Drug Interactions between Tasigna and Vitamin B12
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Tasigna (nilotinib)
- Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Tasigna and Vitamin B12. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Tasigna
A total of 802 drugs are known to interact with Tasigna.
- Tasigna is in the drug class BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors.
- Tasigna is used to treat Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia.
Vitamin B12
A total of 15 drugs are known to interact with Vitamin B12.
- Vitamin b12 is in the drug class vitamins.
- Vitamin b12 is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
nilotinib food
Applies to: Tasigna (nilotinib)
Do not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with nilotinib unless directed otherwise by your doctor. Grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels of nilotinib to dangerous levels, increasing the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations during treatment with nilotinib. Food may also increase the blood levels of nilotinib. Therefore, you should take nilotinib on an empty stomach, meaning no food should be eaten for at least two hours before or one hour after taking nilotinib. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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