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Drug Interactions between darunavir and Zepatier

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Major

darunavir grazoprevir

Applies to: darunavir and Zepatier (elbasvir / grazoprevir)

CONTRAINDICATED: Coadministration with inhibitors of organic anion transporting polypeptides (OATP) 1B1 and/or 1B3 may significantly increase the plasma concentrations of grazoprevir, which is a substrate of the hepatic uptake transporters. In 12 study subjects, administration of a single 200 mg dose of grazoprevir with a single 600 mg intravenous dose of rifampin, a potent OATP1B1 inhibitor, resulted in greater than 10-fold increases in grazoprevir peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) compared to administration of grazoprevir alone. A single 600 mg oral dose of rifampin administered during multiple-dosing of grazoprevir 200 mg once daily increased the Cmax and AUC of grazoprevir by 6.5- and 8.4-fold, respectively. Pharmacokinetic studies with other OATP1B1 inhibitors have reported similar results. In one study, administration of grazoprevir 200 mg once daily with atazanavir/ritonavir 300 mg/100 mg once daily increased grazoprevir Cmax, AUC and Cmin by 6.2-, 10.6- and 11.6-fold, respectively (n=12). Likewise, administration with darunavir/ritonavir 600 mg/100 mg twice daily increased grazoprevir Cmax, AUC and Cmin by 5.3-, 7.5- and 8.1-fold, respectively (n=13), while administration with lopinavir/ritonavir 400 mg/100 mg twice daily increased grazoprevir Cmax, AUC and Cmin by 7.3-, 12.9- and 21.7-fold, respectively (n=13). A single 400 mg dose of cyclosporine increased grazoprevir Cmax, AUC and Cmin by 17.0-, 15.2- and 3.4-fold, respectively (n=14). High plasma levels of grazoprevir may increase the risk of adverse effects such as alanine aminotransferase (ALT) elevations.

MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of elbasvir-grazoprevir with OATP 1B1 or 1B3 inhibitors is considered contraindicated.

References

  1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
  2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0
  3. "Product Information. Zepatier (elbasvir-grazoprevir)." Merck & Co., Inc (2016):
  4. "Product Information. Nexlizet (bempedoic acid-ezetimibe)." Esperion Therapeutics (2020):
  5. "Product Information. Nexletol (bempedoic acid)." Esperion Therapeutics (2020):
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Moderate

darunavir elbasvir

Applies to: darunavir and Zepatier (elbasvir / grazoprevir)

GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration with potent inhibitors of CYP450 3A4 may significantly increase the plasma concentrations of elbasvir, which is a substrate of the isoenzyme. In 10 study subjects, administration of elbasvir (50 mg once daily) with the potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors atazanavir/ritonavir (300 mg/100 mg once daily) increased elbasvir peak plasma concentration (Cmax), systemic exposure (AUC) and trough plasma concentration (Cmin) by 4.15-fold, 4.76-fold and 6.45-fold, respectively, compared to elbasvir alone. Likewise, administration with lopinavir/ritonavir 400 mg/100 mg twice daily increased elbasvir Cmax, AUC, and Cmin by 2.87-, 3.71-, and 4.58-fold, respectively (n=10), while administration with darunavir/ritonavir 600 mg/100 mg twice daily increased elbasvir Cmax, AUC, and Cmin by 1.67-, 1.66-, and 1.82-fold, respectively (n=10). Another potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitor, ketoconazole (400 mg once daily), increased the Cmax, AUC, and Cmin of a single 50 mg dose of elbasvir by 1.29-, 1.80, and 1.89-fold, respectively (n=7).

MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of elbasvir with potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors should generally be avoided.

References

  1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
  2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0
  3. "Product Information. Zepatier (elbasvir-grazoprevir)." Merck & Co., Inc (2016):

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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

darunavir food

Applies to: darunavir

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food enhances the absorption and oral bioavailability of darunavir administered in combination with low-dose ritonavir. The mechanism is unknown. When administered with food, the peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC) of darunavir were approximately 30% higher than when administered in the fasting state. Darunavir exposure was similar for the range of meals studied. The total caloric content of the various meals evaluated ranged from 240 Kcal (12 grams fat) to 928 Kcal (56 grams fat).

MANAGEMENT: To ensure maximal oral absorption, darunavir coadministered with ritonavir should be taken with food. The type of food is not important.

References

  1. "Product Information. Prezista (darunavir)." Ortho Biotech Inc (2006):

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Minor

grazoprevir food

Applies to: Zepatier (elbasvir / grazoprevir)

Food does not appear to have clinically significant effects on the pharmacokinetics of elbasvir and grazoprevir. When a single 50 mg-100 mg dose of elbasvir-grazoprevir was administered to healthy study subjects with a high-fat meal (900 kcal; 500 kcal from fat), elbasvir peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) decreased by 15% and 11%, respectively, while grazoprevir Cmax and AUC increased by 2.8- and 1.5-fold, respectively, compared to administration under fasting conditions. According to the product labeling, elbasvir-grazoprevir may be administered with or without food.

References

  1. "Product Information. Zepatier (elbasvir-grazoprevir)." Merck & Co., Inc (2016):

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Therapeutic duplication warnings

Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.

Duplication

Protease inhibitors

Therapeutic duplication

The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'protease inhibitors' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'protease inhibitors' category:

  • darunavir
  • Zepatier (elbasvir/grazoprevir)

Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.

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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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