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Leustatin and Zovirax (Acyclovir Injection)

Determining the interaction of Leustatin and Zovirax (Acyclovir Injection) and the possibility of their joint administration.

Check result:
Leustatin <> Zovirax (Acyclovir Injection)
Relevance: 17.03.2023 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:

Consumer information for this interaction is not currently available.GENERALLY AVOID: The use of cladribine with medications that undergo intracellular phosphorylation may reduce its efficacy by inhibiting its phosphorylation to its active form. The clinical significance of this interaction is unknown. MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of cladribine with medications that undergo intracellular phosphorylation should be avoided if possible. References 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 "Product Information. Leustatin (cladribine)." Ortho Biotech Inc, Raritan, NJ.

Professional:

GENERALLY AVOID: The use of cladribine with medications that undergo intracellular phosphorylation may reduce its efficacy by inhibiting its phosphorylation to its active form. The clinical significance of this interaction is unknown.

MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of cladribine with medications that undergo intracellular phosphorylation should be avoided if possible.

References
  • 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
  • "Product Information. Leustatin (cladribine)." Ortho Biotech Inc, Raritan, NJ.
Leustatin

Generic Name: cladribine

Brand name: Leustatin, Mavenclad

Synonyms: Leustatin (injection)

Zovirax (Acyclovir Injection)

Generic Name: acyclovir

Brand name: Sitavig, Zovirax

Synonyms: Zovirax

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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