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Kadcyla and Liver disease

Result of checking the interaction of drug Kadcyla and disease Liver disease for safety when used together.

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Kadcyla <> Liver disease

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:

Serious hepatotoxicity, predominantly in the form of asymptomatic, transient increases in the concentrations of serum transaminases including liver failure and death has been reported in patients treated with the antibody-drug conjugate, ado-trastuzumab emtansine (Kadcyla). Cases of nodular regenerative hyperplasia (NRH) of the liver, a rare condition characterized by widespread benign transformation of hepatic parenchyma into small regenerative nodules, have been reported in clinical trials. If NRH is confirmed, treatment must be permanently discontinued. Monitor serum transaminases and bilirubin before initiation of treatment and before each dose. It is recommended to reduce the dose or discontinue therapy with ado-trastuzumab emtansine as appropriate in cases of increased serum transaminases or total bilirubin. In patients with serum transaminases > 3 × ULN and concomitant total bilirubin > 2 × ULN, permanently discontinue treatment.

Kadcyla

Generic Name: ado-trastuzumab emtansine

Brand Name: Kadcyla

Synonyms: n.a.

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