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Drug Interactions between fostemsavir and telaprevir

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Moderate

telaprevir fostemsavir

Applies to: telaprevir and fostemsavir

MONITOR: Coadministration with potent inhibitors of CYP450 3A4, P-glycoprotein (P-gp), and/or breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP) may increase the plasma concentrations of temsavir, the active moiety of fostemsavir. According to the prescribing information, temsavir is a substrate of CYP450 3A4, esterases, P-gp, and BCRP. In pharmacokinetic studies, mean temsavir peak plasma concentration (Cmax) increased by approximately 50% to 80% and systemic exposure (AUC) increased by approximately 35% to 100% when fostemsavir 600 mg twice daily was administered with various potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors (atazanavir/ritonavir 300 mg/100 mg once daily; darunavir/ritonavir 600 mg/100 mg twice daily; darunavir/ritonavir/etravirine 600 mg/100 mg/200 mg twice daily; ritonavir 100 mg once daily; cobicistat 150 mg once daily; darunavir/cobicistat 800 mg/150 mg once daily). These changes are not considered clinically relevant. However, increased temsavir exposure may increase the risk of QT prolongation.

MANAGEMENT: No dosage adjustments are recommended for fostemsavir when used with potent CYP450 3A4, P-gp, and/or BCRP inhibitors. It may be advisable to monitor patients for increased adverse effects such as QT prolongation during coadministration, particularly in the elderly and patients with risk factors for torsade de pointes.

References (3)
  1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
  2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
  3. (2020) "Product Information. Rukobia (fostemsavir)." ViiV Healthcare

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

telaprevir food

Applies to: telaprevir

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food significantly enhances the oral bioavailability of telaprevir. When given with a meal containing 533 kcal and 21 g fat, telaprevir systemic exposure (AUC) increased by 237% compared to administration under fasting conditions. The type of meal also affects the exposure to telaprevir. Relative to fasting, telaprevir AUC increased by approximately 117% with a low-fat meal (249 kcal; 3.6 g fat) and 330% with a high-fat meal (928 kcal; 56 g fat). In Phase 3 clinical trials, telaprevir doses were administered within 30 minutes of completing a meal or snack containing approximately 20 grams of fat.

MANAGEMENT: Telaprevir should be administered with food containing approximately 20 grams of fat. Patients should be advised that the fat content of the meal or snack is critical to the absorption of telaprevir. Food taken with telaprevir should be ingested within 30 minutes prior to each dose. Examples of some foods that could be taken with telaprevir include: bagel with cream cheese; half cup of nuts; 3 tablespoons of peanut butter; 1 cup of ice cream; 2 ounces of American or cheddar cheese; 2 ounces of potato chips; or half cup of trail mix.

References (1)
  1. (2011) "Product Information. Incivek (telaprevir)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Therapeutic duplication warnings

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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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