Drug interactions
Fingolimod + Thiotepa
Severity: Major
Fingolimod and Thiotepa: major interaction.
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Summary
Thiotepa is a myelosuppressive alkylating agent, especially at high doses used in conditioning, and fingolimod lowers lymphocyte counts. Together they may substantially increase infection risk.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fingolimod and Thiotepa 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.
Fingolimod belongs to Central Nervous System; Thiotepa belongs to Oncology.
Why it happens
Additive pharmacodynamic immunosuppression from marrow suppression and lymphocyte sequestration.
What to do
Consider stopping fingolimod before and during myelosuppressive thiotepa regimens. Monitor blood counts and infection signs closely.
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 Fingolimod
- Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live + Fingolimod Contraindicated
- Bcg vaccine live + Fingolimod Contraindicated
- Fingolimod + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Fingolimod + Ponesimod Contraindicated
- Fingolimod + Quinidine Contraindicated
- Fingolimod + Siponimod Contraindicated
Other interactions of Thiotepa
- Bendamustine + Thiotepa Major
- Chlorambucil + Thiotepa Major
- Clarithromycin + Thiotepa Major
- Cyclophosphamide + Thiotepa Major
- Dacarbazine + Thiotepa Major
- Deferiprone + Thiotepa Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Fingolimod with Thiotepa?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Fingolimod and Thiotepa 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. Thiotepa is a myelosuppressive alkylating agent, especially at high doses used in conditioning, and fingolimod lowers lymphocyte counts. Together they may substantially increase infection risk.
How serious is the interaction between Fingolimod and Thiotepa?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Consider stopping fingolimod before and during myelosuppressive thiotepa regimens. Monitor blood counts and infection signs closely.
What other medicines interact with Fingolimod?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Fingolimod with, for example, Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, Bcg vaccine live, Pimozide. The full list is on the Fingolimod page.
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