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Drug Interactions between Alyftrek and naloxegol

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Moderate

naloxegol tezacaftor

Applies to: naloxegol and Alyftrek (deutivacaftor / tezacaftor / vanzacaftor)

MONITOR: Coadministration with tezacaftor and/or deutivacaftor may increase the plasma concentrations of drugs that are substrates of the P-glycoprotein (P-gp) efflux transporter. The mechanism is decreased clearance via inhibition of the transporter by tezacaftor and/or deutivacaftor. In study subjects, digoxin (single 0.5 mg dose) systemic exposure (AUC) increased by 1.3-fold when it was administered with tezacaftor 25 mg and ivacaftor 50 mg daily. No pharmacokinetic data are available for deutivacaftor, but increased exposures of certain P-gp substrates are expected according to prescribing information.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised when tezacaftor and/or deutivacaftor are used with drugs that are P-gp substrates, particularly those where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious adverse reactions.

References (6)
  1. (2019) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
  2. (2020) "Product Information. KAFTRIO (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS (IRELAND) LIMITED
  3. (2023) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
  4. (2024) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd
  5. (2023) "Product Information. Kaftrio (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Ltd
  6. (2024) "Product Information. Alyftrek (deutivacaftor/tezacaftor/vanzacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Moderate

naloxegol deutivacaftor

Applies to: naloxegol and Alyftrek (deutivacaftor / tezacaftor / vanzacaftor)

MONITOR: Coadministration with tezacaftor and/or deutivacaftor may increase the plasma concentrations of drugs that are substrates of the P-glycoprotein (P-gp) efflux transporter. The mechanism is decreased clearance via inhibition of the transporter by tezacaftor and/or deutivacaftor. In study subjects, digoxin (single 0.5 mg dose) systemic exposure (AUC) increased by 1.3-fold when it was administered with tezacaftor 25 mg and ivacaftor 50 mg daily. No pharmacokinetic data are available for deutivacaftor, but increased exposures of certain P-gp substrates are expected according to prescribing information.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised when tezacaftor and/or deutivacaftor are used with drugs that are P-gp substrates, particularly those where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious adverse reactions.

References (6)
  1. (2019) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
  2. (2020) "Product Information. KAFTRIO (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS (IRELAND) LIMITED
  3. (2023) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
  4. (2024) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd
  5. (2023) "Product Information. Kaftrio (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Ltd
  6. (2024) "Product Information. Alyftrek (deutivacaftor/tezacaftor/vanzacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Drug and food interactions

Major

naloxegol food

Applies to: naloxegol

GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit juice may significantly increase the plasma concentrations of naloxegol. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruit. In pharmacokinetic studies, naloxegol systemic exposure (AUC) was increased approximately 3.5-fold by the moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitor diltiazem and nearly 13-fold by the potent inhibitor ketoconazole. The interaction has not been studied with grapefruit juice. In general, the effect of grapefruit juice is concentration-, dose- and preparation-dependent, and can vary widely among brands. Certain preparations of grapefruit juice (e.g., high dose, double strength) have sometimes demonstrated potent inhibition of CYP450 3A4, while other preparations (e.g., low dose, single strength) have typically demonstrated moderate inhibition. Increased exposure to naloxegol may precipitate opioid withdrawal symptoms such as hyperhidrosis, lacrimation, rhinorrhea, chills, diarrhea, abdominal pain, anxiety, insomnia, irritability, restlessness, and yawning.

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food may increase the rate and extent of naloxegol absorption. When administered with a high-fat meal, naloxegol peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) increased by approximately 30% and 45%, respectively. In clinical trials, naloxegol was given on an empty stomach approximately 1 hour prior to the first meal in the morning.

MANAGEMENT: Patients treated with naloxegol should avoid consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice. Naloxegol should be taken on an empty stomach at least 1 hour prior to the first meal of the day or 2 hours after the meal.

References (1)
  1. (2014) "Product Information. Movantik (naloxegol)." Astra-Zeneca Pharmaceuticals
Moderate

tezacaftor food

Applies to: Alyftrek (deutivacaftor / tezacaftor / vanzacaftor)

GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit juice may increase the plasma concentrations of tezacaftor, deutivacaftor, and vanzacaftor. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruit. In general, the effect of grapefruit juice is concentration-, dose- and preparation- dependent, and can vary widely among brands. Certain preparations of grapefruit juice (e.g., high dose, double strength) have sometimes demonstrated potent inhibition of CYP450 3A4, while other preparations (e.g., low dose, single strength) have typically demonstrated moderate inhibition. The risk and/or severity of serious side effects such as liver damage may be increased.

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Administration with fat-containing food may increase the oral bioavailability of vanzacaftor and deutivacaftor. Administration with a fat containing meal increased vanzacaftor systemic exposure (AUC) by 4- (low-fat meal) to 6- (high-fat meal) fold. While deutivacaftor AUC increased approximately 3- (low-fat meal) to 4- (high-fat meal) fold, relative to administration in a fasting state. Tezacaftor exposure is not significantly affected by administration of fat-containing foods.

MANAGEMENT: Patients treated with tezacaftor, deutivacaftor, vanzacaftor -containing medications should avoid consumption of grapefruit juice and any food that contains grapefruit. To improve absorption, patients should be advised to take vanzacaftor and/or deutivacaftor containing medications with fat-containing foods such as eggs, avocados, nuts, meat, butter, peanut butter, cheese pizza, and whole-milk dairy products at approximately the same time of the day. A typical cystic fibrosis diet will satisfy this requirement.

References (6)
  1. (2019) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
  2. (2020) "Product Information. KAFTRIO (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS (IRELAND) LIMITED
  3. (2023) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
  4. (2024) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd
  5. (2023) "Product Information. Kaftrio (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Ltd
  6. (2024) "Product Information. Alyftrek (deutivacaftor/tezacaftor/vanzacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Moderate

vanzacaftor food

Applies to: Alyftrek (deutivacaftor / tezacaftor / vanzacaftor)

GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit juice may increase the plasma concentrations of tezacaftor, deutivacaftor, and vanzacaftor. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruit. In general, the effect of grapefruit juice is concentration-, dose- and preparation- dependent, and can vary widely among brands. Certain preparations of grapefruit juice (e.g., high dose, double strength) have sometimes demonstrated potent inhibition of CYP450 3A4, while other preparations (e.g., low dose, single strength) have typically demonstrated moderate inhibition. The risk and/or severity of serious side effects such as liver damage may be increased.

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Administration with fat-containing food may increase the oral bioavailability of vanzacaftor and deutivacaftor. Administration with a fat containing meal increased vanzacaftor systemic exposure (AUC) by 4- (low-fat meal) to 6- (high-fat meal) fold. While deutivacaftor AUC increased approximately 3- (low-fat meal) to 4- (high-fat meal) fold, relative to administration in a fasting state. Tezacaftor exposure is not significantly affected by administration of fat-containing foods.

MANAGEMENT: Patients treated with tezacaftor, deutivacaftor, vanzacaftor -containing medications should avoid consumption of grapefruit juice and any food that contains grapefruit. To improve absorption, patients should be advised to take vanzacaftor and/or deutivacaftor containing medications with fat-containing foods such as eggs, avocados, nuts, meat, butter, peanut butter, cheese pizza, and whole-milk dairy products at approximately the same time of the day. A typical cystic fibrosis diet will satisfy this requirement.

References (6)
  1. (2019) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
  2. (2020) "Product Information. KAFTRIO (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS (IRELAND) LIMITED
  3. (2023) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
  4. (2024) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd
  5. (2023) "Product Information. Kaftrio (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Ltd
  6. (2024) "Product Information. Alyftrek (deutivacaftor/tezacaftor/vanzacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Moderate

deutivacaftor food

Applies to: Alyftrek (deutivacaftor / tezacaftor / vanzacaftor)

GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit juice may increase the plasma concentrations of tezacaftor, deutivacaftor, and vanzacaftor. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruit. In general, the effect of grapefruit juice is concentration-, dose- and preparation- dependent, and can vary widely among brands. Certain preparations of grapefruit juice (e.g., high dose, double strength) have sometimes demonstrated potent inhibition of CYP450 3A4, while other preparations (e.g., low dose, single strength) have typically demonstrated moderate inhibition. The risk and/or severity of serious side effects such as liver damage may be increased.

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Administration with fat-containing food may increase the oral bioavailability of vanzacaftor and deutivacaftor. Administration with a fat containing meal increased vanzacaftor systemic exposure (AUC) by 4- (low-fat meal) to 6- (high-fat meal) fold. While deutivacaftor AUC increased approximately 3- (low-fat meal) to 4- (high-fat meal) fold, relative to administration in a fasting state. Tezacaftor exposure is not significantly affected by administration of fat-containing foods.

MANAGEMENT: Patients treated with tezacaftor, deutivacaftor, vanzacaftor -containing medications should avoid consumption of grapefruit juice and any food that contains grapefruit. To improve absorption, patients should be advised to take vanzacaftor and/or deutivacaftor containing medications with fat-containing foods such as eggs, avocados, nuts, meat, butter, peanut butter, cheese pizza, and whole-milk dairy products at approximately the same time of the day. A typical cystic fibrosis diet will satisfy this requirement.

References (6)
  1. (2019) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
  2. (2020) "Product Information. KAFTRIO (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS (IRELAND) LIMITED
  3. (2023) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
  4. (2024) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd
  5. (2023) "Product Information. Kaftrio (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Ltd
  6. (2024) "Product Information. Alyftrek (deutivacaftor/tezacaftor/vanzacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Therapeutic duplication warnings

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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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