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Adalimumab Prefilled Pens and Syringes and Imatinib Mesylate

Determining the interaction of Adalimumab Prefilled Pens and Syringes and Imatinib Mesylate and the possibility of their joint administration.

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Adalimumab Prefilled Pens and Syringes <> Imatinib Mesylate

Relevance: 13.10.2022 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.

Consumer:

Using adalimumab together with imatinib may increase the risk of serious and potentially life-threatening infections. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may already be aware of the risks, but has determined that this is the best course of treatment for you and has taken appropriate precautions and is monitoring you closely for any potential complications. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop signs and symptoms of infection such as fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Professional:

MONITOR CLOSELY: The use of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers with other immunosuppressive or myelosuppressive agents may increase the risk of infections. Serious infections and sepsis, including fatalities, have been reported with the use of TNF blockers, particularly in patients on concomitant immunosuppressive therapy. Agents that may be significantly myelo- or immunosuppressive include antineoplastic agents, radiation, zidovudine, linezolid, some antirheumatic agents, high dosages of corticosteroids or adrenocorticotropic agents (greater than 10 mg/day to 1 mg/kg/day, whichever is less, of prednisone or equivalent for more than 2 weeks), and long-term topical or inhaled corticosteroids. Concomitant use of TNF blockers with other immunosuppressants such as azathioprine or mercaptopurine may also increase the risk of a rare and often fatal cancer of white blood cells known as hepatosplenic T-Cell lymphoma (HSTCL), which has primarily been reported in adolescent and young adult males receiving treatment for Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Cases of HSTCL have also occurred during use of these agents alone. Because individuals with rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, or plaque psoriasis may be more likely to develop lymphoma than the general population, it is difficult to assess the added risk of TNF blockers, azathioprine, and/or mercaptopurine.

MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving a TNF blocker alone or with other immunosuppressive or myelosuppressive agents should be monitored closely for the development of infections. TNF blocker therapy should be discontinued if a serious infection or sepsis occurs. Close monitoring for signs and symptoms of HSTCL (e.g., splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, abdominal pain, persistent fever, night sweats, weight loss) is also recommended during use of TNF blockers, particularly in combination with other immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and mercaptopurine.

References

FDA. U.S. Food and Drug Administration "FDA Drug Safety Communication: Drug labels for the Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNFa) blockers now include warnings about infection with Legionella and Listeria bacteria. Available from: URL: http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm270849.htm." ([2011 Sept 7]):
"Product Information. Cimzia (certolizumab)." UCB Pharma Inc, Smyrna, GA.
"Product Information. Simponi (golimumab)." Centocor Inc, Malvern, PA.
"Product Information. Enbrel (etanercept)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories, Philadelphia, PA.
"Product Information. Remicade (infliximab)." Centocor Inc, Malvern, PA.
"Product Information. Humira (adalimumab)." Abbott Pharmaceutical, Abbott Park, IL.

Adalimumab Prefilled Pens and Syringes

Generic Name: adalimumab

Brand name: Humira, Humira Pen, Humira Pen Crohns/UlcerColit/HidraSuppur, Humira Pen Psoriasis/Uveitis Starter Package, Humira Pediatric, Humira Pediatric Crohn's Disease Starter Pack, Humira Pre-Filled Syringe, Humira Pen Psoriasis/Uveitis/Adol HidraSuppur Starter Pack, Humira Pen Crohns/Ulcer Colitis/Hidradenitis Suppurati StrPk

Synonyms: Adalimumab

What is Adalimumab Prefilled Pens and Syringes?

Imatinib Mesylate

Generic Name: imatinib

Brand name: Gleevec

Synonyms: Imatinib

What is Imatinib Mesylate?

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