Ixabepilone and PCE Dispertab

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.

Erythromycin may increase the blood levels of ixabepilone. You may be more likely to develop serious side effects such as anemia, bleeding problems, infections, and nerve damage when these medications are used together. Contact your doctor if you experience severe nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, paleness of skin, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, body aches, flu-like symptoms, mouth ulcers or sores, and/or numbness, burning or tingling in your hands and feet. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. 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: Coadministration with inhibitors of CYP450 3A4 may increase the plasma concentrations of ixabepilone, which is primarily metabolized by the isoenzyme. According to the product labeling, administration of ixabepilone in combination with the potent inhibitor ketoconazole resulted in a 79% increase in ixabepilone systemic exposure (AUC) compared to treatment without ketoconazole. The effect of mild or moderate inhibitors such as erythromycin, fluconazole, or verapamil on exposure to ixabepilone has not been studied.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised when ixabepilone is prescribed with CYP450 3A4 inhibitors. Pharmacologic response to ixabepilone should be monitored more closely whenever a CYP450 3A4 inhibitor is added to or withdrawn from therapy, and the ixabepilone dosage adjusted as necessary. Frequent monitoring of peripheral blood counts between treatment cycles is recommended, and patients should be advised to contact their physician if they experience signs and symptoms of ixabepilone toxicities such as infection or burning, tingling, or numbness in the hands and feet.

Ixabepilone

Generic Name: ixabepilone

Brand name: Ixempra

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Ixabepilone?

PCE Dispertab

Generic Name: erythromycin

Brand name: EES. Granules, EES-400 Filmtab, EryPed 200, EryPed 400, Ery-Tab, Erythrocin Lactobionate, Erythrocin Stearate Filmtab, PCE Dispertab, E. E. S, EryPed, Erythrocin, Erythromycin Filmtabs, Erythromycin Lactobionate - IV

Synonyms: PCE Dispertab (Oral), PCE, PCE (Oral)

What is PCE Dispertab?