Drug Interaction Report

Erythromycin may increase the blood levels of the active medication in tisotumab vedotin in some patients. This may increase the risk and/or severity of side effects such as nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; loss of appetite; tingling, numbness or burning in the hands and feet; muscle weakness; hair loss; eye disorders (dry eyes, inflammation of the cornea, corneal ulcers, blurred vision, vision loss); bleeding; low red and white blood cell counts; and inflammation of the lungs. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring 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.

Food decreases the levels of erythromycin in your body. Take erythromycin on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after a meal. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. However, some erythromycin products may be taken without regard to meals. Ask your healthcare provider about your particular prescription if you are uncertain of how to take it. Grapefruits and grapefruit juice may increase erythromycin levels but how this may affect you is not known. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.

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