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Drug Interactions between cimetidine and Effient

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Minor

cimetidine prasugrel

Applies to: cimetidine and Effient (prasugrel)

Coadministration with proton pump inhibitors or H2-receptor antagonists may modestly affect the pharmacokinetics of prasugrel, but does not appear to alter its antiplatelet effects. The proposed mechanism is delayed prasugrel dissolution due to increased gastric pH. In 24 healthy subjects, administration of a single 60 mg dose of prasugrel following pretreatment with lansoprazole 30 mg/day for 7 days resulted in a 29% decrease in the peak plasma concentration (Cmax) of the active metabolite of prasugrel and a nonsignificant (12%) decrease in the metabolite's systemic exposure (AUC) compared to administration of prasugrel alone. Lansoprazole had no significant effect on the response to prasugrel as measured by ADP-induced platelet aggregometry. Similarly, daily coadministration of ranitidine reduced the Cmax of the prasugrel active metabolite by 14%, but did not significantly change the AUC or Tmax. No dosage adjustment for prasugrel is necessary when coadministered with drugs that elevate gastric pH, including proton pump inhibitors and H2-receptor antagonists. However, administration of the 60 mg prasugrel loading dose without concomitant use of proton pump inhibitors may provide most rapid onset of action.

References

  1. Small DS, Farid NA, Payne CD, et al. (2008) "Effects of the proton pump inhibitor lansoprazole on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of prasugrel and clopidogrel." J Clin Pharmacol, 48, p. 475-84
  2. (2009) "Product Information. Effient (prasugrel)." Lilly, Eli and Company

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Drug and food interactions

Minor

cimetidine food

Applies to: cimetidine

Concurrent use of cimetidine and ethanol may result in increased ethanol concentrations. The mechanism appears to be due to inhibition of gastric alcohol dehydrogenase by cimetidine, leading to increased bioavailability of the alcohol and inhibition of hepatic metabolism of alcohol. The clinical significance of this interaction is limited. More importantly, patients requiring cimetidine for gastrointestinal disease should be counseled to avoid alcohol to prevent worsening of their disease. The other H-2 receptor antagonists appear to have minimal effects on the concentrations of alcohol.

References

  1. Feely J, Wood AJ (1982) "Effects of cimetidine on the elimination and actions of ethanol." JAMA, 247, p. 2819-21
  2. Hansten PD (1992) "Effects of H2-receptor antagonists on blood alcohol levels." JAMA, 267, p. 2469

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Minor

cimetidine food

Applies to: cimetidine

Caffeine effects may be increased in patients also taking cimetidine. The mechanism may be due to decreased caffeine metabolism induced by cimetidine. Although adequate clinical data are lacking, a reduction in dose or elimination of caffeine may be needed if excess CNS stimulation is observed.

References

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Tagamet (cimetidine)." SmithKline Beecham
  2. Broughton LJ, Rodgers HJ (1981) "Decreased systenuc clearance of caffeine due to cimetidine." Br J Clin Pharmacol, 12, p. 155-9

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Minor

cimetidine food

Applies to: cimetidine

H2 antagonists may reduce the clearance of nicotine. Cimetidine, 600 mg given twice a day for two days, reduced clearance of an intravenous nicotine dose by 30%. Ranitidine, 300 mg given twice a day for two days, reduced clearance by 10%. The clinical significance of this interaction is not known. Patients should be monitored for increased nicotine effects when using the patches or gum for smoking cessation and dosage adjustments should be made as appropriate.

References

  1. Bendayan R, Sullivan JT, Shaw C, Frecker RC, Sellers EM (1990) "Effect of cimetidine and ranitidine on the hepatic and renal elimination of nicotine in humans." Eur J Clin Pharmacol, 38, p. 165-9

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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