Can you take Lenacapavir with Zelboraf?
1 drug interaction and 12 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- lenacapavir
- Zelboraf (vemurafenib)
Drug interactions
Moderate drug interactions
Moderate:
vemurafenib lenacapavir
Applies to: Zelboraf (vemurafenib) and lenacapavir
Using lenacapavir together with vemurafenib may reduce the blood levels of lenacapavir, which may reduce its effectiveness in the treatment or prophylaxis of HIV infection. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Food/lifestyle interactions
No alcohol/food interactions were found. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Disease interactions
12 potential interactions Applies to: 10 conditions, including Arrhythmia, Liver Disease, Skin Cancer, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Visual Defect/Disturbance.
Arrhythmia
Moderate:
Zelboraf
The vemurafenib in Zelboraf has a moderate potential interaction with Arrhythmia.
Vemurafenib can cause dose dependent QT prolongation which may lead to an increased risk for ventricular arrhythmias, including Torsade de Pointes. It is recommended not to start treatment in patients with uncorrectable electrolyte abnormalities, QTc > 500 ms, or long QT syndrome, or in patients who are taking medicinal products known to prolong the QT interval. Evaluate patients prior to and following treatment initiation or after dose modification for QTc prolongation, evaluate ECG and electrolytes (including potassium, magnesium, and calcium) periodically, and thereafter as clinically indicated. Vemurafenib should be withhold in patients who develop QTc > 500 ms. Upon recovery to QTc <= 500 ms, restart at a reduced dose and it should be permanently discontinued if the QTc interval remains > 500 ms and increased > 60 ms from pre-treatment values after controlling cardiac risk factors for QT prolongation (e.g., electrolyte abnormalities, congestive heart failure, and bradyarrhythmias).
Dermatitis, Drug-Induced
Moderate:
Zelboraf
The vemurafenib in Zelboraf has a moderate potential interaction with Dermatitis, Drug-Induced.
Severe dermatologic reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and mild to severe photosensitivity can occur in patients treated with vemurafenib. Consider dose modifications for intolerable >= Grade 2 photosensitivity. It is recommended to advise patients to avoid sun exposure, wear protective clothing and use a broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen and a suitable lip balm when outdoors while on vemurafenib treatment. Permanently discontinue vemurafenib in patients who experience a severe dermatologic reaction.
Electrolyte Abnormalities
Moderate:
Zelboraf
The vemurafenib in Zelboraf has a moderate potential interaction with Electrolyte Abnormalities.
Vemurafenib can cause dose dependent QT prolongation which may lead to an increased risk for ventricular arrhythmias, including Torsade de Pointes. It is recommended not to start treatment in patients with uncorrectable electrolyte abnormalities, QTc > 500 ms, or long QT syndrome, or in patients who are taking medicinal products known to prolong the QT interval. Evaluate patients prior to and following treatment initiation or after dose modification for QTc prolongation, evaluate ECG and electrolytes (including potassium, magnesium, and calcium) periodically, and thereafter as clinically indicated. Vemurafenib should be withhold in patients who develop QTc > 500 ms. Upon recovery to QTc <= 500 ms, restart at a reduced dose and it should be permanently discontinued if the QTc interval remains > 500 ms and increased > 60 ms from pre-treatment values after controlling cardiac risk factors for QT prolongation (e.g., electrolyte abnormalities, congestive heart failure, and bradyarrhythmias).
History, Skin Cancer
Moderate:
Zelboraf
The vemurafenib in Zelboraf has a moderate potential interaction with History, Skin Cancer.
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, keratoacanthoma, and melanoma occurred at a higher incidence in patients receiving vemurafenib. Potential risk factors associated included age (> 65 years), prior skin cancer, and chronic sun exposure. It is recommended to perform dermatologic evaluations prior to initiation of therapy and periodically thereafter as clinically indicated. Consider dermatologic monitoring for 6 months following discontinuation of vemurafenib.
Interstitial Lung Disease
Moderate:
Zelboraf
The vemurafenib in Zelboraf has a moderate potential interaction with Interstitial Lung Disease.
The use of certain multikinase inhibitors has been associated with pulmonary toxicity. Serious cases of interstitial lung disease (ILD), including fatal cases and interstitial pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis have been reported. Caution is recommended when using these agents in patients with a history of interstitial pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis or those patients presenting with acute onset of new or progressive unexplained pulmonary symptoms such as dyspnea, cough, and fever pending diagnostic evaluation. If ILD is confirmed, these agents should be permanently discontinued and appropriate measures should be instituted. Treatment should be immediately withheld in patients diagnosed with ILD/pneumonitis and permanently discontinued if no other potential causes of ILD/pneumonitis have been identified.
Liver Disease
Moderate:
lenacapavir
Lenacapavir has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.
Lenacapavir has not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C).
Moderate:
Zelboraf
The vemurafenib in Zelboraf has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.
Liver injury leading to functional hepatic impairment, including coagulopathy or other organ dysfunction may occur with the use of vemurafenib. Based on a population pharmacokinetic analysis to evaluate the effect of hepatic impairment, no dose adjustment is recommended for patients with mild and moderate hepatic impairment. The appropriate dose of vemurafenib has not been established in patients with severe hepatic impairment. It is recommended to monitor transaminases, alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin before initiation of treatment and monthly during treatment, or as clinically indicated; and to manage laboratory abnormalities with dose reduction, treatment interruption, or treatment discontinuation as appropriate.
Pulmonary Impairment
Moderate:
Zelboraf
The vemurafenib in Zelboraf has a moderate potential interaction with Pulmonary Impairment.
The use of certain multikinase inhibitors has been associated with pulmonary toxicity. Serious cases of interstitial lung disease (ILD), including fatal cases and interstitial pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis have been reported. Caution is recommended when using these agents in patients with a history of interstitial pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis or those patients presenting with acute onset of new or progressive unexplained pulmonary symptoms such as dyspnea, cough, and fever pending diagnostic evaluation. If ILD is confirmed, these agents should be permanently discontinued and appropriate measures should be instituted. Treatment should be immediately withheld in patients diagnosed with ILD/pneumonitis and permanently discontinued if no other potential causes of ILD/pneumonitis have been identified.
Renal Dysfunction
Moderate:
lenacapavir
Lenacapavir has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
Lenacapavir has not been studied in patients with end stage renal disease (estimated creatinine clearance less than 15 mL per minute).
Moderate:
Zelboraf
The vemurafenib in Zelboraf has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
Renal failure, including acute interstitial nephritis and acute tubular necrosis may occur with the use of vemurafenib. Based on a population pharmacokinetic analysis, no dose adjustment is recommended for patients with mild and moderate renal impairment. The appropriate dose of vemurafenib has not been established in patients with severe renal impairment. It is recommended to measure serum creatinine before initiation of therapy and periodically during treatment.
Skin Cancer
Moderate:
Zelboraf
The vemurafenib in Zelboraf has a moderate potential interaction with Skin Cancer.
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, keratoacanthoma, and melanoma occurred at a higher incidence in patients receiving vemurafenib. Potential risk factors associated included age (> 65 years), prior skin cancer, and chronic sun exposure. It is recommended to perform dermatologic evaluations prior to initiation of therapy and periodically thereafter as clinically indicated. Consider dermatologic monitoring for 6 months following discontinuation of vemurafenib.
Visual Defect/Disturbance
Moderate:
Zelboraf
The vemurafenib in Zelboraf has a moderate potential interaction with Visual Defect/Disturbance.
Uveitis, blurry vision, and photophobia can occur in patients treated with vemurafenib. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of uveitis. Care must be exercised when using this agent in patients with ophthalmological complications.
More resources
lenacapavir
A total of 496 drugs are known to interact with lenacapavir.
- Lenacapavir is in the drug class miscellaneous antivirals.
- Lenacapavir is used to treat the following conditions:
Zelboraf
A total of 644 drugs are known to interact with Zelboraf.
- Zelboraf is in the drug class multikinase inhibitors.
- Zelboraf is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| 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. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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