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Soliris and Vaccination

Result of checking the interaction of drug Soliris and disease Vaccination for safety when used together.

Check result:

Soliris <> Vaccination

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:

Eculizumab blocks terminal complement activation; therefore, patients may have increased susceptibility to infections, especially with encapsulated bacteria. Caution is advised when using this agent in immunocompromised and neutropenic patients as Aspergillus infections may occur. It is recommended to administer vaccinations for the prevention of Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) infections according to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) guidelines and to use caution when administering to patients with any systemic infection.

Soliris

Generic Name: eculizumab

Brand Name: Soliris

Synonyms: n.a.

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