Ustekinumab and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with ustekinumab.
Ustekinumab High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
ustekinumab - posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome
The use of ustekinumab may cause posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome. One case of reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome (RPLS) was observed in clinical studies of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. No cases of RPLS were observed in clinical studies of Crohn's disease. Conditions with which it has been associated include preeclampsia, eclampsia, acute hypertension, cytotoxic agents and immunosuppressive therapy. Caution and close monitoring is advised when prescribing this agent to patients at risk of RPLS. It is recommended to administer appropriate treatment and discontinue therapy if RPLS is suspected.
References (1)
- (2009) "Product Information. Stelara (ustekinumab)." Centocor Inc
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Ustekinumab drug interactions
There are 537 drug interactions with ustekinumab.
Ustekinumab disease interactions
There are 5 disease interactions with ustekinumab 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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