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Tysabri and Meningitis

Result of checking the interaction of drug Tysabri and disease Meningitis for safety when used together.

Check result:

Tysabri <> Meningitis

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:

Natalizumab increases the risk of developing encephalitis and meningitis caused by herpes simplex and varicella zoster viruses. It is recommended to monitor patients receiving natalizumab for signs and symptoms of meningitis and encephalitis. If herpes encephalitis or meningitis occurs, treatment should be discontinued, and appropriate treatment for herpes encephalitis/meningitis should be administered.

Tysabri

Generic Name: natalizumab

Brand Name: Tysabri

Synonyms: n.a.

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