Drug interactions with melphalan oral and zoster vaccine live (pf) subq

melphalan oral brand names and other generic formulations include:

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zoster vaccine live (pf) subq brand names and other generic formulations include:

Zostavax (pf) Subq

All generic drug interactions for zoster vaccine live (pf) subq (lists will include brand and generic names):
ContraindicatedNever use this combination of drugs because of high risk for dangerous interaction

melphalan oral and zoster vaccine live (pf) subq

melphalan oral decreases effects of zoster vaccine live (pf) subq by opposing drug effects.

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melphalan oral and zoster vaccine live (pf) subq

melphalan oral decreases effects of zoster vaccine live (pf) subq by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3 mo. after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

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Contraindicated

Never use this combination of drugs because of high risk for dangerous interaction

Serious

Potential for serious interaction; regular monitoring by your doctor required or alternate medication may be needed

Significant

Potential for significant interaction (monitoring by your doctor is likely required)

Minor

Interaction is unlikely, minor, or nonsignificant

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