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Drug Interactions between ivacaftor / lumacaftor and osilodrostat

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Major

lumacaftor osilodrostat

Applies to: ivacaftor / lumacaftor and osilodrostat

MONITOR CLOSELY: Coadministration with potent inducers of CYP450 3A4 and/or 2B6 may decrease the plasma concentrations of osilodrostat, which is partially metabolized by these isoenzymes. According to the product labeling, multiple CYP450 isoenzymes (CYP450 3A4, 2B6, and 2D6) and UDP-glucuronosyltransferases contribute to osilodrostat metabolism, and no single pathway contributes greater than 25% to the total clearance. Some of the known potent CYP450 3A4 and 2B6 inducers also induce UDP-glucuronosyltransferases. Pharmacokinetic data for osilodrostat in combination with a potent inducer of one or more of these pathways have not been reported. Reduced therapeutic efficacy of osilodrostat may occur during coadministration. On the other hand, discontinuation of a potent CYP450 3A4 and/or 2B6 inducer during treatment with osilodrostat may result in increased osilodrostat plasma concentrations and increased risk of adverse effects such as hypocortisolism (which may lead to life-threatening adrenal insufficiency), QT prolongation (which may increase the risk of ventricular arrhythmias including torsade de pointes and sudden death), and elevated androgen and 11-deoxycorticosterone levels (the latter of which may activate mineralocorticoid receptors and cause hypokalemia, edema, and hypertension).

MANAGEMENT: An increase in the dosage of osilodrostat may be required during concomitant use of a potent CYP450 3A4 and/or 2B6 inducer. Dosage adjustments should be based on clinical response and tolerance. Patients should have regular monitoring of 24-hour urine free cortisol and serum or plasma cortisol during treatment, as well as regular evaluations of their signs and symptoms. A reduction in dosage of osilodrostat may be required if the potent CYP450 3A4 and/or 2B6 inducer is discontinued during treatment with osilodrostat.

References

  1. (2020) "Product Information. Isturisa (osilodrostat)." Recordati Rare Diseases Inc
  2. (2022) "Product Information. Isturisa (osilodrostat)." Recordati Rare Diseases Australia Pty Ltd, ISTURISA PI v1.1
  3. (2021) "Product Information. Isturisa (osilodrostat)." Recordati Rare Diseases UK Ltd

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Moderate

ivacaftor osilodrostat

Applies to: ivacaftor / lumacaftor and osilodrostat

MONITOR: Coadministration with inhibitors of CYP450 3A4 may increase the plasma concentrations of ivacaftor, which is primarily metabolized by the isoenzyme. The interaction occurs to a greater extent when ivacaftor is administered as monotherapy than when administered in combination with lumacaftor, a potent CYP450 3A4 inducer. In study subjects, ivacaftor systemic exposure (AUC) increased by 8.5-fold when it was administered concomitantly with the potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitor ketoconazole and by 3-fold with the moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitor fluconazole. By contrast, when lumacaftor/ivacaftor was coadministered with the potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitor itraconazole, ivacaftor peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and AUC increased by an average of 3.7- and 4.3-fold, respectively, and when coadministered with the moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitor ciprofloxacin, ivacaftor Cmax and AUC increased by just 29% each.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised if ivacaftor is used with CYP450 3A4 inhibitors. A dosage adjustment for ivacaftor may be required if undue adverse effects occur.

References

  1. (2012) "Product Information. Kalydeco (ivacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
  2. (2015) "Product Information. Orkambi (ivacaftor-lumacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals

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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

ivacaftor food

Applies to: ivacaftor / lumacaftor

GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit juice may increase the plasma concentrations of ivacaftor. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruit. Elexacaftor and tezacaftor are also CYP450 3A4 substrates in vitro and may interact similarly with grapefruit juice, whereas lumacaftor is not expected to interact.

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: According to prescribing information, systemic exposure to ivacaftor increased approximately 2.5- to 4-fold, systemic exposure to elexacaftor increased approximately 1.9- to 2.5-fold, and systemic exposure to lumacaftor increased approximately 2-fold following administration with fat-containing foods relative to administration in a fasting state. Tezacaftor exposure is not significantly affected by administration of fat-containing foods.

MANAGEMENT: Patients treated with ivacaftor-containing medications should avoid consumption of grapefruit juice and any food that contains grapefruit or Seville oranges. All ivacaftor-containing medications should be administered with fat-containing foods such as eggs, avocados, nuts, meat, butter, peanut butter, cheese pizza, and whole-milk dairy products. A typical cystic fibrosis diet will satisfy this requirement.

References

  1. (2012) "Product Information. Kalydeco (ivacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
  2. (2015) "Product Information. Orkambi (ivacaftor-lumacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
  3. (2022) "Product Information. Symdeko (ivacaftor-tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
  4. (2019) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
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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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