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Drug Interactions between avanafil and HydroDIURIL

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Moderate

hydroCHLOROthiazide avanafil

Applies to: HydroDIURIL (hydrochlorothiazide) and avanafil

MONITOR: Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors may potentiate the blood pressure-lowering effect of antihypertensive medications, including vasodilators. These agents inhibit PDE5-mediated degradation of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), which in vascular smooth muscles can lead to peripheral vasodilation and thus blood pressure (BP) reduction. For example, when sildenafil (100 mg) was coadministered with amlodipine (5 mg or 10 mg) to hypertensive patients, the mean additional reduction in supine BP was 8/7 mmHg. Likewise, in a group of patients whose hypertension was controlled with nifedipine slow-release (30 mg or 60 mg) once daily, the addition of vardenafil (20 mg) produced a mean additional supine BP reduction of 6/5 mmHg compared to placebo. When coadministered with amlodipine (5 mg) daily or enalapril (20 mg) daily, a single dose of avanafil (200 mg) produced a mean maximum decrease in supine systolic BP of 1.2 mmHg (amlodipine) and supine BP of 1.8/3.5 mmHg (enalapril) compared to placebo.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised if PDE5 inhibitors are prescribed in combination with antihypertensive agents. Patients receiving the combination should be advised to avoid rising abruptly from a sitting or recumbent position, especially following treatment initiation or a dosage increase, and to contact their doctor if they experience symptoms of hypotension such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or tachycardia.

References

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Viagra (sildenafil)." Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals
  2. (2003) "Product Information. Levitra (vardenafil)." Bayer
  3. (2012) "Product Information. Stendra (avanafil)." Vivus LLC.

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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

avanafil food

Applies to: avanafil

GENERALLY AVOID: Additive hypotensive effects may occur when phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors are used with alcohol, as both are mild systemic vasodilators. In clinical pharmacology studies, more subjects administered alcohol at a dose of 0.7 g/kg (equivalent to approximately 6 ounces of 80-proof vodka in an 80-kg male; consumed within 10 minutes in study subjects, providing blood alcohol levels of 0.08%) in combination with tadalafil 10 or 20 mg single doses had clinically significant decreases in blood pressure than with alcohol alone. There were reports of postural dizziness, and orthostatic hypotension was observed in some. When tadalafil 20 mg was administered with alcohol at a lower dose of 0.6 g/kg (equivalent to approximately 4 ounces of 80-proof vodka in an 80-kg male), orthostatic hypotension was not observed, dizziness occurred with similar frequency relative to alcohol alone, and the hypotensive effects of alcohol were not potentiated. Neither tadalafil nor alcohol affected the plasma concentrations of the other. Administration of avanafil 200 mg with alcohol at a dose of 0.5 g/kg (equivalent to approximately 3 ounces of 80-proof vodka in a 70-kg male; consumed within 15 minutes in study subjects, providing blood alcohol levels of 0.057%) resulted in additional maximum supine systolic/diastolic blood pressure decreases of 3.5/4.5 mm Hg and additional maximum pulse rate increase of 9.3 bpm compared to alcohol alone, but did not cause orthostatic hypotension or dizziness. The plasma concentrations of alcohol were not affected. Sildenafil 50 mg and vardenafil 20 mg reportedly did not potentiate the hypotensive effect of alcohol in healthy volunteers with mean maximum blood alcohol levels of 0.08% and in healthy volunteers administered alcohol at a dose of 0.5 g/kg, respectively. Alcohol and vardenafil plasma levels were not altered when dosed simultaneously.

GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration with grapefruit juice is likely to increase the plasma concentrations of avanafil, which is primarily metabolized by CYP450 3A4. However, the interaction has not been studied. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruit.

MANAGEMENT: Patients taking avanafil should avoid consuming large amounts of alcohol, which may increase the potential for orthostatic signs and symptoms including increase in heart rate, decrease in standing blood pressure, dizziness, and headache. It may also be appropriate to avoid consuming large amounts of grapefruit juice. Some authorities advise that grapefruit juice should be avoided within 24 hours prior to taking avanafil.

References

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Viagra (sildenafil)." Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals
  2. (2003) "Product Information. Levitra (vardenafil)." Bayer
  3. (2003) "Product Information. Cialis (tadalafil)." Lilly, Eli and Company
  4. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
  5. (2012) "Product Information. Stendra (avanafil)." Vivus LLC.
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Moderate

hydroCHLOROthiazide food

Applies to: HydroDIURIL (hydrochlorothiazide)

MONITOR: Many psychotherapeutic and CNS-active agents (e.g., anxiolytics, sedatives, hypnotics, antidepressants, antipsychotics, opioids, alcohol, muscle relaxants) exhibit hypotensive effects, especially during initiation of therapy and dose escalation. Coadministration with antihypertensives and other hypotensive agents, in particular vasodilators and alpha-blockers, may result in additive effects on blood pressure and orthostasis.

MANAGEMENT: Caution and close monitoring for development of hypotension is advised during coadministration of these agents. Some authorities recommend avoiding alcohol in patients receiving vasodilating antihypertensive drugs. Patients should be advised to avoid rising abruptly from a sitting or recumbent position and to notify their physician if they experience dizziness, lightheadedness, syncope, orthostasis, or tachycardia.

References

  1. Sternbach H (1991) "Fluoxetine-associated potentiation of calcium-channel blockers." J Clin Psychopharmacol, 11, p. 390-1
  2. Shook TL, Kirshenbaum JM, Hundley RF, Shorey JM, Lamas GA (1984) "Ethanol intoxication complicating intravenous nitroglycerin therapy." Ann Intern Med, 101, p. 498-9
  3. Feder R (1991) "Bradycardia and syncope induced by fluoxetine." J Clin Psychiatry, 52, p. 139
  4. Ellison JM, Milofsky JE, Ely E (1990) "Fluoxetine-induced bradycardia and syncope in two patients." J Clin Psychiatry, 51, p. 385-6
  5. Rodriguez de la Torre B, Dreher J, Malevany I, et al. (2001) "Serum levels and cardiovascular effects of tricyclic antidepressants and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in depressed patients." Ther Drug Monit, 23, p. 435-40
  6. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
  7. Pacher P, Kecskemeti V (2004) "Cardiovascular side effects of new antidepressants and antipsychotics: new drugs, old concerns?" Curr Pharm Des, 10, p. 2463-75
  8. Andrews C, Pinner G (1998) "Postural hypotension induced by paroxetine." BMJ, 316, p. 595
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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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