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Alka-Seltzer Plus Flu/Body and Clolar

Determining the interaction of Alka-Seltzer Plus Flu/Body and Clolar and the possibility of their joint administration.

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Alka-Seltzer Plus Flu/Body <> Clolar
Relevance: 20.02.2023 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:

Clofarabine may cause liver problems, and using it with other medications that can also affect the liver such as acetaminophen may increase that risk. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with these medications. Call your doctor immediately if you have fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, as these may be signs and symptoms of liver damage. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns. 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:

GENERALLY AVOID: The liver is a known target organ for clofarabine toxicity, and concomitant use of other potentially hepatotoxic agents may increase the risk of liver injury. Severe and fatal hepatotoxicity has occurred with the use of clofarabine alone. In clinical studies, grade 3 to 4 liver enzyme elevations were frequently observed in pediatric patients during treatment, with aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) elevations reported in 36% and 44% of patients, respectively. Liver enzyme elevations typically occurred within 10 days of clofarabine administration and returned to grade 2 or lower within 15 days. Grade 3 or 4 bilirubin elevations occurred in 13% of patients, with 2 cases reported as grade 4 hyperbilirubinemia (2%), one of which resulted in treatment discontinuation and the other in multi-organ failure and death. Eight patients (7%) had grade 3 or 4 elevations in serum bilirubin at the last time point measured, all of whom died due to sepsis and/or multi-organ failure.

MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of clofarabine with other potentially hepatotoxic agents should be avoided whenever possible (e.g., acetaminophen; alcohol; androgens and anabolic steroids; antituberculous agents; azole antifungal agents; ACE inhibitors; disulfiram; endothelin receptor antagonists; interferons; ketolide and macrolide antibiotics; kinase inhibitors; minocycline; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents; nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors; proteasome inhibitors; retinoids; sulfonamides; tamoxifen; thiazolidinediones; tolvaptan; vincristine; zileuton; anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine, hydantoins, felbamate, and valproic acid; lipid-lowering medications such as fenofibrate, lomitapide, mipomersen, niacin, and statins; herbals and nutritional supplements such as black cohosh, chaparral, comfrey, DHEA, kava, pennyroyal oil, and red yeast rice). Hepatic function should be monitored during clofarabine administration, and therapy discontinued if grade 3 to 4 liver enzyme or bilirubin elevations occur. Patients should be advised to seek medical attention if they experience potential signs and symptoms of hepatotoxicity such as fever, rash, itching, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, malaise, right upper quadrant pain, dark urine, pale stools, and jaundice.

References
  • "Product Information. Clolar (clofarabine)." sanofi-aventis, Bridgewater, NJ.
Alka-Seltzer Plus Flu/Body

Generic Name: acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine

Brand name: Alka-Seltzer Plus Flu/Body, DayQuil Multi-Symptom Cold/Flu, EQ Daytime Cold/Flu Relief, EQ Flu Relief, EQL Daytime Cold/Flu Relief, Tylenol Flu Maximum Strength, Sudafed Severe Cold, Tylenol Cold and Flu No Drowsiness Powder, Tylenol Cold No Drowsiness, Theraflu No Drowsiness Maximum Strength, Triaminic Sore Throat Formula, Contac Severe Cold and Flu Non Drowsy, Tylenol Cough Liquid with Decongestant, DayQuil, Day Time Multi Symptom, Triaminic Cold and Fever Formula, Sudafed Decongestant Cold and Cough, Tylenol Cold Severe Congestion, Tylenol Infants Cold Plus Cough, Robitussin Honey Flu, Extra Strength Tylenol Flu Daytime, Non-Drowsy Super Strength Contac Complete, Contact Cold and Sore Throat, Tylenol Cold & Flu Severe Day Time, Vicks Dayquil Daytime Cold/Flu, Triaminic Cough & Sore Throat, Theraflu Severe Cold & Congestion Non-Drowsy, Triaminic Softchews Cough & Sore Throat, Day Relief Cold and Flu, Tylenol Cold & Flu Daytime, Tylenol Cold Non-Drowsy Caplets, Tylenol Cold Non-Drowsy Gelcaps, Daytime Cold and Flu Relief, Daytime Non-Drowsy, Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold, Severe Cold Multi-Sympton

Synonyms: n.a.

Clolar

Generic Name: clofarabine

Brand name: Clolar

Synonyms: n.a.

In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.

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