Drug Interactions between Multaq and venetoclax
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Multaq (dronedarone)
- venetoclax
Interactions between your drugs
dronedarone venetoclax
Applies to: Multaq (dronedarone) and venetoclax
GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration with moderate inhibitors of CYP450 3A4 may increase the plasma concentrations of venetoclax, which is a substrate of the isoenzyme. In 11 previously treated non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients, venetoclax peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) increased by 2.3- and 6.4-fold, respectively, when coadministered with 400 mg once daily for 7 days of ketoconazole, a potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitor that also inhibits P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP). Increased venetoclax exposure may potentiate the risk of tumor lysis syndrome, particularly at initiation of therapy and during the dosage ramp-up phase, as well as other adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, neutropenia, anemia, and thrombocytopenia.
MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of venetoclax with moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitors should generally be avoided. If coadministration is required, the manufacturer recommends that venetoclax dosage be reduced by at least 50%. The dosage used prior to initiating the CYP450 3A4 inhibitor may be resumed 2 to 3 days after discontinuation of the inhibitor.
References
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
- (2016) "Product Information. Venclexta (venetoclax)." AbbVie US LLC
Drug and food interactions
dronedarone food
Applies to: Multaq (dronedarone)
GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit juice may increase the plasma concentrations of dronedarone. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruits. According to the product labeling, administration with grapefruit juice resulted in a 2.5-fold increase in dronedarone peak plasma concentration and a 3-fold increase in systemic exposure. Because dronedarone is associated with concentration-dependent prolongation of the QT interval, increased levels may potentiate the risk of ventricular arrhythmias such as torsade de pointes and sudden death.
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food increases the oral bioavailability of dronedarone. The mechanism of interaction is unknown. According to the product labeling, the absolute bioavailability of dronedarone increases from about 4% when administered in the fasted state to approximately 15% when administered with a high-fat meal.
MANAGEMENT: Patients treated with dronedarone should avoid consumption of grapefruit, grapefruit juice, and any supplement containing grapefruit extract. Dronedarone should be taken twice daily with the morning and evening meals.
References
- (2009) "Product Information. Multaq (dronedarone)." sanofi-aventis
venetoclax food
Applies to: venetoclax
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food enhances the oral bioavailability of venetoclax. Relative to fasting conditions, venetoclax systemic exposure (AUC) increased by approximately 3.4-fold when administered with a low-fat meal and by 5.1- to 5.3-fold when administered with a high-fat meal.
GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit juice may increase the plasma concentrations of venetoclax. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruit. 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. Increased venetoclax exposure may potentiate the risk of tumor lysis syndrome, particularly at initiation of therapy and during the dosage ramp-up phase, as well as other adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, neutropenia, anemia, and thrombocytopenia.
MANAGEMENT: Venetoclax should be administered with a meal and water at approximately the same time each day. Patients should avoid consumption of grapefruit products, Seville oranges, and starfruit during treatment with venetoclax.
References
- (2016) "Product Information. Venclexta (venetoclax)." AbbVie US LLC
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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