Skip to content

Drug interactions

Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids / acellular pertussis / poliovirus inactivated vaccine + Sirolimus

Severity: Moderate

Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids / acellular pertussis / poliovirus inactivated vaccine and Sirolimus: moderate interaction.

Last updated

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

Sirolimus may diminish the antibody response to this inactivated combination vaccine. It does not cause vaccine-related infection but protection may be suboptimal.

What this interaction means in plain words

Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids / acellular pertussis / poliovirus inactivated vaccine and Sirolimus 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.

Evidence level: Moderate

Why it happens

Sirolimus immunosuppression impairs antibody production after vaccination.

What to do

Vaccinate before starting sirolimus when feasible; otherwise vaccinate as scheduled and consider checking titers or repeating doses.

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?

Bring a full list of your medicines, including over-the-counter products, supplements and herbal remedies, to every pharmacy visit.

Pro+ members

Unlock the full page

Create an account and start a Pro+ trial to unlock the full management advice for Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids / acellular pertussis / poliovirus inactivated vaccine and Sirolimus, the additional notes, the evidence detail and the whole-prescription interaction checker.

  • Full clinical management advice
  • Additional notes
  • Evidence detail
  • Interaction checker for a whole prescription

Try Pro+ free for 7 days on the web. No card needed.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids / acellular pertussis / poliovirus inactivated vaccine with Sirolimus?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids / acellular pertussis / poliovirus inactivated vaccine and Sirolimus 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. Sirolimus may diminish the antibody response to this inactivated combination vaccine. It does not cause vaccine-related infection but protection may be suboptimal.

How serious is the interaction between Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids / acellular pertussis / poliovirus inactivated vaccine and Sirolimus?

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 before starting sirolimus when feasible; otherwise vaccinate as scheduled and consider checking titers or repeating doses.

What other medicines interact with Sirolimus?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Sirolimus with, for example, Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, Bcg vaccine live, Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent intranasal. The full list is on the Sirolimus page.

Full monographs, dosing and an interaction checker in the MediHelp app

Open the complete reference, check multi-drug interactions and use dosing tools in the MediHelp app.

Browse A–Z · Drug interactions

Get the app Sign in