Drug Interactions between crizotinib and Priftin
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- crizotinib
- Priftin (rifapentine)
Interactions between your drugs
rifapentine crizotinib
Applies to: Priftin (rifapentine) and crizotinib
GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration with strong 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.
MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of crizotinib with strong CYP450 3A4 inducers such as rifampin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, and phenytoin should generally be avoided. Some authorities also advise against concomitant use with moderate CYP450 3A4 inducers.
References
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0
- "Product Information. Xalkori (crizotinib)." Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group (2011):
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "Canadian Product Information." O 0 (2015):
Drug and food interactions
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
- "Product Information. Xalkori (crizotinib)." Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group (2011):
rifapentine food
Applies to: Priftin (rifapentine)
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Administration with food may increase the oral bioavailability of rifapentine and reduce the incidence of gastrointestinal adverse events. Administration with a high fat meal typically increases rifapentine's maximum concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) by approximately 40% to 50% over that observed when rifapentine is administered under fasting conditions. Rifapentine is often prescribed in combination with isoniazid. When single doses of rifapentine (900 mg) and isoniazid (900 mg) were administered with a low fat, high carbohydrate breakfast, the Cmax and AUC of rifapentine increased by 47% and 51%, respectively. On the other hand, isoniazid's Cmax and AUC decreased by 46% and 23%, respectively.
MANAGEMENT: Products containing oral rifapentine as the sole ingredient recommend administration with a meal to increase bioavailability and reduce the occurrence of gastrointestinal upset, nausea, and/or vomiting. Consultation of product labeling for combination products and/or relevant guidelines may be helpful if rifapentine is combined with a medication that is typically taken on an empty stomach.
References
- "Product Information. Isoniazid/Rifapentine 300 mg/300 mg (Macleods) (isoniazid-rifapentine)." Imported (India) 2 (2021):
- "Product Information. Priftin (rifapentine)." sanofi-aventis (2021):
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
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. | |
No interaction information available. |
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