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Drug Interactions between fosamprenavir and Lotronex

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Moderate

alosetron fosamprenavir

Applies to: Lotronex (alosetron) and fosamprenavir

MONITOR: Coadministration with potent inhibitors of CYP450 3A4 may increase the plasma concentrations of alosetron, which has been shown in vitro to be partially metabolized by the isoenzyme. In 38 healthy female subjects, pretreatment with ketoconazole (200 mg twice a day for 7 days) increased the area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC) of alosetron (1 mg single oral dose) by 29% compared to administration of alosetron alone. Concomitant administration of alosetron with other CYP450 3A4 inhibitors has not been evaluated.

MANAGEMENT: Because alosetron is associated with potentially serious and life-threatening, dose-related gastrointestinal adverse effects, caution is advised during concomitant use with potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors such as itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole, nefazodone, delavirdine, protease inhibitors, and ketolide and certain macrolide antibiotics. Patients should be advised to immediately discontinue alosetron and notify their physician if they experience constipation or signs and symptoms of ischemic colitis such as rectal bleeding, bloody diarrhea, and new or worsening abdominal pain. Alosetron should not be resumed if ischemic colitis is diagnosed. Ischemic colitis and other serious complications such as obstruction, perforation, impaction, and toxic megacolon have resulted in hospitalization, blood transfusion, surgery, and death.

References

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Lotronex (alosetron)." Glaxo Wellcome

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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

fosamprenavir food

Applies to: fosamprenavir

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food may reduce the systemic bioavailability of amprenavir from fosamprenavir oral suspension. The mechanism of interaction has not been described. According to the product labeling, administration of fosamprenavir oral suspension (1400 mg single dose) with a high-fat meal (967 kcal, 67 g fat, 33 g protein, 58 g carbohydrate) reduced amprenavir peak plasma concentration (Cmax) by 46% and systemic exposure (AUC) by 28% compared to administration in a fasted state. The time to reach peak plasma level (Tmax) was delayed by 0.72 hours. In contrast, the same high-fat meal did not affect the pharmacokinetics of amprenavir from fosamprenavir tablets.

MANAGEMENT: Fosamprenavir suspension should be administered on an empty stomach in adults, but with food in pediatric patients to aid palatability and compliance. If emesis occurs within 30 minutes after dosing the suspension, the dose should be repeated. Fosamprenavir tablets may be taken with or without food.

References

  1. (2003) "Product Information. Lexiva (fosamprenavir)." GlaxoSmithKline

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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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