Drug Interactions between diltiazem and mavacamten

GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit juice may increase the plasma concentrations of mavacamten. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruit. Inhibition of hepatic CYP450 3A4 may also contribute. The interaction has not been studied with grapefruit juice, but has been reported for other CYP450 3A4 inhibitors. According to the prescribing information, mavacamten is primarily metabolized by CYP450 2C19 (74%) and to a lesser extent by CYP450 3A4 (18%) and 2C9 (8%). When mavacamten (25 mg) was coadministered with the moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitor verapamil (sustained-release 240 mg) in intermediate and normal metabolizers of CYP450 2C19, mavacamten systemic exposure (AUC) increased by 15% and peak plasma concentration (Cmax) increased by 52%. Concomitant use of mavacamten with diltiazem, another moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitor, in CYP450 2C19 poor metabolizers is predicted to increase mavacamten AUC and Cmax by up to 55% and 42%, respectively. Concomitant use of mavacamten (15 mg) with the potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitor ketoconazole (400 mg once daily) is predicted to increase mavacamten AUC and Cmax by up to 130% and 90%, respectively. Because mavacamten reduces systolic contraction and left ventricular ejection fraction, increased exposure may potentiate the risk of heart failure. 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.

Food does not affect the extent of absorption of mavacamten. No clinically significant difference in mavacamten exposure was observed following administration with a high-fat meal. However, the time to reach peak plasma concentration (Tmax) was increased by 4 hours.

MANAGEMENT: Mavacamten may be administered with or without food. Patients should avoid consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment with mavacamten.

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MONITOR: Like many CNS-active agents, alcohol can exhibit hypotensive effects. Coadministration with antihypertensive agents including diltiazem may result in additive effects on blood pressure and orthostasis.

MONITOR: Grapefruit juice may increase the plasma concentrations of orally administered diltiazem in some patients. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruit. In a study of ten healthy male volunteers, administration of a single 120 mg oral dose of immediate-release diltiazem in combination with 250 mL of grapefruit juice increased the diltiazem peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) by an average of 22% and 20%, respectively, compared to administration with water. The time to reach Cmax (Tmax) and the terminal half-life were not affected, and no statistically significant differences in blood pressure and heart rate were observed during administration with grapefruit juice relative to water. In a different study, repeated administration of 200 mL of grapefruit juice at 0, 2, 4, 8 and 12 hours had no significant effect on the Cmax or AUC of a single 120 mg oral dose of diltiazem, but increased its half-life from 4.1 to 5.1 hours. The ratios for the N-demethyl and deacetyl metabolites to diltiazem were also not affected by grapefruit juice. However, because pharmacokinetic interactions involving grapefruit juice are often subject to a high degree of interpatient variability, the extent to which a given patient may be affected is difficult to predict.

MANAGEMENT: Patients should be advised that alcohol may potentiate the hypotensive effects of diltiazem, especially during the initiation of therapy and following a dosage increase. Caution should be exercised when rising from a sitting or recumbent position, and patients should notify their physician if they experience dizziness, lightheadedness, syncope, orthostasis, or tachycardia. Patients who regularly consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice should be monitored for increased adverse effects of diltiazem such as such as headache, irregular heartbeat, edema, unexplained weight gain, and chest pain. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice should be avoided if an interaction is suspected.

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MONITOR: Calcium-containing products may decrease the effectiveness of calcium channel blockers by saturating calcium channels with calcium. Calcium chloride has been used to manage acute severe verapamil toxicity.

MANAGEMENT: Management consists of monitoring the effectiveness of calcium channel blocker therapy during coadministration with calcium products.

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