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Drug Interactions between eliglustat and Jalyn

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

tamsulosin eliglustat

Applies to: Jalyn (dutasteride / tamsulosin) and eliglustat

MONITOR: Coadministration with eliglustat may increase the plasma concentrations of drugs that are primarily metabolized by CYP450 2D6. When metoprolol, a CYP450 2D6 substrate, was administered following multiple doses of eliglustat 127 mg twice daily, mean metoprolol peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) increased by 1.7- and 2.3-fold, respectively, in CYP450 2D6 extensive metabolizers and 1.2- and 1.6-fold, respectively, in intermediate metabolizers compared to metoprolol administered alone.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised if eliglustat is used concomitantly with medications that undergo metabolism primarily by CYP450 2D6, particularly those with a narrow therapeutic range. Dosage adjustments as well as clinical and laboratory monitoring may be appropriate for some drugs whenever eliglustat is added to or withdrawn from therapy.

References (3)
  1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
  2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
  3. (2014) "Product Information. Cerdelga (eliglustat)." Genzyme Corporation

Drug and food interactions

Major

eliglustat food

Applies to: eliglustat

GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit juice may significantly increase the systemic exposure to eliglustat. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruit. Because eliglustat is predicted to cause prolongation of the PR, QTc, and QRS cardiac intervals at substantially elevated plasma concentrations, consumption of grapefruit juice during treatment may increase the risk of bradycardia, atrioventricular block, cardiac arrest, and serious ventricular arrhythmias such as torsade de pointes.

MANAGEMENT: Patients treated with eliglustat should avoid consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice.

References (1)
  1. (2014) "Product Information. Cerdelga (eliglustat)." Genzyme Corporation
Moderate

tamsulosin food

Applies to: Jalyn (dutasteride / tamsulosin)

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food may delay the gastrointestinal absorption of tamsulosin. The time to maximum plasma concentration (Tmax) is reached by 4 to 5 hours under fasted conditions and by 6 to 7 hours when tamsulosin is administered with food. The delay in Tmax has the desirable effect of smoothing the tamsulosin plasma concentration profile, thereby reducing fluctuation of the plasma peak and trough concentrations with multiple dosing. Food may also affect the extent of absorption of tamsulosin. It has been reported that taking tamsulosin under fasted conditions results in a 30% increase in bioavailability (AUC) and 40% to 70% increase in peak plasma concentration (Cmax) compared to fed conditions. The effects of food on the pharmacokinetics of tamsulosin are consistent regardless of whether tamsulosin is taken with a light meal or a high-fat meal.

MANAGEMENT: To ensure uniformity of absorption, tamsulosin should be administered approximately one-half hour following the same meal each day.

References (1)
  1. (2001) "Product Information. Flomax (tamsulosin)." Boehringer-Ingelheim

Therapeutic duplication warnings

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Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.


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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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