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Drug Interactions between Ixifi and palbociclib

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Major

inFLIXimab palbociclib

Applies to: Ixifi (infliximab) and palbociclib

MONITOR CLOSELY: The use of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers with other immunosuppressive or myelosuppressive agents may increase the risk of infections. Serious infections and sepsis, including fatalities, have been reported with the use of TNF blockers, particularly in patients on concomitant immunosuppressive therapy. Agents that may be significantly myelo- or immunosuppressive include antineoplastic agents, radiation, zidovudine, linezolid, some antirheumatic agents, high dosages of corticosteroids or adrenocorticotropic agents (greater than 10 mg/day to 1 mg/kg/day, whichever is less, of prednisone or equivalent for more than 2 weeks), and long-term topical or inhaled corticosteroids. Concomitant use of TNF blockers with other immunosuppressants such as azathioprine or mercaptopurine may also increase the risk of a rare and often fatal cancer of white blood cells known as hepatosplenic T-Cell lymphoma (HSTCL), which has primarily been reported in adolescent and young adult males receiving treatment for Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Cases of HSTCL have also occurred during use of these agents alone. Because individuals with rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, or plaque psoriasis may be more likely to develop lymphoma than the general population, it is difficult to assess the added risk of TNF blockers, azathioprine, and/or mercaptopurine.

MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving a TNF blocker alone or with other immunosuppressive or myelosuppressive agents should be monitored closely for the development of infections. TNF blocker therapy should be discontinued if a serious infection or sepsis occurs. Close monitoring for signs and symptoms of HSTCL (e.g., splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, abdominal pain, persistent fever, night sweats, weight loss) is also recommended during use of TNF blockers, particularly in combination with other immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and mercaptopurine.

References (6)
  1. (2001) "Product Information. Remicade (infliximab)." Centocor Inc
  2. (2001) "Product Information. Enbrel (etanercept)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories
  3. (2003) "Product Information. Humira (adalimumab)." Abbott Pharmaceutical
  4. (2008) "Product Information. Cimzia (certolizumab)." UCB Pharma Inc
  5. (2009) "Product Information. Simponi (golimumab)." Centocor Inc
  6. FDA. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (2012) FDA Drug Safety Communication: Drug labels for the Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNFa) blockers now include warnings about infection with Legionella and Listeria bacteria. http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm270849.htm

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

palbociclib food

Applies to: palbociclib

GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit and/or grapefruit juice may increase the systemic exposure to palbociclib. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruit. Increased exposure to palbociclib may increase the risk of adverse effects such as infections, neutropenia, leukopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomatitis, alopecia, asthenia, peripheral neuropathy, and epistaxis.

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food may enhance the oral bioavailability of palbociclib capsules and reduce the intersubject variability of palbociclib exposure. According to the product labeling, absorption and exposure of palbociclib from its oral capsule formulation were very low in approximately 13% of the population when taken in the fasted state. Food intake increased the palbociclib exposure in this small subset of the population but did not alter exposure in the rest of the population to a clinically relevant extent. Compared to palbociclib capsules given under overnight fasted conditions, the population average palbociclib peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) increased by 38% and 21%, respectively, when given with high-fat, high-calorie food (approximately 800 to 1000 calories; 150, 250, and 500 to 600 calories from protein, carbohydrate and fat, respectively); by 27% and 12%, respectively, when given with low-fat, low-calorie food (approximately 400 to 500 calories; 120, 250, and 28 to 35 calories from protein, carbohydrate and fat, respectively); and by 24% and 13%, respectively, when given with moderate-fat, standard calorie food (approximately 500 to 700 calories; 75 to 105, 250 to 350 and 175 to 245 calories from protein, carbohydrate and fat, respectively) one hour before and two hours after palbociclib capsule dosing.

MANAGEMENT: Patients should avoid consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice while on treatment with palbociclib. To avoid variability in drug absorption between doses, palbociclib capsules should be taken with food. Palbociclib tablet formulations may be taken with or without food.

References (4)
  1. (2020) "Product Information. Ibrance (palbociclib)." Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd, pfpibrac10620
  2. (2021) "Product Information. Ibrance (palbociclib)." Pfizer Canada Inc
  3. (2023) "Product Information. Ibrance (palbociclib)." Pfizer Ltd
  4. (2022) "Product Information. Ibrance (palbociclib)." Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group

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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