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Avelumab Intravenous and Renal dysfunction

Result of checking the interaction of drug Avelumab Intravenous and disease Renal dysfunction for safety when used together.

Check result:

Avelumab Intravenous <> Renal dysfunction

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Avelumab can cause immune-mediated nephritis. Monitor patients for elevated serum creatinine prior to and periodically during treatment. It is recommended to administer corticosteroids at a dose of 1 to 2 mg/kg/day prednisone equivalents followed by corticosteroid taper for life-threatening increased serum creatinine. Withhold avelumab for moderate (Grade 2) or severe (Grade 3) nephritis until resolution to <= Grade 1. Permanently discontinue avelumab for life-threatening (Grade 4) nephritis. If appropriate modify the dose according to manufacturer recommendations. Care should be taken when using avelumab in patients with renal dysfunction.

Avelumab Intravenous

Generic Name: avelumab

Brand Name: Bavencio

Synonyms: Avelumab

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