Drug interactions
Basiliximab + Influenza virus vaccine trivalent
Severity: Moderate
Basiliximab and Influenza virus vaccine trivalent: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Inactivated trivalent influenza vaccine is safe with basiliximab, although the antibody response may be reduced.
What this interaction means in plain words
Basiliximab and Influenza virus vaccine trivalent 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.
Why it happens
IL-2 receptor blockade reduces T-cell-dependent antibody responses.
What to do
Vaccinate as indicated using the inactivated injectable form, and confirm it is not the live intranasal product.
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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Other interactions of Basiliximab
- Basiliximab + Bcg vaccine live Contraindicated
- Basiliximab + Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent intranasal Contraindicated
- Basiliximab + Measles mumps and rubella vaccine Contraindicated
- Basiliximab + Measles mumps and rubella vaccine live Contraindicated
- Basiliximab + Measles mumps rubella and varicella vaccine live Contraindicated
- Basiliximab + Measles vaccine Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Basiliximab with Influenza virus vaccine trivalent?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Basiliximab and Influenza virus vaccine trivalent 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. Inactivated trivalent influenza vaccine is safe with basiliximab, although the antibody response may be reduced.
How serious is the interaction between Basiliximab and Influenza virus vaccine trivalent?
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 using the inactivated injectable form, and confirm it is not the live intranasal product.
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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