Trastuzumab and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with trastuzumab.
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
HER2 inhibitors - CHF
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.
References
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- "Product Information. Kadcyla (ado-trastuzumab emtansine)." Genentech (2022):
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Trastuzumab drug interactions
There are 177 drug interactions with trastuzumab.
Trastuzumab disease interactions
There are 4 disease interactions with trastuzumab which include:
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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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