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Can you take Pemetrexed with Sepiapterin?

1 drug interaction and 8 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

Moderate drug interactions

Moderate:

PEMEtrexed sepiapterin

Applies to: pemetrexed and sepiapterin

PEMEtrexed may decrease the blood levels of sepiapterin, which may make the medication less effective.

You may need more frequent monitoring of phenylalanine (Phe) blood levels by your doctor to safely use both medications.

Contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen or your condition changes during treatment with these 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:

sepiapterin Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: sepiapterin

Food helps to increase the absorption of sepiapterin.

To ensure adequate blood levels, sepiapterin should be given with food. Additional food should be also consumed after the dose of sepiapterin is taken.

Disease interactions

7 potential interactions Applies to: 5 conditions, including Liver Disease, Renal Dysfunction, History, Radiation Therapy, Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts, and Pulmonary Impairment.

Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts

Major:

pemetrexed

PEMEtrexed has a major potential interaction with Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts.

Pemetrexed can cause severe myelosuppression resulting in the need for transfusion and which may lead to neutropenic infection. The risk of myelosuppression is increased in patients who do not receive vitamin supplementation (including oral folic acid and IM vitamin B12). Patients with myelosuppression should be monitored carefully. A CBC should be obtained at the beginning of each cycle and as needed. Treatment should not be initiated unless the absolute neutrophil count is at least 1500 cells/mm3 and platelet count is at least 100,000 cells/mm3.

History, Radiation Therapy

Moderate:

pemetrexed

PEMEtrexed has a moderate potential interaction with History, Radiation Therapy.

Radiation recall can occur with pemetrexed in patients who have received radiation weeks to years previously. Patients should be monitored for inflammation/blistering in areas of previous radiation treatment; they should be advised to immediately contact their health care provider if inflammation/blisters develop in a previously irradiated area. Pemetrexed should be permanently discontinued for signs of radiation recall.

Liver Disease

Moderate:

pemetrexed

PEMEtrexed has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

No formal studies have been conducted to examine pemetrexed in patients with liver dysfunction. Caution is advised.

Moderate:

sepiapterin

Sepiapterin has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

The effect of renal or liver dysfunction on the pharmacokinetics of sepiapterin or the active metabolite tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) is unknown.

Pulmonary Impairment

Major:

pemetrexed

PEMEtrexed has a major potential interaction with Pulmonary Impairment.

Serious interstitial pneumonitis (including fatal case) can occur with pemetrexed. Care should be exercised when using pemetrexed in patients with preexisting pulmonary impairment. Pemetrexed should be withheld for acute onset of new/progressive unexplained pulmonary symptoms; if pneumonitis is confirmed, pemetrexed should be permanently discontinued.

Renal Dysfunction

Major:

pemetrexed

PEMEtrexed has a major potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Pemetrexed can cause severe (and sometimes fatal) renal toxicity. Pemetrexed is primarily eliminated by the kidneys; decreased renal function results in decreased clearance and increased pemetrexed exposure compared with normal renal function. No dose is recommended for patients with CrCl less than 45 mL/min. CrCl should be determined before each dose and renal function should be monitored periodically during therapy. Pemetrexed should be withheld in patients with renal toxicity until CrCl is 45 mL/min or greater.

Moderate:

sepiapterin

Sepiapterin has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

The effect of renal or liver dysfunction on the pharmacokinetics of sepiapterin or the active metabolite tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) is unknown.

More resources

pemetrexed

A total of 401 drugs are known to interact with pemetrexed.

sepiapterin

A total of 38 drugs are known to interact with sepiapterin.

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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