Erelzi Prefilled Syringe and Xeljanz

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 tofacitinib together with etanercept can increase the risk of serious and potentially fatal infections as well as some cancers. 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.

GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration of tofacitinib with other immunosuppressive agents may potentiate the risk of infections as well as lymphoma and other malignancies. Serious and sometimes fatal infections due to bacterial, mycobacterial, invasive fungal, viral, or other opportunistic pathogens have been reported in patients receiving tofacitinib, most of whom were taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. Lymphoma and other malignancies, including melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, have also been observed with tofacitinib use. Epstein Barr virus-associated posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorder has been observed at an increased rate in renal transplant patients treated with tofacitinib and concomitant immunosuppressive agents (basiliximab, high-dose corticosteroids, and mycophenolic acid) relative to cyclosporine plus the same induction regimen (2.3% vs. 0%).

MANAGEMENT: Tofacitinib should not be used in combination with other Janus kinase inhibitors, biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), or potent immunosuppressants (e.g., azathioprine, cyclosporine). Patients receiving tofacitinib should be closely monitored for the development of signs and symptoms of infection during and after treatment, including the possible development of tuberculosis in patients who tested negative for latent tuberculosis infection prior to initiating therapy. If a serious infection, an opportunistic infection, or sepsis develops, tofacitinib should be interrupted until the infection is controlled.

Erelzi Prefilled Syringe

Generic Name: etanercept

Brand name: Enbrel, Erelzi Prefilled Syringe, Erelzi Sensoready Pen, Enbrel Prefilled Syringe, Enbrel SureClick, Enbrel Mini Prefilled Cartridge

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Erelzi Prefilled Syringe?

Xeljanz

Generic Name: tofacitinib

Brand name: Xeljanz, Xeljanz XR

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Xeljanz?