Drug interactions
Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids / acellular pertussis vaccine + Etanercept
Severity: Minor
Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids / acellular pertussis vaccine and Etanercept: minor interaction.
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Summary
This combination contains only inactivated or acellular components and cannot cause vaccine-strain infection. Immune response may be slightly reduced in patients on etanercept. Vaccination is recommended and not contraindicated.
What this interaction means in plain words
Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids / acellular pertussis vaccine and Etanercept have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
TNF blockade may mildly reduce immune responses to non-live vaccine antigens.
What to do
Give the vaccine on schedule while continuing etanercept. Vaccinate before starting therapy where feasible.
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 Etanercept
- Bcg vaccine live + Etanercept Contraindicated
- Etanercept + Golimumab Contraindicated
- Etanercept + Measles mumps and rubella vaccine Contraindicated
- Etanercept + Measles mumps and rubella vaccine live Contraindicated
- Etanercept + Measles mumps rubella and varicella vaccine live Contraindicated
- Etanercept + Measles vaccine Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids / acellular pertussis vaccine with Etanercept?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids / acellular pertussis vaccine and Etanercept have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. This combination contains only inactivated or acellular components and cannot cause vaccine-strain infection. Immune response may be slightly reduced in patients on etanercept. Vaccination is recommended and not contraindicated.
How serious is the interaction between Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids / acellular pertussis vaccine and Etanercept?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Give the vaccine on schedule while continuing etanercept. Vaccinate before starting therapy where feasible.
What other medicines interact with Etanercept?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Etanercept with, for example, Bcg vaccine live, Golimumab, Measles mumps and rubella vaccine. The full list is on the Etanercept page.
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