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Caprelsa and Alcohol/Food Interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Caprelsa (vandetanib).

Moderate

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility

vandetanib - hypertension

Hypertension, including hypertensive crisis, has occurred in patients treated with vandetanib. Monitor all patients for hypertension and a dose reduction or interruption may be necessary. If hypertension cannot be controlled, do not resume vandetanib. Care should be taken when using this agent in hypertensive patients. Close monitoring is recommended.

References

  1. "Product Information. Vandetanib (vandetanib)." Astra-Zeneca Pharmaceuticals (2011):

Caprelsa drug interactions

There are 312 drug interactions with Caprelsa (vandetanib).

Caprelsa disease interactions

There are 10 disease interactions with Caprelsa (vandetanib) which include:

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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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