Drug interactions
Axicabtagene ciloleucel + Fingolimod
Severity: Major
Axicabtagene ciloleucel and Fingolimod: major interaction.
Last updated Sources: US FDA label
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Summary
Axicabtagene ciloleucel is a CAR-T therapy that causes prolonged cytopenias and infection risk. Fingolimod lowers circulating lymphocytes and may add to immune suppression and potentially affect CAR-T function.
What this interaction means in plain words
Axicabtagene ciloleucel and Fingolimod can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Axicabtagene ciloleucel belongs to Oncology; Fingolimod belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive immunosuppression; fingolimod lymphocyte sequestration may also interfere with CAR-T cell expansion.
What to do
Avoid fingolimod around CAR-T therapy and use an alternative where possible. If coadministered, monitor blood counts and infection signs closely.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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References
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- Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live + Fingolimod Contraindicated
- Bcg vaccine live + Fingolimod Contraindicated
- Fingolimod + Pimozide Contraindicated
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- Fingolimod + Quinidine Contraindicated
- Fingolimod + Siponimod Contraindicated
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Axicabtagene ciloleucel with Fingolimod?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Axicabtagene ciloleucel and Fingolimod can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Axicabtagene ciloleucel is a CAR-T therapy that causes prolonged cytopenias and infection risk. Fingolimod lowers circulating lymphocytes and may add to immune suppression and potentially affect CAR-T function.
How serious is the interaction between Axicabtagene ciloleucel and Fingolimod?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid fingolimod around CAR-T therapy and use an alternative where possible. If coadministered, monitor blood counts and infection signs closely.
What other medicines interact with Fingolimod?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Fingolimod with, for example, Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, Bcg vaccine live, Pimozide. The full list is on the Fingolimod page.
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