Aspirin and Tegsedi

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.

Using inotersen together with aspirin may cause serious and potentially life-threatening bleeding complications. Treatment with inotersen can cause significant and sudden reductions in platelet count, which can lead to bleeding in some cases. The risk of bleeding may be further increased when combined with blood thinners or other medications that can also affect platelet count or function. 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. You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience any unusual bleeding or bruising, or have other signs and symptoms of bleeding such as dizziness; lightheadedness; red or black, tarry stools; coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds; severe headache; and weakness. 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.

MONITOR CLOSELY: Coadministration of inotersen and drugs that interfere with platelet function or coagulation may potentiate the risk of serious, potentially life-threatening bleeding complications, including spontaneous intracranial and intrapulmonary hemorrhage. Inotersen causes reductions in platelet count that may result in sudden and unpredictable thrombocytopenia. In a premarketing clinical trial, platelet counts below 100 x 10^9/L and 75 x 10^9/L occurred in 25% and 14% of patients receiving inotersen, respectively, versus 2% and none of the patients receiving placebo, respectively. Thirty-nine percent of inotersen-treated patients with a baseline platelet count below 200 x10^9/L had a nadir platelet count below 75 x 10^9/L, compared to 6% of patients with baseline platelet counts 200 x10^9/L or higher. Three inotersen-treated patients (3%) developed sudden severe thrombocytopenia (i.e., platelet count below 25 x 10^9/L), all of whom had treatment-emergent antiplatelet IgG antibodies detected shortly before or at the time of the severe thrombocytopenia. In 2 patients, platelet clumping caused uninterpretable platelet measurements that delayed the diagnosis and treatment of severe thrombocytopenia. Platelet clumping can be caused by a reaction between antiplatelet antibodies and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). In the clinical trial, 23% of inotersen-treated patients had at least one uninterpretable platelet count caused by platelet clumping, compared to 13% of placebo-treated patients.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised when inotersen is prescribed with antiplatelet agents, anticoagulants, or other medications that commonly cause thrombocytopenia or bleeding. A platelet count should be obtained prior to initiation of inotersen and regularly during and for at least 8 weeks after treatment in accordance with the product labeling. Inotersen should not be administered in patients with a platelet count below 100 x 10^9/L or in patients who are unable to adhere to the recommended laboratory monitoring and management guidelines. Patients or their caregivers should be apprised of the signs and symptoms of thrombocytopenia and to seek medical attention if they occur, including any unusual or prolonged bleeding (e.g., petechiae, easy bruising, hematoma, subconjunctival bleeding, gingival bleeding, epistaxis, hemoptysis, irregular or heavier than normal menstrual bleeding, hematemesis, hematuria, hematochezia, melena), neck stiffness, or atypical severe headache. If thrombocytopenia is suspected, obtain a platelet count as soon as possible and withhold further inotersen dosing until platelet count is confirmed to be acceptable. A prompt recheck of the platelet count is necessary if a platelet measurement is not interpretable (e.g., clumped sample). The manufacturer recommends glucocorticoid therapy in patients with a platelet count below 50 x 10^9/L and in patients with suspected immune-mediated thrombocytopenia. Additionally, consideration should be given to discontinuing any concomitant medications that may be contributing to the thrombocytopenia and/or bleeding complication, if clinically feasible.

Aspirin

Generic Name: aspirin

Brand name: Arthritis Pain, Aspir 81, Aspir-Low, Bayer Childrens Aspirin, Durlaza, Ecotrin, Ecpirin, Fasprin, Halfprin, Miniprin, Aspiritab, Bayer, Bayer Low Strength, Bayer Children's, St. Joseph 81 mg Adult

Synonyms: n.a.

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Tegsedi

Generic Name: inotersen

Brand name: Tegsedi

Synonyms: n.a.

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