Drug interactions
Golimumab + Idecabtagene vicleucel
Severity: Major
Golimumab and Idecabtagene vicleucel: major interaction.
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Summary
Golimumab blocks TNF and causes immunosuppression, while idecabtagene vicleucel follows lymphodepleting chemotherapy and causes prolonged cytopenias and hypogammaglobulinemia. Together they may raise the risk of serious infection. TNF inhibition may also affect CAR-T expansion and cytokine signalling.
What this interaction means in plain words
Golimumab and Idecabtagene vicleucel 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.
Golimumab belongs to Musculoskeletal; Idecabtagene vicleucel belongs to Oncology.
Why it happens
Additive immunosuppression from TNF blockade and CAR-T related lymphodepletion and cytopenias.
What to do
Avoid starting golimumab around CAR-T infusion unless clearly needed, and consider an alternative. If it cannot be avoided, monitor closely for infection and cytopenias.
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 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 Idecabtagene vicleucel
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Golimumab with Idecabtagene vicleucel?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Golimumab and Idecabtagene vicleucel 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. Golimumab blocks TNF and causes immunosuppression, while idecabtagene vicleucel follows lymphodepleting chemotherapy and causes prolonged cytopenias and hypogammaglobulinemia. Together they may raise the risk of serious infection. TNF inhibition may also affect CAR-T expansion and cytokine signalling.
How serious is the interaction between Golimumab and Idecabtagene vicleucel?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid starting golimumab around CAR-T infusion unless clearly needed, and consider an alternative. If it cannot be avoided, monitor closely for infection and cytopenias.
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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