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Siponimod and Vaccinations

Result of checking the interaction of drug Siponimod and disease Vaccinations for safety when used together.

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Siponimod <> Vaccinations

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:

The use of live attenuated vaccines should be avoided while patients are taking siponimod and for 4 weeks after stopping treatment. Vaccinations may be less effective if administered during treatment. Siponimod treatment discontinuation 1 week prior to and until 4 weeks after a planned vaccination is recommended. Additionally, patients without a healthcare professional confirmed history of chickenpox or without documentation of a full course of vaccination against varicella zoster virus (VZV) should be tested for antibodies to VZV before initiating siponimod treatment. A full course of vaccination for antibody- negative patients with varicella vaccine is recommended prior to commencing treatment, following which initiation of treatment with siponimod should be postponed for 4 weeks to allow the full effect of vaccination to occur.

Siponimod

Generic Name: siponimod

Brand Name: Mayzent, Mayzent Starter Pack

Synonyms: n.a.

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