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Can you take Niraparib with Nubeqa?

1 drug interaction and 10 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

Minor drug interactions

Minor:

niraparib darolutamide

Applies to: niraparib and Nubeqa (darolutamide)

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Food/lifestyle interactions

Moderate food/lifestyle interactions

Moderate:

darolutamide Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: Nubeqa (darolutamide)

Food helps with the absorption of darolutamide into the blood stream.

You should take this medication with food as directed.

Disease interactions

9 potential interactions Applies to: 7 conditions, including Arrhythmia, Liver Disease, Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders, Leukemia, and Renal Dysfunction.

Arrhythmia

Moderate:

niraparib

Niraparib has a moderate potential interaction with Arrhythmia.

Niraparib has the potential to cause effects on pulse rate and blood pressure. Hypertension and hypertensive crisis have been reported in patients treated with niraparib. It is recommended to monitor blood pressure and heart rate monthly for the first year and periodically thereafter during treatment with niraparib. Closely monitor patients with cardiovascular disorders, especially coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias, and hypertension. Medically manage hypertension with antihypertensive medications and adjust the dose of niraparib as necessary.

Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders

Moderate:

niraparib

Niraparib has a moderate potential interaction with Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders.

Niraparib has the potential to cause effects on pulse rate and blood pressure. Hypertension and hypertensive crisis have been reported in patients treated with niraparib. It is recommended to monitor blood pressure and heart rate monthly for the first year and periodically thereafter during treatment with niraparib. Closely monitor patients with cardiovascular disorders, especially coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias, and hypertension. Medically manage hypertension with antihypertensive medications and adjust the dose of niraparib as necessary.

Leukemia

Moderate:

niraparib

Niraparib has a moderate potential interaction with Leukemia.

Myelodysplastic Syndrome/Acute Myeloid Leukemia (MDS/AML), including cases with fatal outcome, have been reported with the use of niraparib. It is recommended to use caution when using this agent in patients with MDS/AML, its use must be weighed against the risk. Discontinue the use of niraparib in patients who develop MDS/AML.

Liver Disease

Moderate:

niraparib

Niraparib has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

No dose adjustment is needed in patients with mild hepatic impairment according to the National Cancer Institute - Organ Dysfunction Working Group (NCI-ODWG) criteria. Caution is recommended in patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment as the safety of niraparib has not been established in these patients.

Moderate:

Nubeqa

The darolutamide in Nubeqa has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class B) have a higher exposure to darolutamide and reduction of the dose is recommended (see manufacturer package insert for recommended dose). No dose reduction is needed for patients with mild hepatic impairment. The effect of severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) on darolutamide pharmacokinetics is unknown.

Myelodysplastic Diseases

Moderate:

niraparib

Niraparib has a moderate potential interaction with Myelodysplastic Diseases.

Myelodysplastic Syndrome/Acute Myeloid Leukemia (MDS/AML), including cases with fatal outcome, have been reported with the use of niraparib. It is recommended to use caution when using this agent in patients with MDS/AML, its use must be weighed against the risk. Discontinue the use of niraparib in patients who develop MDS/AML.

Pancytopenia

Moderate:

niraparib

Niraparib has a moderate potential interaction with Pancytopenia.

Hematologic adverse reactions (thrombocytopenia, anemia and neutropenia) have been reported in patients treated with niraparib. It is recommended to monitor complete blood counts weekly for the first month, monthly for the next eleven months of treatment, and periodically after this time. Do not start niraparib until patients have recovered from hematological toxicity caused by previous chemotherapy (less than equal to Grade 1). If hematological toxicities do not resolve within 28 days following interruption, discontinue niraparib, and refer the patient to a hematologist for further investigations, including bone marrow analysis and blood sample for cytogenetics.

Renal Dysfunction

Moderate:

niraparib

Niraparib has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

No dose adjustment is necessary for patients with mild to moderate renal impairment. Caution is recommended in patients with severe renal impairment or end stage renal disease undergoing hemodialysis as the safety of niraparib has not been established in these patients.

Moderate:

Nubeqa

The darolutamide in Nubeqa has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Patients with severe renal impairment (eGFR 15-29 mL/min/1.73 m2) who are not receiving hemodialysis have a higher exposure to darolutamide and reduction of the dose is recommended (see manufacturer package insert for recommended dose). No dose reduction is needed for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment. The effect of end stage renal disease (eGFR <15 mL/min/1.73 m2) on darolutamide pharmacokinetics is unknown.

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niraparib

A total of 642 drugs are known to interact with niraparib.

Nubeqa

A total of 341 drugs are known to interact with Nubeqa.

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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