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Drug Interactions between Abilify and cimetidine

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Moderate

cimetidine ARIPiprazole

Applies to: cimetidine and Abilify (aripiprazole)

MONITOR: Coadministration with inhibitors of CYP450 3A4 and/or 2D6 may increase the plasma concentrations of aripiprazole, which is primarily metabolized by these isoenzymes. According to the product labeling, administration of a single 15 mg dose of aripiprazole during treatment with the potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitor ketoconazole (200 mg/day for 14 days) increased the systemic exposure (AUC) to aripiprazole and its active metabolite, dehydro-aripiprazole, by 63% and 77%, respectively, compared to administration of aripiprazole alone. Likewise, administration of a 10 mg dose of aripiprazole with the potent CYP450 2D6 inhibitor quinidine (166 mg/day for 13 days) increased aripiprazole AUC by 112%, although dehydro-aripiprazole AUC was reduced by 35%.

MANAGEMENT: Pharmacologic response to aripiprazole should be monitored more closely whenever a CYP450 3A4 and/or 2D6 inhibitor is added to or withdrawn from therapy, and the aripiprazole dosage adjusted as necessary. The manufacturer recommends that aripiprazole dosage be reduced to one-half the normal dosage during concomitant administration with ketoconazole or quinidine, and additional dosage adjustments be made based on clinical evaluation. No dosage recommendations are available for concomitant administration with less potent CYP450 2D6 or 3A4 inhibitors.

References

  1. "Product Information. Abilify (aripiprazole)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2002):

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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

ARIPiprazole food

Applies to: Abilify (aripiprazole)

GENERALLY AVOID: Alcohol may potentiate some of the pharmacologic effects of CNS-active agents. Use in combination may result in additive central nervous system depression and/or impairment of judgment, thinking, and psychomotor skills.

MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving CNS-active agents should be warned of this interaction and advised to avoid or limit consumption of alcohol. Ambulatory patients should be counseled to avoid hazardous activities requiring complete mental alertness and motor coordination until they know how these agents affect them, and to notify their physician if they experience excessive or prolonged CNS effects that interfere with their normal activities.

References

  1. Warrington SJ, Ankier SI, Turner P "Evaluation of possible interactions between ethanol and trazodone or amitriptyline." Neuropsychobiology 15 (1986): 31-7
  2. Gilman AG, eds., Nies AS, Rall TW, Taylor P "Goodman and Gilman's the Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics." New York, NY: Pergamon Press Inc. (1990):
  3. "Product Information. Fycompa (perampanel)." Eisai Inc (2012):
  4. "Product Information. Rexulti (brexpiprazole)." Otsuka American Pharmaceuticals Inc (2015):
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Minor

cimetidine food

Applies to: cimetidine

Concurrent use of cimetidine and ethanol may result in increased ethanol concentrations. The mechanism appears to be due to inhibition of gastric alcohol dehydrogenase by cimetidine, leading to increased bioavailability of the alcohol and inhibition of hepatic metabolism of alcohol. The clinical significance of this interaction is limited. More importantly, patients requiring cimetidine for gastrointestinal disease should be counseled to avoid alcohol to prevent worsening of their disease. The other H-2 receptor antagonists appear to have minimal effects on the concentrations of alcohol.

References

  1. Feely J, Wood AJ "Effects of cimetidine on the elimination and actions of ethanol." JAMA 247 (1982): 2819-21
  2. Hansten PD "Effects of H2-receptor antagonists on blood alcohol levels." JAMA 267 (1992): 2469

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Minor

cimetidine food

Applies to: cimetidine

Caffeine effects may be increased in patients also taking cimetidine. The mechanism may be due to decreased caffeine metabolism induced by cimetidine. Although adequate clinical data are lacking, a reduction in dose or elimination of caffeine may be needed if excess CNS stimulation is observed.

References

  1. "Product Information. Tagamet (cimetidine)." SmithKline Beecham PROD (2001):
  2. Broughton LJ, Rodgers HJ "Decreased systenuc clearance of caffeine due to cimetidine." Br J Clin Pharmacol 12 (1981): 155-9

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Minor

cimetidine food

Applies to: cimetidine

H2 antagonists may reduce the clearance of nicotine. Cimetidine, 600 mg given twice a day for two days, reduced clearance of an intravenous nicotine dose by 30%. Ranitidine, 300 mg given twice a day for two days, reduced clearance by 10%. The clinical significance of this interaction is not known. Patients should be monitored for increased nicotine effects when using the patches or gum for smoking cessation and dosage adjustments should be made as appropriate.

References

  1. Bendayan R, Sullivan JT, Shaw C, Frecker RC, Sellers EM "Effect of cimetidine and ranitidine on the hepatic and renal elimination of nicotine in humans." Eur J Clin Pharmacol 38 (1990): 165-9

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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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