Does Mao Inhibitors Interact with Abatacept?
CDI records a unknown classification for Mao Inhibitors and Abatacept. The stored summary is: Insufficient experience to assess safety and efficacy when administered concurrently with other biologic therapy. Use not recommended. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Unknown
- Abatacept Class
- Selective T Cell Costimulation Modulator
- Management
- Consult your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Mao Inhibitors and your doctor is considering prescribing Abatacept (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider