseases, conduction abnormalities, or electrolyte disturbances (for example, magnesium or potassium loss due to severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting). Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations during treatment with these medications, whether together or alone. 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:
cabozantinib Food/Lifestyle
Applies to: Omcazio (cabozantinib)
Cabozantinib should be taken on an empty stomach, one hour before or two hours after a meal. Do not consume grapefruit, grapefruit juice, or any supplements that contain grapefruit extract during treatment with cabozantinib unless directed otherwise by your doctor. Grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels of cabozantinib. You may be more likely to experience side effects such as nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; loss of appetite; weight loss; mouth sores; abdominal pain; skin rash (primarily on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet); delayed wound healing; high blood pressure; and impaired bone marrow function resulting in low numbers of different types of blood cells, which can increase the risk of bleeding problems and infections. 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.
Disease interactions
19 potential interactions Applies to: 17 conditions, including High Blood Pressure, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Arrhythmia, and Fever.
Arrhythmia
Major:
doxorubicin
DOXOrubicin has a major potential interaction with Arrhythmia.
Myocardial damage, including acute left ventricular failure can occur with doxorubicin. The risk of cardiomyopathy is proportional to the cumulative exposure with incidence rates from 1% to 20% for cumulative doses ranging from 300 mg/m2 to 500 mg/m2 when doxorubicin is administered every 3 weeks. The risk of cardiomyopathy is further increased with concomitant cardiotoxic therapy. Additionally, doxorubicin can also cause arrhythmias, including life-threatening events at any point during treatment. Assess LVEF before and regularly during and after treatment with doxorubicin. Doxorubicin is contraindicated in patients with severe myocardial insufficiency and recent myocardial infarction (past 6 months).
Bleeding Disorder
Major:
doxorubicin
DOXOrubicin has a major potential interaction with Bleeding Disorder.
Doxorubicin induces dose-related myelosuppression, primarily affecting leukocytes. Therapy with doxorubicin should be withheld in patients whose bone marrow function is severely depressed by prior irradiation or chemotherapy or whose marrow function is recovering from previous cytotoxic therapy. If the need outweighs the risk, extreme caution should be exercised in administering doxorubicin and the dosage should be reduced. 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 monitory of hematopoietic function is recommended. Doxorubicin is contraindicated in patients with severe persistent drug-induced myelosuppression
Major:
Omcazio
The cabozantinib in Omcazio has a major potential interaction with Bleeding Disorder.
Fatal hemorrhagic events have been reported with the use of cabozantinib. Therapy with cabozantinib is not recommended in patients that have or are at risk for severe hemorrhage.
Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts
Major:
doxorubicin
DOXOrubicin has a major potential interaction with Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts.
Doxorubicin induces dose-related myelosuppression, primarily affecting leukocytes. Therapy with doxorubicin should be withheld in patients whose bone marrow function is severely depressed by prior irradiation or chemotherapy or whose marrow function is recovering from previous cytotoxic therapy. If the need outweighs the risk, extreme caution should be exercised in administering doxorubicin and the dosage should be reduced. 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 monitory of hematopoietic function is recommended. Doxorubicin is contraindicated in patients with severe persistent drug-induced myelosuppression
Diverticulitis
Moderate:
Omcazio
The cabozantinib in Omcazio has a moderate potential interaction with Diverticulitis.
Therapy with cabozantinib should be used with caution in patients who may be at increased risk for gastrointestinal perforation, such as those with a history of diverticulitis. Patients presenting with new onset of abdominal symptoms should be evaluated promptly for early identification of gastrointestinal perforation. It is recommended to monitor for symptoms of gastrointestinal perforation or fistula periodically throughout the treatment. Discontinue cabozantinib in patients who experience a fistula which cannot be appropriately managed or a GI perforation.
Fever
Major:
doxorubicin
DOXOrubicin has a major potential interaction with Fever.
Doxorubicin induces dose-related myelosuppression, primarily affecting leukocytes. Therapy with doxorubicin should be withheld in patients whose bone marrow function is severely depressed by prior irradiation or chemotherapy or whose marrow function is recovering from previous cytotoxic therapy. If the need outweighs the risk, extreme caution should be exercised in administering doxorubicin and the dosage should be reduced. 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 monitory of hematopoietic function is recommended. Doxorubicin is contraindicated in patients with severe persistent drug-induced myelosuppression
Gastrointestinal Perforation
Moderate:
Omcazio
The cabozantinib in Omcazio has a moderate potential interaction with Gastrointestinal Perforation.
Therapy with cabozantinib should be used with caution in patients who may be at increased risk for gastrointestinal perforation, such as those with a history of diverticulitis. Patients presenting with new onset of abdominal symptoms should be evaluated promptly for early identification of gastrointestinal perforation. It is recommended to monitor for symptoms of gastrointestinal perforation or fistula periodically throughout the treatment. Discontinue cabozantinib in patients who experience a fistula which cannot be appropriately managed or a GI perforation.
Heart Attack
Moderate:
Omcazio
The cabozantinib in Omcazio has a moderate potential interaction with Heart Attack.
Arterial and venous thromboembolic events have been reported with the use of cabozantinib. Use with caution in patients who are at risk, or have a history of these events. It is recommended to monitor closely for signs and symptoms of thromboembolism. Discontinue cabozantinib in patients who develop an acute myocardial infarction or any other arterial thromboembolic complication.
Heart Failure
Major:
doxorubicin
DOXOrubicin has a major potential interaction with Heart Failure.
Myocardial damage, including acute left ventricular failure can occur with doxorubicin. The risk of cardiomyopathy is proportional to the cumulative exposure with incidence rates from 1% to 20% for cumulative doses ranging from 300 mg/m2 to 500 mg/m2 when doxorubicin is administered every 3 weeks. The risk of cardiomyopathy is further increased with concomitant cardiotoxic therapy. Additionally, doxorubicin can also cause arrhythmias, including life-threatening events at any point during treatment. Assess LVEF before and regularly during and after treatment with doxorubicin. Doxorubicin is contraindicated in patients with severe myocardial insufficiency and recent myocardial infarction (past 6 months).
High Blood Pressure
Moderate:
Omcazio
The cabozantinib in Omcazio has a moderate potential interaction with High Blood Pressure.
The use of cabozantinib causes hypertension. Blood pressure should be well-controlled prior to initiating cabozantinib and monitored and treated as needed with standard anti-hypertensive therapy. It is recommended to reduce the dose in case of persistent hypertension despite use of anti-hypertensive medications and to discontinue therapy if hypertension is severe and persistent despite these measures. Discontinue cabozantinib therapy for severe hypertension that cannot be controlled with anti-hypertensive therapy and if there is evidence of hypertensive crisis or severe hypertension despite optimal medical management. Close monitoring is recommended.
History - Myocardial Infarction
Major:
doxorubicin
DOXOrubicin has a major potential interaction with History - Myocardial Infarction.
Myocardial damage, including acute left ventricular failure can occur with doxorubicin. The risk of cardiomyopathy is proportional to the cumulative exposure with incidence rates from 1% to 20% for cumulative doses ranging from 300 mg/m2 to 500 mg/m2 when doxorubicin is administered every 3 weeks. The risk of cardiomyopathy is further increased with concomitant cardiotoxic therapy. Additionally, doxorubicin can also cause arrhythmias, including life-threatening events at any point during treatment. Assess LVEF before and regularly during and after treatment with doxorubicin. Doxorubicin is contraindicated in patients with severe myocardial insufficiency and recent myocardial infarction (past 6 months).
Infection
Major:
doxorubicin
DOXOrubicin 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.
Interstitial Lung Disease
Moderate:
Omcazio
The cabozantinib in Omcazio has a moderate potential interaction with Interstitial Lung Disease.
The use of certain multikinase inhibitors has been associated with pulmonary toxicity. Serious cases of interstitial lung disease (ILD), including fatal cases and interstitial pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis have been reported. Caution is recommended when using these agents in patients with a history of interstitial pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis or those patients presenting with acute onset of new or progressive unexplained pulmonary symptoms such as dyspnea, cough, and fever pending diagnostic evaluation. If ILD is confirmed, these agents should be permanently discontinued and appropriate measures should be instituted. Treatment should be immediately withheld in patients diagnosed with ILD/pneumonitis and permanently discontinued if no other potential causes of ILD/pneumonitis have been identified.
Liver Disease
Major:
doxorubicin
DOXOrubicin has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.
Doxorubicin is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment (defined as Child Pugh Class C or serum bilirubin level greater than 5 mg/dL). Doxorubicin is primarily metabolized by the liver and its clearance is reduced in the presence of hepatic dysfunction, increasing the risk for toxicity. Therapy with doxorubicin should be administered cautiously and at a reduced dosage in patients with moderate or mild hepatic function. Close clinical monitoring of hepatic function prior to initiation of doxorubicin therapy is recommended.
Moderate:
Omcazio
The cabozantinib in Omcazio has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.
Increased exposure to cabozantinib has been observed in patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment. It is recommended to reduce the cabozantinib dose in patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment. The use of cabozantinib is not recommended in patients with severe hepatic impairment. It is recommended to monitor liver function and urine bilirubin tests periodically during therapy.
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome
Moderate:
Omcazio
The cabozantinib in Omcazio has a moderate potential interaction with Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome.
Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome (RPLS) has been reported in patients receiving cabozantinib. It is recommended to discontinue therapy in patients developing RPLS. The safety of reinitiating therapy in patients previously experiencing RPLS is not known. Care and close monitoring should be considered in these patients.
Pulmonary Impairment
Moderate:
Omcazio
The cabozantinib in Omcazio has a moderate potential interaction with Pulmonary Impairment.
The use of certain multikinase inhibitors has been associated with pulmonary toxicity. Serious cases of interstitial lung disease (ILD), including fatal cases and interstitial pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis have been reported. Caution is recommended when using these agents in patients with a history of interstitial pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis or those patients presenting with acute onset of new or progressive unexplained pulmonary symptoms such as dyspnea, cough, and fever pending diagnostic evaluation. If ILD is confirmed, these agents should be permanently discontinued and appropriate measures should be instituted. Treatment should be immediately withheld in patients diagnosed with ILD/pneumonitis and permanently discontinued if no other potential causes of ILD/pneumonitis have been identified.
Renal Dysfunction
Moderate:
Omcazio
The cabozantinib in Omcazio has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
No dose adjustment is required in patients with mild or moderate renal impairment. There is no experience with cabozantinib in patients with severe renal impairment. Care should be exercised in these patients.
Thrombotic/Thromboembolic Disorder
Moderate:
Omcazio
The cabozantinib in Omcazio has a moderate potential interaction with Thrombotic/Thromboembolic Disorder.
Arterial and venous thromboembolic events have been reported with the use of cabozantinib. Use with caution in patients who are at risk, or have a history of these events. It is recommended to monitor closely for signs and symptoms of thromboembolism. Discontinue cabozantinib in patients who develop an acute myocardial infarction or any other arterial thromboembolic complication.
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doxorubicin
A total of 664 drugs are known to interact with doxorubicin.
- Doxorubicin is in the drug class antibiotics/antineoplastics.
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Doxorubicin is used to treat the following conditions:
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
- Bladder Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Bronchogenic Carcinoma
- Cancer
- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
- Gastric Cancer
- Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- Mantle Cell Lymphoma (off-label)
- Multiple Myeloma
- Neuroblastoma
- Osteosarcoma
- Ovarian Cancer
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Stomach Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer
- Wilms' Tumor
Omcazio
A total of 560 drugs are known to interact with Omcazio.
- Omcazio is in the following drug classes: multikinase inhibitors, VEGF/VEGFR inhibitors.
- Omcazio is used to treat the following conditions:
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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