Drug interactions
Glatiramer + Temsirolimus
Severity: Minor
Glatiramer and Temsirolimus: minor interaction.
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Summary
Glatiramer modulates immune function and temsirolimus is immunosuppressive, so combined use could theoretically raise infection risk. Glatiramer is not a classic immunosuppressant and clinically significant interaction data are lacking.
What this interaction means in plain words
Glatiramer and Temsirolimus 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; Temsirolimus belongs to Oncology.
Why it happens
Possible additive immune modulation; no established mechanism of significant interaction.
What to do
No specific change is needed; monitor for infections as is routine during temsirolimus therapy.
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 Temsirolimus
- Bcg vaccine live + Temsirolimus Contraindicated
- Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent intranasal + Temsirolimus Contraindicated
- Measles mumps and rubella vaccine live + Temsirolimus Contraindicated
- Measles mumps rubella and varicella vaccine live + Temsirolimus Contraindicated
- Measles vaccine + Temsirolimus Contraindicated
- Rotavirus oral vaccine live + Temsirolimus Contraindicated
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- Denosumab + Glatiramer Minor
- Echinacea + Glatiramer Minor
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Glatiramer with Temsirolimus?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Glatiramer and Temsirolimus 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 modulates immune function and temsirolimus is immunosuppressive, so combined use could theoretically raise infection risk. Glatiramer is not a classic immunosuppressant and clinically significant interaction data are lacking.
How serious is the interaction between Glatiramer and Temsirolimus?
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 change is needed; monitor for infections as is routine during temsirolimus therapy.
What other medicines interact with Temsirolimus?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Temsirolimus with, for example, Bcg vaccine live, Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent intranasal, Measles mumps and rubella vaccine live. The full list is on the Temsirolimus page.
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