Drug interactions
Chloramphenicol + Tisotumab vedotin
Severity: Moderate
Chloramphenicol and Tisotumab vedotin: moderate interaction.
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Summary
MMAE released from tisotumab vedotin is a CYP3A4 substrate, so chloramphenicol may increase exposure and toxicities such as neuropathy, ocular effects and neutropenia.
What this interaction means in plain words
Chloramphenicol and Tisotumab vedotin 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.
Chloramphenicol belongs to Anti Bacterial; Tisotumab vedotin belongs to Oncology.
Why it happens
CYP3A4 inhibition by chloramphenicol may reduce MMAE clearance.
What to do
Monitor for neuropathy, ocular toxicity and cytopenias. Prefer a non-inhibiting antibiotic where possible.
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 Chloramphenicol
Other interactions of Tisotumab vedotin
- Clarithromycin + Tisotumab vedotin Moderate
- Itraconazole + Tisotumab vedotin Moderate
- Ketoconazole + Tisotumab vedotin Moderate
- Mifepristone + Tisotumab vedotin Moderate
- Posaconazole + Tisotumab vedotin Moderate
- Tisotumab vedotin + Voriconazole Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Chloramphenicol with Tisotumab vedotin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Chloramphenicol and Tisotumab vedotin 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. MMAE released from tisotumab vedotin is a CYP3A4 substrate, so chloramphenicol may increase exposure and toxicities such as neuropathy, ocular effects and neutropenia.
How serious is the interaction between Chloramphenicol and Tisotumab vedotin?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor for neuropathy, ocular toxicity and cytopenias. Prefer a non-inhibiting antibiotic where possible.
What other medicines interact with Chloramphenicol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Chloramphenicol with, for example, Adagrasib, Avapritinib, Bcg vaccine live. The full list is on the Chloramphenicol page.
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