Drug Interaction Report
5 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- brigatinib
- Kisqali Femara Co-Pack (letrozole / ribociclib)
Interactions between your drugs
ribociclib brigatinib
Applies to: Kisqali Femara Co-Pack (letrozole / ribociclib), brigatinib
Ribociclib may increase the blood levels of brigatinib. You may be more likely to experience side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, slow heart rate, visual disturbances, anemia, and infections. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may already be aware of the interaction but has determined that this is the best course of treatment for you and has taken appropriate precautions and is monitoring you closely for any potential complications. You should seek medical attention if you develop paleness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, or pain and burning during urination. 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.
letrozole ribociclib
Applies to: Kisqali Femara Co-Pack (letrozole / ribociclib), Kisqali Femara Co-Pack (letrozole / ribociclib)
Ribociclib may increase the blood levels and effects of letrozole. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. 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.
letrozole brigatinib
Applies to: Kisqali Femara Co-Pack (letrozole / ribociclib), brigatinib
Brigatinib may reduce the blood levels and effects of letrozole. Contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen or your condition changes during treatment with these medications. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both 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.
Drug and food interactions
ribociclib food
Applies to: Kisqali Femara Co-Pack (letrozole / ribociclib)
Patients should not consume pomegranates, pomegranate juice, grapefruit, or grapefruit juice during treatment with ribociclib unless directed otherwise by your doctor. Pomegranate juice or grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels of ribociclib. You may be more likely to experience side effects such as nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; loss of appetite; abdominal pain; mouth sores; hair loss; weakness; and impaired bone marrow function resulting in low numbers of different types of blood cells, which can increase the risk of anemia, bleeding problems, and infections. 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.
brigatinib food
Applies to: brigatinib
Grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels of brigatinib. This may increase side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, slow heart rate, visual disturbances, anemia, and infections. You should avoid consuming grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment with brigatinib. Seek medical attention if you develop paleness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, or pain and burning during urination. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No duplication warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
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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