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Drug Interactions between poliovirus vaccine, live, trivalent and Rapamune

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

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Interactions between your drugs

Major

poliovirus vaccine, live, trivalent sirolimus

Applies to: poliovirus vaccine, live, trivalent and Rapamune (sirolimus)

If you are currently being treated or have recently been treated with sirolimus, you should let your doctor know before receiving poliovirus vaccine, live, trivalent. Depending on the dose and length of time you have been on sirolimus, you may be at risk for developing an infection from the vaccine or 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 sirolimus therapy. Conversely, if you have recently been vaccinated with poliovirus vaccine, live, trivalent, your doctor may choose to postpone treatment with sirolimus for a few weeks. 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.

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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

sirolimus food

Applies to: Rapamune (sirolimus)

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with sirolimus and could lead to potentially dangerous effects. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while you are taking sirolimus. Also, you should preferably take sirolimus at least one hour before eating. If you do take it with food, you should take it each time with food to avoid changes in sirolimus levels. The oral liquid form of sirolimus must be mixed with water or orange juice only. Do not use grapefruit juice to mix this medication.

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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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