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Can you take Flavalta with Olaparib?

1 drug interaction and 25 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

Moderate drug interactions

Moderate:

lidocaine olaparib

Applies to: Flavalta (epinephrine / lidocaine) and olaparib

Olaparib may decrease the blood levels and effects of lidocaine.

You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications.

Contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen or your condition changes during treatment with these medications.

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:

olaparib Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: olaparib

Do not consume grapefruit, grapefruit juice, Seville orange, or Seville orange juice during treatment with olaparib.

Doing so can significantly increase the blood levels of olaparib and increase the risk and/or severity of side effects such as:

  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • indigestion
  • loss of appetite
  • abdominal pain or discomfort
  • lung problems
  • impaired bone marrow function resulting in low numbers of different types of blood cells

You may also be more likely to develop anemia, bleeding problems, or infections due to low blood cell counts.

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.

Moderate food/lifestyle interactions

Moderate:

lidocaine Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: Flavalta (epinephrine / lidocaine)

Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of lidocaine, which may increase the risk of side effects such as:

  • low blood pressure
  • slow heart rate
  • irregular heart rhythm
  • difficulty breathing
  • convulsions

Cigarette smoking may reduce the blood levels of lidocaine, which may make the medication less effective. It is best to avoid smoking during lidocaine therapy.

Consuming cruciferous vegetables (e.G., broccoli, brussels sprouts) may also reduce the blood levels of lidocaine.

Talk to a healthcare professional 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.

Moderate:

EPINEPHrine Caffeine

Applies to: Flavalta (epinephrine / lidocaine)

Both EPINEPHrine and caffeine can increase blood pressure and heart rate, and combining them may enhance these effects.

Talk to your doctor before using these medications, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor 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.

Moderate:

lidocaine Nicotine

Applies to: Flavalta (epinephrine / lidocaine)

As you stop smoking during treatment with nicotine, your dosage requirement of lidocaine may need to be changed. 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 by your doctor to safely use both medications.

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

21 potential interactions Applies to: 19 conditions, including Heart Failure, Seizures, Hypokalemia, Hypotension, and Hyperthyroidism.

Acidosis

Moderate:

Flavalta

The EPINEPHrine in Flavalta has a moderate potential interaction with Acidosis.

Acidosis, hypoxia, and hypercapnia may reduce the effectiveness of sympathomimetic amines in raising blood pressure. These conditions should be corrected before initiating therapy with sympathomimetic amines, if possible. Monitoring the patients acid-base balance, carbon dioxide levels, and oxygen saturation is recommended.

Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders

Major:

Flavalta

The EPINEPHrine in Flavalta has a major potential interaction with Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders.

Sympathomimetic agents may cause adverse cardiovascular effects, particularly when used in high dosages and/or in susceptible patients. In cardiac tissues, these agents may produce positive chronotropic and inotropic effects via stimulation of beta- 1 adrenergic receptors. Cardiac output, oxygen consumption, and the work of the heart may be increased. In the peripheral vasculature, vasoconstriction may occur via stimulation of alpha-1 adrenergic receptors. Palpitations, tachycardia, arrhythmia, hypertension, reflex bradycardia, coronary occlusion, cerebral vasculitis, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, and death have been reported. Some of these agents, particularly ephedra alkaloids (ephedrine, ma huang, phenylpropanolamine), may also predispose patients to hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke. Therapy with sympathomimetic agents should generally be avoided or administered cautiously in patients with sensitivity to sympathomimetic amines, hyperthyroidism, or underlying cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disorders. These agents should not be used in patients with severe coronary artery disease or severe/uncontrolled hypertension.

Dehydration

Major:

Flavalta

The EPINEPHrine in Flavalta has a major potential interaction with Dehydration.

The use of sympathomimetic amines has been infrequently associated with significant hypotension especially in dehydrated patients secondary to the drug's beta-2 mediated vasodilation. Hypovolemia should be corrected, if possible, before administering sympathomimetic amines. Blood pressure and ECG should be monitored at regular intervals. Monitoring of cardiac output and pulmonary wedge pressure may also be desired.

Diabetes Mellitus

Moderate:

Flavalta

The EPINEPHrine in Flavalta has a moderate potential interaction with Diabetes Mellitus.

Sympathomimetic agents may cause increases in blood glucose concentrations. These effects are usually transient and slight but may be significant with dosages higher than those normally recommended. Therapy with sympathomimetic agents should be administered cautiously in patients with diabetes mellitus. Closer monitoring of blood glucose concentrations may be appropriate.

Heart Block

Major:

Flavalta

The lidocaine in Flavalta has a major potential interaction with Heart Block.

The use of lidocaine is contraindicated in patients with Stokes-Adam syndrome, Wolff-Parkinson White syndrome, or second- or third-degree AV block in the absence of a functional artificial pacemaker, or congenital QT prolongation.

Heart Failure

Major:

Flavalta

The lidocaine in Flavalta has a major potential interaction with Heart Failure.

Antiarrhythmic agents can induce severe hypotension (particularly with IV administration) or induce or worsen congestive heart failure (CHF). Patients with primary cardiomyopathy or inadequately compensated CHF are at increased risk. Antiarrhythmic agents should be administered cautiously and dosage and/or frequency of administration modified in patients with hypotension or adequately compensated CHF. Alternative therapy should be considered unless these conditions are secondary to cardiac arrhythmia.

Hyperkalemia

Moderate:

Flavalta

The lidocaine in Flavalta has a moderate potential interaction with Hyperkalemia.

Electrolyte imbalance can alter the therapeutic effectiveness of antiarrhythmic agents. Hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia can reduce the effectiveness of antiarrhythmic agents. In some cases, these disorders can exaggerate the degree of QTc prolongation and increase the potential for torsade de pointes. Hyperkalemia can potentiate the toxic effects of antiarrhythmic agents. Electrolyte imbalance should be corrected prior to initiating antiarrhythmic therapy. Clinical monitoring of cardiac function and electrolyte concentrations is recommended.

Hyperthyroidism

Major:

Flavalta

The EPINEPHrine in Flavalta has a major potential interaction with Hyperthyroidism.

Sympathomimetic agents may cause adverse cardiovascular effects, particularly when used in high dosages and/or in susceptible patients. In cardiac tissues, these agents may produce positive chronotropic and inotropic effects via stimulation of beta- 1 adrenergic receptors. Cardiac output, oxygen consumption, and the work of the heart may be increased. In the peripheral vasculature, vasoconstriction may occur via stimulation of alpha-1 adrenergic receptors. Palpitations, tachycardia, arrhythmia, hypertension, reflex bradycardia, coronary occlusion, cerebral vasculitis, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, and death have been reported. Some of these agents, particularly ephedra alkaloids (ephedrine, ma huang, phenylpropanolamine), may also predispose patients to hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke. Therapy with sympathomimetic agents should generally be avoided or administered cautiously in patients with sensitivity to sympathomimetic amines, hyperthyroidism, or underlying cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disorders. These agents should not be used in patients with severe coronary artery disease or severe/uncontrolled hypertension.

Hypokalemia

Moderate:

Flavalta

The lidocaine in Flavalta has a moderate potential interaction with Hypokalemia.

Electrolyte imbalance can alter the therapeutic effectiveness of antiarrhythmic agents. Hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia can reduce the effectiveness of antiarrhythmic agents. In some cases, these disorders can exaggerate the degree of QTc prolongation and increase the potential for torsade de pointes. Hyperkalemia can potentiate the toxic effects of antiarrhythmic agents. Electrolyte imbalance should be corrected prior to initiating antiarrhythmic therapy. Clinical monitoring of cardiac function and electrolyte concentrations is recommended.

Hypotension

Major:

Flavalta

The lidocaine in Flavalta has a major potential interaction with Hypotension.

Antiarrhythmic agents can induce severe hypotension (particularly with IV administration) or induce or worsen congestive heart failure (CHF). Patients with primary cardiomyopathy or inadequately compensated CHF are at increased risk. Antiarrhythmic agents should be administered cautiously and dosage and/or frequency of administration modified in patients with hypotension or adequately compensated CHF. Alternative therapy should be considered unless these conditions are secondary to cardiac arrhythmia.

Liver Disease

Major:

Flavalta

The lidocaine in Flavalta has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Lidocaine is rapidly and extensively metabolized by the liver. Less than 10% is eliminated unchanged in the urine. Several inactive and two active forms (MEGX and GX) have been identified. MEGX and GX exhibit antiarrhythmic and convulsant properties. GX accumulates during prolonged intravenous lidocaine infusion. The pharmacokinetic disposition of lidocaine is altered by changes in hepatic function, including hepatic blood flow. Therapy with lidocaine should be administered cautiously and dosing modifications for repeated or loading and maintenance doses may be necessary. Clinical monitoring of cardiac (continuous ECG) is required and serum metabolite concentrations and monitoring hepatic function are recommended.

Moderate:

olaparib

Olaparib has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Olaparib primarily undergoes hepatic metabolism via CYP450 3A4 and CYP450 3A5; the majority of metabolism is through oxidation with some metabolites undergoing subsequent glucuronide or sulfate conjugation. No dose adjustment is needed in patients with mild hepatic impairment. It is recommended to use caution when using olaparib in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment as there are no data available. Close monitoring is recommended.

Magnesium Imbalance

Moderate:

Flavalta

The lidocaine in Flavalta has a moderate potential interaction with Magnesium Imbalance.

Electrolyte imbalance can alter the therapeutic effectiveness of antiarrhythmic agents. Hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia can reduce the effectiveness of antiarrhythmic agents. In some cases, these disorders can exaggerate the degree of QTc prolongation and increase the potential for torsade de pointes. Hyperkalemia can potentiate the toxic effects of antiarrhythmic agents. Electrolyte imbalance should be corrected prior to initiating antiarrhythmic therapy. Clinical monitoring of cardiac function and electrolyte concentrations is recommended.

Myelodysplastic Diseases

Moderate:

olaparib

Olaparib has a moderate potential interaction with Myelodysplastic Diseases.

Olaparib might cause Myelodysplastic Syndrome/Acute Myeloid Leukemia (MDS/AML), sometimes with fatal outcomes. Care should be exercised when using olaparib in patients with a history of previous cancer or bone marrow dysplasia. Do not start olaparib until patients have recovered from hematological toxicity caused by previous chemotherapy (<= Grade 1). It is recommended to monitor patients for hematological toxicities at baseline and monthly thereafter for clinically significant changes during treatment. Interrupt olaparib for prolonged hematological toxicities and monitor blood counts weekly until recovery and discontinue treatment if MDS/AML is confirmed.

Neurological Disorders

Moderate:

Flavalta

The EPINEPHrine in Flavalta has a moderate potential interaction with Neurological Disorders.

Epinephrine should be administered with caution to patients with Parkinson's disease as these patients may experience psychomotor agitation or notice a temporary worsening of symptoms.

Parkinsonism

Moderate:

Flavalta

The EPINEPHrine in Flavalta has a moderate potential interaction with Parkinsonism.

Epinephrine should be administered with caution to patients with Parkinson's disease as these patients may experience psychomotor agitation or notice a temporary worsening of symptoms.

Pheochromocytoma

Major:

Flavalta

The EPINEPHrine in Flavalta has a major potential interaction with Pheochromocytoma.

Sympathomimetic agents may cause adverse cardiovascular effects, particularly when used in high dosages and/or in susceptible patients. In cardiac tissues, these agents may produce positive chronotropic and inotropic effects via stimulation of beta- 1 adrenergic receptors. Cardiac output, oxygen consumption, and the work of the heart may be increased. In the peripheral vasculature, vasoconstriction may occur via stimulation of alpha-1 adrenergic receptors. Palpitations, tachycardia, arrhythmia, hypertension, reflex bradycardia, coronary occlusion, cerebral vasculitis, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, and death have been reported. Some of these agents, particularly ephedra alkaloids (ephedrine, ma huang, phenylpropanolamine), may also predispose patients to hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke. Therapy with sympathomimetic agents should generally be avoided or administered cautiously in patients with sensitivity to sympathomimetic amines, hyperthyroidism, or underlying cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disorders. These agents should not be used in patients with severe coronary artery disease or severe/uncontrolled hypertension.

Pulmonary Impairment

Moderate:

olaparib

Olaparib has a moderate potential interaction with Pulmonary Impairment.

Pneumonitis, including fatal cases, occurred in <1% of patients treated with olaparib. It is recommended to interrupt treatment if patients present new or worsening respiratory symptoms such as dyspnea, cough and fever, or a radiological abnormality. Assess for the source of symptoms and if pneumonitis is confirmed, olaparib should be discontinued and the patient treated appropriately.

Renal Dysfunction

Major:

Flavalta

The lidocaine in Flavalta has a major potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Lidocaine is primarily eliminated by the kidney. Less than 10% is eliminated unchanged in the urine. Two active metabolites (MEGX and GX) have been identified that exhibit antiarrhythmic and convulsant properties. GX accumulates during prolonged intravenous lidocaine infusion. Serum concentrations of lidocaine and the active metabolites are increased and the half-life prolonged in patients with renal impairment. Therapy with lidocaine should be administered cautiously and dosing modified for repeated or maintenance doses in patients with compromised renal function. Clinical monitoring of cardiac function (continual ECG) is required and serum metabolite concentrations and monitoring renal function are recommended.

Moderate:

olaparib

Olaparib has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

In a olaparib renal impairment trial, the mean AUC increased by 24%, and the Cmax increased by 15%, in patients with mild renal impairment. In patients with moderate renal impairment, the AUC increased by 44% and the Cmax by 26%. No dose adjustment is needed in patients with mild renal impairment. The dose of olaparib in patients with moderate renal impairment should be adjusted according to the prescribing information. It is recommended to monitor for toxicity all patient with renal impairment. The pharmacokinetics of olaparib have not been evaluated in patients with severe renal impairment or end-stage renal disease.

Seizures

Major:

Flavalta

The lidocaine in Flavalta has a major potential interaction with Seizures.

Seizures have occurred during lidocaine therapy and have been associated with the rapid administration of a large intravenous doses or accumulation of active metabolites with maintenance therapy. Therapy with lidocaine should be administered cautiously to patients with or predisposed to seizure disorders. Clinical monitoring of cardiac (continuous ECG) is required, and serum metabolite concentrations are recommended.

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Flavalta

A total of 726 drugs are known to interact with Flavalta.

olaparib

A total of 657 drugs are known to interact with olaparib.

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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