Does Warfarin Interact with Sarilumab?
CDI records a moderate classification for Warfarin and Sarilumab. The stored summary is: Sarilumab may alter warfarin concentrations through CYP modulation; therapeutic monitoring and dose adjustment recommended upon initiation or discontinuation. The mechanism involves blockade of il-6 signaling may restore cyp activity, altering drug concentrations. 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
- Moderate
- Sarilumab Class
- Interleukin-6 Receptor Antagonist
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Blockade of IL-6 signaling may restore CYP activity, altering drug concentrations
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Warfarin and your doctor is considering prescribing Sarilumab (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
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider