Drug interactions
Golimumab + Measles mumps rubella and varicella vaccine live
Severity: Contraindicated
Golimumab and Measles mumps rubella and varicella vaccine live: contraindicated interaction.
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Summary
This live attenuated combination vaccine could cause disseminated vaccine-strain infection in patients immunosuppressed by golimumab, and the immune response may be diminished.
What this interaction means in plain words
Golimumab and Measles mumps rubella and varicella vaccine live are not normally used together. Taking them at the same time is expected to cause harm or make one of them unsafe, so a different medicine is usually chosen for one of the two.
Why it happens
TNF-alpha blockade impairs immune control of replicating live attenuated viruses.
What to do
Avoid during golimumab therapy; vaccinate at least 4 weeks before starting if possible and follow guidelines for timing after stopping.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there an alternative to one of these two medicines for me?
- If both are essential, who is monitoring me and how often?
- Which symptoms mean I should stop and seek help straight away?
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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 vaccine Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Golimumab with Measles mumps rubella and varicella vaccine live?
MediHelp rates the interaction as contraindicated. Golimumab and Measles mumps rubella and varicella vaccine live are not normally used together. Taking them at the same time is expected to cause harm or make one of them unsafe, so a different medicine is usually chosen for one of the two. This live attenuated combination vaccine could cause disseminated vaccine-strain infection in patients immunosuppressed by golimumab, and the immune response may be diminished.
How serious is the interaction between Golimumab and Measles mumps rubella and varicella vaccine live?
MediHelp rates it contraindicated, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid during golimumab therapy; vaccinate at least 4 weeks before starting if possible and follow guidelines for timing after stopping.
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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