Drug interactions
Pralatrexate + Sipuleucel-t
Severity: Minor
Pralatrexate and Sipuleucel-t: minor interaction.
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Summary
Sipuleucel-T depends on the patient's immune cells to mount an antitumor response, and cytotoxic chemotherapy can impair this. Pralatrexate may reduce immune cell collection or function, possibly lessening the benefit of sipuleucel-T.
What this interaction means in plain words
Pralatrexate and Sipuleucel-t have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Myelosuppression and immunosuppression from pralatrexate may blunt immune activation by the cellular product.
What to do
Avoid scheduling pralatrexate around leukapheresis and infusion where possible, and check blood counts before cell collection.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Pralatrexate with Sipuleucel-t?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Pralatrexate and Sipuleucel-t have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Sipuleucel-T depends on the patient's immune cells to mount an antitumor response, and cytotoxic chemotherapy can impair this. Pralatrexate may reduce immune cell collection or function, possibly lessening the benefit of sipuleucel-T.
How serious is the interaction between Pralatrexate and Sipuleucel-t?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid scheduling pralatrexate around leukapheresis and infusion where possible, and check blood counts before cell collection.
What other medicines interact with Pralatrexate?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Pralatrexate with, for example, Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, Axicabtagene ciloleucel, Brexucabtagene autoleucel. The full list is on the Pralatrexate page.
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