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Drug Interactions between pomalidomide and rilonacept

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Moderate

rilonacept pomalidomide

Applies to: rilonacept and pomalidomide

GENERALLY AVOID: The use of interleukin-1 blockers with other immunosuppressive or myelosuppressive agents may increase the risk of infections. Interleukin-1 blockade alone may cause neutropenia and serious infections, and the risk may be increased in the presence of other immunosuppressive therapy. Agents that may be significantly myelo- or immunosuppressive include antineoplastic agents, radiation, zidovudine, linezolid, some antirheumatic agents, high dosages of corticosteroids or adrenocorticotropic agents (greater than 10 mg/day to 1 mg/kg/day, whichever is less, of prednisone or equivalent for more than 2 weeks), and long-term topical or inhaled corticosteroids.

MANAGEMENT: The safety and efficacy of interleukin-1 blockers in immunosuppressed patients have not been established. Until more information is available, interleukin-1 blockers should preferably not be administered to immunosuppressed patients, or they should be prescribed with extreme caution. Interleukin-1 blockers should be discontinued if neutropenia or serious infection occurs.

References (3)
  1. (2001) "Product Information. Kineret (anakinra)." Amgen
  2. (2008) "Product Information. Arcalyst (rilonacept)." Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
  3. (2009) "Product Information. Ilaris (canakinumab)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

pomalidomide food

Applies to: pomalidomide

MONITOR: Cigarette smoking may reduce pomalidomide exposure due to induction of CYP450 1A2, the isoenzyme that is responsible for the metabolic clearance of pomalidomide along with CYP450 3A4.

MANAGEMENT: Patients should be advised that smoking may reduce the efficacy of pomalidomide therapy. Pomalidomide should be taken on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after a meal.

References (1)
  1. (2013) "Product Information. Pomalyst (pomalidomide)." QLT Phototherapeutics Inc

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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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