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Drug Interactions between Eliquis and nilotinib

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Moderate

nilotinib apixaban

Applies to: nilotinib and Eliquis (apixaban)

MONITOR: Coadministration with inhibitors of CYP450 3A4 and/or P-glycoprotein (P-gp) may increase the plasma concentrations of apixaban, which is a substrate of both the isoenzyme and efflux transporter. When apixaban was coadministered with the moderate CYP450 3A4 and P-gp inhibitor diltiazem (360 mg once a day), mean apixaban peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) increased by 1.3- and 1.4-fold, respectively. Likewise, coadministration with the P-gp inhibitor naproxen (500 mg single dose) increased the mean apixaban Cmax and AUC by approximately 1.6- and 1.5-fold, respectively.

MANAGEMENT: No dosage adjustment for apixaban is required during concomitant therapy with lone inhibitors of CYP450 3A4 or P-gp, or moderate or weak dual inhibitors of both CYP450 3A4 and P-gp. However, caution may be advisable. Closer monitoring of the pharmacologic effects of apixaban may be appropriate whenever a CYP450 3A4 or P-gp inhibitor is added to or withdrawn from therapy. Patients should be routinely evaluated for signs and symptoms suggesting blood loss such as a drop in hemoglobin and/or hematocrit, hypotension, or fetal distress (in pregnant women).

References

  1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
  2. (2012) "Product Information. Eliquis (apixaban)." Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada Inc
  3. (2021) "Product Information. Qelbree (viloxazine)." Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc

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Drug and food interactions

Major

nilotinib food

Applies to: nilotinib

GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit juice may increase the plasma concentrations of nilotinib. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruits. Because nilotinib is associated with concentration-dependent prolongation of the QT interval, increased levels may potentiate the risk of ventricular arrhythmias such as torsade de pointes and sudden death.

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food increases the oral bioavailability of nilotinib. The mechanism of interaction is unknown. Compared to the fast state, nilotinib systemic exposure (AUC) increased by 82% when the dose was given 30 minutes after a high-fat meal. Because nilotinib is associated with concentration-dependent prolongation of the QT interval, increased levels may potentiate the risk of ventricular arrhythmias such as torsade de pointes and sudden death.

MANAGEMENT: Patients treated with nilotinib should avoid consumption of grapefruit, grapefruit juice, and any supplement containing grapefruit extract. In addition, no food should be consumed for at least 2 hours before and 1 hour after a nilotinib dose.

References

  1. (2007) "Product Information. Tasigna (nilotinib)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals

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Therapeutic duplication warnings

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Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.


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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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