Drug interactions
Axicabtagene ciloleucel + Thioguanine
Severity: Major
Axicabtagene ciloleucel and Thioguanine: major interaction.
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Summary
Thioguanine is a myelosuppressive antimetabolite and adds to the cytopenias and infection risk seen after CAR-T therapy. It may also impair CAR-T cell expansion and persistence.
What this interaction means in plain words
Axicabtagene ciloleucel and Thioguanine 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; Thioguanine belongs to Oncology.
Why it happens
Additive cytotoxic myelosuppression and immunosuppression, with possible impairment of CAR-T cell function.
What to do
Avoid thioguanine around CAR-T collection and infusion, and follow the product labeling on washout. If it must be used, monitor blood counts and give infection prophylaxis.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Axicabtagene ciloleucel with Thioguanine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Axicabtagene ciloleucel and Thioguanine 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. Thioguanine is a myelosuppressive antimetabolite and adds to the cytopenias and infection risk seen after CAR-T therapy. It may also impair CAR-T cell expansion and persistence.
How serious is the interaction between Axicabtagene ciloleucel and Thioguanine?
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 thioguanine around CAR-T collection and infusion, and follow the product labeling on washout. If it must be used, monitor blood counts and give infection prophylaxis.
What other medicines interact with Thioguanine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Thioguanine with, for example, Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, Belatacept, Brexucabtagene autoleucel. The full list is on the Thioguanine page.
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