Drug interactions
Belatacept + Cyclosporin
Severity: Minor
Belatacept and Cyclosporin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Belatacept is a biologic cleared by catabolism rather than CYP metabolism, so a direct metabolic effect of cyclosporine is not expected. The real issue in practice is conversion between cyclosporine and belatacept, which can change mycophenolate exposure.
What this interaction means in plain words
Belatacept and Cyclosporin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Belatacept belongs to Miscellaneous; Cyclosporin belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Cyclosporine reduces mycophenolic acid exposure by interfering with its enterohepatic recirculation, so switching to belatacept can raise exposure; no direct effect on belatacept metabolism is established.
What to do
When switching between cyclosporine and belatacept, monitor for mycophenolate toxicity or lack of efficacy and adjust the dose accordingly.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Cyclosporin
- Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live + Cyclosporin Contraindicated
- Aliskiren + Cyclosporin Contraindicated
- Bcg vaccine live + Cyclosporin Contraindicated
- Bosentan + Cyclosporin Contraindicated
- Cidofovir + Cyclosporin Contraindicated
- Cyclosporin + Dengue vaccine Contraindicated
Other interactions of Belatacept
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Belatacept with Cyclosporin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Belatacept and Cyclosporin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Belatacept is a biologic cleared by catabolism rather than CYP metabolism, so a direct metabolic effect of cyclosporine is not expected. The real issue in practice is conversion between cyclosporine and belatacept, which can change mycophenolate exposure.
How serious is the interaction between Belatacept and Cyclosporin?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: When switching between cyclosporine and belatacept, monitor for mycophenolate toxicity or lack of efficacy and adjust the dose accordingly.
What other medicines interact with Cyclosporin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Cyclosporin with, for example, Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, Aliskiren, Bcg vaccine live. The full list is on the Cyclosporin page.
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