Drug General Information (ID: DDIKN75F3V)
  Drug Name Zidovudine Drug Info Irinotecan Drug Info
  Drug Type Small molecule Small molecule
  Therapeutic Class Anti-Hiv Agents Antineoplastics
  Structure

 Mechanism of Zidovudine-Irinotecan Interaction (Severity Level: Moderate)
     Additive immunosuppressive effects Click to Show/Hide Mechanism Graph
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      Drug Name Zidovudine Irinotecan
      Mechanism Myelosuppressive effects Myelosuppressive effects
      Key Mechanism Factor 1
Factor Name Immunosuppressive effects
Factor Description Immunosuppression is when your immune system is not functioning as it should. The immune system is made up of cells, tissues and organs that help the body fight off infections. If the immune system is suppressed, an infection that your body was able to control may become serious or even fatal.
      Mechanism Description
  • Additive immunosuppressive effects by the combination of Zidovudine and Irinotecan 

Recommended Action
      Management Hematological parameters should be closely monitored. Some authorities recommend dosages of one or both agents may be adjusted if necessary.

References
1 Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information.".
2 Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics.".
3 Product Information. Retrovir (zidovudine). Glaxo Wellcome, Research Triangle Park, NC.