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Basiliximab + Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent cell-cultured

Severity: Moderate

Basiliximab and Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent cell-cultured: moderate interaction.

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Summary

This inactivated influenza vaccine is safe with basiliximab, but the antibody response may be reduced.

What this interaction means in plain words

Basiliximab and Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent cell-cultured can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

IL-2 receptor blockade reduces T-cell-dependent antibody responses.

What to do

Vaccinate as indicated each season, ideally avoiding the immediate induction period, and vaccinate close contacts.

What to ask your pharmacist

  • Should I take them at different times of day?
  • Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
  • Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Basiliximab with Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent cell-cultured?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Basiliximab and Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent cell-cultured can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. This inactivated influenza vaccine is safe with basiliximab, but the antibody response may be reduced.

How serious is the interaction between Basiliximab and Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent cell-cultured?

MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Vaccinate as indicated each season, ideally avoiding the immediate induction period, and vaccinate close contacts.

What other medicines interact with Basiliximab?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Basiliximab with, for example, Bcg vaccine live, Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent intranasal, Measles mumps and rubella vaccine. The full list is on the Basiliximab page.

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