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Teduglutide and Neoplasias

Result of checking the interaction of drug Teduglutide and disease Neoplasias for safety when used together.

Check result:

Teduglutide <> Neoplasias

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:

Based on the pharmacologic activity and findings in animals, teduglutide has the potential to cause hyperplastic changes including neoplasia. In patients at increased risk for malignancy, the clinical decision to use teduglutide should be considered only if the benefits outweigh the risks. In patients with active gastrointestinal malignancy (GI tract, hepatobiliary, pancreatic), therapy should be discontinued. Patients with colorectal polyps, should have these removed within 6 months prior to starting treatment with teduglutide. In patients with active non- gastrointestinal malignancy, the clinical decision to continue therapy should be made based on risk- benefit considerations.

Teduglutide

Generic Name: teduglutide

Brand Name: Gattex

Synonyms: n.a.

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