Drug Interactions between levofloxacin and Xospata
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- levofloxacin
- Xospata (gilteritinib)
Interactions between your drugs
levoFLOXacin gilteritinib
Applies to: levofloxacin and Xospata (gilteritinib)
MONITOR: Gilteritinib may cause dose-related prolongation of the QT interval. Theoretically, coadministration with other agents that can prolong the QT interval may result in additive effects and increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias including torsade de pointes and sudden death. A concentration-related increase in QTcF from baseline was observed across gilteritinib doses ranging from 20 to 450 mg. The predicted mean change in QTcF from baseline at the mean steady-state Cmax (282.0 ng/mL) during daily dosing of 120 mg was 4.96 msec. The effect of gilteritinib 120 mg once a day on the QTc interval has also been evaluated in clinical study patients, which showed an absence of large mean increases (i.e., 20 msec). Of 317 patients with a post-baseline QTc measurement during treatment with gilteritinib 120 mg/day in clinical trials, 4 patients (1.3%) experienced a QTcF >500 msec. Across all doses, 2.3% of patients with relapse/refractory acute myeloid leukemia had a maximum post-baseline QTcF interval >500 msec. Additionally, 7% of patients had an increase in QTc from baseline greater than 60 msec. In general, the risk of an individual agent or a combination of agents causing ventricular arrhythmia in association with QT prolongation is largely unpredictable but may be increased by certain underlying risk factors such as congenital long QT syndrome, cardiac disease, and electrolyte disturbances (e.g., hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia). In addition, the extent of drug-induced QT prolongation is dependent on the particular drug(s) involved and dosage(s) of the drug(s).
MANAGEMENT: Caution and clinical monitoring are recommended if gilteritinib is used in combination with other drugs that can prolong the QT interval. Patients should have electrocardiograms (ECGs) performed prior to initiation of treatment with gilteritinib, on days 8 and 15 of cycle 1, and prior to the start of the next two subsequent cycles. If QTc interval is greater than 500 msec at any time during treatment or greater than 30 msec of baseline on day 8 of cycle 1, interrupt and reduce gilteritinib dosing in accordance with product labeling recommendations. Because hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia are risk factors for ventricular arrhythmias, electrolyte levels should also be obtained prior to and during treatment, and any abnormalities corrected as necessary. Patients should be advised to seek prompt medical attention if they experience symptoms that could indicate the occurrence of torsade de pointes such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, palpitation, irregular heart rhythm, shortness of breath, or syncope.
References (1)
- (2018) "Product Information. Xospata (gilteritinib)." Astellas Pharma US, Inc
Drug and food interactions
levoFLOXacin food
Applies to: levofloxacin
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food may reduce the oral absorption and bioavailability of levofloxacin. According to the drug product labeling, administration of levofloxacin 500 mg with food prolonged the time to peak concentration by 1 hour and decreased the Cmax decreased by 25% following administration of the oral solution and by 14% following administration of the oral tablet.
MANAGEMENT: To ensure maximal and consistent oral absorption, levofloxacin oral solution should be taken at least one hour before or two hours after meals. For administration of the oral solution with continuous enteral nutrition, some experts recommend that the tube feeding should be interrupted for one hour before and two hours after the dose of levofloxacin. The oral tablets may be taken without regard to food.
References (1)
- 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
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
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See also
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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