Can you take Durvalumab with Panamax?
1 drug interaction and 18 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- durvalumab
- Panamax (acetaminophen)
Drug interactions
Moderate drug interactions
Moderate:
acetaminophen durvalumab
Applies to: Panamax (acetaminophen) and durvalumab
Using acetaminophen may decrease the effects of durvalumab, which may make the medication less effective in treating your condition.
Your healthcare provider may already be aware of the risks, but has determined that this is the best course of treatment for you and is monitoring you closely for any potential complications.
Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. 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
Major food/lifestyle interactions
Major:
acetaminophen Food/Lifestyle
Applies to: Panamax (acetaminophen)
Acetaminophen may cause liver damage and taking it with alcohol may increase that risk.
You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with acetaminophen.
Call your doctor immediately if you have:
- fever
- chills
- joint pain or swelling
- excessive tiredness or weakness
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- skin rash or itching
- loss of appetite
- nausea
- vomiting
- dark colored urine
- yellowing of the skin or the whites of your eyes
These may be symptoms of liver damage.
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
17 potential interactions Applies to: 16 conditions, including Diarrhea, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Thyroid Disease, and Adrenal Insufficiency.
Adrenal Insufficiency
Moderate:
durvalumab
Durvalumab has a moderate potential interaction with Adrenal Insufficiency.
Durvalumab can cause immune-mediated adrenal insufficiency. Adrenal function should be monitored in patients with adrenal insufficiency or with borderline adrenal function and in patients with prolonged periods of stress due to major surgery, intensive care, etc. It is recommended to monitor patients for clinical signs and symptoms of adrenal insufficiency and to institute appropriate measures as necessary. Monitor as clinically indicated prior to and periodically during treatment and withhold, reduce dose, or discontinue therapy with durvalumab as necessary.
Alcoholism
Major:
Panamax
The acetaminophen in Panamax has a major potential interaction with Alcoholism.
Chronic alcohol abusers may be at increased risk of hepatotoxicity during treatment with acetaminophen (APAP). Severe liver injury, including cases of acute liver failure resulting in liver transplant and death, has been reported in patients using acetaminophen. Therapy with acetaminophen should be administered cautiously, if at all, in patients who consume three or more alcoholic drinks a day. In general, patients should avoid drinking alcohol while taking acetaminophen-containing medications. Patients should be warned not to exceed the maximum recommended total daily dosage of acetaminophen (4 g/day in adults and children 12 years of age or older), and to read all prescription and over-the-counter medication labels to ensure they are not taking multiple acetaminophen-containing products, or check with a healthcare professional if they are unsure. They should also be advised to seek medical attention if they experience signs and symptoms of liver injury such as fever, rash, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, right upper quadrant pain, dark urine, and jaundice.
Autoimmune Disorders
Moderate:
durvalumab
Durvalumab has a moderate potential interaction with Autoimmune Disorders.
Programmed death receptor-1/ligand-1 (PD-1/PD-L1) blocking antibodies can cause immune-mediated adverse reactions, which may be severe or fatal. Immune-mediated adverse reactions can occur in any organ system or tissue at any time after starting therapy. This may be considered when using PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibodies in patients with immune system disorders (e.g., ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, lupus) or with conditions affecting the nervous system (e.g., myasthenia gravis, Guillain-Barre syndrome). It is recommended to monitor patients closely for signs/symptoms that may be clinical manifestations of underlying immune-mediated adverse reactions.
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Moderate:
durvalumab
Durvalumab has a moderate potential interaction with Bone Marrow Transplantation.
Fatal and other serious complications can occur in patients who receive allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) before or after being treated with a programmed death receptor-1/ligand-1 (PD-1/PD-L1) blocking antibody. Transplant-related complications include hyperacute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), acute GVHD, chronic GVHD, hepatic veno-occlusive disease after reduced intensity conditioning, and steroid-requiring febrile syndrome (without an identified infectious cause). These complications may occur despite intervening therapy between PD-1/PD-L1 blockade and allogeneic HSCT. It is recommended to follow patients closely for evidence of transplant-related complications and intervene promptly. The benefit versus risks of treatment with a PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibody before or after an allogeneic HSCT should be considered.
Dehydration
Major:
Panamax
The acetaminophen in Panamax has a major potential interaction with Dehydration.
Acetaminophen is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment or severe active liver disease. Patients with hepatic impairment may be at increased risk of toxicity. Severe liver injury, including cases of acute liver failure and death, have been reported in patients using this drug. Clinical monitoring of hepatic function is recommended. Caution is advised if using acetaminophen in patients with chronic malnutrition or severe hypovolemia. Instruct patients to avoid drinking alcohol while taking acetaminophen-containing medications. Patients should be warned not to exceed the maximum recommended total daily dosage of acetaminophen (4 g/day in adults and children 12 years of age or older), and to read all prescription and over-the-counter medication labels to ensure they are not taking multiple acetaminophen-containing products, or check with a healthcare professional if they are unsure.
Diabetes Mellitus
Moderate:
durvalumab
Durvalumab has a moderate potential interaction with Diabetes Mellitus.
Durvalumab can cause type 1 diabetes mellitus. Monitor for hyperglycemia or other signs and symptoms of diabetes. Withhold treatment in cases of severe hyperglycemia until metabolic control is achieved. Permanently discontinue durvalumab for life-threatening hyperglycemia. If appropriate interrupt treatment according to manufacturer recommendations. Care should be exercised when using durvalumab in diabetic patients.
Diarrhea
Moderate:
durvalumab
Durvalumab has a moderate potential interaction with Diarrhea.
Immune-mediated colitis has been reported with the use of durvalumab. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of diarrhea or colitis. It is recommended to administer corticosteroids at a dose of 1 to 2 mg/kg/day prednisone equivalents followed by corticosteroid taper for severe or life-threatening colitis. It is recommended to interrupt or to permanently discontinue durvalumab for life-threatening or for recurrent colitis. Care should be taken when using durvalumab in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Infection
Moderate:
durvalumab
Durvalumab has a moderate potential interaction with Infection.
Durvalumab may alter the normal immune response and increase susceptibility to infections. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infection and withhold durvalumab treatment for Grade 3 or higher infections, particularly in patients with urinary tract infections. Resume once clinically stable.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Moderate:
durvalumab
Durvalumab has a moderate potential interaction with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Immune-mediated colitis has been reported with the use of durvalumab. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of diarrhea or colitis. It is recommended to administer corticosteroids at a dose of 1 to 2 mg/kg/day prednisone equivalents followed by corticosteroid taper for severe or life-threatening colitis. It is recommended to interrupt or to permanently discontinue durvalumab for life-threatening or for recurrent colitis. Care should be taken when using durvalumab in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Liver Disease
Major:
Panamax
The acetaminophen in Panamax has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.
Acetaminophen is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment or severe active liver disease. Patients with hepatic impairment may be at increased risk of toxicity. Severe liver injury, including cases of acute liver failure and death, have been reported in patients using this drug. Clinical monitoring of hepatic function is recommended. Caution is advised if using acetaminophen in patients with chronic malnutrition or severe hypovolemia. Instruct patients to avoid drinking alcohol while taking acetaminophen-containing medications. Patients should be warned not to exceed the maximum recommended total daily dosage of acetaminophen (4 g/day in adults and children 12 years of age or older), and to read all prescription and over-the-counter medication labels to ensure they are not taking multiple acetaminophen-containing products, or check with a healthcare professional if they are unsure.
Moderate:
durvalumab
Durvalumab has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.
Durvalumab can cause immune-mediated hepatitis. Caution is recommended when using durvalumab in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment as this agent has not been studied in these patients. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of hepatitis during and after treatment discontinuation. Periodic hepatic function test should be performed according to medical practices. Administer corticosteroids as appropriate according to manufacturer recommendations. It is recommended to interrupt or permanently discontinue treatment with durvalumab for severe or life-threatening transaminase or total bilirubin elevation. Care should be taken when using durvalumab in patients with liver disease.
Malnourishment
Major:
Panamax
The acetaminophen in Panamax has a major potential interaction with Malnourishment.
Acetaminophen is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment or severe active liver disease. Patients with hepatic impairment may be at increased risk of toxicity. Severe liver injury, including cases of acute liver failure and death, have been reported in patients using this drug. Clinical monitoring of hepatic function is recommended. Caution is advised if using acetaminophen in patients with chronic malnutrition or severe hypovolemia. Instruct patients to avoid drinking alcohol while taking acetaminophen-containing medications. Patients should be warned not to exceed the maximum recommended total daily dosage of acetaminophen (4 g/day in adults and children 12 years of age or older), and to read all prescription and over-the-counter medication labels to ensure they are not taking multiple acetaminophen-containing products, or check with a healthcare professional if they are unsure.
Organ Transplant
Moderate:
durvalumab
Durvalumab has a moderate potential interaction with Organ Transplant.
Solid organ transplant rejection and other transplant (including corneal graft) rejection have been reported with the use of programmed death receptor-1/ligand-1 (PD-1/PD-L1) blocking antibodies. This may be considered when using PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibodies in patients who have received a solid organ or other transplant.
Phenylketonuria
Moderate:
Panamax
The acetaminophen in Panamax has a moderate potential interaction with Phenylketonuria.
Several oral acetaminophen and acetaminophen-combination products, particularly flavored chewable tablets, contain the artificial sweetener, aspartame (NutraSweet). Aspartame is converted to phenylalanine in the gastrointestinal tract following ingestion. Chewable and effervescent formulations of acetaminophen products may also contain phenylalanine. The aspartame/phenylalanine content should be considered when these products are used in patients who must restrict their intake of phenylalanine (i.e. phenylketonurics).
Pleuropulmonary Infection
Moderate:
durvalumab
Durvalumab has a moderate potential interaction with Pleuropulmonary Infection.
Durvalumab can cause immune-mediated pneumonitis. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of pneumonitis. Evaluate patients with suspected pneumonitis with radiographic imaging. It is recommended to administer corticosteroids at a dose of 1 to 2 mg/kg/day prednisone equivalents for moderate pneumonitis or 1 to 4 mg per kg per day or equivalent corticosteroid for more severe pneumonitis, followed by a taper. It is recommended to interrupt or permanently discontinue durvalumab based on the severity of symptoms. Care should be exercised when using this agent in patients with suspected pneumonitis.
Renal Dysfunction
Moderate:
durvalumab
Durvalumab has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
Durvalumab can cause immune-mediated nephritis. Monitor patients for abnormal renal function tests prior to and periodically during treatment. It is recommended to administer corticosteroids at a dose of 1 to 2 mg/kg/day prednisone equivalents followed by corticosteroid taper for life-threatening increased serum creatinine. Withhold or permanently discontinue durvalumab based on severity. If appropriate modify the dose according to manufacturer recommendations. Care should be taken when using durvalumab in patients with renal dysfunction.
Thyroid Disease
Moderate:
durvalumab
Durvalumab has a moderate potential interaction with Thyroid Disease.
Durvalumab can cause immune-mediated thyroid disorders. Monitor thyroid function prior to and periodically during treatment. Administer hormone-replacement therapy for hypothyroidism or initiate medical management for control of hyperthyroidism. Continue durvalumab for hypothyroidism and interrupt for hyperthyroidism based on the manufacturer recommendation. Care should be taken when using this agent in patients with thyroid disease.
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durvalumab
A total of 643 drugs are known to interact with durvalumab.
- Durvalumab is in the drug class Immune checkpoint inhibitors (PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitors).
- Durvalumab is used to treat the following conditions:
Panamax
A total of 540 drugs are known to interact with Panamax.
- Panamax is in the drug class miscellaneous analgesics.
- Panamax 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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