Drug interactions
Anakinra + Human papillomavirus vaccine
Severity: Minor
Anakinra and Human papillomavirus vaccine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Anakinra has little documented effect on responses to non-live vaccines. Any reduction in HPV vaccine response is theoretical.
What this interaction means in plain words
Anakinra and Human papillomavirus vaccine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Anakinra belongs to Musculoskeletal; Human papillomavirus vaccine belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
IL-1 receptor blockade may modestly affect immune responses, but the effect is not established.
What to do
Give HPV vaccine as scheduled; no change to anakinra is required.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Human papillomavirus vaccine
- Antithymocyte globulin equine + Human papillomavirus vaccine Moderate
- Antithymocyte globulin rabbit + Human papillomavirus vaccine Moderate
- Atidarsagene autotemcel + Human papillomavirus vaccine Moderate
- Belimumab + Human papillomavirus vaccine Moderate
- Cortisone + Human papillomavirus vaccine Moderate
- Cyclosporine + Human papillomavirus vaccine Moderate
Other interactions of Anakinra
- Anakinra + Bcg vaccine live Contraindicated
- Anakinra + Measles mumps and rubella vaccine Contraindicated
- Anakinra + Measles mumps and rubella vaccine live Contraindicated
- Anakinra + Measles mumps rubella and varicella vaccine live Contraindicated
- Anakinra + Measles vaccine Contraindicated
- Abatacept + Anakinra Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Anakinra with Human papillomavirus vaccine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Anakinra and Human papillomavirus vaccine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Anakinra has little documented effect on responses to non-live vaccines. Any reduction in HPV vaccine response is theoretical.
How serious is the interaction between Anakinra and Human papillomavirus vaccine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Give HPV vaccine as scheduled; no change to anakinra is required.
What other medicines interact with Human papillomavirus vaccine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Human papillomavirus vaccine with, for example, Antithymocyte globulin equine, Antithymocyte globulin rabbit, Atidarsagene autotemcel. The full list is on the Human papillomavirus vaccine page.
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