Can you take Rivaroxaban with Tykerb?
1 drug interaction and 24 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- rivaroxaban
- Tykerb (lapatinib)
Drug interactions
Moderate drug interactions
Moderate:
lapatinib rivaroxaban
Applies to: Tykerb (lapatinib) and rivaroxaban
If you have kidney disease, you should talk to your doctor before using rivaroxaban together with lapatinib. Combining these medications can significantly increase the blood levels of rivaroxaban and increase the risk of serious or life-threatening bleeding complications. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience any unusual bleeding or bruising, or have other signs and symptoms of bleeding such as dizziness; lightheadedness; red or black, tarry stools; coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds; severe headache; and weakness. 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:
lapatinib Food/Lifestyle
Applies to: Tykerb (lapatinib)
Take lapatinib on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 1 hour after a meal unless otherwise directed by your doctor. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. The lapatinib dose is administered once daily and should not be divided. The usual dose of lapatinib is equal to 5 tablets. You may swallow each tablet one at a time, but take the entire lapatinib dose at the same time each day. If you are receiving therapy with lapatinib you should be advised to avoid grapefruits and grapefruit juice. Grapefruit can raise the levels of lapatinib in your body and lead to dangerous side effects.
Disease interactions
23 potential interactions Applies to: 18 conditions, including High Blood Pressure, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Arrhythmia, and Hypotension.
Antiphospholipid syndrome
Moderate:
rivaroxaban
Rivaroxaban has a moderate potential interaction with Antiphospholipid syndrome.
Direct acting oral anticoagulants including factor Xa inhibitors and some thrombin inhibitors as dabigatran, are not recommended for use in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). Treatment with these drugs has been associated with increased rates of recurrent thrombotic events, especially in patients with triple positive APS.
Arrhythmia
Major:
Tykerb
The lapatinib in Tykerb has a major potential interaction with Arrhythmia.
QT prolongation was observed in patients treated with certain EGFR inhibitors. These agents should be administered with caution in patients with congenital long QTc syndrome, congestive heart failure, electrolyte abnormalities, or those who are taking medications known to prolong the QTc interval. Serum electrolytes should be corrected prior to initiating therapy with these agents. Periodic monitoring of ECGs and electrolytes is recommended in these patients. Permanently discontinue the use of these agents in patients who develop QTc interval prolongation with signs/symptoms of life-threatening arrhythmia.
Moderate:
Tykerb
The lapatinib in Tykerb has a moderate potential interaction with Arrhythmia.
Decreases in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) have been reported with agents that block HER2 activity. Patients who have received prior anthracyclines, those who received anthracycline after stopping therapy with agents that block HER2 activity, or patients who received prior radiotherapy to the chest area may be at higher risk of decreased LVEF. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients with a previous history of heart conditions. Evaluate cardiac function before, during, and upon completion of treatment. Withhold or discontinue therapy with agents that block HER2 activity as appropriate, and for a confirmed clinically significant decrease in left ventricular function, or if the LVEF has not improved or has declined further. It is recommended to monitor overall cardiac function and LVEF by echocardiogram or MUGA scan as appropriate.
Bleeding Disorder
Major:
rivaroxaban
Rivaroxaban has a major potential interaction with Bleeding Disorder.
The use of factor Xa inhibitors is contraindicated in patients with active pathological bleeding as these agents increase the risk of bleeding and can cause serious or fatal hemorrhages. Caution is recommended when prescribing factor Xa inhibitors to patients at increased risk of bleeding, including patients undergoing procedures where bleeding may cause serious complications. Such patients include those undergoing spinal/epidural anesthesia or spinal puncture; these patients are at high risk of an epidural or spinal hematoma, which can result in long-term or permanent paralysis. In general, when using factor Xa inhibitors, the risk of thrombotic events should be weighed against the risk of bleeding.
Dermatitis, Drug-Induced
Major:
Tykerb
The lapatinib in Tykerb has a major potential interaction with Dermatitis, Drug-Induced.
Cutaneous reactions, in some cases severe, have been reported with the use of EGFR inhibitors. Monitor patients who develop dermatologic or soft tissue toxicities while receiving these agents for the development of inflammatory or infectious sequelae. It is recommended to withhold treatment, and appropriate measures should be instituted as appropriate or discontinue the use of these agents for dermatologic or soft tissue toxicity associated with severe or life-threatening inflammatory or infectious complications. Advise patients to wear sunscreen and hats and limit sun exposure while receiving therapy with these agents as exposure to sunlight can exacerbate dermatologic toxicities.
Fever
Major:
Tykerb
The lapatinib in Tykerb has a major potential interaction with Fever.
The use of certain EGFR inhibitors has been associated with pulmonary toxicity. Serious cases of interstitial lung disease (ILD), including fatal cases and interstitial pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis have been reported. Caution is recommended when using these agents in patients with a history of interstitial pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis or those patients presenting with acute onset of new or progressive unexplained pulmonary symptoms such as dyspnea, cough, and fever pending diagnostic evaluation. If ILD is confirmed, permanently discontinue these agents and institute appropriate measures.
Heart Attack
Moderate:
Tykerb
The lapatinib in Tykerb has a moderate potential interaction with Heart Attack.
Decreases in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) have been reported with agents that block HER2 activity. Patients who have received prior anthracyclines, those who received anthracycline after stopping therapy with agents that block HER2 activity, or patients who received prior radiotherapy to the chest area may be at higher risk of decreased LVEF. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients with a previous history of heart conditions. Evaluate cardiac function before, during, and upon completion of treatment. Withhold or discontinue therapy with agents that block HER2 activity as appropriate, and for a confirmed clinically significant decrease in left ventricular function, or if the LVEF has not improved or has declined further. It is recommended to monitor overall cardiac function and LVEF by echocardiogram or MUGA scan as appropriate.
Heart Failure
Major:
Tykerb
The lapatinib in Tykerb has a major potential interaction with Heart Failure.
QT prolongation was observed in patients treated with certain EGFR inhibitors. These agents should be administered with caution in patients with congenital long QTc syndrome, congestive heart failure, electrolyte abnormalities, or those who are taking medications known to prolong the QTc interval. Serum electrolytes should be corrected prior to initiating therapy with these agents. Periodic monitoring of ECGs and electrolytes is recommended in these patients. Permanently discontinue the use of these agents in patients who develop QTc interval prolongation with signs/symptoms of life-threatening arrhythmia.
Moderate:
Tykerb
The lapatinib in Tykerb has a moderate potential interaction with Heart Failure.
Decreases in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) have been reported with agents that block HER2 activity. Patients who have received prior anthracyclines, those who received anthracycline after stopping therapy with agents that block HER2 activity, or patients who received prior radiotherapy to the chest area may be at higher risk of decreased LVEF. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients with a previous history of heart conditions. Evaluate cardiac function before, during, and upon completion of treatment. Withhold or discontinue therapy with agents that block HER2 activity as appropriate, and for a confirmed clinically significant decrease in left ventricular function, or if the LVEF has not improved or has declined further. It is recommended to monitor overall cardiac function and LVEF by echocardiogram or MUGA scan as appropriate.
High Blood Pressure
Moderate:
Tykerb
The lapatinib in Tykerb has a moderate potential interaction with High Blood Pressure.
Decreases in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) have been reported with agents that block HER2 activity. Patients who have received prior anthracyclines, those who received anthracycline after stopping therapy with agents that block HER2 activity, or patients who received prior radiotherapy to the chest area may be at higher risk of decreased LVEF. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients with a previous history of heart conditions. Evaluate cardiac function before, during, and upon completion of treatment. Withhold or discontinue therapy with agents that block HER2 activity as appropriate, and for a confirmed clinically significant decrease in left ventricular function, or if the LVEF has not improved or has declined further. It is recommended to monitor overall cardiac function and LVEF by echocardiogram or MUGA scan as appropriate.
History - Myocardial Infarction
Moderate:
Tykerb
The lapatinib in Tykerb has a moderate potential interaction with History - Myocardial Infarction.
Decreases in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) have been reported with agents that block HER2 activity. Patients who have received prior anthracyclines, those who received anthracycline after stopping therapy with agents that block HER2 activity, or patients who received prior radiotherapy to the chest area may be at higher risk of decreased LVEF. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients with a previous history of heart conditions. Evaluate cardiac function before, during, and upon completion of treatment. Withhold or discontinue therapy with agents that block HER2 activity as appropriate, and for a confirmed clinically significant decrease in left ventricular function, or if the LVEF has not improved or has declined further. It is recommended to monitor overall cardiac function and LVEF by echocardiogram or MUGA scan as appropriate.
Hypotension
Moderate:
rivaroxaban
Rivaroxaban has a moderate potential interaction with Hypotension.
Initiation of rivaroxaban is not recommended acutely as an alternative to unfractionated heparin in patients with pulmonary embolism who present with hemodynamic instability or who may receive thrombolysis or pulmonary embolectomy.
Liver Disease
Major:
Tykerb
The lapatinib in Tykerb has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.
Lapatinib undergoes extensive metabolism in the liver. Hepatotoxicity has been associated with the use of lapatinib and it may be severe and fatal. The hepatotoxicity may occur days to several months after initiation of treatment. Therapy with lapatinib should be administered cautiously in patients with severe hepatic impairment and a dose reduction should be considered for patients with severe pre-existing hepatic impairment. Clinical monitoring of hepatic function (transaminases, bilirubin, and alkaline phosphatase) is recommended before initiation of treatment, every 4 to 6 weeks during treatment, and as clinically indicated. In patients who develop severe hepatotoxicity while on therapy, lapatinib should be discontinued and patients should not be retreated.
Moderate:
rivaroxaban
Rivaroxaban has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.
The use of rivaroxaban should be avoided in patients with moderate and severe liver dysfunction (Child-Pugh B and C) or with any liver disease associated with coagulopathy as drug exposure and bleeding risk may be increased.
Mitral Stenosis
Moderate:
rivaroxaban
Rivaroxaban has a moderate potential interaction with Mitral Stenosis.
The use of some factor Xa inhibitors (including apixaban, edoxaban, and rivaroxaban) is not recommended in patients with prosthetic heart valves; safety and efficacy have not been established in such patients.
Post MI Syndrome
Moderate:
Tykerb
The lapatinib in Tykerb has a moderate potential interaction with Post MI Syndrome.
Decreases in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) have been reported with agents that block HER2 activity. Patients who have received prior anthracyclines, those who received anthracycline after stopping therapy with agents that block HER2 activity, or patients who received prior radiotherapy to the chest area may be at higher risk of decreased LVEF. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients with a previous history of heart conditions. Evaluate cardiac function before, during, and upon completion of treatment. Withhold or discontinue therapy with agents that block HER2 activity as appropriate, and for a confirmed clinically significant decrease in left ventricular function, or if the LVEF has not improved or has declined further. It is recommended to monitor overall cardiac function and LVEF by echocardiogram or MUGA scan as appropriate.
Prosthetic Heart Valves - Thrombosis Prophylaxis
Moderate:
rivaroxaban
Rivaroxaban has a moderate potential interaction with Prosthetic Heart Valves - Thrombosis Prophylaxis.
The use of some factor Xa inhibitors (including apixaban, edoxaban, and rivaroxaban) is not recommended in patients with prosthetic heart valves; safety and efficacy have not been established in such patients.
Pulmonary Impairment
Major:
Tykerb
The lapatinib in Tykerb has a major potential interaction with Pulmonary Impairment.
The use of certain EGFR inhibitors has been associated with pulmonary toxicity. Serious cases of interstitial lung disease (ILD), including fatal cases and interstitial pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis have been reported. Caution is recommended when using these agents in patients with a history of interstitial pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis or those patients presenting with acute onset of new or progressive unexplained pulmonary symptoms such as dyspnea, cough, and fever pending diagnostic evaluation. If ILD is confirmed, permanently discontinue these agents and institute appropriate measures.
Major:
Tykerb
The lapatinib in Tykerb has a major potential interaction with Pulmonary Impairment.
Pulmonary toxicity, sometimes fatal has been reported with agents that block HER2 activity. Pulmonary toxicity includes dyspnea, interstitial pneumonitis, pulmonary infiltrates, pleural effusions, non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema, pulmonary insufficiency and hypoxia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and pulmonary fibrosis. Patients with symptomatic intrinsic lung disease or with extensive tumor involvement of the lungs, resulting in dyspnea at rest may be at increased risk of pulmonary toxicity and appear to have more severe toxicity. Patients should be monitored for pulmonary symptoms. Permanently discontinue treatment with these agents in patients diagnosed with interstitial lung disease or pneumonitis and institute appropriate care.
Renal Dysfunction
Moderate:
rivaroxaban
Rivaroxaban has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
For most indications, rivaroxaban exposure and pharmacodynamic effects are increased in patients with CrCl less than 30 mL/min compared to patients with normal renal function; these indications include treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE), reduction in the risk of recurrence of DVT and/or PE, prophylaxis of DVT after hip/knee replacement surgery, and prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in acutely ill medical patients at risk for thromboembolic complications not at high risk of bleeding. Limited clinical data are available in patients with CrCl 15 to less than 30 mL/min, and there are no clinical data in patients with CrCl less than 15 mL/min (including those on dialysis). Patients with CrCl 15 to less than 30 mL/min should be observed closely and any signs/symptoms of blood loss should be evaluated promptly; use of rivaroxaban should be avoided in patients with CrCl less than 15 mL/min (including those on dialysis). This drug should be discontinued in patients who develop acute renal failure while on treatment.
In patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, renal function should be periodically assessed, as clinically indicated (i.e., more often in situations in which renal function may decline), and therapy should be adjusted accordingly; dose adjustment or discontinuation of rivaroxaban should be considered in patients who develop acute renal failure during therapy.
In patients with coronary artery disease or peripheral artery disease, no dose adjustment is needed based on CrCl.
Moderate:
Tykerb
The lapatinib in Tykerb has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
Lapatinib pharmacokinetics have not been specifically studied in patients with renal impairment or in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Close monitoring is recommended.
Thrombocytopenia
Moderate:
Tykerb
The lapatinib in Tykerb has a moderate potential interaction with Thrombocytopenia.
Thrombocytopenia has been reported with the use of agents that block HER2 activity. Monitor platelet counts prior to initiation of therapy and prior to each dose. If appropriate modify the dose according to clinical guidelines. Patients with decreased platelet count and patients on anti-coagulant treatment should be closely monitored during treatment with these agents.
Ventricular Arrhythmia
Major:
Tykerb
The lapatinib in Tykerb has a major potential interaction with Ventricular Arrhythmia.
Cardiomyopathy was observed in clinical trials of certain EGFR inhibitors. Assess Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) by echocardiogram or multigated acquisition (MUGA) scan before initiation of these agents and then at 3 month intervals while on treatment. Caution is recommended when prescribing these agents to patients with conditions that could impair left ventricular function and it is recommended to withhold treatment with these agents if ejection fraction drops below the established lower limit of normal. For symptomatic congestive heart failure or persistent, asymptomatic LV dysfunction that does not resolve within 4 weeks, permanently discontinue these agents.
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rivaroxaban
A total of 410 drugs are known to interact with rivaroxaban.
- Rivaroxaban is in the drug class factor Xa inhibitors.
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Rivaroxaban is used to treat the following conditions:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis after Hip Replacement Surgery
- Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis after Knee Replacement Surgery
- Deep Vein Thrombosis, Prophylaxis
- Deep Vein Thrombosis, Recurrent Event
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Embolism, Recurrent Event
Tykerb
A total of 663 drugs are known to interact with Tykerb.
- Tykerb is in the following drug classes: EGFR inhibitors, HER2 inhibitors.
- Tykerb is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| 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. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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