Drug Interactions between mefloquine and vorasidenib

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food enhances the oral absorption and bioavailability of mefloquine. The proposed mechanism is increased drug solubility in the presence of food. In 20 healthy volunteers, administration of a single 750 mg oral dose of mefloquine 30 minutes following a high-fat meal increased the mean peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) of mefloquine by 73% and 40%, respectively, compared to administration in the fasting state. The Cmax and AUC of the carboxylic acid metabolite were also increased by 35% and 33%, respectively, compared to fasting. In addition, the time to reach peak plasma concentration (Tmax) of mefloquine was significantly shorter after food intake (17 hours) than in the fasting state (36 hours). There was no difference in the elimination half-life of mefloquine and metabolite, or the Tmax for the metabolite.

MANAGEMENT: To ensure maximal oral absorption, mefloquine should be administered immediately after a meal with at least 8 ounces of water.

GENERALLY AVOID: Due to induction of CYP450 1A2, the isoenzyme primarily responsible for the metabolic clearance of vorasidenib, smoking tobacco during treatment with vorasidenib may decrease its plasma concentrations and anti-tumor effect. Clinical and pharmacokinetic data are currently lacking.

MANAGEMENT: Patient should be advised to avoid smoking tobacco during treatment with vorasidenib because it may reduce efficacy of the therapy.