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Can you take Mysoline with Tivozanib?

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Drug interactions

Major drug interactions

Major:

primidone tivozanib

Applies to: Mysoline (primidone) and tivozanib

Primidone may significantly reduce the blood levels of tivozanib, which may make the medication less effective in treating your condition. Using primidone with tivozanib may also increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a relatively rare side effect. You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations during treatment with these medications, whether together or alone. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may already be aware of the interaction, but has determined that this is the best course of treatment for you and has taken appropriate precautions or made dose adjustments and is monitoring you closely for any potential complications. Your doctor may also be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact. 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

Major food/lifestyle interactions

Major:

primidone Alcohol (Ethanol)

Applies to: Mysoline (primidone)

Ask your doctor before using primidone together with ethanol (alcohol), this can add to dizziness, drowsiness and other side effects of primidone. Be careful if you drive or do activities that require you to be awake and alert. Talk with your doctor before using any medications together, or drinking alcohol with primidone. 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

41 potential interactions Applies to: 23 conditions, including High Blood Pressure, Depression, Vitamin D Deficiency, Heart Failure, and Psychosis.

Acute Alcohol Intoxication

Major:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a major potential interaction with Acute Alcohol Intoxication.

The use of barbiturates is contraindicated in patients with acute alcohol intoxication exhibiting depressed vital signs. The central nervous system depressant effects of barbiturates may be additive with those of alcohol. Severe respiratory depression and death may occur. Therapy with barbiturates should be administered cautiously in patients who might be prone to acute alcohol intake.

Adrenal Insufficiency

Moderate:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a moderate potential interaction with Adrenal Insufficiency.

Since primidone is structurally related to the barbiturate-derivative anticonvulsants and also partially metabolized to phenobarbital during chronic administration, the usual contraindications, warnings and precautions applicable to barbiturates should be observed with primidone.

Moderate:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a moderate potential interaction with Adrenal Insufficiency.

Barbiturates, especially phenobarbital, secobarbital and butabarbital, may diminish the systemic effects of exogenous and endogenous corticosteroids via induction of hepatic microsomal enzymes, thereby accelerating the metabolism of corticosteroids. In addition, barbiturates may interfere with pituitary corticotropin production. Therapy with barbiturates should be administered cautiously in patients with adrenal insufficiency. Patients with borderline hypoadrenalism should be monitored closely, and patients receiving steroid supplementation may require an adjustment in dosage when barbiturates are added to or withdrawn from their medication regimen.

Alcoholism

Major:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a major potential interaction with Alcoholism.

Barbiturates have the potential to cause dependence and abuse. Tolerance as well as physical and psychological dependence can develop, particularly after prolonged use of excessive dosages. Abrupt cessation and/or a reduction in dosage may precipitate withdrawal symptoms. In patients who have developed tolerance to a barbiturate, overdosage can still produce respiratory depression and death, and cross-tolerance usually will occur with other agents in the class. Addiction-prone individuals, such as those with a history of alcohol or substance abuse, should be under careful surveillance or medical supervision when treated with barbiturates. It may be prudent to refrain from dispensing large quantities of medication to these patients. After prolonged use or if dependency is suspected, withdrawal of barbiturates should be undertaken gradually using a dosage-tapering schedule.

Major:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a major potential interaction with Alcoholism.

Since primidone is structurally related to the barbiturate-derivative anticonvulsants and also partially metabolized to phenobarbital during chronic administration, the usual contraindications, warnings and precautions applicable to barbiturates should be observed with primidone.

Asphyxia

Major:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a major potential interaction with Asphyxia.

Since primidone is structurally related to the barbiturate-derivative anticonvulsants and also partially metabolized to phenobarbital during chronic administration, the usual contraindications, warnings and precautions applicable to barbiturates should be observed with primidone.

Major:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a major potential interaction with Asphyxia.

Barbiturates may produce severe respiratory depression, apnea, laryngospasm, bronchospasm and cough, particularly during rapid intravenous administration. In usual hypnotic dosages, the degree of respiratory depression produced is similar to that which occurs during physiologic sleep, while at higher dosages, the rate, depth and volume of respiration may be markedly decreased. However, some patients may be susceptible at commonly used dosages, including the elderly, debilitated or severely ill patients, those receiving other CNS depressants, and those with limited ventilatory reserve, chronic pulmonary insufficiency or other respiratory disorders. Therapy with barbiturates should be administered cautiously in these patients. Appropriate monitoring and individualization of dosage are particularly important, and equipment for resuscitation should be immediately available if the parenteral route is used. Barbiturates, especially injectable formulations, should generally be avoided in patients with sleep apnea, hypoxia, or severe pulmonary diseases in which dyspnea or obstruction is evident.

Bleeding Disorder

Moderate:

tivozanib

Tivozanib has a moderate potential interaction with Bleeding Disorder.

Tivozanib can cause serious, sometimes fatal, hemorrhagic events. Hemorrhagic events occurred in 11% of patients treated with tivozanib, including death (0.2%). Tivozanib has not been studied in patients with significant bleeding within the preceding 6 months before therapy initiation. Closely monitor patients who are at risk for or who have a history of bleeding during therapy.

Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts

Moderate:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a moderate potential interaction with Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts.

Since primidone is structurally related to the barbiturate-derivative anticonvulsants and also partially metabolized to phenobarbital during chronic administration, the usual contraindications, warnings and precautions applicable to barbiturates should be observed with primidone.

Moderate:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a moderate potential interaction with Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts.

Hematologic toxicity, including agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenic purpura and megaloblastic anemia, has been reported rarely during use of barbiturates. Therapy with barbiturates should be administered cautiously in patients with preexisting blood dyscrasias or bone marrow suppression. Blood counts are recommended prior to and periodically during long-term therapy, and patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggestive of blood dyscrasia such as fever, sore throat, local infection, easy bruising, petechiae, bleeding, pallor, dizziness, or jaundice. Barbiturate therapy should be discontinued if blood dyscrasias occur.

Depression

Major:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a major potential interaction with Depression.

Since primidone is structurally related to the barbiturate-derivative anticonvulsants and also partially metabolized to phenobarbital during chronic administration, the usual contraindications, warnings and precautions applicable to barbiturates should be observed with primidone.

Moderate:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a moderate potential interaction with Depression.

Barbiturates depress the central nervous system and may cause or exacerbate mental depression. Therapy with barbiturates should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of depression or suicidal tendencies. It may be prudent to refrain from dispensing large quantities of medication to these patients.

Moderate:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a moderate potential interaction with Depression.

Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) have been associated with an increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior in patients taking these drugs for any indication. Pooled analyses of 199 placebo-controlled clinical studies involving the use of 11 different AEDs showed that patients receiving AEDs had approximately twice the risk of suicidal thinking or behavior compared to patients receiving placebo. AEDs should be administered cautiously in patients with depression or other psychiatric disorders; phentermine-topiramate should be avoided in patients with history of suicidal attempts or active suicidal ideation. The risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior should be carefully assessed against the risk of untreated illness, bearing in mind that epilepsy and many other conditions for which AEDs are prescribed are themselves associated with morbidity and mortality and an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior. Patients, caregivers, and families should be alert to the emergence or worsening of signs and symptoms of depression, any unusual changes in mood or behavior, or the emergence of suicidal thoughts or behavior. If patients have symptoms of suicidal ideation or behavior, a dosage reduction or treatment discontinuation should be considered.

Dermatitis, Drug-Induced

Major:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a major potential interaction with Dermatitis, Drug-Induced.

Skin eruptions may precede rare but potentially fatal barbiturate-induced reactions such as systemic lupus erythematosus and exfoliative dermatitis, the latter of which may be accompanied by hepatitis and jaundice. Therapy with barbiturates should be administered cautiously in patients with preexisting drug-induced dermatitis, since it may delay the recognition of a potential reaction to barbiturates. Barbiturate therapy should be withdrawn promptly at the first sign of a dermatologic adverse effect. However, cutaneous reactions may proceed to an irreversible stage even after cessation of medication due to the slow rate of metabolism and excretion of barbiturates. Patients should be advised to promptly report signs that may indicate impending development of barbiturate-related cutaneous lesions, including high fever, severe headache, stomatitis, conjunctivitis, rhinitis, urethritis, and balanitis. Rashes may be more likely to occur with phenobarbital and mephobarbital.

Major:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a major potential interaction with Dermatitis, Drug-Induced.

Since primidone is structurally related to the barbiturate-derivative anticonvulsants and also partially metabolized to phenobarbital during chronic administration, the usual contraindications, warnings and precautions applicable to barbiturates should be observed with primidone.

Drug Dependence

Major:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a major potential interaction with Drug Dependence.

Since primidone is structurally related to the barbiturate-derivative anticonvulsants and also partially metabolized to phenobarbital during chronic administration, the usual contraindications, warnings and precautions applicable to barbiturates should be observed with primidone.

Major:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a major potential interaction with Drug Dependence.

Barbiturates have the potential to cause dependence and abuse. Tolerance as well as physical and psychological dependence can develop, particularly after prolonged use of excessive dosages. Abrupt cessation and/or a reduction in dosage may precipitate withdrawal symptoms. In patients who have developed tolerance to a barbiturate, overdosage can still produce respiratory depression and death, and cross-tolerance usually will occur with other agents in the class. Addiction-prone individuals, such as those with a history of alcohol or substance abuse, should be under careful surveillance or medical supervision when treated with barbiturates. It may be prudent to refrain from dispensing large quantities of medication to these patients. After prolonged use or if dependency is suspected, withdrawal of barbiturates should be undertaken gradually using a dosage-tapering schedule.

Heart Failure

Moderate:

tivozanib

Tivozanib has a moderate potential interaction with Heart Failure.

Tivozanib can cause serious, sometimes fatal, cardiac failure. Tivozanib has not been studied in patients with symptomatic cardiac failure within the preceding 6 months before drug initiation. Periodically monitor for cardiac failure throughout therapy with tivozanib. Management of cardiac failure may require interruption, dose reduction, or permanent discontinuation.

High Blood Pressure

Moderate:

tivozanib

Tivozanib has a moderate potential interaction with High Blood Pressure.

Hypertension has been observed in patients treated with naxitamab. Most hypertensive events occurred on the day of the infusion and may occur up to 9 days after the infusion. Do not administer this drug to patients with uncontrolled hypertension. Interrupt therapy and resume at a reduced rate or permanently discontinue based on severity. It is recommended to monitor blood pressure during the infusion, an at least daily on Days 1 to 8 of each cycle.

Moderate:

tivozanib

Tivozanib has a moderate potential interaction with High Blood Pressure.

Tivozanib has not been studied in patients with systolic blood pressure greater than 150 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure greater than 100 mmHg. Control blood pressure prior to initiating therapy. Monitor blood pressure after 2 weeks and at least monthly thereafter. Treat patients with antihypertensives when hypertension occurs. Withhold therapy for severe hypertension despite optimal antihypertensive therapy. For persistent hypertension (despite use of antihypertensive medications), reduce the dose. Discontinue if hypertension is severe and persistent despite antihypertensive therapy and dose reduction or in patients who experience hypertensive crisis.

Hyperkinetic Syndrome of Childhood

Moderate:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a moderate potential interaction with Hyperkinetic Syndrome of Childhood.

Paradoxical reactions characterized by excitability and restlessness may occur in pediatric patients with hyperactive aggressive disorders. Such patients should be monitored for signs of paradoxical stimulation during therapy with barbiturates.

Moderate:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a moderate potential interaction with Hyperkinetic Syndrome of Childhood.

Since primidone is structurally related to the barbiturate-derivative anticonvulsants and also partially metabolized to phenobarbital during chronic administration, the usual contraindications, warnings and precautions applicable to barbiturates should be observed with primidone.

Ischemic Heart Disease

Moderate:

tivozanib

Tivozanib has a moderate potential interaction with Ischemic Heart Disease.

Tivozanib can cause cardiac ischemia and arterial thromboembolic events. It has not been studied in patients who had an arterial thrombotic event, myocardial infarction, or unstable angina within the preceding 6 months before drug initiation. Monitor patients at risk for, or who have a history of these events (e.g., myocardial infarction, stroke), during therapy. Discontinue tivozanib in patients who develop any severe or life-threatening arterial thromboembolic events.

Liver Disease

Major:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.

During chronic administration, primidone is slowly metabolized by the liver and excreted in the urine as phenylethylmalonamide (PEMA), phenobarbital and p-hydroxyphenobarbital, the latter two of which are pharmacologically active. The plasma clearance of primidone and its metabolites may be decreased and the half-lives prolonged in patients with impaired hepatic and/or renal function. Therapy with primidone should be administered cautiously and initiated at reduced dosages in patients with liver and/or renal disease.

Moderate:

tivozanib

Tivozanib has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Reduce the dose of tivozanib in patients with moderate (total bilirubin greater than 1.5 to 3 times ULN with any AST) hepatic impairment. The dose in patients with severe (total bilirubin greater than 3 to 10 times ULN with any AST) hepatic impairment has not been established.

Panhypopituitarism

Moderate:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a moderate potential interaction with Panhypopituitarism.

Since primidone is structurally related to the barbiturate-derivative anticonvulsants and also partially metabolized to phenobarbital during chronic administration, the usual contraindications, warnings and precautions applicable to barbiturates should be observed with primidone.

Moderate:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a moderate potential interaction with Panhypopituitarism.

Barbiturates, especially phenobarbital, secobarbital and butabarbital, may diminish the systemic effects of exogenous and endogenous corticosteroids via induction of hepatic microsomal enzymes, thereby accelerating the metabolism of corticosteroids. In addition, barbiturates may interfere with pituitary corticotropin production. Therapy with barbiturates should be administered cautiously in patients with adrenal insufficiency. Patients with borderline hypoadrenalism should be monitored closely, and patients receiving steroid supplementation may require an adjustment in dosage when barbiturates are added to or withdrawn from their medication regimen.

Porphyria

Major:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a major potential interaction with Porphyria.

Since primidone is structurally related to the barbiturate-derivative anticonvulsants and also partially metabolized to phenobarbital during chronic administration, the usual contraindications, warnings and precautions applicable to barbiturates should be observed with primidone.

Major:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a major potential interaction with Porphyria.

The use of barbiturates is contraindicated in patients with a history of porphyria. Barbiturates may exacerbate acute intermittent porphyria or porphyria variegata by inducing the enzymes responsible for porphyrin synthesis.

Psychosis

Moderate:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a moderate potential interaction with Psychosis.

Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) have been associated with an increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior in patients taking these drugs for any indication. Pooled analyses of 199 placebo-controlled clinical studies involving the use of 11 different AEDs showed that patients receiving AEDs had approximately twice the risk of suicidal thinking or behavior compared to patients receiving placebo. AEDs should be administered cautiously in patients with depression or other psychiatric disorders; phentermine-topiramate should be avoided in patients with history of suicidal attempts or active suicidal ideation. The risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior should be carefully assessed against the risk of untreated illness, bearing in mind that epilepsy and many other conditions for which AEDs are prescribed are themselves associated with morbidity and mortality and an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior. Patients, caregivers, and families should be alert to the emergence or worsening of signs and symptoms of depression, any unusual changes in mood or behavior, or the emergence of suicidal thoughts or behavior. If patients have symptoms of suicidal ideation or behavior, a dosage reduction or treatment discontinuation should be considered.

Pulmonary Impairment

Major:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a major potential interaction with Pulmonary Impairment.

Barbiturates may produce severe respiratory depression, apnea, laryngospasm, bronchospasm and cough, particularly during rapid intravenous administration. In usual hypnotic dosages, the degree of respiratory depression produced is similar to that which occurs during physiologic sleep, while at higher dosages, the rate, depth and volume of respiration may be markedly decreased. However, some patients may be susceptible at commonly used dosages, including the elderly, debilitated or severely ill patients, those receiving other CNS depressants, and those with limited ventilatory reserve, chronic pulmonary insufficiency or other respiratory disorders. Therapy with barbiturates should be administered cautiously in these patients. Appropriate monitoring and individualization of dosage are particularly important, and equipment for resuscitation should be immediately available if the parenteral route is used. Barbiturates, especially injectable formulations, should generally be avoided in patients with sleep apnea, hypoxia, or severe pulmonary diseases in which dyspnea or obstruction is evident.

Major:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a major potential interaction with Pulmonary Impairment.

Since primidone is structurally related to the barbiturate-derivative anticonvulsants and also partially metabolized to phenobarbital during chronic administration, the usual contraindications, warnings and precautions applicable to barbiturates should be observed with primidone.

Renal Dysfunction

Major:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a major potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

During chronic administration, primidone is slowly metabolized by the liver and excreted in the urine as phenylethylmalonamide (PEMA), phenobarbital and p-hydroxyphenobarbital, the latter two of which are pharmacologically active. The plasma clearance of primidone and its metabolites may be decreased and the half-lives prolonged in patients with impaired hepatic and/or renal function. Therapy with primidone should be administered cautiously and initiated at reduced dosages in patients with liver and/or renal disease.

Moderate:

tivozanib

Tivozanib has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

No dose modification is recommended for patients with mild to severe renal impairment (CrCl 15 to 89 mL/min). The recommended dose for patients with end-stage renal disease has not been established. Additionally, this drug caused proteinuria in 8% of patients with 2% of events Grade 3. Acute kidney injury has been reported. Monitor patients for proteinuria before initiation of, and periodically throughout, therapy. For patients who develop moderate to severe proteinuria, reduce the dose or interrupt therapy. Discontinue therapy in patients who develop nephrotic syndrome.

Respiratory Arrest

Major:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a major potential interaction with Respiratory Arrest.

Since primidone is structurally related to the barbiturate-derivative anticonvulsants and also partially metabolized to phenobarbital during chronic administration, the usual contraindications, warnings and precautions applicable to barbiturates should be observed with primidone.

Major:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a major potential interaction with Respiratory Arrest.

Barbiturates may produce severe respiratory depression, apnea, laryngospasm, bronchospasm and cough, particularly during rapid intravenous administration. In usual hypnotic dosages, the degree of respiratory depression produced is similar to that which occurs during physiologic sleep, while at higher dosages, the rate, depth and volume of respiration may be markedly decreased. However, some patients may be susceptible at commonly used dosages, including the elderly, debilitated or severely ill patients, those receiving other CNS depressants, and those with limited ventilatory reserve, chronic pulmonary insufficiency or other respiratory disorders. Therapy with barbiturates should be administered cautiously in these patients. Appropriate monitoring and individualization of dosage are particularly important, and equipment for resuscitation should be immediately available if the parenteral route is used. Barbiturates, especially injectable formulations, should generally be avoided in patients with sleep apnea, hypoxia, or severe pulmonary diseases in which dyspnea or obstruction is evident.

Thrombotic/Thromboembolic Disorder

Moderate:

tivozanib

Tivozanib has a moderate potential interaction with Thrombotic/Thromboembolic Disorder.

Tivozanib can cause cardiac ischemia and arterial thromboembolic events. It has not been studied in patients who had an arterial thrombotic event, myocardial infarction, or unstable angina within the preceding 6 months before drug initiation. Monitor patients at risk for, or who have a history of these events (e.g., myocardial infarction, stroke), during therapy. Discontinue tivozanib in patients who develop any severe or life-threatening arterial thromboembolic events.

Moderate:

tivozanib

Tivozanib has a moderate potential interaction with Thrombotic/Thromboembolic Disorder.

Tivozanib can cause serious, sometimes fatal, venous thromboembolic events. Venous thromboembolic events occurred in 2.4% of patients treated with tivozanib, including death (0.3%). Closely monitor patients who are at risk for, or who have a history of these events during therapy. Discontinue therapy in patients who develop any severe or life-threatening venous thromboembolic event.

Thyroid Disease

Moderate:

tivozanib

Tivozanib has a moderate potential interaction with Thyroid Disease.

Tivozanib causes thyroid dysfunction. Caution is advised in patients that already have any thyroid disorder, they should have their disorder treated before initiation and monitored during therapy.

Vitamin D Deficiency

Moderate:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a moderate potential interaction with Vitamin D Deficiency.

Since primidone is structurally related to the barbiturate-derivative anticonvulsants and also partially metabolized to phenobarbital during chronic administration, the usual contraindications, warnings and precautions applicable to barbiturates should be observed with primidone.

Moderate:

Mysoline

The primidone in Mysoline has a moderate potential interaction with Vitamin D Deficiency.

Rickets and osteomalacia have rarely been reported following prolonged use of barbiturates, possibly due to increased metabolism of vitamin D as a result of enzyme induction by barbiturates. Long-term therapy with barbiturates should be administered cautiously in patients with vitamin D deficiency.

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Mysoline

A total of 730 drugs are known to interact with Mysoline.

tivozanib

A total of 73 drugs are known to interact with tivozanib.

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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