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Drug Interaction Report

1 drug interaction and 17 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

Minor drug interactions

Minor:

bortezomib armodafinil

Applies to: bortezomib, armodafinil

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Food/lifestyle interactions

Moderate food/lifestyle interactions

Moderate:

Food/Lifestyle bortezomib

Applies to: bortezomib

Limited evidence suggest that green tea may interfere with the antitumor effects of bortezomib.

Until more information is available, it may be best to avoid or limit the consumption of green tea and green tea products during treatment with bortezomib.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns. 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.

Minor food/lifestyle interactions

Minor:

Food/Lifestyle armodafinil

Applies to: armodafinil

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Disease interactions

15 potential interactionsApplies to: 12 conditions, including Depression, Peripheral Neuropathy, Hypotension, Psychosis, and Heart Disease.

Alcoholism

Moderate:

armodafinil

Armodafinil has a moderate potential interaction with Alcoholism.

Patients with excessive sleepiness, including those taking armodafinil, should be frequently reassessed for their degree of sleepiness and, if appropriate, advised to avoid driving or any other potentially dangerous activity. Patients should refrain from drinking alcohol while taking armodafinil as any drug affecting the central nervous system (CNS) may alter judgment, thinking or motor skills.

Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders

Moderate:

armodafinil

Armodafinil has a moderate potential interaction with Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders.

Armodafinil may cause ECG changes, chest pain, or arrhythmia. Armodafinil should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular complications. Armodafinil should not be used in patients with a history of left ventricular hypertrophy or in patients with mitral valve prolapse who have experienced the mitral valve prolapse syndrome when previously receiving CNS stimulants. It is recommended to monitor heart rate and blood pressure during treatment with armodafinil. Caution should be exercised when prescribing armodafinil to patients with known cardiovascular disease.

Dehydration

Moderate:

bortezomib

Bortezomib has a moderate potential interaction with Dehydration.

There was an incidence of 8% of hypotension in patients receiving bortezomib therapy. Caution should be used when treating patients with history of hypotension, syncope, dehydration, or taking antihypertensive medication.

Depression

Major:

armodafinil

Armodafinil has a major potential interaction with Depression.

The use of CNS stimulants can cause psychotic symptoms, suicidal ideation, and aggression, and can exacerbate symptoms of behavior disturbance and thought disorder; CNS stimulants may induce a manic or mixed episode in patients with bipolar disorder. Psychiatric symptoms have been reported in patients with and without history of psychiatric disorders. All patients (particularly those with psychotic or bipolar disorders) should be monitored closely, especially during treatment initiation and at times of dose changes. Extreme caution should be exercised when CNS stimulants are given to patients with a history of psychosis, depression, mania, or bipolar disorder. Prior to initiating therapy, all patients should be screened for risk factors for developing a manic episode (e.g., comorbid or history of depressive symptoms or family history of suicide, bipolar disease, or depression). If any psychiatric symptoms emerge or are exacerbated, treatment suspension should be considered. Some CNS stimulants are contraindicated in patients with marked agitation or anxiety.

Moderate:

armodafinil

Armodafinil has a moderate potential interaction with Depression.

Armodafinil may cause adverse psychiatric reactions. Caution should be exercised when using this agent in patients with a history of psychosis, depression, or mania. If psychiatric symptoms develop in association with armodafinil administration, consider discontinuing armodafinil. Close monitoring of psychiatric symptoms is recommended.

Diabetes Mellitus

Moderate:

bortezomib

Bortezomib has a moderate potential interaction with Diabetes Mellitus.

Hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia was reported during clinical trials in diabetic patients in treatment with oral hypoglycemics and receiving bortezomib. Patients on oral antidiabetic agents may require close monitoring of their blood glucose levels and adjustment of the dose of their antidiabetic medication when using bortezomib.

Heart Disease

Moderate:

bortezomib

Bortezomib has a moderate potential interaction with Heart Disease.

Acute development or exacerbation of congestive heart failure and new onset of decreased left ventricular ejection fraction have occurred during treatment with bortezomib, including in patients with no risk factors. Patients with risk factors for, or existing heart disease should be closely monitored. There have also been isolated cases of QT interval prolongation but causality has not been established.

Hypotension

Moderate:

bortezomib

Bortezomib has a moderate potential interaction with Hypotension.

There was an incidence of 8% of hypotension in patients receiving bortezomib therapy. Caution should be used when treating patients with history of hypotension, syncope, dehydration, or taking antihypertensive medication.

Liver Disease

Moderate:

armodafinil

Armodafinil has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

In a study to determine the pharmacokinetics and metabolism of armodafinil in patients with cirrhosis, the oral clearance of armodafinil was decreased by about 60%, and the steady state concentration was doubled compared to healthy patients. The dosage of armodafinil should be reduced in patients with severe hepatic impairment. Close monitoring is recommended.

Moderate:

bortezomib

Bortezomib has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Cases of acute liver failure and other hepatic reactions such as hepatitis, increases in liver enzymes, and hyperbilirubinemia have been reported in patients receiving bortezomib. Monitoring is recommended and caution should be used when using bortezomib in patients with hepatic impairment. The exposure of bortezomib is increased in patients with moderate and severe hepatic impairment, and starting dose should be reduced in those patients.

Peripheral Neuropathy

Moderate:

bortezomib

Bortezomib has a moderate potential interaction with Peripheral Neuropathy.

Bortezomib can cause peripheral neuropathy that is predominantly sensory; however cases of severe sensory and motor peripheral neuropathy have been also reported. Patients with preexisting symptoms (numbness, pain or burning feeling in hands or feet) may experience worsening symptoms during treatment. Patients should be monitored for symptoms of neuropathy, and a dose adjustment might be required in those patients that experience them.

Psychosis

Major:

armodafinil

Armodafinil has a major potential interaction with Psychosis.

The use of CNS stimulants can cause psychotic symptoms, suicidal ideation, and aggression, and can exacerbate symptoms of behavior disturbance and thought disorder; CNS stimulants may induce a manic or mixed episode in patients with bipolar disorder. Psychiatric symptoms have been reported in patients with and without history of psychiatric disorders. All patients (particularly those with psychotic or bipolar disorders) should be monitored closely, especially during treatment initiation and at times of dose changes. Extreme caution should be exercised when CNS stimulants are given to patients with a history of psychosis, depression, mania, or bipolar disorder. Prior to initiating therapy, all patients should be screened for risk factors for developing a manic episode (e.g., comorbid or history of depressive symptoms or family history of suicide, bipolar disease, or depression). If any psychiatric symptoms emerge or are exacerbated, treatment suspension should be considered. Some CNS stimulants are contraindicated in patients with marked agitation or anxiety.

Moderate:

armodafinil

Armodafinil has a moderate potential interaction with Psychosis.

Armodafinil may cause adverse psychiatric reactions. Caution should be exercised when using this agent in patients with a history of psychosis, depression, or mania. If psychiatric symptoms develop in association with armodafinil administration, consider discontinuing armodafinil. Close monitoring of psychiatric symptoms is recommended.

Pulmonary Heart or Vascular Disease

Moderate:

bortezomib

Bortezomib has a moderate potential interaction with Pulmonary Heart or Vascular Disease.

There have been reports of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and acute diffuse infiltrative pulmonary disease of unknown etiology in patients receiving bortezomib. Additionally, there have been reports of pulmonary hypertension associated with bortezomib administration in the absence of left heart failure or significant pulmonary disease. Treatment interruption should be considered in the event of new or worsening cardiopulmonary symptoms until a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation is conducted. Caution should be exercised when using bortezomib in patients with cardiopulmonary pathologies.

Valvular Heart Disease

Moderate:

armodafinil

Armodafinil has a moderate potential interaction with Valvular Heart Disease.

Armodafinil may cause ECG changes, chest pain, or arrhythmia. Armodafinil should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular complications. Armodafinil should not be used in patients with a history of left ventricular hypertrophy or in patients with mitral valve prolapse who have experienced the mitral valve prolapse syndrome when previously receiving CNS stimulants. It is recommended to monitor heart rate and blood pressure during treatment with armodafinil. Caution should be exercised when prescribing armodafinil to patients with known cardiovascular disease.

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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