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Can you take Irinotecan liposomal with Sorafenib?

1 drug interaction and 11 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

Moderate drug interactions

Moderate:

SORAfenib irinotecan liposomal

Applies to: sorafenib and irinotecan liposomal

SORAfenib may interfere with the normal clearance of irinotecan liposomal from the body. This may increase side effects such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea (which can lead to dehydration and kidney failure if severe), mouth sores, lung or breathing 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. You should seek medical attention if you develop paleness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, unusual bruising or bleeding, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. 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 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.

Food/lifestyle interactions

Moderate food/lifestyle interactions

Moderate:

SORAfenib Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: sorafenib

You may experience reduced absorption of SORAfenib in the presence of food. Take SORAfenib on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal unless otherwise directed by your doctor. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication.

Disease interactions

10 potential interactions Applies to: 9 conditions, including Diarrhea, Fever, Liver Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Sepsis.

Diarrhea

Major:

irinotecan liposomal

Irinotecan liposomal has a major potential interaction with Diarrhea.

Irinotecan liposomal can cause severe and life-threatening diarrhea. Do not administer Irinotecan liposomal to patients with bowel obstruction. It is recommended to withhold treatment with irinotecan liposomal for Grade 2-4 diarrhea and to initiate appropriate clinical measures for diarrhea of any severity. The dose of irinotecan liposomal should be reduced according to manufacturer indications following recovery to Grade 1 diarrhea. Care should be exercised when using this agent in patients at risk of diarrhea episodes.

Fever

Major:

irinotecan liposomal

Irinotecan liposomal has a major potential interaction with Fever.

Irinotecan liposomal can cause severe or life-threatening neutropenia and fatal neutropenic sepsis. In patients receiving irinotecan liposomal in combination with 5-FU and LV, the incidence of Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia and neutropenic fever/neutropenic sepsis was higher among Asian patients compared to White patients. Individuals who are homozygous for the UGT1A1*28 allele are at increased risk for neutropenia. It is recommended to monitor complete blood cell counts on Days 1 and 8 of every cycle and more frequently if clinically indicated and to withhold treatment if the absolute neutrophil count is below 1500/mm ^3 or if neutropenic fever occurs. Therapy could be resumed when the ANC is 1500/mm^ 3 or above. The dose of irinotecan liposomal should be reduced according to manufacturer indications for Grade 3-4 neutropenia or neutropenic fever following a recovery in subsequent cycles. Care is recommended when using this agent in neutropenic patients and in those patients homozygous for the UGT1A1*28 allele.

Interstitial Lung Disease

Moderate:

sorafenib

SORAfenib has a moderate potential interaction with Interstitial Lung Disease.

The use of certain multikinase inhibitors has been associated with pulmonary toxicity. Serious cases of interstitial lung disease (ILD), including fatal cases and interstitial pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis have been reported. Caution is recommended when using these agents in patients with a history of interstitial pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis or those patients presenting with acute onset of new or progressive unexplained pulmonary symptoms such as dyspnea, cough, and fever pending diagnostic evaluation. If ILD is confirmed, these agents should be permanently discontinued and appropriate measures should be instituted. Treatment should be immediately withheld in patients diagnosed with ILD/pneumonitis and permanently discontinued if no other potential causes of ILD/pneumonitis have been identified.

Intestinal Obstruction

Major:

irinotecan liposomal

Irinotecan liposomal has a major potential interaction with Intestinal Obstruction.

Irinotecan liposomal can cause severe and life-threatening diarrhea. Do not administer Irinotecan liposomal to patients with bowel obstruction. It is recommended to withhold treatment with irinotecan liposomal for Grade 2-4 diarrhea and to initiate appropriate clinical measures for diarrhea of any severity. The dose of irinotecan liposomal should be reduced according to manufacturer indications following recovery to Grade 1 diarrhea. Care should be exercised when using this agent in patients at risk of diarrhea episodes.

Liver Disease

Moderate:

irinotecan liposomal

Irinotecan liposomal has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

The metabolism of irinotecan liposomal has not been evaluated. Irinotecan is primary metabolized by the liver to a biologically active metabolite. The pharmacokinetic disposition of irinotecan liposomal in patients with hepatic impairment has not been formally assessed. Therapy with irinotecan liposomal should be administered cautiously to patients with or predisposed to compromised hepatic function. Clinical monitoring of hepatic function is recommended.

Neutropenia

Major:

irinotecan liposomal

Irinotecan liposomal has a major potential interaction with Neutropenia.

Irinotecan liposomal can cause severe or life-threatening neutropenia and fatal neutropenic sepsis. In patients receiving irinotecan liposomal in combination with 5-FU and LV, the incidence of Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia and neutropenic fever/neutropenic sepsis was higher among Asian patients compared to White patients. Individuals who are homozygous for the UGT1A1*28 allele are at increased risk for neutropenia. It is recommended to monitor complete blood cell counts on Days 1 and 8 of every cycle and more frequently if clinically indicated and to withhold treatment if the absolute neutrophil count is below 1500/mm ^3 or if neutropenic fever occurs. Therapy could be resumed when the ANC is 1500/mm^ 3 or above. The dose of irinotecan liposomal should be reduced according to manufacturer indications for Grade 3-4 neutropenia or neutropenic fever following a recovery in subsequent cycles. Care is recommended when using this agent in neutropenic patients and in those patients homozygous for the UGT1A1*28 allele.

Pulmonary Impairment

Moderate:

irinotecan liposomal

Irinotecan liposomal has a moderate potential interaction with Pulmonary Impairment.

Irinotecan can cause severe and fatal interstitial pulmonary disease (IPD). Risk factors include preexisting-existing lung disease. It is recommended to withhold treatment with irinotecan in patients with new or progressive dyspnea, cough, and fever, pending diagnostic evaluation and to discontinue treatment in patients with a confirmed diagnosis of IPD. Exercise caution when using this agent in patients presenting symptoms of dyspnea and patients with pulmonary impairment.

Moderate:

sorafenib

SORAfenib has a moderate potential interaction with Pulmonary Impairment.

The use of certain multikinase inhibitors has been associated with pulmonary toxicity. Serious cases of interstitial lung disease (ILD), including fatal cases and interstitial pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis have been reported. Caution is recommended when using these agents in patients with a history of interstitial pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis or those patients presenting with acute onset of new or progressive unexplained pulmonary symptoms such as dyspnea, cough, and fever pending diagnostic evaluation. If ILD is confirmed, these agents should be permanently discontinued and appropriate measures should be instituted. Treatment should be immediately withheld in patients diagnosed with ILD/pneumonitis and permanently discontinued if no other potential causes of ILD/pneumonitis have been identified.

Renal Dysfunction

Moderate:

irinotecan liposomal

Irinotecan liposomal has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Population pharmacokinetic analyses suggest that no dose adjustment of irinotecan liposomal is required for patients with mild-to-moderate renal impairment. Caution is recommended when using this agent in patients with severe renal impairment as there is insufficient data to assess its effect.

Sepsis

Major:

irinotecan liposomal

Irinotecan liposomal has a major potential interaction with Sepsis.

Irinotecan liposomal can cause severe or life-threatening neutropenia and fatal neutropenic sepsis. In patients receiving irinotecan liposomal in combination with 5-FU and LV, the incidence of Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia and neutropenic fever/neutropenic sepsis was higher among Asian patients compared to White patients. Individuals who are homozygous for the UGT1A1*28 allele are at increased risk for neutropenia. It is recommended to monitor complete blood cell counts on Days 1 and 8 of every cycle and more frequently if clinically indicated and to withhold treatment if the absolute neutrophil count is below 1500/mm ^3 or if neutropenic fever occurs. Therapy could be resumed when the ANC is 1500/mm^ 3 or above. The dose of irinotecan liposomal should be reduced according to manufacturer indications for Grade 3-4 neutropenia or neutropenic fever following a recovery in subsequent cycles. Care is recommended when using this agent in neutropenic patients and in those patients homozygous for the UGT1A1*28 allele.

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irinotecan liposomal

A total of 438 drugs are known to interact with irinotecan liposomal.

sorafenib

A total of 451 drugs are known to interact with sorafenib.

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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