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Phenytoin + Thalidomide

重症度: 重大

Phenytoin and Thalidomide: major interaction.

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概要

Phenytoin induces hepatic enzymes and can reduce hormonal contraceptive levels, leading to contraceptive failure. This is a particular concern with thalidomide because of its serious teratogenicity.

この相互作用をわかりやすく説明すると

Phenytoin and Thalidomide 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.

Phenytoin belongs to Central Nervous System; Thalidomide belongs to Miscellaneous.

エビデンスレベル: High

なぜ起こるのか

Induction of CYP3A4 by phenytoin increases clearance of contraceptive hormones.

対処法

Avoid relying on hormonal contraception alone; use an IUD or other non-hormonal highly effective method plus a barrier method while on phenytoin.

薬剤師に尋ねること

  • 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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よくある質問

Can I take Phenytoin with Thalidomide?

MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Phenytoin and Thalidomide 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. Phenytoin induces hepatic enzymes and can reduce hormonal contraceptive levels, leading to contraceptive failure. This is a particular concern with thalidomide because of its serious teratogenicity.

How serious is the interaction between Phenytoin and Thalidomide?

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 relying on hormonal contraception alone; use an IUD or other non-hormonal highly effective method plus a barrier method while on phenytoin.

What other medicines interact with Thalidomide?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Thalidomide with, for example, Bortezomib, Carbamazepine, Griseofulvin. The full list is on the Thalidomide page.

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