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Ruxolitinib and Tuberculosis

Result of checking the interaction of drug Ruxolitinib and disease Tuberculosis for safety when used together.

Check result:

Ruxolitinib <> Tuberculosis

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:

Before initiating ruxolitinib, patients should be screened for latent or active tuberculosis infection. Prior to initiating therapy with ruxolitinib patients should be evaluated for tuberculosis risk factors, and those at higher risk should be tested for latent infection. Patients should be closely monitored for any signs and symptoms of tuberculosis, including those patients who tested negative for latent tuberculosis infection before initiating therapy. Patients with latent tuberculosis should be treated with standard therapy before initiation of treatment and should be closely screened for whether initiating anti-tuberculosis therapy is appropriate.

Ruxolitinib

Generic Name: ruxolitinib

Brand Name: Jakafi

Synonyms: n.a.

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