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Drug Interactions between imatinib and siponimod

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Major

imatinib siponimod

Applies to: imatinib and siponimod

GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration with drugs that cause moderate inhibition of CYP450 2C9 and moderate or strong inhibition of CYP450 3A4 may increase the plasma concentrations of siponimod, which is primarily metabolized by these isoenzymes. This interaction includes concomitant use of siponimod with a moderate CYP450 2C9/3A4 dual inhibitor or a moderate CYP450 2C9 inhibitor in combination with a separate moderate or strong CYP450 3A4 inhibitor. In healthy CYP450 2C9*1/*1 genotype volunteers, coadministration of a moderate CYP450 2C9/3A4 dual inhibitor (fluconazole 200 mg daily at steady-state) and siponimod (a single 4 mg dose) resulted in 2-fold and 50% increases in siponimod AUC and terminal half-life, respectively. According to in silico (computer-based) evaluation, use of fluconazole resulted in a 2- to 4-fold increase in the steady-state AUC of siponimod across different CYP450 2C9 genotypes. The CYP450 2C9 genotype influences the fractional contributions of CYP450 2C9 and 3A4 to overall elimination. If the metabolic activity of CYP450 2C9 is decreased, a larger contribution of CYP450 3A4 can be anticipated.

MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of siponimod with a moderate or strong CYP450 2C9/3A4 dual inhibitor (e.g., fluconazole, mifepristone) or a moderate CYP450 2C9 inhibitor (e.g., abiraterone, amiodarone, fenofibrate, gemfibrozil, nitisinone, oxandrolone) in combination with a moderate or strong CYP450 3A4 inhibitor (e.g., amprenavir, aprepitant, atazanavir, boceprevir, ceritinib, chloramphenicol, ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, cobicistat, conivaptan, crizotinib, dalfopristin-quinupristin, darunavir, delavirdine, diltiazem, dronedarone, erythromycin, fedratinib, fluvoxamine, fosamprenavir, fosaprepitant, fosnetupitant, fusidic acid, idelalisib, imatinib, indinavir, isavuconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, letermovir, mibefradil, nefazodone, nelfinavir, netupitant, posaconazole, ribociclib, ritonavir, saquinavir, stiripentol, telaprevir, telithromycin, troleandomycin, verapamil, voriconazole, voxelotor) is not recommended. Caution is advised if siponimod is used in combination with moderate CYP450 2C9 inhibitors.

References (2)
  1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
  2. (2019) "Product Information. Mayzent (siponimod)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

imatinib food

Applies to: imatinib

GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration of imatinib with strong CYP450 3A4 inhibitors such as grapefruit juice, may significantly increase the plasma concentrations of imatinib, a known substrate of CYP450 3A4. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated metabolism of imatinib by certain compounds present in grapefruits. Because grapefruit juice inhibits primarily intestinal rather than hepatic CYP450 3A4, the magnitude of interaction is greatest for those drugs that undergo significant presystemic metabolism by CYP450 3A4 (i.e., drugs with low oral bioavailability). 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. Pharmacokinetic interactions involving grapefruit juice are also subject to a high degree of interpatient variability, thus the extent to which a given patient may be affected is difficult to predict. In a single-dose study, coadministration of imatinib with ketoconazole (a strong CYP450 3A4 inhibitor) increased imatinib peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) by 26% and 40%, respectively.

MANAGEMENT: Patients treated with imatinib should preferably avoid the consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice. If coadministration is unavoidable, monitor for prolonged and/or increased pharmacologic effects of imatinib, including edema, hematologic toxicity and immunosuppression.

References (3)
  1. (2022) "Product Information. Gleevec (imatinib)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals
  2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
  3. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."

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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