Drug interactions
Glatiramer + Sirolimus
Severity: Minor
Glatiramer and Sirolimus: minor interaction.
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Summary
Both drugs affect immune function, and some additive immunomodulation is conceivable. Glatiramer is not considered a strongly immunosuppressive drug, and there is no solid evidence of a clinically important interaction with sirolimus.
What this interaction means in plain words
Glatiramer and Sirolimus 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; Sirolimus belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Possible additive immunomodulation; no established mechanism.
What to do
No dose change is generally required. Monitor for infection as part of routine sirolimus care.
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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- Ketoconazole + Sirolimus Contraindicated
- Levoketoconazole + Sirolimus Contraindicated
- Measles mumps and rubella vaccine live + Sirolimus Contraindicated
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- Denosumab + Glatiramer Minor
- Echinacea + Glatiramer Minor
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Glatiramer with Sirolimus?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Glatiramer and Sirolimus have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Both drugs affect immune function, and some additive immunomodulation is conceivable. Glatiramer is not considered a strongly immunosuppressive drug, and there is no solid evidence of a clinically important interaction with sirolimus.
How serious is the interaction between Glatiramer and Sirolimus?
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 dose change is generally required. Monitor for infection as part of routine sirolimus care.
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.
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