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Drug Interactions between influenza virus vaccine, live and rimantadine

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Major

riMANTAdine influenza virus vaccine, live

Applies to: rimantadine and influenza virus vaccine, live

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Antiviral agents that are active against influenza A and/or B viruses may conceivably interfere with the immunogenicity of live influenza virus vaccine by inhibiting the replication of vaccine virus. However, the potential for interaction has not been evaluated.

MANAGEMENT: Live influenza virus vaccine should not be administered until at least 48 hours after the cessation of antiviral therapy. Antiviral agents should not be administered until two weeks after immunization with live influenza virus vaccine unless medically indicated. If antiviral agents and live influenza virus vaccine are administered concomitantly, revaccination should be considered when appropriate. The product labeling for zanamivir recommends waiting 24 hours after cessation of the drug before administration of live influenza virus vaccine.

References (9)
  1. (2022) "Product Information. Flumadine (riMANTAdine)." Forest Pharmaceuticals
  2. (2001) "Product Information. Relenza (zanamivir)." Glaxo Wellcome
  3. (2001) "Product Information. Tamiflu (oseltamivir)." Roche Laboratories
  4. (2022) "Product Information. FluMist (influenza virus vaccine, live)." Medimmune Inc
  5. (2022) "Product Information. Influenza Virus Vaccine, H1N1, Live (influenza virus vaccine, H1N1, live)." Medimmune Inc
  6. (2015) "Product Information. Rapivab (peramivir)." BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Inc
  7. (2015) "Product Information. FluMist Quadrivalent (influenza virus vaccine, live)." AstraZeneca Pharma Inc
  8. (2018) "Product Information. Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil)." Genentech
  9. Grohskopf LA, Sokolow LZ, Broder KR, Walter EB, Fry AM, Jernigan DB (2018) "Prevention and control of seasonal influenza with vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices-United States, 2018-19 influenza season." MMWR Recomm Rep, 67, p. 1-20

Drug and food interactions

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Therapeutic duplication warnings

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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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