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Imfinzi and Colitis

Result of checking the interaction of drug Imfinzi and disease Colitis for safety when used together.

Check result:

Imfinzi <> Colitis

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:

Immune-mediated colitis has been reported with the use of durvalumab. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of diarrhea or colitis. It is recommended to administer corticosteroids at a dose of 1 to 2 mg/kg/day prednisone equivalents followed by corticosteroid taper for severe or life-threatening colitis. It is recommended to interrupt or to permanently discontinue durvalumab for life-threatening or for recurrent colitis. Care should be taken when using durvalumab in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Imfinzi

Generic Name: durvalumab

Brand Name: Imfinzi

Synonyms: n.a.

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