Drug interactions
Golimumab + Hydroxychloroquine
Severity: Minor
Golimumab and Hydroxychloroquine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Hydroxychloroquine is a mild immunomodulator commonly combined with biologic DMARDs in rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. It adds little infection risk beyond that of golimumab, so this combination is generally acceptable.
What this interaction means in plain words
Golimumab and Hydroxychloroquine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Golimumab belongs to Musculoskeletal; Hydroxychloroquine belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Mild additive immunomodulation; hydroxychloroquine is not significantly immunosuppressive.
What to do
No change is usually needed. Continue routine infection surveillance during golimumab 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 Golimumab
- Bcg vaccine live + Golimumab Contraindicated
- Etanercept + Golimumab Contraindicated
- Golimumab + Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent intranasal Contraindicated
- Golimumab + Measles mumps and rubella vaccine Contraindicated
- Golimumab + Measles mumps and rubella vaccine live Contraindicated
- Golimumab + Measles mumps rubella and varicella vaccine live Contraindicated
Other interactions of Hydroxychloroquine
- Arsenic trioxide + Hydroxychloroquine Contraindicated
- Cisapride + Hydroxychloroquine Contraindicated
- Dronedarone + Hydroxychloroquine Contraindicated
- Hydroxychloroquine + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Hydroxychloroquine + Thioridazine Contraindicated
- Hydroxychloroquine + Vandetanib Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Golimumab with Hydroxychloroquine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Golimumab and Hydroxychloroquine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Hydroxychloroquine is a mild immunomodulator commonly combined with biologic DMARDs in rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. It adds little infection risk beyond that of golimumab, so this combination is generally acceptable.
How serious is the interaction between Golimumab and Hydroxychloroquine?
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 change is usually needed. Continue routine infection surveillance during golimumab therapy.
What other medicines interact with Golimumab?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Golimumab with, for example, Bcg vaccine live, Etanercept, Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent intranasal. The full list is on the Golimumab page.
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