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Drug Interaction Report

1 drug interaction and 11 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

Major drug interactions

Major:

mitoMYcin rotavirus vaccine

Applies to: mitomycin, RotaShield (rotavirus vaccine)

If you are currently being treated or have recently been treated with mitoMYcin, you should let your doctor know before receiving rotavirus vaccine.

Depending on the dose and length of time you have been on mitoMYcin, you may be at risk for developing an infection from the vaccine or have a reduced response to the vaccine.

In some situations, your doctor may want to delay vaccination to give your body time to recover from the effects of mitoMYcin therapy. Conversely, if you have recently been vaccinated with rotavirus vaccine, your doctor may choose to postpone treatment with mitoMYcin for a few weeks.

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.

Food/lifestyle interactions

No alcohol/food interactions were found with the drugs in your list. However, this does not necessarily mean no food interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease interactions

11 potential interactionsApplies to: 10 conditions, including Diarrhea, Fever, Infection, Bleeding Disorder, and Lymphoma.

Bleeding Disorder

Major:

mitomycin

mitoMYcin has a major potential interaction with Bleeding Disorder.

The use of mitomycin is contraindicated in patients with thrombocytopenia, coagulation disorders, or an increase in bleeding tendency. Mitomycin induces cumulative, delayed myelosuppression. Neutropenia and thrombocytopenia can occur anytime within eight weeks after initiation of therapy. Therapy with mitomycin should be withheld if platelet counts fall below 100,000/mm3 and subsequent dosages modified based on the nadir of the previous dose.

Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts

Major:

mitomycin

mitoMYcin has a major potential interaction with Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts.

Mitomycin induces cumulative, delayed myelosuppression. Neutropenia and thrombocytopenia can occur anytime within eight weeks after initiation of therapy. Anemia occurs less frequently. Patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggesting bone marrow suppression such as fever, sore throat, local infection, or bleeding. Close clinical monitoring of hematopoietic function is recommended. Therapy with mitomycin should be withheld if white blood cell counts fall below 4000/mm3 and/or platelet counts fall below 100,000/mm3 and subsequent dosages modified based on the nadir of the previous dose.

Major:

RotaShield

The rotavirus vaccine in RotaShield has a major potential interaction with Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts.

The safety and efficacy of rotavirus vaccine in infants with known primary or secondary immunodeficiencies, including HIV, infants in immunosuppressant therapy, or infants with malignant neoplasm affecting the bone marrow or lymphatic system has not been established. Caution is advised when considering wether to administer this vaccine to such patients or patients with immunodeficient close contacts as there is a potential of transmission of the virus through shedding in stools after vaccination (peak excretion occurring around day 7 after first dose).

Coagulation Defects and Disorders

Major:

mitomycin

mitoMYcin has a major potential interaction with Coagulation Defects and Disorders.

The use of mitomycin is contraindicated in patients with thrombocytopenia, coagulation disorders, or an increase in bleeding tendency. Mitomycin induces cumulative, delayed myelosuppression. Neutropenia and thrombocytopenia can occur anytime within eight weeks after initiation of therapy. Therapy with mitomycin should be withheld if platelet counts fall below 100,000/mm3 and subsequent dosages modified based on the nadir of the previous dose.

Diarrhea

Moderate:

RotaShield

The rotavirus vaccine in RotaShield has a moderate potential interaction with Diarrhea.

The administration of the rotavirus vaccine should be delayed in infants suffering from acute diarrhea or vomiting. Additionally, the effectiveness of this vaccine has not been evaluated in infants with chronic gastrointestinal disorders.

Fever

Major:

mitomycin

mitoMYcin has a major potential interaction with Fever.

Mitomycin induces cumulative, delayed myelosuppression. Neutropenia and thrombocytopenia can occur anytime within eight weeks after initiation of therapy. Anemia occurs less frequently. Patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggesting bone marrow suppression such as fever, sore throat, local infection, or bleeding. Close clinical monitoring of hematopoietic function is recommended. Therapy with mitomycin should be withheld if white blood cell counts fall below 4000/mm3 and/or platelet counts fall below 100,000/mm3 and subsequent dosages modified based on the nadir of the previous dose.

Immunodeficiency

Major:

RotaShield

The rotavirus vaccine in RotaShield has a major potential interaction with Immunodeficiency.

The safety and efficacy of rotavirus vaccine in infants with known primary or secondary immunodeficiencies, including HIV, infants in immunosuppressant therapy, or infants with malignant neoplasm affecting the bone marrow or lymphatic system has not been established. Caution is advised when considering wether to administer this vaccine to such patients or patients with immunodeficient close contacts as there is a potential of transmission of the virus through shedding in stools after vaccination (peak excretion occurring around day 7 after first dose).

Infection

Major:

mitomycin

mitoMYcin has a major potential interaction with Infection.

Because of their cytotoxic effects on rapidly proliferating tissues, antineoplastic agents frequently can, to varying extent, induce myelosuppression. The use of these drugs may be contraindicated in patients with known infectious diseases. All patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggesting infection such as fever, sore throat, or local infection during antineoplastic therapy. Close clinical monitoring of hematopoietic function is recommended.

Lymphoma

Major:

RotaShield

The rotavirus vaccine in RotaShield has a major potential interaction with Lymphoma.

The safety and efficacy of rotavirus vaccine in infants with known primary or secondary immunodeficiencies, including HIV, infants in immunosuppressant therapy, or infants with malignant neoplasm affecting the bone marrow or lymphatic system has not been established. Caution is advised when considering wether to administer this vaccine to such patients or patients with immunodeficient close contacts as there is a potential of transmission of the virus through shedding in stools after vaccination (peak excretion occurring around day 7 after first dose).

Renal Dysfunction

Major:

mitomycin

mitoMYcin has a major potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Elevations in BUN and/or serum creatinine have been reported during mitomycin therapy. Therapy with mitomycin should not be administered to patients with serum creatinine > 1.7 mg/dl. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) has been reported during mitomycin therapy. The incidence of HUS appears to be increased in patients receiving total doses of mitomycin > 60 mg. Blood product transfusion may exacerbate the symptoms of HUS. Clinical monitoring of renal function is recommended.

Vomiting

Moderate:

RotaShield

The rotavirus vaccine in RotaShield has a moderate potential interaction with Vomiting.

The administration of the rotavirus vaccine should be delayed in infants suffering from acute diarrhea or vomiting. Additionally, the effectiveness of this vaccine has not been evaluated in infants with chronic gastrointestinal disorders.

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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