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Hepatitis A vaccine inactivated + Voclosporin

Severity: Moderate

Hepatitis A vaccine inactivated and Voclosporin: moderate interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

Voclosporin is a calcineurin inhibitor that suppresses T-cell function and may reduce the antibody response to inactivated vaccines. The vaccine remains safe but may be less effective.

What this interaction means in plain words

Hepatitis A vaccine inactivated and Voclosporin can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.

Hepatitis A vaccine inactivated belongs to Anti Virals; Voclosporin belongs to Miscellaneous.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

Calcineurin inhibition suppresses T-cell-dependent responses to vaccination.

What to do

Complete vaccination at least 2 weeks before starting voclosporin when possible; otherwise check antibody titers and revaccinate if inadequate.

What to ask your pharmacist

  • Should I take them at different times of day?
  • Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
  • Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Hepatitis A vaccine inactivated with Voclosporin?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Hepatitis A vaccine inactivated and Voclosporin can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Voclosporin is a calcineurin inhibitor that suppresses T-cell function and may reduce the antibody response to inactivated vaccines. The vaccine remains safe but may be less effective.

How serious is the interaction between Hepatitis A vaccine inactivated and Voclosporin?

MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Complete vaccination at least 2 weeks before starting voclosporin when possible; otherwise check antibody titers and revaccinate if inadequate.

What other medicines interact with Hepatitis A vaccine inactivated?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Hepatitis A vaccine inactivated with, for example, Adalimumab, Alefacept, Anakinra. The full list is on the Hepatitis A vaccine inactivated page.

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