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Drug Interactions between doravirine and Mellaril

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Major

thioridazine doravirine

Applies to: Mellaril (thioridazine) and doravirine

GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration with moderate inducers of CYP450 3A4 may significantly decrease the plasma concentrations of doravirine, which is primarily metabolized by the isoenzyme. In 10 study subjects, administration of a single 100 mg dose of doravirine with the potent CYP450 3A4 inducer rifampin (600 mg once daily) decreased doravirine peak plasma concentration (Cmax), systemic exposure (AUC) and trough plasma concentration (C24hr) by an average of 57%, 88% and 97%, respectively, compared to administration of doravirine alone. When doravirine was administered with the moderate CYP450 3A4 inducer rifabutin (300 mg once daily) in 12 study subjects, doravirine Cmax did not change, but AUC and C24hr decreased by an average of 50% and 68%, respectively. In addition, when doravirine 100 mg once daily was initiated following cessation of treatment with efavirenz (600 mg once daily) in 17 study subjects, doravirine Cmax, AUC, and C24hr decreased by an average of 35%, 62% and 85%, respectively, on the first day and 14%, 32% and 50%, respectively, 14 days later. Although coadministration of doravirine with other moderate CYP450 3A4 inducers has not been evaluated, reduced efficacy of doravirine may occur. The extent to which other, less potent CYP450 3A4 inducers may affect doravirine is unknown.

MANAGEMENT: Given the risk of reduced viral susceptibility and resistance development associated with subtherapeutic antiretroviral drug levels, concomitant use of doravirine with moderate CYP450 3A4 inducers should generally be avoided. If coadministration is necessary, some authorities recommend that the doravirine dose be increased to 100 mg twice daily (approximately 12 hours apart) (UK).

References

  1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
  2. EMA. European Medicines Agency. European Union (2013) EMA - List of medicines under additional monitoring. http://www.ema.europa.eu/ema/index.jsp?curl=pages/regulation/document_listing/document_listing_000366.jsp&mid=WC0b01ac058067c852
  3. (2018) "Product Information. Pifeltro (doravirine)." Merck & Co., Inc

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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

thioridazine food

Applies to: Mellaril (thioridazine)

GENERALLY AVOID: Concurrent use of ethanol and phenothiazines may result in additive CNS depression and psychomotor impairment. Also, ethanol may precipitate dystonic reactions in patients who are taking phenothiazines. The two drugs probably act on different sites in the brain, although the exact mechanism of the interaction is not known.

MANAGEMENT: Patients should be advised to avoid alcohol during phenothiazine therapy.

References

  1. Lutz EG (1976) "Neuroleptic-induced akathisia and dystonia triggered by alcohol." JAMA, 236, p. 2422-3
  2. Freed E (1981) "Alcohol-triggered-neuroleptic-induced tremor, rigidity and dystonia." Med J Aust, 2, p. 44-5

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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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