Mycophenolate Mofetil Oral Suspension and Torisel

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 mycophenolate mofetil together with temsirolimus may increase the effects of mycophenolate mofetil. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop fever or chills, a sore throat, unusual bleeding or bruising, mouth sores, abdominal pain, pale stools, or darkened urine. These symptoms could be early signs of dangerous side effects. Mycophenolate mofetil may also cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and unusual bleeding or bruising. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test 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 sirolimus may increase the plasma concentrations of mycophenolic acid. The mechanism of interaction is unknown. In 13 kidney transplant patients receiving concomitant therapy with sirolimus, the mycophenolic acid systemic exposure (AUC from 0 to 12 hours) at 2 weeks, 1 month and 2 months post-transplantation was 88%, 50% and 49% higher, respectively, than in 17 patients receiving concomitant therapy with cyclosporine. At all time points, patients in the sirolimus group had significantly higher dose-normalized mycophenolic acid AUC values than patients in the cyclosporine group. In addition, at months 1 and 2, white blood cell counts were significantly lower in the sirolimus group than in the cyclosporine group. Theoretically, the interaction may also occur with temsirolimus, a drug that is primarily metabolized to sirolimus in vivo.

MANAGEMENT: Mycophenolic acid plasma levels should be monitored more closely following initiation, discontinuation, or change of dosage of sirolimus or temsirolimus.

Mycophenolate Mofetil Oral Suspension

Generic Name: mycophenolate mofetil

Brand name: Cellcept, Myfortic, MMF

Synonyms: Mycophenolate mofetil (oral/injection), Mycophenolate

What is Mycophenolate Mofetil Oral Suspension?

Torisel

Generic Name: temsirolimus

Brand name: Torisel

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Torisel?