Drug Interactions between lenalidomide and vadadustat
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- lenalidomide
- vadadustat
Interactions between your drugs
lenalidomide vadadustat
Applies to: lenalidomide and vadadustat
Consumer information for this interaction is not currently available.
MONITOR CLOSELY: Concomitant treatment with agents that can cause thrombosis such as erythropoiesis- or thrombopoiesis-stimulating agents, estrogens, selective estrogen receptor modulators, or C1 esterase inhibitors may potentiate the risk of venous thromboembolic events associated with the use of lenalidomide. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) have been observed at significantly increased rates when lenalidomide was coadministered with dexamethasone for the treatment of multiple myeloma. In two clinical trials consisting of a total of 703 multiple myeloma patients, DVT was reported as a serious or Grade 3/4 adverse drug reaction in 7.4% and 8.2% of patients in the lenalidomide/dexamethasone group (n=353), respectively, compared to 3.1% and 3.4% of patients in the placebo/dexamethasone group (n=350), respectively. Likewise, PE was reported as a serious or Grade 3/4 adverse drug reaction in 3.7% of patients in the lenalidomide/dexamethasone group versus 0.9% of patients in the placebo/dexamethasone group. Venous thromboembolic events have also been reported during lenalidomide monotherapy for the treatment of myelodysplastic syndromes.
MANAGEMENT: Agents that are known to cause thrombosis should be used with caution in multiple myeloma patients receiving lenalidomide with dexamethasone. Patients should be advised to seek medical attention if they develop potential signs and symptoms of thromboembolism such as chest pain; shortness of breath; rapid pulse; pain, swelling, and/or discoloration in an arm or leg; and numbness or weakness on one side of the body. It is not known whether prophylactic anticoagulation or antiplatelet therapy may lessen the risk of venous thromboembolic events. The decision to take prophylactic measures should be done carefully after a thorough assessment of underlying risk factors. If a thromboembolic event occurs during therapy with lenalidomide, treatment must be discontinued and standard anticoagulation therapy initiated. Once anticoagulation is stabilized and complications of the thromboembolic event under control, lenalidomide may be restarted at the original dose if benefit is deemed to outweigh the risks. Anticoagulation therapy should be continued during the remaining course of lenalidomide treatment.
Drug and food interactions
vadadustat food
Applies to: vadadustat
Consumer information for this interaction is not currently available.
MONITOR: Smoking and alcohol consumption during therapy with vadadustat may increase the risk of gastrointestinal erosions. Serious erosions, including gastrointestinal bleeding and the need for red blood cell transfusions, have been reported during vadadustat clinical trials. Patients with a history of gastrointestinal erosion, peptic ulcer disease, and current tobacco smokers and alcohol drinkers may be at higher risk of gastrointestinal injury.
MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised if vadadustat is prescribed to current tobacco smokers or alcohol drinkers. Patients should be advised to contact their physician if they develop potential signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal injury such as abdominal pain, hematemesis, trouble swallowing, chest or throat pain, and/or black, tarry stools.
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.
See also
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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