Drug Interactions between ruxolitinib topical and secobarbital

Consumer information for this interaction is not currently available.

MONITOR CLOSELY: Smoking during treatment with topical ruxolitinib may increase the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and the risk of developing malignancies, including lymphomas. During clinical trials, patients who were current or past smokers and received oral Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibitors to treat inflammatory conditions had an additional increased risk of overall malignancies. Additionally, oral JAK inhibitors reportedly increase patients' risk of MACE, including cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and stroke, particularly in patients who are current or past smokers or patients with other cardiovascular risk factors.

MANAGEMENT: The potential risks and benefits of topical ruxolitinib should be carefully weighed prior to initiating therapy, particularly in patients with cardiovascular risk factors, as well as those with a history of malignancy, those who develop a malignancy while on treatment, and/or patients who are current or past smokers. Patients should be informed about the symptoms of serious cardiovascular events and the steps to take if they occur. The manufacturer recommends discontinuing topical ruxolitinib in patients who have experienced a myocardial infarction or stroke.

Ask your doctor before using secobarbital together with ethanol (alcohol), this can add to dizziness, drowsiness and other side effects of secobarbital. Be careful if you drive or do activities that require you to be awake and alert. Talk with your doctor before using any medications together, or drinking alcohol with secobarbital. 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.