Heparin and Ipilimumab Intravenous
Determining the interaction of Heparin and Ipilimumab Intravenous and the possibility of their joint administration.
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 ipilimumab together with heparin may increase the risk of serious or life-threatening gastrointestinal bleeding complications. 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 if you develop severe abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, and/or black, tarry stools. 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 concomitant use of ipilimumab and anticoagulants may increase the risk of gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Both drugs have been individually associated with this adverse reaction.
MANAGEMENT: If anticoagulant treatment is required, caution and close monitoring for gastrointestinal bleeding is advisable.
- EMEA. European Medicines Agency "EPARs. European Union Public Assessment Reports. Available from: URL: http://www.ema.europa.eu/ema/index.jsp?curl=pages/includes/medicines/medicines_landingpage.jsp&mid."
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
Generic Name: heparin
Brand name: Hep-Pak, Heparin Lock flush, Hep-Pak CVC, Hep-Lock, Heparin Sodium ADD-Vantage, HepFlush
Synonyms: Heparin Injection
Generic Name: ipilimumab
Brand name: Yervoy
Synonyms: Ipilimumab
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.
- Heparin-IPlex
- Heparin-Ipol
- Heparin-Ipratropium
- Heparin-Ipratropium (Oral Inhalation)
- Heparin-Ipratropium and Albuterol
- Heparin-Ipratropium and Albuterol Inhalation Solution
- Ipilimumab Intravenous-Heparin and Dextrose
- Ipilimumab Intravenous-Heparin and Sodium Chloride
- Ipilimumab Intravenous-Heparin flush
- Ipilimumab Intravenous-Heparin Intravenous, Subcutaneous
- Ipilimumab Intravenous-Heparin Lock flush
- Ipilimumab Intravenous-Heparin Lock Flush Solution