Drug Interactions between apalutamide and Biktarvy

GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration with potent inducers of CYP450 3A4, particularly those that can also induce uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) 1A1, may significantly decrease the plasma concentrations of bictegravir. According to the product labeling, bictegravir is a substrate of both CYP450 3A4 and UGT1A1; however, the extent to which each enzymatic pathway contributes to the metabolic clearance of bictegravir has not been reported. In healthy study subjects, administration of a single 75 mg dose of bictegravir during treatment with rifampin 600 mg once daily decreased mean bictegravir peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) by 28% and 75%, respectively, compared to administration of bictegravir alone. When bictegravir 75 mg once daily was coadministered with rifabutin 300 mg once daily, mean bictegravir Cmax, AUC and trough plasma concentration (Cmin) decreased by 20%, 38% and 56%, respectively. These results are consistent with the fact that rifampin is a more potent inducer of CYP450 3A4 than rifabutin. Rifampin is also a known inducer of UGT1A1.

MANAGEMENT: Given the risk of reduced viral susceptibility and resistance development associated with subtherapeutic antiretroviral drug levels, concomitant use of bictegravir with potent CYP450 3A4 inducers should generally be avoided.

MONITOR: Coadministration with apalutamide may decrease the plasma concentrations of drugs that are substrates of the metabolic enzymes CYP450 3A4, CYP450 2C19, CYP450 2C9, and uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase (UGT), as well as substrates of the membrane transporters organic anion transporting polypeptide (OATP) 1B1, P-glycoprotein (P-gp), and breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP). According to the prescribing information, coadministration of apalutamide with single oral doses of sensitive CYP450 substrates resulted in a 92% decrease in the systemic exposure (AUC) of midazolam, a CYP450 3A4 substrate; 85% decrease in the AUC of omeprazole, a CYP450 2C19 substrate; and 46% decrease in the AUC of S(-) warfarin, a CYP450 2C9 substrate. These results indicate strong induction of CYP450 3A4 and 2C19 by apalutamide, and weak induction of CYP450 2C9. Coadministration of apalutamide with single oral doses of transporter substrates resulted in a 30% decrease in the AUC of fexofenadine, a P-gp substrate, and 41% decrease in the AUC of rosuvastatin, a BCRP/OATP1B1 substrate. These results suggest that apalutamide is a weak inducer of membrane transporters. Apalutamide may also induce UGT according to the prescribing information; however, no pharmacokinetic data from studies with UGT substrates are available.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised when apalutamide is used concomitantly with drugs that are substrates of CYP450 3A4, CYP450 2C19, CYP450 2C9, UGT, OATP1B1, P-gp and/or BCRP, particularly sensitive substrates or those with a narrow therapeutic range. Substitution for these medications is recommended when possible, or monitor for potential loss of therapeutic efficacy if coadministration is required. The prescribing information for concomitant medications should be consulted to assess the benefits versus risks of coadministration of a CYP450 inducer like apalutamide and for any dosage adjustments that may be required.