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Drug Interactions between interferon alfa-2b / ribavirin and sargramostim

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

sargramostim interferon alfa-2b

Applies to: sargramostim and interferon alfa-2b / ribavirin

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: The safety and efficacy of hematopoietic growth factors such as colony-stimulating factors (G-CSF and GM-CSF) and stem cell factors (SCF) given simultaneously with cancer chemotherapy have not been established. Theoretical concerns exist regarding their concomitant administration because hematopoietic growth factors stimulate myeloid cell proliferation while antineoplastic agents primarily target rapidly dividing cells.

MANAGEMENT: Because of the potential sensitivity of rapidly dividing myeloid cells to cancer chemotherapy, hematopoietic growth factors should not be used within 24 hours before or 24 hours after administration of antineoplastic agents.

References (4)
  1. (2002) "Product Information. Neupogen (filgrastim)." Amgen
  2. (2001) "Product Information. Leukine (sargramostim)." Immunex Corporation
  3. (2001) "Product Information. Stemgen (ancestim)." Amgen
  4. (2013) "Product Information. Granix (tbo-filgrastim)." Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

ribavirin food

Applies to: interferon alfa-2b / ribavirin

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food enhances the oral absorption and bioavailability of ribavirin. Administration of a single oral dose of ribavirin following a high-fat meal delayed absorption (Tmax was doubled) but increased the mean peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) by up to 70% compared to administration in the fasting state.

MANAGEMENT: To ensure maximal oral absorption, ribavirin should be administered with or immediately after a meal.

References (2)
  1. (2003) "Product Information. Copegus (ribavirin)." Roche Laboratories
  2. (2004) "Product Information. Rebetol (ribavirin)." Schering-Plough Corporation

Therapeutic duplication warnings

No warnings were found for your selected drugs.

Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.

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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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