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Drug Interactions between Omeclamox-Pak and tirzepatide

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Moderate

clarithromycin tirzepatide

Applies to: Omeclamox-Pak (amoxicillin / clarithromycin / omeprazole) and tirzepatide

MONITOR: Concomitant use of insulin and other antidiabetic agents with clarithromycin may cause significant hypoglycemia. There have been rare reports of hypoglycemia in patients treated with clarithromycin, some of whom were taking oral hypoglycemic agents or insulin. The exact mechanism of interaction has not been established. With certain hypoglycemic drugs such as nateglinide, pioglitazone, repaglinide and rosiglitazone, inhibition of the CYP450 3A4 isoenzyme by clarithromycin may be involved.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised if clarithromycin is prescribed to patients receiving antidiabetic agents. Patients should be advised to regularly monitor their blood sugar and counseled on how to recognize and treat hypoglycemia, which may include symptoms such as headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, confusion, tremor, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, and tachycardia.

References

  1. (2002) "Product Information. Biaxin (clarithromycin)." Abbott Pharmaceutical
  2. Niemi M, Neuvonen PJ, Kivisto KT (2001) "The cytochrome P4503A4 inhibitor clarithromycin increases the plasma concentrations and effects of repaglinide." Clin Pharmacol Ther, 70, p. 58-65
  3. Bussing R, Gende A (2002) "Severe hypoglycemia from clarithromycin-sulfonylurea drug interaction." Diabetes Care, 25, p. 1659-61
  4. Leiba A, Leibowitz A, Grossman E (2004) "An unusual case of hypoglycemia in a diabetic patient." Ann Emerg Med, 44, p. 427-8
  5. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
  6. Khamaisi M, Leitersdorf E (2008) "Severe hypoglycemia from clarithromycin-repaglinide drug interaction." Pharmacotherapy, 28, p. 682-4
  7. Schelleman H, Bilker WB, Brensinger CM, Wan F, Hennessy S (2010) "Anti-infectives and the risk of severe hypoglycemia in users of glipizide or glyburide." Clin Pharmacol Ther, 88, p. 214-22
  8. Otsuka SH (2013) "Severe hypoglycemia from helicobacter pylori triple-drug therapy and insulin detemir drug interaction." Pharmacotherapy, 33, e45-9
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Minor

amoxicillin clarithromycin

Applies to: Omeclamox-Pak (amoxicillin / clarithromycin / omeprazole) and Omeclamox-Pak (amoxicillin / clarithromycin / omeprazole)

Although some in vitro data indicate synergism between macrolide antibiotics and penicillins, other in vitro data indicate antagonism. When these drugs are given together, neither has predictable therapeutic efficacy. Data are available for erythromycin, although theoretically this interaction could occur with any macrolide. Except for monitoring of the effectiveness of antibiotic therapy, no special precautions appear to be necessary.

References

  1. Strom J (1961) "Penicillin and erythromycin singly and in combination in scarlatina therapy and the interference between them." Antibiot Chemother, 11, p. 694-7
  2. Cohn JR, Jungkind DL, Baker JS (1980) "In vitro antagonism by erythromycin of the bactericidal action of antimicrobial agents against common respiratory pathogens." Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 18, p. 872-6
  3. Penn RL, Ward TT, Steigbigel RT (1982) "Effects of erythromycin in combination with penicillin, ampicillin, or gentamicin on the growth of listeria monocytogenes." Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 22, p. 289-94

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Minor

clarithromycin omeprazole

Applies to: Omeclamox-Pak (amoxicillin / clarithromycin / omeprazole) and Omeclamox-Pak (amoxicillin / clarithromycin / omeprazole)

Clarithromycin may increase and prolong the omeprazole plasma concentration. The mechanism may be related to clarithromycin inhibition of hepatic cytochrome P450 enzymes responsible for omeprazole metabolism. Coadministration of omeprazole may result in an increase in clarithromycin and 14-(R)-hydroxyclarithromycin plasma concentrations. These increases may be due to the effect of omeprazole on gastric pH.

References

  1. Zhou Q, Yamamoto I, Fukuda T, Ohno M, Sumida A, Azuma J (1999) "CYP2C19 genotypes and omeprazole metabolism after single and repeated dosing when combined with clarithromycin." Eur J Clin Pharmacol, 55, p. 43-7
  2. Gustavson LE, Kaiser JF, Edmonds AL, Locke CS, DeBartolo ML, Schneck DW (1995) "Effect of omeprazole on concentrations of clarithromycin in plasma and gastric tissue at steady state." Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 39, p. 2078-83
  3. Furuta T, Ohashi K, Kobayashi K, Iida I, Yoshida H, Shirai N, Takashima M, Kosuge K, Hanai H, Chiba K, Ishizaki T, Kaneko E (1999) "Effects of clarithromycin on the metabolism of omeprazole in relation to CYP2C19 genotype status in humans." Clin Pharmacol Ther, 66, p. 265-74

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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

tirzepatide food

Applies to: tirzepatide

MONITOR: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists and dual GLP-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonists can delay gastric emptying, which may impact the absorption of concomitantly administered oral medications. Mild to moderate decreases in plasma concentrations of coadministered drugs have been demonstrated in pharmacokinetic studies for some GLP-1 receptor agonists (e.g., exenatide, lixisenatide), but not others. According to the prescribing information, liraglutide did not affect the absorption of several orally administered drugs to any clinically significant extent, including acetaminophen, atorvastatin, digoxin, griseofulvin, lisinopril, and an oral contraceptive containing ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel. Likewise, no clinically relevant effect on absorption was observed for concomitantly administered oral drugs studied with albiglutide (digoxin, ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone, simvastatin, warfarin), dulaglutide (acetaminophen, atorvastatin, digoxin, ethinyl estradiol-norelgestromin, lisinopril, metformin, metoprolol, sitagliptin, warfarin), or semaglutide (atorvastatin, digoxin, ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel, metformin, warfarin). The impact of dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist tirzepatide on gastric emptying was reported to be dose- and time-dependent, with the greatest effect observed after a single 5 mg dose but diminished after subsequent doses. When acetaminophen was administered following a single 5 mg dose of tirzepatide, acetaminophen peak plasma concentration (Cmax) was decreased by 50% and its median time to peak plasma concentration (Tmax) delayed by 1 hour. However, no significant impact on acetaminophen Cmax and Tmax was observed after 4 consecutive weekly doses of tirzepatide (5 mg/5 mg/8 mg/10 mg), and the overall exposure (AUC) of acetaminophen was unaffected. Tirzepatide at lower doses of 0.5 mg and 1.5 mg also had minimal effects on acetaminophen exposure.

MANAGEMENT: Although no specific dosage adjustment of concomitant medications is generally recommended based on available data, potential clinical impact on some oral medications cannot be ruled out, particularly those with a narrow therapeutic index or low bioavailability, those that depend on threshold concentrations for efficacy (e.g., antibiotics), and those that require rapid gastrointestinal absorption (e.g., hypnotics, analgesics). Pharmacologic response to concomitantly administered oral medications should be monitored more closely following initiation, dose adjustment, or discontinuation of a GLP-1 receptor agonist or a dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist.

References

  1. (2005) "Product Information. Byetta (exenatide)." Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc
  2. (2010) "Product Information. Victoza (liraglutide)." Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals Inc
  3. (2014) "Product Information. Tanzeum (albiglutide)." GlaxoSmithKline
  4. (2014) "Product Information. Trulicity (dulaglutide)." Eli Lilly and Company
  5. (2016) "Product Information. Adlyxin (lixisenatide)." sanofi-aventis
  6. (2022) "Product Information. Ozempic (1 mg dose) (semaglutide)." Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals Inc
  7. (2023) "Product Information. Mounjaro (tirzepatide)." Eli Lilly and Company Ltd
  8. (2023) "Product Information. Mounjaro (tirzepatide)." Lilly, Eli and Company
  9. Eli Lilly Canada Inc. (2023) Product monograph including patient medication information MOUNJARO tirzepatide injection. https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00068421.PDF
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Minor

clarithromycin food

Applies to: Omeclamox-Pak (amoxicillin / clarithromycin / omeprazole)

Grapefruit juice may delay the gastrointestinal absorption of clarithromycin but does not appear to affect the overall extent of absorption or inhibit the metabolism of clarithromycin. The mechanism of interaction is unknown but may be related to competition for intestinal CYP450 3A4 and/or absorptive sites. In an open-label, randomized, crossover study consisting of 12 healthy subjects, coadministration with grapefruit juice increased the time to reach peak plasma concentration (Tmax) of both clarithromycin and 14-hydroxyclarithromycin (the active metabolite) by 80% and 104%, respectively, compared to water. Other pharmacokinetic parameters were not significantly altered. This interaction is unlikely to be of clinical significance.

References

  1. Cheng KL, Nafziger AN, Peloquin CA, Amsden GW (1998) "Effect of grapefruit juice on clarithromycin pharmacokinetics." Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 42, p. 927-9

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor 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.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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