Drug interactions
Axicabtagene ciloleucel + Hydroxyurea
Severity: Major
Axicabtagene ciloleucel and Hydroxyurea: major interaction.
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Summary
Hydroxyurea is myelosuppressive and may affect lymphocyte collection and CAR-T expansion. It may also add to infection risk after infusion.
What this interaction means in plain words
Axicabtagene ciloleucel and Hydroxyurea 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; Hydroxyurea belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Cytotoxic and myelosuppressive effects may impair T-cell collection and expansion and add immunosuppression.
What to do
Stop hydroxyurea before leukapheresis and lymphodepletion, following the product labeling and treating team's guidance. Monitor for infection and cytopenias.
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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Other interactions of Hydroxyurea
Other interactions of Axicabtagene ciloleucel
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Axicabtagene ciloleucel with Hydroxyurea?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Axicabtagene ciloleucel and Hydroxyurea 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. Hydroxyurea is myelosuppressive and may affect lymphocyte collection and CAR-T expansion. It may also add to infection risk after infusion.
How serious is the interaction between Axicabtagene ciloleucel and Hydroxyurea?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Stop hydroxyurea before leukapheresis and lymphodepletion, following the product labeling and treating team's guidance. Monitor for infection and cytopenias.
What other medicines interact with Hydroxyurea?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Hydroxyurea with, for example, Didanosine, Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, Bcg intravesical live. The full list is on the Hydroxyurea page.
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