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Cyclosporin + Teclistamab

Severity: Moderate

Cyclosporin and Teclistamab: moderate interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

Teclistamab-induced cytokine release can transiently suppress CYP enzymes and raise cyclosporine exposure. This may lead to cyclosporine toxicity.

What this interaction means in plain words

Cyclosporin and Teclistamab 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.

Cyclosporin belongs to Miscellaneous; Teclistamab belongs to Oncology.

Evidence level: Moderate

Why it happens

Cytokine release downregulates CYP3A4, reducing cyclosporine metabolism.

What to do

Monitor cyclosporine trough concentrations and renal function around step-up dosing and during CRS. Adjust the dose as needed.

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 Cyclosporin with Teclistamab?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Cyclosporin and Teclistamab 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. Teclistamab-induced cytokine release can transiently suppress CYP enzymes and raise cyclosporine exposure. This may lead to cyclosporine toxicity.

How serious is the interaction between Cyclosporin and Teclistamab?

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 cyclosporine trough concentrations and renal function around step-up dosing and during CRS. Adjust the dose as needed.

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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