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Pafolacianine and Alcohol/Food Interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with pafolacianine.

Major

Multivitamins With Minerals Pafolacianine

Major Drug Interaction

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Concomitant administration of folate, folic acid, or folate-containing supplements may reduce the binding of pafolacianine to folate receptors overexpressed on ovarian cancer cells. This may lead to a reduction in the detection of malignant lesions with pafolacianine.

MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of folate, folic acid, or folate-containing supplements with pafolacianine is not recommended. The manufacturer advises that these supplements should be discontinued 48 hours before the administration of pafolacianine.

References (1)
  1. (2021) "Product Information. Cytalux (pafolacianine)." Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing

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Pafolacianine drug interactions

There are 11 drug interactions with pafolacianine.


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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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