Interactions médicamenteuses
Clarithromycin + Vincristine
Gravité: Majeure
Clarithromycin and Vincristine: major interaction.
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Résumé
Clarithromycin can raise vincristine levels and increase the risk of severe neurotoxicity, including neuropathy, ileus and seizures. Cases of enhanced toxicity have been described with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
Ce que signifie cette interaction, en termes simples
Clarithromycin and Vincristine 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.
Clarithromycin belongs to Anti Bacterial; Vincristine belongs to Oncology.
Pourquoi elle survient
Inhibition of CYP3A4 metabolism and P-glycoprotein efflux of vincristine by clarithromycin.
Conduite à tenir
Avoid concomitant use and choose an alternative antibiotic such as azithromycin. If it cannot be avoided, monitor closely for neuropathy, constipation and CNS toxicity.
Questions à poser à votre pharmacien
- 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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Autres interactions de Vincristine
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Questions fréquentes
Can I take Clarithromycin with Vincristine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Clarithromycin and Vincristine 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. Clarithromycin can raise vincristine levels and increase the risk of severe neurotoxicity, including neuropathy, ileus and seizures. Cases of enhanced toxicity have been described with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
How serious is the interaction between Clarithromycin and Vincristine?
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 concomitant use and choose an alternative antibiotic such as azithromycin. If it cannot be avoided, monitor closely for neuropathy, constipation and CNS toxicity.
What other medicines interact with Clarithromycin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Clarithromycin with, for example, Astemizole, Avanafil, Cisapride. The full list is on the Clarithromycin page.
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