Drug interactions
Inotuzumab + Pazopanib
Severity: Major
Inotuzumab and Pazopanib: major interaction.
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Summary
Both drugs can prolong the QT interval, so combined use may add to the risk of torsades de pointes. Inotuzumab ozogamicin also carries hepatotoxicity risk, overlapping with pazopanib.
What this interaction means in plain words
Inotuzumab and Pazopanib 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.
Why it happens
Additive pharmacodynamic QT prolongation.
What to do
Avoid if possible. If used together, obtain ECG and electrolytes at baseline and periodically, correct abnormalities, and monitor liver tests.
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 Pazopanib
- Adagrasib + Pazopanib Major
- Amiodarone + Pazopanib Major
- Amisulpride + Pazopanib Major
- Amobarbital + Pazopanib Major
- Anagrelide + Pazopanib Major
- Apalutamide + Pazopanib Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Inotuzumab with Pazopanib?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Inotuzumab and Pazopanib 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. Both drugs can prolong the QT interval, so combined use may add to the risk of torsades de pointes. Inotuzumab ozogamicin also carries hepatotoxicity risk, overlapping with pazopanib.
How serious is the interaction between Inotuzumab and Pazopanib?
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 if possible. If used together, obtain ECG and electrolytes at baseline and periodically, correct abnormalities, and monitor liver tests.
What other medicines interact with Pazopanib?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Pazopanib with, for example, Adagrasib, Amiodarone, Amisulpride. The full list is on the Pazopanib page.
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