Blood Irradiation Therapy - Adalimumab-Adaz Interaction Details

Interaction Details

Adalimumab-Adaz is classified as belonging to the following category: Immunosuppressants

Clinical research suggests that blood irradiation therapy may stimulate immune function in some patients. Theoretically, concurrent use of blood irradiation therapy might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Immunosuppressant drugs include azathioprine (Imuran), basiliximab (Simulect), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), daclizumab (Zenapax), muromonab-CD3 (OKT3, Orthoclone OKT3), mycophenolate (CellCept), tacrolimus (FK506, Prograf), sirolimus (Rapamune), prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone), and other corticosteroids (glucocorticoids).

Interaction Rating

Moderate

Likelihood of Occurrence

Possible

Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists

References

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Tkachenko IuIa, Kovalenko NN, Kogosova LS, et al. [The clinico-immunological characteristics of bronchial asthma patients undergoing autologous ultraviolet blood irradiation]. Lik Sprava 1993;(8):59-62.
Gorskova VA, Evmenov VF, Zaitseva TS, et al. [Effects of surgical intervention and intravascular irradiation of blood with helium-neon laser on the state humoral autoimmunity in oncological patients]. Khirurgiia (Mosk) 1991;(9):92-8.
Xiao X, Chu X, Ni J. [Effect of intravascular laser irradiation of blood and traditional Chinese medical therapy on immune function in senile cerebral infarction patients of kidney deficiency type]. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 2000;20(4):264-6.
Nazarov IP, Popov AA, Mal'tseva MA, et al. [State of neuroendocrine systems and immunity in patients with burns]. Anesteziol Reanimatol 1994;(1):5-8.
Neimark AI, Muzalevskaia NI. [Low-intensity laser radiation in preoperative preparation of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia]. Urologiia 2000;(1):11-5.
Chernushenko EF, Dziublik AI, Naida IV, et al. [Effects of intravascular laser irradiation of blood on the immune status of patients with bronchial obstructive diseases of the lungs]. Klin Med (Mosk) 1991;69(12):51-3.

Blood Irradiation Therapy - More Interactions

Blood Irradiation Therapy interacts with 311 drugs

Interaction Rating Key

These severity listings are for informational use only. Never start, stop or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Major	The combined use of these agents is strongly discouraged as serious side effects or other negative outcomes could occur.
Moderate	Use cautiously under the care of a healthcare professional or avoid this combination. A significant interaction or negative outcome could occur.
Minor	Be aware that there is a chance of an interaction. Watch for warning signs of a potential interaction.
Unknown	No interactions have been reported or no interaction data is currently available.