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Drug Interactions between Onivyde and Unipen

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Moderate

nafcillin irinotecan liposomal

Applies to: Unipen (nafcillin) and Onivyde (irinotecan liposomal)

MONITOR: Coadministration with inducers of the CYP450 3A4 isoenzyme may decrease the plasma concentrations of irinotecan and its pharmacologically active metabolite, SN-38. Irinotecan is partially metabolized by CYP450 3A4, and induction of this process results in less of the drug available in the plasma for conversion to SN-38 via carboxylesterases. The interaction has been reported with St. John's wort and the enzyme-inducing anticonvulsants carbamazepine, phenobarbital, and phenytoin. An approximately 40% reduction in SN-38 systemic exposure (AUC) has been reported in the presence of St. John's wort and greater than 60% reductions have been reported in the presence of enzyme-inducing anticonvulsants. However, all of these agents are known to be potent inducers of CYP450 3A4 as well as other enzymatic pathways (e.g., UDP-glucuronosyl transferase, or UGT; carboxylesterases) and drug transporters (e.g., multispecific organic anion transporter, or MRP2; P-glycoprotein) that may be involved in the clearance of irinotecan and/or SN-38. The extent, if any, to which irinotecan may interact with less potent CYP450 3A4 inducers is unknown.

MANAGEMENT: The antitumour activity of irinotecan may be reduced in patients treated with CYP450 3A4 inducers. Pharmacologic response to irinotecan should be monitored more closely whenever a CYP450 3A4 inducer is added to or withdrawn from therapy, and the irinotecan dosage adjusted as necessary.

References

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Camptosar (irinotecan)." Pharmacia and Upjohn
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  4. Mathijssen RH, Verweij J, De Bruijn P, Loos WJ, Sparreboom A (2002) "Effects of St. John's Wort on Irinotecan Metabolism." J Natl Cancer Inst, 94, p. 1247-9
  5. Kuhn JG (2002) "Influence of anticonvulsants on the metabolism and elimination of irinotecan. A North American Brain Tumor Consortium preliminary report." Oncology (Williston Park, 16(8 Suppl 7), p. 33-40
  6. Friedman HS, Petros WP, Friedman AH, et al. (1999) "Irinotecan therapy in adults with recurrent or progressive malignant glioma." J Clin Oncol, 17, p. 1516-25
  7. Santos A, Zanetta S, Cresteil T, et al. (2000) "Metabolism of irinotecan (CPT-11) by CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 in humans." Clin Cancer Res, 6, p. 2012-20
  8. Yonemori K, Takeda Y, Toyota E, Kobayashi N, Kudo K (2004) "Potential interactions between irinotecan and rifampin in a patient with small-cell lung cancer." Int J Clin Oncol, 9, p. 206-9
  9. Innocenti F, Undevia SD, Ramirez J, et al. (2004) "A phase I trial of pharmacologic modulation of irinotecan with cyclosporine and phenobarbital." Clin Pharmacol Ther, 76, p. 490-502
  10. Di YM, Li CG, Xue CC, Zhou SF (2008) "Clinical drugs that interact with St. John's wort and implication in drug development." Curr Pharm Des, 14, p. 1723-42
  11. Crews KR, Stewart CF, Jones-Wallace D, et al. (2002) "Altered irinotecan pharmacokinetics in pediatric high-grade glioma patients receiving enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant therapy." Clin Cancer Res, 8, p. 2202-9
  12. Radomski KM, Gajjar AJ, Kirstein MN, et al. (2000) "Irinotecan clearance is increased by concomitant administration of enzyme inducers in a patient with glioblastoma multiforme." Pharmacotherapy, 20, p. 353
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  15. (2015) "Product Information. Onivyde (irinotecan liposomal)." Merrimack Pharmaceuticals
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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

nafcillin food

Applies to: Unipen (nafcillin)

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Certain penicillins may exhibit reduced gastrointestinal absorption in the presence of food. The therapeutic effect of the antimicrobial may be reduced.

MANAGEMENT: The interacting penicillin should be administered one hour before or two hours after meals. Penicillin V and amoxicillin are not affected by food and may be given without regard to meals.

References

  1. Neu HC (1974) "Antimicrobial activity and human pharmacology of amoxicillin." J Infect Dis, 129, s123-31
  2. Welling PG, Huang H, Koch PA, Madsen PO (1977) "Bioavailability of ampicillin and amoxicillin in fasted and nonfasted subjects." J Pharm Sci, 66, p. 549-52
  3. McCarthy CG, Finland M (1960) "Absorption and excretion of four penicillins." N Engl J Med, 263, p. 315-26
  4. Cronk GA, Wheatley WB, Fellers GF, Albright H (1960) "The relationship of food intake to the absorption of potassium alpha-phenoxyethyl penicillin and potassium phenoxymethyl penicillin from the gastrointestinal tract." Am J Med Sci, 240, p. 219-25
  5. Klein JO, Sabath LD, Finland M (1963) "Laboratory studies on oxacillin. I: in vitro activity against staphylococci and some other bacterial pathogens. II: absorption and urinary excretion in normal young." Am J Med Sci, 245, p. 399-411
  6. Neuvonen PJ, Elonen E, Pentikainen PJ (1977) "Comparative effect of food on absorption of ampicillin and pivampicillin." J Int Med Res, 5, p. 71-6
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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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