Drug interactions
Human papillomavirus vaccine + Satralizumab
Severity: Moderate
Human papillomavirus vaccine and Satralizumab: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Satralizumab blocks IL-6 signalling and may reduce the antibody response to vaccines. Protection after HPV vaccination during treatment may therefore be weaker.
What this interaction means in plain words
Human papillomavirus vaccine and Satralizumab 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.
Human papillomavirus vaccine belongs to Miscellaneous; Satralizumab belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
IL-6 receptor blockade dampens B-cell activation and antibody production.
What to do
Give non-live vaccines at least 2 weeks before starting satralizumab when possible. Consider checking immune response or revaccinating if given during treatment.
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 Human papillomavirus vaccine with Satralizumab?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Human papillomavirus vaccine and Satralizumab 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. Satralizumab blocks IL-6 signalling and may reduce the antibody response to vaccines. Protection after HPV vaccination during treatment may therefore be weaker.
How serious is the interaction between Human papillomavirus vaccine and Satralizumab?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Give non-live vaccines at least 2 weeks before starting satralizumab when possible. Consider checking immune response or revaccinating if given during treatment.
What other medicines interact with Human papillomavirus vaccine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Human papillomavirus vaccine with, for example, Antithymocyte globulin equine, Antithymocyte globulin rabbit, Atidarsagene autotemcel. The full list is on the Human papillomavirus vaccine page.
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