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Can you take Panobinostat with Sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol?

2 drug interactions and 21 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

Moderate drug interactions

Moderate:

sodium phenylbutyrate panobinostat

Applies to: sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol and panobinostat

Using sodium phenylbutyrate together with panobinostat may increase certain side effects of each medication. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may 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.

Moderate:

panobinostat taurursodiol

Applies to: panobinostat and sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

Taurursodiol may alter the blood levels and effects of panobinostat. 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. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. 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:

sodium phenylbutyrate Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

Food may affect the absorption of sodium phenylbutyrate. A high-fat, high-calorie meal (approximately 800 to 1000 calories; 500 to 600 calories from fat, 250 calories from carbohydrate, 150 calories from protein) has been shown to reduce the absorption of sodium phenylbutyrate, although it is unknown what impact this may have on the overall effectiveness of the medication. The manufacturer recommends taking sodium phenylbutyrate before a meal or snack. This is especially important if you weigh less than 70 kg (approximately 154 pounds). Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medication without first talking to your doctor.

Moderate:

panobinostat Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: panobinostat

Do not consume grapefruit, grapefruit juice, star fruit, pomegranate, or pomegranate juice during treatment with panobinostat. Doing so can increase blood levels of the medication. You may be more likely to experience side effects such as nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; loss of appetite; fatigue; swelling in the arms or legs; heart problems (e.G., chest pain, heart failure, irregular heartbeat); liver problems; and impaired bone marrow function resulting in low numbers of different types of blood cells, which can increase the risk of anemia, bleeding problems, and infections. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. 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

19 potential interactions Applies to: 16 conditions, including Heart Failure, Peripheral Neuropathy, Arrhythmia, Anemia, and Gallbladder Disease.

Anemia

Moderate:

panobinostat

Panobinostat has a moderate potential interaction with Anemia.

Panobinostat causes myelosuppression. Cases of severe thrombocytopenia, neutropenia and anemia have been reported with the use of panobinostat. It is recommended to obtain a baseline CBC and monitor the CBC frequently as clinically indicated. Dose modifications are recommended for myelosuppression.

Arrhythmia

Major:

panobinostat

Panobinostat has a major potential interaction with Arrhythmia.

Severe and fatal cardiac ischemic events, as well as severe arrhythmias, and electrocardiogram (ECG) changes have occurred in patients receiving panobinostat. Panobinostat may prolong cardiac ventricular repolarization (QT interval). Do not initiate treatment with panobinostat in patients with a QTcF >450 msec or clinically significant baseline ST-segment or T-wave abnormalities. If during treatment, the QTcF increases to >=480 msec, interrupt treatment. Arrhythmias may be exacerbated by electrolyte abnormalities. It is recommended to obtain ECG at baseline and periodically during treatment as clinically indicated. Monitor patient hydration status and electrolyte blood levels, including potassium, magnesium and phosphate, at baseline and frequently as clinically indicated during therapy and correct to prevent dehydration and electrolyte disturbances. If QT prolongation does not resolve, permanently discontinue treatment with panobinostat.

Biliary Obstruction

Moderate:

sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

The taurursodiol in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Biliary Obstruction.

Sodium phenylbutyrate-taurursodiol contains taurursodiol, a bile acid. In patients with disorders that interfere with bile acid circulation, there may be an increased risk for diarrhea and patients should be monitored appropriately. Other conditions such as pancreatic insufficiency, intestinal malabsorption, or intestinal diseases that may alter the concentration of bile acids, may also lead to decreased absorption of this drug and its components. Consider consulting with a GI specialists with experience managing these GI disorders. Patients with disorders of enterohepatic circulation (e.g., biliary infection, active cholecystitis, etc.), severe pancreatic disorders (e.g., pancreatitis), and intestinal disorders that may alter concentrations of bile acids (e.g., ileal resection, regional ileitis, etc.) were excluded from clinical studies and there is no experience in patients with these conditions. Caution is advised.

Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts

Moderate:

panobinostat

Panobinostat has a moderate potential interaction with Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts.

Panobinostat causes myelosuppression. Cases of severe thrombocytopenia, neutropenia and anemia have been reported with the use of panobinostat. It is recommended to obtain a baseline CBC and monitor the CBC frequently as clinically indicated. Dose modifications are recommended for myelosuppression.

Central Nervous System Disorders

Moderate:

sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Central Nervous System Disorders.

Sodium phenylbutyrate is a pro-drug and is rapidly metabolized to the active, phenylacetate. Neurotoxicity, including exacerbation of a preexisting neuropathy, has been reported with the use of intravenous phenylacetate. The acute onset and reversibility when the phenylacetate infusion was discontinued suggested a drug effect. Care should be exercised when prescribing sodium phenylbutyrate to patients at risk for neurotoxicity.

Electrolyte Abnormalities

Major:

panobinostat

Panobinostat has a major potential interaction with Electrolyte Abnormalities.

Severe and fatal cardiac ischemic events, as well as severe arrhythmias, and electrocardiogram (ECG) changes have occurred in patients receiving panobinostat. Panobinostat may prolong cardiac ventricular repolarization (QT interval). Do not initiate treatment with panobinostat in patients with a QTcF >450 msec or clinically significant baseline ST-segment or T-wave abnormalities. If during treatment, the QTcF increases to >=480 msec, interrupt treatment. Arrhythmias may be exacerbated by electrolyte abnormalities. It is recommended to obtain ECG at baseline and periodically during treatment as clinically indicated. Monitor patient hydration status and electrolyte blood levels, including potassium, magnesium and phosphate, at baseline and frequently as clinically indicated during therapy and correct to prevent dehydration and electrolyte disturbances. If QT prolongation does not resolve, permanently discontinue treatment with panobinostat.

Fluid Retention

Major:

sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a major potential interaction with Fluid Retention.

The use of sodium phenylbutyrate may cause fluid retention in patients with congestive heart failure, renal dysfunction, or sodium retention with edema. Sodium phenylbutyrate is primarily excreted by the kidney and these patients may exhibit reduced excretion. Therapy with sodium phenylbutyrate should be administered cautiously in these patients. Monitoring plasma levels of ammonia, arginine, branched-chain amino acids and serum proteins to maintain within normal limits and glutamine to less than 1000 mcmol/L is recommended.

Gallbladder Disease

Moderate:

sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

The taurursodiol in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Gallbladder Disease.

Sodium phenylbutyrate-taurursodiol contains taurursodiol, a bile acid. In patients with disorders that interfere with bile acid circulation, there may be an increased risk for diarrhea and patients should be monitored appropriately. Other conditions such as pancreatic insufficiency, intestinal malabsorption, or intestinal diseases that may alter the concentration of bile acids, may also lead to decreased absorption of this drug and its components. Consider consulting with a GI specialists with experience managing these GI disorders. Patients with disorders of enterohepatic circulation (e.g., biliary infection, active cholecystitis, etc.), severe pancreatic disorders (e.g., pancreatitis), and intestinal disorders that may alter concentrations of bile acids (e.g., ileal resection, regional ileitis, etc.) were excluded from clinical studies and there is no experience in patients with these conditions. Caution is advised.

Heart Failure

Major:

sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a major potential interaction with Heart Failure.

The use of sodium phenylbutyrate may cause fluid retention in patients with congestive heart failure, renal dysfunction, or sodium retention with edema. Sodium phenylbutyrate is primarily excreted by the kidney and these patients may exhibit reduced excretion. Therapy with sodium phenylbutyrate should be administered cautiously in these patients. Monitoring plasma levels of ammonia, arginine, branched-chain amino acids and serum proteins to maintain within normal limits and glutamine to less than 1000 mcmol/L is recommended.

Infection

Moderate:

panobinostat

Panobinostat has a moderate potential interaction with Infection.

Localized and systemic infections, including pneumonia, bacterial infections, invasive fungal infections, and viral infections have been reported in patients taking panobinostat. It is recommended to monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infections during treatment; if a diagnosis of infection is made, institute appropriate anti-infective treatment promptly and consider interruption or discontinuation of therapy. Care should be exercised when prescribing this agent to patients at risk.

Ischemic Heart Disease

Major:

panobinostat

Panobinostat has a major potential interaction with Ischemic Heart Disease.

Severe and fatal cardiac ischemic events, as well as severe arrhythmias, and electrocardiogram (ECG) changes have occurred in patients receiving panobinostat. Panobinostat may prolong cardiac ventricular repolarization (QT interval). Do not initiate treatment with panobinostat in patients with a QTcF >450 msec or clinically significant baseline ST-segment or T-wave abnormalities. If during treatment, the QTcF increases to >=480 msec, interrupt treatment. Arrhythmias may be exacerbated by electrolyte abnormalities. It is recommended to obtain ECG at baseline and periodically during treatment as clinically indicated. Monitor patient hydration status and electrolyte blood levels, including potassium, magnesium and phosphate, at baseline and frequently as clinically indicated during therapy and correct to prevent dehydration and electrolyte disturbances. If QT prolongation does not resolve, permanently discontinue treatment with panobinostat.

Liver Disease

Moderate:

panobinostat

Panobinostat has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Hepatic impairment can increase panobinostat exposure. It is recommended to reduce the starting dose of panobinostat in patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment. Avoid the use of panobinostat in patients with severe hepatic impairment. Liver function should be monitored prior to treatment and regularly during treatment. If abnormal liver function tests are observed dose adjustments might be considered and the patient should be followed until values return to normal or to pretreatment levels.

Moderate:

sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Sodium phenylbutyrate is primarily metabolized in the liver and kidney. Therapy with sodium phenylbutyrate should be administered cautiously in patients with liver disease. Monitoring plasma levels of ammonia, arginine, branched-chain amino acids and serum proteins to maintain within normal limits and glutamine to less than 1000 mcmol/L is recommended.

Malabsorption Syndrome

Moderate:

sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

The taurursodiol in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Malabsorption Syndrome.

Sodium phenylbutyrate-taurursodiol contains taurursodiol, a bile acid. In patients with disorders that interfere with bile acid circulation, there may be an increased risk for diarrhea and patients should be monitored appropriately. Other conditions such as pancreatic insufficiency, intestinal malabsorption, or intestinal diseases that may alter the concentration of bile acids, may also lead to decreased absorption of this drug and its components. Consider consulting with a GI specialists with experience managing these GI disorders. Patients with disorders of enterohepatic circulation (e.g., biliary infection, active cholecystitis, etc.), severe pancreatic disorders (e.g., pancreatitis), and intestinal disorders that may alter concentrations of bile acids (e.g., ileal resection, regional ileitis, etc.) were excluded from clinical studies and there is no experience in patients with these conditions. Caution is advised.

Myoneural Disorder

Moderate:

sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Myoneural Disorder.

Sodium phenylbutyrate is a pro-drug and is rapidly metabolized to the active, phenylacetate. Neurotoxicity, including exacerbation of a preexisting neuropathy, has been reported with the use of intravenous phenylacetate. The acute onset and reversibility when the phenylacetate infusion was discontinued suggested a drug effect. Care should be exercised when prescribing sodium phenylbutyrate to patients at risk for neurotoxicity.

Peripheral Neuropathy

Moderate:

sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Peripheral Neuropathy.

Sodium phenylbutyrate is a pro-drug and is rapidly metabolized to the active, phenylacetate. Neurotoxicity, including exacerbation of a preexisting neuropathy, has been reported with the use of intravenous phenylacetate. The acute onset and reversibility when the phenylacetate infusion was discontinued suggested a drug effect. Care should be exercised when prescribing sodium phenylbutyrate to patients at risk for neurotoxicity.

Renal Dysfunction

Major:

sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a major potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

The use of sodium phenylbutyrate may cause fluid retention in patients with congestive heart failure, renal dysfunction, or sodium retention with edema. Sodium phenylbutyrate is primarily excreted by the kidney and these patients may exhibit reduced excretion. Therapy with sodium phenylbutyrate should be administered cautiously in these patients. Monitoring plasma levels of ammonia, arginine, branched-chain amino acids and serum proteins to maintain within normal limits and glutamine to less than 1000 mcmol/L is recommended.

Moderate:

panobinostat

Panobinostat has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Mild renal impairment to severe renal impairment did not impact the plasma exposure of panobinostat. The use of panobinostat has not been studied in patients with end stage renal disease or patients on dialysis. Care should be exercised when using panobinostat in these patients as the dialyzability of panobinostat is unknown.

Moderate:

sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Sodium phenylbutyrate is primarily metabolized in the liver and kidney. Therapy with sodium phenylbutyrate should be administered cautiously in patients with liver disease. Monitoring plasma levels of ammonia, arginine, branched-chain amino acids and serum proteins to maintain within normal limits and glutamine to less than 1000 mcmol/L is recommended.

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panobinostat

A total of 697 drugs are known to interact with panobinostat.

sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

A total of 590 drugs are known to interact with sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol.

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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