Drug General Information (ID: DDI4KDOBG9)
Drug Name			Abarelix		Drug Info		Vandetanib		Drug Info
Drug Type		Small molecule				Small molecule
Therapeutic Class		Antineoplastics				Antineoplastics
Structure

Mechanism of Abarelix-Vandetanib Interaction (Severity Level: Major)
Increased risk of prolong QT interval Click to Show/Hide Mechanism Graph
Drug Name		Abarelix				Vandetanib
Mechanism		Prolong QT interval				Prolong QT interval
Key Mechanism Factor 1
		Factor Name		QT interval
		Factor Description		Long QT syndrome is a heart signaling disorder that can cause a fast, chaotic heartbeat (arrhythmia). Many people may not exhibit symptoms, and usually the condition is detected during routine medical tests. In others, the most common symptoms include: sudden fainting, palpitations, dizziness, seizures, sudden death.
Mechanism Description		Increased risk of prolong QT interval by the combination of Abarelix and Vandetanib

Recommended Action
Management		Coadministration of vandetanib with other drugs that can prolong the QT interval should generally be avoided. Should treatment with other QT-prolonging drugs be required, the manufacturer recommends more frequent monitoring of the ECG as well as serum potassium, magnesium, and calcium levels.

References
1	Canadian Pharmacists Association.
2	Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information.".
3	Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics.".
4	Product Information. Vandetanib (vandetanib). Astra-Zeneca Pharmaceuticals, Wilmington, DE.