Drug Interactions between enfortumab vedotin and larotrectinib
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- enfortumab vedotin
- larotrectinib
Interactions between your drugs
larotrectinib enfortumab vedotin
Applies to: larotrectinib and enfortumab vedotin
MONITOR: Coadministration with inhibitors of CYP450 3A4 may increase the plasma concentrations and effects of unconjugated monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE). Enfortumab vedotin is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) that releases MMAE, a microtubule-disrupting agent believed to induce cell cycle arrest and apoptosis, via proteolytic cleavage. MMAE has been shown in vitro to be primarily metabolized by CYP450 3A4. According to physiologically-based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling, concomitant use of enfortumab vedotin with ketoconazole, a dual P-gp and strong CYP450 3A4 inhibitor, is predicted to increase unconjugated MMAE peak plasma concentration (Cmax) by 15% and systemic exposure (AUC) by 38%, with no change in ADC exposure. In one case report, a 70-year-old man on stable doses of raltegravir and the CYP450 3A4 inhibitors darunavir and ritonavir, experienced severe toxicity after receiving 2 infusions of enfortumab vedotin (1.25 mg/kg on days 1 and 8 of his 28-day cycle). He was hospitalized with a severe generalized pruritic rash, thrush, mucositis, anorexia, diarrhea, acute kidney injury, and pancytopenia. Enfortumab vedotin was withheld and the patient returned to baseline after being treated with supportive measures. About a year later, he was rechallenged with enfortumab vedotin while on an antiretroviral regimen consisting of dolutegravir, doravirine, and valacyclovir. He was able to tolerate a reduced dose of 1 mg/kg, with mild expected toxicity including skin blisters and peripheral neuropathy. It is not known if, and to what extent, enfortumab vedotin may interact with less potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors.
MANAGEMENT: Patients should be closely monitored for development or exacerbation of toxicities including, but not limited to skin reactions (maculopapular rash, pruritus, symmetrical drug-related intertriginous and flexural exanthema (SDRIFE), bullous dermatitis, exfoliative dermatitis, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)); hyperglycemia (including diabetic ketoacidosis); pneumonitis or interstitial lung disease; peripheral neuropathy; and ocular disorders (dry eyes, keratitis, blurred vision, limbal stem cell deficiency). Refer to the product labeling for dose adjustment or discontinuation of therapy recommendations depending on the severity or Grade of the adverse reactions, should they occur.
References (7)
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Drug and food interactions
larotrectinib food
Applies to: larotrectinib
GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit juice may increase the plasma concentrations of larotrectinib. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated metabolism of larotrectinib by certain compounds present in grapefruit. When a single 100 mg dose of larotrectinib was coadministered with itraconazole, a potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitor, larotrectinib peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) increased by 2.8- and 4.3-fold, respectively, compared to administration of larotrectinib alone. The interaction has not been studied with grapefruit juice. 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. Increased exposure to larotrectinib may increase the risk of adverse effects such as neurotoxicity (delirium, dysarthria, dizziness, gait disturbance, paraesthesia, encephalopathy, memory impairment, tremor) and hepatotoxicity (elevations in liver transaminases).
Food does not alter the pharmacokinetics of larotrectinib to a clinically significant extent. When a single 100 mg dose of larotrectinib was administered with a high-fat meal (approximately 900 calories; 58 g carbohydrate, 56 g fat, 43 g protein) in healthy study subjects, larotrectinib peak plasma concentration (Cmax) was reduced by 35% while systemic exposure (AUC) was similar compared to administration in the fasted state.
MANAGEMENT: Larotrectinib may be taken with or without food. Patients should avoid the consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment.
References (1)
- (2018) "Product Information. Vitrakvi (larotrectinib)." Bayer Pharmaceutical Inc
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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