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Drug Interactions between amiodarone and Triumeq PD

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Minor

amiodarone dolutegravir

Applies to: amiodarone and Triumeq PD (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine)

Theoretically, coadministration with inhibitors of UGT1A or CYP450 3A4 isoenzymes may increase the plasma concentrations of dolutegravir, which is primarily metabolized by UGT1A1 with some contribution from CYP450 3A4. Dolutegravir is also a substrate of UGT1A3, UGT1A9, and P-glycoprotein in vitro. Potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors such as boceprevir (800 mg every 8 hours) and telaprevir (750 mg every 8 hours) had no significant effects on the pharmacokinetics of dolutegravir given at 50 mg once daily. The interaction has not been studied or reported with UGT1A1 inhibitors such as nilotinib, regorafenib, and sorafenib. However, it is possible that simultaneous inhibition of UGT1A1 and CYP450 3A4 may lead to a clinically significant interaction with dolutegravir. In 12 study subjects, administration of dolutegravir (30 mg once daily) with the dual UGT1A1 and CYP450 3A4 inhibitor, atazanavir (400 mg once daily), increased dolutegravir peak plasma concentration (Cmax), systemic exposure (AUC) and trough plasma concentration (Cmin; 24 hours postdose) by 50%, 91% and 180%, respectively, compared to administration without atazanavir. When the same dosage of dolutegravir was given with atazanavir/ritonavir 300 mg/100 mg once daily, the Cmax, AUC and Cmin of dolutegravir increased by 34%, 62% an 121%, respectively. Because safety data regarding increased dolutegravir exposures are limited, caution may be advisable if dolutegravir is used in combination with both a UGT1A1 inhibitor and a CYP450 3A4 inhibitor.

References

  1. (2013) "Product Information. Tivicay (dolutegravir)." ViiV Healthcare

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Drug and food interactions

Major

amiodarone food

Applies to: amiodarone

GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit juice may significantly increase the plasma concentrations of orally administered amiodarone. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruits. In 11 nonsmoking, healthy volunteers, grapefruit juice (300 mL with drug administration, then 3 hours and 9 hours later) increased the mean peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) of amiodarone (17 mg/kg single dose) by 84% and 50%, respectively, compared to water. Formation of the pharmacologically active metabolite, N-desethylamiodarone (N-DEA), was completely inhibited. Clinically, this interaction can lead to altered efficacy of amiodarone, since antiarrhythmic properties of amiodarone and N-DEA appear to differ. In the study, mean increases in PR and QTc intervals of 17.9% and 11.3%, respectively, were observed 6 hours postdose with water, while increases of 10.2% and 3.3%, respectively, were observed after administration with grapefruit juice.

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food increases the rate and extent of absorption of amiodarone. The mechanism appears to involve the effect of food-induced physiologic changes on drug release from its formulation. In 30 healthy volunteers, administration of a single 600 mg dose of amiodarone following a high-fat meal resulted in a Cmax and AUC that were 3.8 and 2.4 times the respective values under fasting conditions. The time to reach peak plasma concentration (Tmax) was decreased by 37%, indicating an increased rate of absorption. Mean Cmax and AUC for the active metabolite, N-DEA, also increased by 32% and 55%, respectively, but there was no change in the Tmax.

MANAGEMENT: Patients treated with oral amiodarone should avoid consumption of grapefruits and grapefruit juice. In addition, oral amiodarone should be administered consistently with regard to meals.

References

  1. (2002) "Product Information. Cordarone (amiodarone)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories
  2. Libersa CC, Brique SA, Motte KB, et al. (2000) "Dramatic inhibition of amiodarone metabolism induced by grapefruit juice." Br J Clin Pharmacol, 49, p. 373-8
  3. Meng X, Mojaverian P, Doedee M, Lin E, Weinryb I, Chiang ST, Kowey PR (2001) "Bioavailability of Amiodarone tablets administered with and without food in healthy subjects." Am J Cardiol, 87, p. 432-5

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Minor

dolutegravir food

Applies to: Triumeq PD (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine)

Food increases the extent of absorption and slows the rate of absorption of dolutegravir. When administered with a low-, moderate- or high-fat meal, dolutegravir peak plasma concentration (Cmax) increased by 46%, 52% and 67%, systemic exposure (AUC) increased by 33%, 41% and 66%, and time to reach Cmax (Tmax) increased from 2 hours to 3, 4 and 5 hours, respectively, compared to administration under fasted conditions. Dolutegravir may be taken with or without food.

References

  1. (2013) "Product Information. Tivicay (dolutegravir)." ViiV Healthcare

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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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