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Drug Interactions between cimetidine and Odomzo

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Moderate

cimetidine sonidegib

Applies to: cimetidine and Odomzo (sonidegib)

MONITOR: Coadministration with inhibitors of CYP450 3A4 may increase the plasma concentrations of sonidegib, which is primarily metabolized by the isoenzyme. In 15 healthy volunteers, administration of a single 800 mg dose of sonidegib five days after starting treatment with the potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitor ketoconazole (200 mg orally twice daily for 14 days) increased mean sonidegib peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) by 1.5- and 2.2-fold, respectively, compared to administration of sonidegib alone. Simulations using physiologically-based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) models suggest that sonidegib steady-state AUC would similarly increase in cancer patients taking sonidegib 200 mg once daily with a potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitor for 14 days. In addition, PBPK simulations predict that sonidegib steady-state AUC would increase approximately 1.8-fold when sonidegib 200 mg once daily is coadministered with the moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitor erythromycin for 14 days, and 2.8-fold when coadministered with erythromycin for 4 months. No data are available for other, less potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised when sonidegib is prescribed with CYP450 3A4 inhibitors. Patients should be monitored for potentially increased adverse reactions, particularly musculoskeletal toxicity, and sonidegib treatment interrupted or discontinued accordingly.

References

  1. (2015) "Product Information. Odomzo (sonidegib)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals

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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

sonidegib food

Applies to: Odomzo (sonidegib)

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food significantly increases the oral bioavailability of sonidegib. According to the product labeling, administration of sonidegib with a high-fat meal (approximately 1000 calories; 50% from fat) increased mean sonidegib peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) by 7.4- to 7.8-fold.

GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit juice may increase the plasma concentrations of sonidegib. 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. Increased exposure to sonidegib may increase the risk of adverse effects such as musculoskeletal toxicity, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, weight loss, alopecia, pruritus, and dysgeusia.

MANAGEMENT: Sonidegib should be administered on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Patients should avoid consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with sonidegib.

References

  1. (2015) "Product Information. Odomzo (sonidegib)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals

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Minor

cimetidine food

Applies to: cimetidine

Concurrent use of cimetidine and ethanol may result in increased ethanol concentrations. The mechanism appears to be due to inhibition of gastric alcohol dehydrogenase by cimetidine, leading to increased bioavailability of the alcohol and inhibition of hepatic metabolism of alcohol. The clinical significance of this interaction is limited. More importantly, patients requiring cimetidine for gastrointestinal disease should be counseled to avoid alcohol to prevent worsening of their disease. The other H-2 receptor antagonists appear to have minimal effects on the concentrations of alcohol.

References

  1. Feely J, Wood AJ (1982) "Effects of cimetidine on the elimination and actions of ethanol." JAMA, 247, p. 2819-21
  2. Hansten PD (1992) "Effects of H2-receptor antagonists on blood alcohol levels." JAMA, 267, p. 2469

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Minor

cimetidine food

Applies to: cimetidine

Caffeine effects may be increased in patients also taking cimetidine. The mechanism may be due to decreased caffeine metabolism induced by cimetidine. Although adequate clinical data are lacking, a reduction in dose or elimination of caffeine may be needed if excess CNS stimulation is observed.

References

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Tagamet (cimetidine)." SmithKline Beecham
  2. Broughton LJ, Rodgers HJ (1981) "Decreased systenuc clearance of caffeine due to cimetidine." Br J Clin Pharmacol, 12, p. 155-9

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Minor

cimetidine food

Applies to: cimetidine

H2 antagonists may reduce the clearance of nicotine. Cimetidine, 600 mg given twice a day for two days, reduced clearance of an intravenous nicotine dose by 30%. Ranitidine, 300 mg given twice a day for two days, reduced clearance by 10%. The clinical significance of this interaction is not known. Patients should be monitored for increased nicotine effects when using the patches or gum for smoking cessation and dosage adjustments should be made as appropriate.

References

  1. Bendayan R, Sullivan JT, Shaw C, Frecker RC, Sellers EM (1990) "Effect of cimetidine and ranitidine on the hepatic and renal elimination of nicotine in humans." Eur J Clin Pharmacol, 38, p. 165-9

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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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