Drug Interaction Report

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GENERALLY AVOID: Prophylactic use of systemic corticosteroids prior to CD19- or BCMA-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapy may interfere with the therapeutic effects of such drugs as axicabtagene ciloleucel, brexucabtagene autoleucel, idecabtagene vicleucel, ciltacabtagene autoleucel and lisocabtagene maraleucel. The mechanism for this interaction has not been delineated. Administration of systemic corticosteroids in an effort to manage the toxicities associated with these drugs does not affect the expansion and persistence of CAR T cells.

MANAGEMENT: The prophylactic use of systemic corticosteroids prior to CD19- or BCMA-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapy with drugs such as axicabtagene ciloleucel, brexucabtagene autoleucel, idecabtagene vicleucel, ciltacabtagene autoleucel and lisocabtagene maraleucel is not recommended. However, systemic corticosteroids may be used for the management of adverse effects associated with these drugs, such as cytokine release syndrome and neurological-related toxicities, without affecting the expansion and persistence of CAR T cells.

Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels and effects of vamorolone. This may increase the risk and/or severity of side effects such as swelling, weight gain, electrolyte abnormalities, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, muscle weakness, depression, mood swings, acne, thinning skin, stretch marks, easy bruising, cataracts, glaucoma, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist. Other side effects that may occur include decreased ability to fight infections, increased risk of developing infections, and inadequate response to stress such as infection, surgery, trauma, or a severe asthma attack. Talk to your doctor 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.