Drug Interaction Report
1 potential interaction and/or warning found for the following 2 drugs:
- carboplatin
- prednisone
Interactions between your drugs
CARBOplatin predniSONE
Applies to: carboplatin, prednisone
MONITOR: The concomitant use of corticosteroids and agents that deplete potassium (e.g., potassium-wasting diuretics, amphotericin B, cation exchange resins) may result in increased risk of hypokalemia. Corticosteroids can produce hypokalemia and other electrolyte disturbances via mineralocorticoid effects, the degree of which varies with the agent (from most to least potent: fludrocortisone - cortisone/hydrocortisone - prednisolone/prednisone - other glucocorticoids) and route of administration (i.e. systemic vs. local). However, large systemic doses of any corticosteroid can demonstrate these effects, particularly if given for longer than brief periods. When used pharmacologically, adrenocorticotropic agents such as corticotropin have similar mineralocorticoid activities as cortisone and hydrocortisone.
MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving potassium-depleting agents with corticosteroids should be monitored closely for development of hypokalemia, particularly if fludrocortisone or large doses of another corticosteroid or adrenocorticotropic agent is given. Potassium supplementation may be necessary. Patients should be advised to notify their physician if they experience signs of electrolyte disturbances such as weakness, lethargy, and muscle pains or cramps.
References (8)
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- Morris GC, Egan JG, Jones MK (1992) "Hypokalaemic paralysis induced by bolus prednisolone in Graves' disease." Aust N Z J Med, 22, p. 312
- Powell JR (1969) "Steroid and hypokalemic myopathy after corticosteroids for ulcerative colitis. Systemic and tropical application." Am J Gastroenterol, 52, p. 425-32
- Chrousos GA, Kattah JC, Beck RW, Cleary PA (1993) "Side effects of glucocorticoid treatment. Experience of the Optic Neuritis Treatment Trial." JAMA, 269, p. 2110-2
- Thorn GW (1966) "Clinical considerations in the use of corticosteroids." N Engl J Med, 274, p. 775-81
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- Ramsahoye BH, Davies SV, el-Gaylani N, Sandeman D, Scanlon MF (1995) "The mineralocorticoid effects of high dose hydrocortisone." BMJ, 310, p. 656-7
Drug and 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.
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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