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Drug Interactions between ganaxolone and voriconazole

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Interactions between your drugs

Minor

voriconazole ganaxolone

Applies to: voriconazole and ganaxolone

Coadministration with inhibitors of CYP450 3A4 is not expected to have clinically significant effects on the pharmacokinetics of ganaxolone. According to the prescribing information, ganaxolone is metabolized by CYP450 3A4/5, 2B6, 2C19, and 2D6. When ganaxolone was administered to healthy study subjects with itraconazole, a potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitor, ganaxolone systemic exposure (AUC) increased by just 17% while peak plasma concentration (Cmax) did not change.

References (1)
  1. (2022) "Product Information. Ztalmy (ganaxolone)." Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

voriconazole food

Applies to: voriconazole

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food reduces the oral absorption and bioavailability of voriconazole. According to the product labeling, administration of multiple doses of voriconazole with high-fat meals decreased the mean peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) by 34% and 24%, respectively, when the drug is administered as a tablet, and by 58% and 37%, respectively, when administered as the oral suspension.

MANAGEMENT: To ensure maximal oral absorption, voriconazole tablets and oral suspension should be taken at least one hour before or after a meal.

References (2)
  1. (2002) "Product Information. VFEND (voriconazole)." Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals
  2. Wohlt PD, Zheng L, Gunderson S, Balzar SA, Johnson BD, Fish JT (2009) "Recommendations for the use of medications with continuous enteral nutrition." Am J Health Syst Pharm, 66, p. 1438-67
Moderate

ganaxolone food

Applies to: ganaxolone

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food enhances the oral bioavailability of ganaxolone. When administered with a high-fat meal, ganaxolone peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) increased by 3- and 2-fold, respectively, compared to administration under fasted conditions. Ganaxolone was administered with food in the premarketing study population. The efficacy of ganaxolone when administered in the fasted state is unknown.

GENERALLY AVOID: Concomitant use of ganaxolone with central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may potentiate adverse effects such as somnolence and sedation.

MANAGEMENT: Ganaxolone must be administered with food according to the manufacturer. Patients should be advised to avoid or limit consumption of alcohol and to avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until they know how the medication affects them.

References (1)
  1. (2022) "Product Information. Ztalmy (ganaxolone)." Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc

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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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