Drug Interactions between lorlatinib and sofosbuvir / velpatasvir
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- lorlatinib
- sofosbuvir/velpatasvir
Interactions between your drugs
sofosbuvir lorlatinib
Applies to: sofosbuvir / velpatasvir and lorlatinib
GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration with inducers of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) may significantly decrease the plasma concentrations of sofosbuvir and other direct-acting antiviral agents that may be given with sofosbuvir in fixed-dose combination products such as ledipasvir and velpatasvir. Induction of P-gp-mediated efflux in the intestine decreases the oral bioavailability of these antiviral agents, which are substrates of the transporter. The interaction has been studied with rifampin, a potent inducer of P-gp and CYP450 isoenzymes. In 17 healthy volunteers, administration of a single 400 mg dose of sofosbuvir during multiple dosing of rifampin 600 mg once daily reduced mean sofosbuvir peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) by 77% and 72%, respectively. Likewise, administration of a single 90 mg dose of ledipasvir to 31 healthy volunteers during multiple dosing of rifampin 600 mg once daily decreased mean ledipasvir Cmax and AUC by 35% and 59%, respectively. When a single 100 mg dose of velpatasvir was given with rifampin 600 mg once daily to 12 healthy volunteers, velpatasvir Cmax decreased by 71% and AUC decreased by 82%.
MANAGEMENT: Given the risk of reduced viral susceptibility and resistance development associated with subtherapeutic antiviral drug levels, concomitant use of P-gp inducers should generally be avoided during treatment with sofosbuvir, given either as a single-ingredient product or as a fixed-dose combination product with ledipasvir or velpatasvir.
References (5)
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
- (2013) "Product Information. Sovaldi (sofosbuvir)." Gilead Sciences
- (2014) "Product Information. Harvoni (ledipasvir-sofosbuvir)." Gilead Sciences
- (2016) "Product Information. Epclusa (sofosbuvir-velpatasvir)." Gilead Sciences
velpatasvir lorlatinib
Applies to: sofosbuvir / velpatasvir and lorlatinib
GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration with potent or moderate inducers of CYP450 isoenzymes may decrease the plasma concentrations of velpatasvir, which has been shown in vitro to be metabolized by CYP450 2B6, 2C8, and 3A4. The interaction has been studied with efavirenz, a moderate CYP450 2B6 and 3A4 inducer. In 14 healthy volunteers, administration of sofosbuvir-velpatasvir 400 mg -100 mg once daily with efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 600 mg/200 mg/300 mg once daily decreased mean velpatasvir peak plasma concentration (Cmax), systemic exposure (AUC) and trough plasma concentration (Cmin) by 47%, 53% and 57%, respectively, compared to administration of sofosbuvir-velpatasvir alone. No clinically relevant pharmacokinetic changes were observed for sofosbuvir or its predominant circulating metabolite, GS-331007.
MANAGEMENT: Given the risk of reduced viral susceptibility and resistance development associated with subtherapeutic antiviral drug levels, concomitant use of sofosbuvir-velpatasvir with potent or moderate CYP450 inducers is not recommended.
References (2)
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
- (2016) "Product Information. Epclusa (sofosbuvir-velpatasvir)." Gilead Sciences
Drug and food interactions
lorlatinib food
Applies to: lorlatinib
GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may significantly increase the plasma concentrations of lorlatinib. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall induced by certain compounds present in grapefruit. 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.
MANAGEMENT: Patients treated with lorlatinib should avoid consumption of grapefruit, grapefruit juice, and any supplement containing grapefruit extract. If coadministration is unavoidable, some authorities recommend reducing the initial dosage of lorlatinib from 100 mg orally once daily to 75 mg orally once daily. In patients who have had a dosage reduction to 75 mg orally once daily due to adverse reactions, the lorlatinib dosage should be further reduced to 50 mg orally once daily upon initiation of a potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitor. After 3 plasma half-lives following discontinuation of the potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitor, the lorlatinib dosage may be increased to that used prior to initiation of the inhibitor.
References (2)
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
- (2018) "Product Information. Lorbrena (lorlatinib)." Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
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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