Drug interactions
Glatiramer + Measles mumps and rubella vaccine
Severity: Minor
Glatiramer and Measles mumps and rubella vaccine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Glatiramer is an immunomodulator rather than a broadly immunosuppressive drug, and there is no established evidence that it impairs live vaccine responses or increases vaccine-virus infection risk. The legacy pairing as a contraindication is not supported by labeling or clinical data.
What this interaction means in plain words
Glatiramer and Measles mumps and rubella vaccine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Glatiramer belongs to Central Nervous System; Measles mumps and rubella vaccine belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
No established mechanism; glatiramer does not cause significant systemic immunosuppression.
What to do
No specific restriction is needed; vaccinate according to the national schedule and ideally before starting disease-modifying 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 Measles mumps and rubella vaccine
- Adalimumab + Measles mumps and rubella vaccine Contraindicated
- Anakinra + Measles mumps and rubella vaccine Contraindicated
- Antithymocyte globulin equine + Measles mumps and rubella vaccine Contraindicated
- Antithymocyte globulin rabbit + Measles mumps and rubella vaccine Contraindicated
- Azathioprine + Measles mumps and rubella vaccine Contraindicated
- Basiliximab + Measles mumps and rubella vaccine Contraindicated
Other interactions of Glatiramer
- Anakinra + Glatiramer Minor
- Anti-thymocyte + Glatiramer Minor
- Basiliximab + Glatiramer Minor
- Denosumab + Glatiramer Minor
- Echinacea + Glatiramer Minor
- Etanercept + Glatiramer Minor
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Glatiramer with Measles mumps and rubella vaccine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Glatiramer and Measles mumps and rubella vaccine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Glatiramer is an immunomodulator rather than a broadly immunosuppressive drug, and there is no established evidence that it impairs live vaccine responses or increases vaccine-virus infection risk. The legacy pairing as a contraindication is not supported by labeling or clinical data.
How serious is the interaction between Glatiramer and Measles mumps and rubella vaccine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No specific restriction is needed; vaccinate according to the national schedule and ideally before starting disease-modifying therapy where feasible.
What other medicines interact with Measles mumps and rubella vaccine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Measles mumps and rubella vaccine with, for example, Adalimumab, Anakinra, Antithymocyte globulin equine. The full list is on the Measles mumps and rubella vaccine page.
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