Can you take Freeze It with Olaparib?
1 drug interaction and 5 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- Freeze It (camphor/menthol topical)
- olaparib
Drug interactions
Minor drug interactions
Minor:
menthol topical olaparib
Applies to: Freeze It (camphor / menthol topical) and olaparib
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
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, and 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.
Disease interactions
4 potential interactions Applies to: 4 conditions, including Liver Disease, Renal Dysfunction, Myelodysplastic Diseases, and Pulmonary Impairment.
Liver Disease
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.
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.
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
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.
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Freeze It
A total of 364 drugs are known to interact with Freeze It.
- Freeze it is in the drug class topical rubefacient.
- Freeze it is used to treat the following conditions:
olaparib
A total of 657 drugs are known to interact with olaparib.
- Olaparib is in the drug class PARP inhibitors.
- Olaparib 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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