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Drug Interactions between betrixaban and suvorexant

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Moderate

suvorexant betrixaban

Applies to: suvorexant and betrixaban

MONITOR: Coadministration with inhibitors of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) may increase the plasma concentrations of betrixaban, which is a substrate of the efflux transporter. When administered with the potent P-gp inhibitor verapamil, betrixaban peak plasma concentration (Cmax) increased by nearly 5-fold and systemic exposure (AUC) increased by approximately 3-fold compared to betrixaban administered alone. When given with ketoconazole, another P-gp inhibitor, betrixaban Cmax and AUC increased by a little more than 2-fold each. In the Acute Medically Ill Prevention with Extended Duration Betrixaban (APEX) Study, use of betrixaban at a 50% dosage reduction in combination with P-gp inhibitors or in the presence of severe renal impairment was associated with increased relative risks of bleeding, including major bleeding, compared to treatment with enoxaparin.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised when betrixaban is used with P-gp inhibitors. Closer monitoring of the pharmacologic effects of betrixaban may be appropriate whenever a P-gp inhibitor is added to or withdrawn from therapy. Patients should be routinely evaluated for signs and symptoms suggesting blood loss such as a drop in hemoglobin and/or hematocrit, hypotension, or fetal distress (in pregnant women). Concomitant use of betrixaban with P-gp inhibitors should be avoided in patients with severe renal impairment (CrCl<30 mL/min).

References (1)
  1. (2017) "Product Information. Bevyxxa (betrixaban)." Portola Pharmaceuticals

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

suvorexant food

Applies to: suvorexant

GENERALLY AVOID: Alcohol may potentiate some of the pharmacologic effects of suvorexant. Use in combination may result in additive central nervous system depression and/or impairment of judgment, thinking, and psychomotor skills. In addition, alcohol may increase the risk of cognitive and complex behavioral changes associated with the use of hypnotics including suvorexant, such as amnesia, anxiety, hallucinations, sleep-driving, and other neuropsychiatric symptoms.

ADJUST DOSE: Grapefruit juice may significantly increase the plasma concentrations of suvorexant. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruit.

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Administration with or soon after a meal may delay the gastrointestinal absorption of suvorexant. According to the product labeling, administration of suvorexant with a high-fat meal resulted in no meaningful change in peak plasma concentration (Cmax) or systemic exposure (AUC), but a delay in Tmax of approximately 1.5 hours.

MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of suvorexant with alcohol should be avoided. Patients should be advised not to use suvorexant if they had alcohol that evening or before bed. Grapefruit juice should preferably be avoided; otherwise, the recommended dose of suvorexant is 5 mg when used with grapefruit juice and should not exceed 10 mg. Suvorexant may be taken with or without food; however, for faster sleep onset, suvorexant should not be administered with or soon after a meal.

References (1)
  1. (2014) "Product Information. Belsomra (suvorexant)." Merck & Co., Inc
Moderate

betrixaban food

Applies to: betrixaban

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food reduces the oral bioavailability of betrixaban. When administered with a low-fat (900 calories; 20% fat) or high-fat (900 calories; 60% fat) meal, betrixaban peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) decreased relative to administration in the fasting state by an average of 70% and 61%, respectively, with the low-fat meal and 50% and 48%, respectively, with the high-fat meal. The effect of food on betrixaban pharmacokinetics could be observed for up to 6 hours after meal intake.

MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer recommends taking betrixaban at the same time each day with food.

References (1)
  1. (2017) "Product Information. Bevyxxa (betrixaban)." Portola Pharmaceuticals

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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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