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Zykadia and Pancreatitis

Result of checking the interaction of drug Zykadia and disease Pancreatitis for safety when used together.

Check result:

Zykadia <> Pancreatitis

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:

Pancreatitis, including a fatal case has occurred in patients receiving ceritinib. It is recommended to monitor lipase and amylase prior to the start of therapy with ceritinib and periodically thereafter as clinically indicated. It might be necessary to withhold the dose of ceritinib based on the severity of the laboratory abnormalities and resume therapy at a reduced dose per clinical guidelines. Care is recommended when using this agent in patients at risk.

Zykadia

Generic Name: ceritinib

Brand Name: Zykadia

Synonyms: n.a.

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