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Drug Interactions between ivacaftor / lumacaftor and sorafenib

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Moderate

SORAfenib lumacaftor

Applies to: sorafenib and ivacaftor / lumacaftor

GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration with potent inducers of CYP450 3A4 may decrease the plasma concentrations of sorafenib, which is partially metabolized by the isoenzyme. When a single 400 mg oral dose of sorafenib was administered to healthy volunteers following treatment with the potent CYP450 3A4 inducer rifampin at a dosage of 600 mg once daily for 5 days, mean sorafenib systemic exposure (AUC) decreased by 37% compared to sorafenib administered alone. Reduced therapeutic efficacy of sorafenib may occur.

MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of sorafenib with potent CYP450 3A4 inducers should be avoided whenever possible.

References

  1. (2005) "Product Information. Nexavar (sorafenib)." Bayer Pharmaceutical Inc

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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

SORAfenib food

Applies to: sorafenib

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food may reduce the oral absorption and bioavailability of sorafenib. According to the product labeling, sorafenib bioavailability was reduced by 29% when administered with a high-fat meal compared to administration in the fasted state. When given with a moderate-fat meal, bioavailability was similar to that in the fasted state.

MANAGEMENT: To ensure maximal and consistent oral absorption, sorafenib should be taken at least one hour before or two hours after eating.

References

  1. (2005) "Product Information. Nexavar (sorafenib)." Bayer Pharmaceutical Inc

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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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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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