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Drug Interactions between crizotinib and Dexamethasone Intensol

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Moderate

dexAMETHasone crizotinib

Applies to: Dexamethasone Intensol (dexamethasone) and crizotinib

MONITOR: Coadministration with CYP450 3A4 inducers may decrease plasma concentrations and pharmacologic effects of crizotinib, which is primarily metabolized by the isoenzyme. In study subjects, administration of a single 250 mg oral dose of crizotinib during treatment with the strong CYP450 3A4 inducer rifampin (600 mg once daily) resulted in an approximately 69% decrease in crizotinib peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and an 82% decrease in systemic exposure (AUC) compared to crizotinib administered alone. Crizotinib steady state Cmax and AUCinf decreased by 79% and 84%, respectively, following repeated coadministration of crizotinib (250 mg twice daily) and rifampin (600 mg once daily) compared to crizotinib alone. The extent to which mild to moderate CYP450 3A4 inducers may interact with crizotinib is unknown.

MANAGEMENT: Caution and clinical monitoring should be considered if CYP450 3A4 inducers such as efavirenz are used with crizotinib.

References (3)
  1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
  2. (2011) "Product Information. Xalkori (crizotinib)." Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group
  3. Cerner Multum, Inc. (2015) "Canadian Product Information."

Drug and food interactions

Major

crizotinib food

Applies to: crizotinib

GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit juice may increase the plasma concentrations of crizotinib. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruits. Because crizotinib is associated with concentration-dependent prolongation of the QT interval, increased levels may potentiate the risk of ventricular arrhythmias such as torsade de pointes and sudden death.

Food has no significant effect on the gastrointestinal absorption of crizotinib. According to the product labeling, a high-fat meal reduced crizotinib peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) by approximately 14%.

MANAGEMENT: Patients treated with crizotinib should avoid consumption of grapefruit, grapefruit juice, and any supplement containing grapefruit extract. Crizotinib may be taken without regards to food.

References (1)
  1. (2011) "Product Information. Xalkori (crizotinib)." Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group

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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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