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Drug Interactions between pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate vaccine and Torisel

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

temsirolimus pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate vaccine (cvx 327)

Applies to: Torisel (temsirolimus) and pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate vaccine

If you are currently being treated or have recently been treated with temsirolimus, you should let your doctor know before receiving pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate vaccine (cvx 327). Depending on the dose and length of time you have been on temsirolimus, you may have a reduced response to the vaccine. In some situations, your doctor may want to delay vaccination to give your body time to recover from the effects of temsirolimus therapy. If you have recently been vaccinated with pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate vaccine (cvx 327), your doctor may choose to postpone treatment with temsirolimus for a couple of weeks or more. 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.

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

temsirolimus food

Applies to: Torisel (temsirolimus)

If you are receiving therapy with temsirolimus you should avoid grapefruits and grapefruit juice. Grapefruit can raise the levels of temsirolimus in your body and lead to dangerous side effects. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.

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.

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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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