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Polatuzumab vedotin and Infections

Result of checking the interaction of drug Polatuzumab vedotin and disease Infections for safety when used together.

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Polatuzumab vedotin <> Infections
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.

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Fatal and/or serious infections, including opportunistic infections such as sepsis, pneumonia (including Pneumocystis jiroveci and other fungal pneumonia), herpesvirus infection, and cytomegalovirus infection have occurred in patients treated with polatuzumab vedotin. Hold polatuzumab vedotin and any concomitant chemotherapy if progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is suspected, and permanently discontinue if the diagnosis is confirmed. Closely monitor patients during treatment for signs of infection. It is recommended to administer prophylaxis for Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia and herpesvirus.

Polatuzumab vedotin

Generic Name: polatuzumab vedotin

Brand Name: Polivy

Synonyms: Polatuzumab Vedotin

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