Drug Interaction Report
1 drug interaction and 9 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- temozolomide
- treosulfan
Drug interactions
Moderate drug interactions
Moderate:temozolomide treosulfan
Applies to: temozolomide, treosulfan
Using temozolomide together with treosulfan or other chemotherapy drugs may increase the risk of side effects, especially those that affect the bone marrow or gastrointestinal tract.
You may experience a greater number or more severe side effects such as:
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- loss of appetite
- mouth sores
- abdominal pain
- delayed wound healing
- impaired bone marrow function resulting in low numbers of different types of blood cells
You may also be more likely to develop anemia, bleeding problems, or infections due to low blood cell counts.
You should seek medical attention if you develop:
- paleness
- fatigue
- dizziness
- fainting
- unusual bruising or bleeding
- fever
- chills
- diarrhea
- sore throat
- muscle aches
- shortness of breath
- blood in phlegm
- weight loss
- red or inflamed skin
- body sores
- pain or burning during urination
You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use these medications.
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
9 potential interactionsApplies to: 7 conditions, including Allergies, Seizures, Urticaria, Liver Disease, and Renal Dysfunction.
Allergies
Major:temozolomide
Temozolomide has a major potential interaction with Allergies.
Temozolomide is contraindicated in patients with a history of urticaria, allergic reaction including anaphylaxis, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts
Moderate:temozolomide
Temozolomide has a moderate potential interaction with Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts.
Patients treated with temozolomide may experience myelosuppression, including prolonged pancytopenia, which may result in aplastic anemia, which in some cases has resulted in a fatal outcome. Prior to dosing, patients must have an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) greater than or equal to 1.5 × 109/L and a platelet count greater than or equal to 100 × 109/L. A complete blood count should be obtained on Day 22 (21 days after the first dose) or within 48 hours of that day, and weekly until the ANC is above 1.5 × 109/L and platelet count exceeds 100 × 109/L. Therapy with temozolomide should be administered cautiously in patients with compromised bone marrow reserve. Close clinical monitoring of hematopoietic function is recommended.
Liver Disease
Moderate:temozolomide
Temozolomide has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.
A study showed that the pharmacokinetics of temozolomide in patients with mild-to-moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class I - II) were similar to those observed in patients with normal hepatic function. Caution should be exercised when temozolomide is administered to patients with severe hepatic impairment.
Moderate:treosulfan
Treosulfan has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.
Treosulfan has not been studied in patients with moderate or severe liver and renal dysfunction.
Pancytopenia
Moderate:temozolomide
Temozolomide has a moderate potential interaction with Pancytopenia.
Patients treated with temozolomide may experience myelosuppression, including prolonged pancytopenia, which may result in aplastic anemia, which in some cases has resulted in a fatal outcome. Prior to dosing, patients must have an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) greater than or equal to 1.5 × 109/L and a platelet count greater than or equal to 100 × 109/L. A complete blood count should be obtained on Day 22 (21 days after the first dose) or within 48 hours of that day, and weekly until the ANC is above 1.5 × 109/L and platelet count exceeds 100 × 109/L. Therapy with temozolomide should be administered cautiously in patients with compromised bone marrow reserve. Close clinical monitoring of hematopoietic function is recommended.
Renal Dysfunction
Moderate:temozolomide
Temozolomide has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
Temozolomide population pharmacokinetic analysis indicated that creatinine clearance over the range of 36 to 130 mL/min/m2 has no effect on its clearance after oral administration. The pharmacokinetics of temozolomide have not been studied in patients with severely impaired renal function (CrCl <36 mL/min/m2). Caution should be exercised when temozolomide is administered to patients with severe renal impairment. Temozolomide has not been studied in patients on dialysis.
Moderate:treosulfan
Treosulfan has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
Treosulfan has not been studied in patients with moderate or severe liver and renal dysfunction.
Seizures
Moderate:treosulfan
Treosulfan has a moderate potential interaction with Seizures.
There have been reports of seizures in patients following treatment with treosulfan. Patients should be monitored for signs of neurological adverse reactions, and clonazepam prophylaxis may be considered for patients at higher risk for seizures, including infants.
Urticaria
Major:temozolomide
Temozolomide has a major potential interaction with Urticaria.
Temozolomide is contraindicated in patients with a history of urticaria, allergic reaction including anaphylaxis, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
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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