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Drug Interactions between ezetimibe / rosuvastatin and pralsetinib

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Moderate

ezetimibe rosuvastatin

Applies to: ezetimibe / rosuvastatin and ezetimibe / rosuvastatin

MONITOR: Coadministration with ezetimibe may rarely increase the risk of myopathy and serum transaminase elevations associated with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (i.e., statins). The mechanism of interaction is unknown. A case report describes two patients whose serum creatine kinase increased after ezetimibe was added to their statin therapy (atorvastatin and fluvastatin, respectively). One of the patients also developed myalgia and tendinopathy, which resolved promptly after withdrawal of both drugs. Statin therapy was subsequently reintroduced at the previous dosage without incident. In the other patient, serum creatine kinase returned to normal within 4 weeks after discontinuation of ezetimibe while the statin was continued. On the contrary, no cases of myopathy or tendinopathy occurred in a study of 33 hypercholesterolemic patients treated with ezetimibe and atorvastatin or simvastatin. There were also no reports of myopathy or significant increases in serum creatine kinase in a study of 32 subjects treated with ezetimibe and fluvastatin. In controlled clinical studies, the incidence of consecutive elevations (greater than 3 times the upper limit of normal) in serum transaminases was 1.3% for patients treated with ezetimibe in combination with a statin versus 0.4% for patients treated with a statin alone. These elevations were generally asymptomatic, not associated with cholestasis, and returned to baseline after discontinuation of therapy or with continued treatment.

MANAGEMENT: Until further information is available, use of a statin in combination with ezetimibe should be approached with caution. Patients should be advised to promptly report to their physician any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, particularly if accompanied by malaise or fever. The drugs should be discontinued if creatine kinase is markedly elevated in the absence of strenuous exercise or if myopathy is otherwise suspected or diagnosed. In addition, liver function tests should be performed at initiation of therapy and according to the recommendations of the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor.

References

  1. Gagne C, Gaudet D, Bruckert E (2002) "Efficacy and safety of ezetimibe coadministered with atorvastatin or simvastatin in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia." Circulation, 105, p. 2469-75
  2. Fux R, Morike K, Gundel UF, Hartmann R, Gleiter CH (2004) "Ezetimibe and statin-associated myopathy." Ann Intern Med, 140, p. 671-2

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Moderate

ezetimibe pralsetinib

Applies to: ezetimibe / rosuvastatin and pralsetinib

MONITOR: Coadministration with pralsetinib may increase the plasma concentrations of drugs that are P-glycoprotein (P-gp), breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP), organic anion transporting polypeptide 1B1 (OATP1B1), OATP1B3, organic anion transporter 1 (OAT1), multidrug and toxin extrusion 1 (MATE1), and/or MATE2-K substrates. Based on in vitro studies, pralsetinib may decrease clearance via inhibition of these transporters, resulting in increased plasma concentrations of agents that are carried by one or more of these transporters. Clinical and pharmacokinetic data are currently lacking.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised if pralsetinib is used concomitantly with drugs that are substrates of P-gp, BCRP, OATP1B1, OATP1B3, OAT1, MATE1, and/or MATE2-K, particularly sensitive substrates or those with a narrow therapeutic range. Some authorities recommend avoiding coadministration of pralsetinib with substrates of these transporters for which minimal concentration changes may lead to therapeutic failure or serious toxicities. If coadministration is required, dosage adjustments as well as clinical and laboratory monitoring may be appropriate whenever pralsetinib is added to or withdrawn from therapy. The prescribing information for concomitant medications should be consulted to assess the benefits versus risks of coadministration and for any dosage adjustments that may be required.

References

  1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
  2. (2020) "Product Information. Gavreto (pralsetinib)." Blueprint Medicines Corporation

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Moderate

rosuvastatin pralsetinib

Applies to: ezetimibe / rosuvastatin and pralsetinib

MONITOR: Coadministration with pralsetinib may alter the plasma concentrations of drugs that are substrates of CYP450 2C8, 2C9, 3A4, and/or 3A5. In vitro studies indicate that pralsetinib is both an inhibitor as well as an inducer of CYP450 2C8, 2C9, 3A4, and 3A5. Therefore, pralsetinib may decrease clearance via inhibition or increase clearance via induction of these isoenzymes, resulting in increased or decreased plasma concentrations of agents that are metabolized by one or more of these isoenzymes. Clinical and pharmacokinetic data are currently lacking.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised if pralsetinib is used concomitantly with drugs that are substrates of CYP450 2C8, 2C9, 3A4, and/or 3A5, particularly sensitive substrates or those with a narrow therapeutic range. Some authorities recommend avoiding coadministration of pralsetinib with CYP450 2C8, 2C9, 3A4, and/or 3A5 substrates for which minimal concentration changes may lead to therapeutic failure or serious toxicities. If coadministration is required, dosage adjustments as well as clinical and laboratory monitoring may be appropriate whenever pralsetinib is added to or withdrawn from therapy. The prescribing information for concomitant medications should be consulted to assess the benefits versus risks of coadministration and for any dosage adjustments that may be required.

References

  1. (2023) "Product Information. Gavreto (pralsetinib)." Roche Products Pty Ltd, GAVRETO 20230406
  2. (2023) "Product Information. Gavreto (pralsetinib)." Roche Products Ltd
  3. (2023) "Product Information. Gavreto (pralsetinib)." Genentech
  4. (2021) "Product Information. Gavreto (pralsetinib)." Hoffmann-La Roche Limited
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Drug and food interactions

Major

pralsetinib food

Applies to: pralsetinib

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food significantly increases the oral bioavailability of pralsetinib. According to the product labeling, administration of pralsetinib with a high-fat meal (approximately 800 to 1000 calories; 50% to 60% from fat) increased mean pralsetinib peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) by 104% and 122%, respectively. The median time to maximum concentration (Tmax) was delayed from 4 to 8.5 hours.

GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit juice may increase the plasma concentrations of pralsetinib. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruit. 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 pralsetinib may increase the risk of adverse effects such as musculoskeletal toxicity, fatigue, constipation, hypertension, and pneumonia.

MANAGEMENT: Pralsetinib should be administered on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours after or 1 hour before a meal. Patients should avoid consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with pralsetinib.

References

  1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
  2. (2020) "Product Information. Gavreto (pralsetinib)." Blueprint Medicines Corporation
  3. (2023) "Product Information. Gavreto (pralsetinib)." Roche Products Pty Ltd, GAVRETO 20230406

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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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