Drug interactions
Daunorubicin + Olaparib
Severity: Major
Daunorubicin and Olaparib: major interaction.
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Summary
Both drugs cause bone marrow suppression, so combination can cause deeper and longer-lasting cytopenias. This raises the risk of infection, bleeding and anemia.
What this interaction means in plain words
Daunorubicin and Olaparib can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Daunorubicin belongs to Oncology; Olaparib belongs to Oncology.
Why it happens
Additive myelosuppression from DNA damage by daunorubicin and PARP inhibition by olaparib.
What to do
Monitor complete blood counts frequently and reduce doses or delay cycles for severe cytopenias.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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Other interactions of Daunorubicin
- Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live + Daunorubicin Contraindicated
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- Cyclosporin + Daunorubicin Major
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Other interactions of Olaparib
- Amiodarone + Olaparib Major
- Amobarbital + Olaparib Major
- Apalutamide + Olaparib Major
- Aprepitant + Olaparib Major
- Azathioprine + Olaparib Major
- Carbamazepine + Olaparib Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Daunorubicin with Olaparib?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Daunorubicin and Olaparib can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Both drugs cause bone marrow suppression, so combination can cause deeper and longer-lasting cytopenias. This raises the risk of infection, bleeding and anemia.
How serious is the interaction between Daunorubicin and Olaparib?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor complete blood counts frequently and reduce doses or delay cycles for severe cytopenias.
What other medicines interact with Daunorubicin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Daunorubicin with, for example, Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, Belatacept, Cyclosporine. The full list is on the Daunorubicin page.
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