Can you take Sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol with Teniposide?
1 drug interaction and 19 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- sodium phenylbutyrate/taurursodiol
- teniposide
Drug interactions
Moderate drug interactions
Moderate:
teniposide taurursodiol
Applies to: teniposide and sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
Taurursodiol may increase the blood levels and effects of teniposide. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. 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:
sodium phenylbutyrate Food/Lifestyle
Applies to: sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
Food may affect the absorption of sodium phenylbutyrate. A high-fat, high-calorie meal (approximately 800 to 1000 calories; 500 to 600 calories from fat, 250 calories from carbohydrate, 150 calories from protein) has been shown to reduce the absorption of sodium phenylbutyrate, although it is unknown what impact this may have on the overall effectiveness of the medication. The manufacturer recommends taking sodium phenylbutyrate before a meal or snack. This is especially important if you weigh less than 70 kg (approximately 154 pounds). Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medication without first talking to your doctor.
Disease interactions
18 potential interactions Applies to: 15 conditions, including Heart Failure, Peripheral Neuropathy, Fever, Gallbladder Disease, and Fluid Retention.
Biliary Obstruction
Moderate:
sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
The taurursodiol in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Biliary Obstruction.
Sodium phenylbutyrate-taurursodiol contains taurursodiol, a bile acid. In patients with disorders that interfere with bile acid circulation, there may be an increased risk for diarrhea and patients should be monitored appropriately. Other conditions such as pancreatic insufficiency, intestinal malabsorption, or intestinal diseases that may alter the concentration of bile acids, may also lead to decreased absorption of this drug and its components. Consider consulting with a GI specialists with experience managing these GI disorders. Patients with disorders of enterohepatic circulation (e.g., biliary infection, active cholecystitis, etc.), severe pancreatic disorders (e.g., pancreatitis), and intestinal disorders that may alter concentrations of bile acids (e.g., ileal resection, regional ileitis, etc.) were excluded from clinical studies and there is no experience in patients with these conditions. Caution is advised.
Bleeding Disorder
Major:
teniposide
Teniposide has a major potential interaction with Bleeding Disorder.
Teniposide induces severe myelosuppression at doses recommended to treat ALL. Leukopenia, primarily affecting neutrophils, thrombocytopenia, and anemia have been reported during teniposide therapy. Patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggesting bone marrow suppression such as fever, sore throat, local infection, or bleeding. Hemoglobin, white blood cell count and differential, and platelet count should be obtained before treatment initiation. Close clinical monitoring of hematopoietic function is recommended during treatment. If necessary, repeat bone marrow examination should be performed prior to the decision to continue therapy in the setting of severe myelosuppression. Patients with both Down syndrome and leukemia may be especially sensitive to myelosuppressive chemotherapy, therefore, initial dosing with teniposide should be reduced in these patients. It is suggested that the first course of teniposide should be given at half the usual dose.
Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts
Major:
teniposide
Teniposide has a major potential interaction with Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts.
Teniposide induces severe myelosuppression at doses recommended to treat ALL. Leukopenia, primarily affecting neutrophils, thrombocytopenia, and anemia have been reported during teniposide therapy. Patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggesting bone marrow suppression such as fever, sore throat, local infection, or bleeding. Hemoglobin, white blood cell count and differential, and platelet count should be obtained before treatment initiation. Close clinical monitoring of hematopoietic function is recommended during treatment. If necessary, repeat bone marrow examination should be performed prior to the decision to continue therapy in the setting of severe myelosuppression. Patients with both Down syndrome and leukemia may be especially sensitive to myelosuppressive chemotherapy, therefore, initial dosing with teniposide should be reduced in these patients. It is suggested that the first course of teniposide should be given at half the usual dose.
Central Nervous System Disorders
Moderate:
sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Central Nervous System Disorders.
Sodium phenylbutyrate is a pro-drug and is rapidly metabolized to the active, phenylacetate. Neurotoxicity, including exacerbation of a preexisting neuropathy, has been reported with the use of intravenous phenylacetate. The acute onset and reversibility when the phenylacetate infusion was discontinued suggested a drug effect. Care should be exercised when prescribing sodium phenylbutyrate to patients at risk for neurotoxicity.
Down Syndrome
Major:
teniposide
Teniposide has a major potential interaction with Down Syndrome.
Teniposide induces severe myelosuppression at doses recommended to treat ALL. Leukopenia, primarily affecting neutrophils, thrombocytopenia, and anemia have been reported during teniposide therapy. Patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggesting bone marrow suppression such as fever, sore throat, local infection, or bleeding. Hemoglobin, white blood cell count and differential, and platelet count should be obtained before treatment initiation. Close clinical monitoring of hematopoietic function is recommended during treatment. If necessary, repeat bone marrow examination should be performed prior to the decision to continue therapy in the setting of severe myelosuppression. Patients with both Down syndrome and leukemia may be especially sensitive to myelosuppressive chemotherapy, therefore, initial dosing with teniposide should be reduced in these patients. It is suggested that the first course of teniposide should be given at half the usual dose.
Fever
Major:
teniposide
Teniposide has a major potential interaction with Fever.
Teniposide induces severe myelosuppression at doses recommended to treat ALL. Leukopenia, primarily affecting neutrophils, thrombocytopenia, and anemia have been reported during teniposide therapy. Patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggesting bone marrow suppression such as fever, sore throat, local infection, or bleeding. Hemoglobin, white blood cell count and differential, and platelet count should be obtained before treatment initiation. Close clinical monitoring of hematopoietic function is recommended during treatment. If necessary, repeat bone marrow examination should be performed prior to the decision to continue therapy in the setting of severe myelosuppression. Patients with both Down syndrome and leukemia may be especially sensitive to myelosuppressive chemotherapy, therefore, initial dosing with teniposide should be reduced in these patients. It is suggested that the first course of teniposide should be given at half the usual dose.
Fluid Retention
Major:
sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a major potential interaction with Fluid Retention.
The use of sodium phenylbutyrate may cause fluid retention in patients with congestive heart failure, renal dysfunction, or sodium retention with edema. Sodium phenylbutyrate is primarily excreted by the kidney and these patients may exhibit reduced excretion. Therapy with sodium phenylbutyrate should be administered cautiously in these patients. Monitoring plasma levels of ammonia, arginine, branched-chain amino acids and serum proteins to maintain within normal limits and glutamine to less than 1000 mcmol/L is recommended.
Gallbladder Disease
Moderate:
sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
The taurursodiol in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Gallbladder Disease.
Sodium phenylbutyrate-taurursodiol contains taurursodiol, a bile acid. In patients with disorders that interfere with bile acid circulation, there may be an increased risk for diarrhea and patients should be monitored appropriately. Other conditions such as pancreatic insufficiency, intestinal malabsorption, or intestinal diseases that may alter the concentration of bile acids, may also lead to decreased absorption of this drug and its components. Consider consulting with a GI specialists with experience managing these GI disorders. Patients with disorders of enterohepatic circulation (e.g., biliary infection, active cholecystitis, etc.), severe pancreatic disorders (e.g., pancreatitis), and intestinal disorders that may alter concentrations of bile acids (e.g., ileal resection, regional ileitis, etc.) were excluded from clinical studies and there is no experience in patients with these conditions. Caution is advised.
Heart Failure
Major:
sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a major potential interaction with Heart Failure.
The use of sodium phenylbutyrate may cause fluid retention in patients with congestive heart failure, renal dysfunction, or sodium retention with edema. Sodium phenylbutyrate is primarily excreted by the kidney and these patients may exhibit reduced excretion. Therapy with sodium phenylbutyrate should be administered cautiously in these patients. Monitoring plasma levels of ammonia, arginine, branched-chain amino acids and serum proteins to maintain within normal limits and glutamine to less than 1000 mcmol/L is recommended.
Infection
Major:
teniposide
Teniposide has a major potential interaction with Infection.
Teniposide can induce severe myelosuppression at therapeutic doses. The use of teniposide may be contraindicated in patients with known infectious diseases. All patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggesting infection such as fever, sore throat, or local infection during therapy with teniposide. Close clinical monitoring of hematopoietic function is recommended.
Liver Disease
Moderate:
sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.
Sodium phenylbutyrate is primarily metabolized in the liver and kidney. Therapy with sodium phenylbutyrate should be administered cautiously in patients with liver disease. Monitoring plasma levels of ammonia, arginine, branched-chain amino acids and serum proteins to maintain within normal limits and glutamine to less than 1000 mcmol/L is recommended.
Moderate:
teniposide
Teniposide has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.
The pharmacokinetic disposition of teniposide has not been fully assessed in patients with hepatic impairment. Patients with hepatic impairment may be at increased risk for teniposide toxicity. Therapy with teniposide should be administered cautiously and dosage modification considered in patients with compromised hepatic function.
Malabsorption Syndrome
Moderate:
sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
The taurursodiol in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Malabsorption Syndrome.
Sodium phenylbutyrate-taurursodiol contains taurursodiol, a bile acid. In patients with disorders that interfere with bile acid circulation, there may be an increased risk for diarrhea and patients should be monitored appropriately. Other conditions such as pancreatic insufficiency, intestinal malabsorption, or intestinal diseases that may alter the concentration of bile acids, may also lead to decreased absorption of this drug and its components. Consider consulting with a GI specialists with experience managing these GI disorders. Patients with disorders of enterohepatic circulation (e.g., biliary infection, active cholecystitis, etc.), severe pancreatic disorders (e.g., pancreatitis), and intestinal disorders that may alter concentrations of bile acids (e.g., ileal resection, regional ileitis, etc.) were excluded from clinical studies and there is no experience in patients with these conditions. Caution is advised.
Myoneural Disorder
Moderate:
sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Myoneural Disorder.
Sodium phenylbutyrate is a pro-drug and is rapidly metabolized to the active, phenylacetate. Neurotoxicity, including exacerbation of a preexisting neuropathy, has been reported with the use of intravenous phenylacetate. The acute onset and reversibility when the phenylacetate infusion was discontinued suggested a drug effect. Care should be exercised when prescribing sodium phenylbutyrate to patients at risk for neurotoxicity.
Peripheral Neuropathy
Moderate:
sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Peripheral Neuropathy.
Sodium phenylbutyrate is a pro-drug and is rapidly metabolized to the active, phenylacetate. Neurotoxicity, including exacerbation of a preexisting neuropathy, has been reported with the use of intravenous phenylacetate. The acute onset and reversibility when the phenylacetate infusion was discontinued suggested a drug effect. Care should be exercised when prescribing sodium phenylbutyrate to patients at risk for neurotoxicity.
Renal Dysfunction
Major:
sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a major potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
The use of sodium phenylbutyrate may cause fluid retention in patients with congestive heart failure, renal dysfunction, or sodium retention with edema. Sodium phenylbutyrate is primarily excreted by the kidney and these patients may exhibit reduced excretion. Therapy with sodium phenylbutyrate should be administered cautiously in these patients. Monitoring plasma levels of ammonia, arginine, branched-chain amino acids and serum proteins to maintain within normal limits and glutamine to less than 1000 mcmol/L is recommended.
Moderate:
sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
Sodium phenylbutyrate is primarily metabolized in the liver and kidney. Therapy with sodium phenylbutyrate should be administered cautiously in patients with liver disease. Monitoring plasma levels of ammonia, arginine, branched-chain amino acids and serum proteins to maintain within normal limits and glutamine to less than 1000 mcmol/L is recommended.
Moderate:
teniposide
Teniposide has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
Teniposide is primarily eliminated by the kidney. Approximately 44% of teniposide is excreted in the urine unchanged (10%) and as metabolites. The pharmacokinetic disposition of teniposide has not been fully assessed in patients with renal impairment. Therapy with teniposide should be administered cautiously and dosage modification considered in patients with compromised renal function. Clinical monitoring of renal function is recommended.
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sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
A total of 590 drugs are known to interact with sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol.
- Sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol is in the drug class miscellaneous central nervous system agents.
- Sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol is used to treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
teniposide
A total of 396 drugs are known to interact with teniposide.
- Teniposide is in the drug class mitotic inhibitors.
- Teniposide 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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