Drug Interactions between Mifeprex and sirolimus protein-bound
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Mifeprex (mifepristone)
- sirolimus protein-bound
Interactions between your drugs
miFEPRIStone sirolimus protein-bound
Applies to: Mifeprex (mifepristone) and sirolimus protein-bound
GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration of protein-bound sirolimus intravenous suspension with potent inhibitors of CYP450 3A4 and/or P-glycoprotein (P-gp) may significantly increase the systemic exposure to sirolimus, which is a known substrate for both the isoenzyme and efflux transporter. No formal studies evaluating the drug interaction potential of protein-bound sirolimus have been conducted. However, significant increases in systemic exposure have been reported for oral sirolimus coadministered with potent inhibitors of CYP450 3A4 and/or P-gp such as azole antifungal agents and protease inhibitors. When a single 5 mg dose of sirolimus was administered with the potent dual CYP450 3A4/P-gp inhibitor ketoconazole (200 mg/day orally for 10 days) in healthy study subjects, mean sirolimus peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) increased by approximately 4- and 11-fold, respectively. Likewise, the potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitor posaconazole (400 mg oral suspension twice a day for 16 days) increased mean Cmax and AUC of a single 2 mg dose of sirolimus by nearly 7- and 9-fold, respectively, while the potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitor voriconazole (400 mg orally every 12 hours for 1 day, then 200 mg every 12 hours for 8 days) increased the same values by 7- and 11-fold, respectively. The dual CYP450 3A4/P-gp inhibitor, boceprevir (800 mg three times a day for 11 days), increased the Cmax and AUC of a single 2 mg dose of sirolimus by 10- and 17-fold, respectively. Another dual CYP450 3A4/P-gp inhibitor, telaprevir (1125 mg every 12 hours), increased the dose-normalized Cmax and AUC of sirolimus in ten liver transplant patients by 3- and 26-fold, respectively. Increased exposures to sirolimus may increase the risk of adverse effects such as stomatitis, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, myelosuppression, infections, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, interstitial lung disease, edema, rash, alopecia, and hemorrhage.
MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of protein-bound sirolimus with potent CYP450 3A4 and/or P-gp inhibitors should generally be avoided.
References (12)
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- (2001) "Product Information. Rapamune (sirolimus)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories
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- (2006) "Product Information. Noxafil (posaconazole)." Schering-Plough Corporation
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- (2011) "Product Information. Victrelis (boceprevir)." Schering-Plough Corporation
- O'Leary JG, McKenna GJ, Klintmalm GB, Davis GL (2013) "Effect of telaprevir on the pharmacokinetics of sirolimus in liver transplant recipients." Liver Transpl, 19, p. 463-5
- (2022) "Product Information. Fyarro (sirolimus protein-bound)." Aadi Bioscience, Inc.
Drug and food interactions
miFEPRIStone food
Applies to: Mifeprex (mifepristone)
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food may significantly increase the plasma concentrations of mifepristone.
GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit juice may increase the plasma concentrations of mifepristone. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruit. Because pharmacokinetic interactions involving grapefruit juice are often subject to a high degree of interpatient variability, the extent to which a given patient may be affected is difficult to predict.
MANAGEMENT: When mifepristone is used daily to control hyperglycemia secondary to hypercortisolism in patients with endogenous Cushing's syndrome, it should be taken with food to achieve consistent plasma drug levels. Patients should be advised to avoid consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with mifepristone, as it may cause increased adverse effects such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, cramping, diarrhea, hypokalemia, adrenal insufficiency, vaginal bleeding, arthralgia, peripheral edema, and hypertension. Because mifepristone is eliminated slowly from the body, the interaction with grapefruit juice may be observed for a prolonged period.
References (2)
- (2001) "Product Information. Mifeprex (mifepristone)." Danco Laboratories
- (2012) "Product Information. Korlym (mifepristone)." Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated
sirolimus protein-bound food
Applies to: sirolimus protein-bound
GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration of protein-bound sirolimus intravenous suspension with grapefruit juice may increase the systemic exposure to sirolimus. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated metabolism of sirolimus by certain compounds present in grapefruit. However, grapefruit juice primarily inhibits CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall and may have limited effects on medications that are not administered orally. No formal studies evaluating the drug interaction potential of protein-bound sirolimus have been conducted. 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.
MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer recommends avoiding grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment with protein-bound sirolimus.
References (1)
- (2022) "Product Information. Fyarro (sirolimus protein-bound)." Aadi Bioscience, Inc.
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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