Oncaspar and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Oncaspar (pegaspargase).
Alcohol (Ethanol) Pegaspargase
Moderate Drug Interaction
Talk to your doctor before using ethanol (alcohol) together with pegaspargase. Combining these medications may increase the risk of side effects such as liver damage. You may need more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Let your doctor know immediately if you develop right upper quadrant pain, increasing abdominal size, fever, swelling, rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, as these may be signs and symptoms of liver damage. 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.
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Oncaspar drug interactions
There are 527 drug interactions with Oncaspar (pegaspargase).
Oncaspar disease interactions
There are 4 disease interactions with Oncaspar (pegaspargase) which include:
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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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