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Drug Interactions between oxcarbazepine and Tykerb

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Moderate

OXcarbazepine lapatinib

Applies to: oxcarbazepine and Tykerb (lapatinib)

MONITOR: Coadministration with inducers of CYP450 3A4 may decrease the plasma concentrations of lapatinib, which is primarily metabolized by the isoenzyme. In 24 healthy subjects, administration of a single 250 mg oral dose of lapatinib following treatment with the potent CYP450 3A4 inducer carbamazepine (100 mg twice daily for 3 days, then 200 mg twice daily for 17 days) decreased mean lapatinib peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) by 59% and 72%, respectively, compared to administration of lapatinib alone. The interaction has not been studied with other, less potent inducers.

MANAGEMENT: The potential for diminished pharmacologic effects of lapatinib should be considered during coadministration with CYP450 3A4 inducers. Pharmacologic response to lapatinib should be monitored more closely whenever a CYP450 3A4 inducer is added to or withdrawn from therapy, and the lapatinib dosage adjusted as necessary.

References

  1. "Product Information. Tykerb (lapatinib)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals (2023):
  2. "Product Information. Tykerb (lapatinib)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc (2022):
  3. "Product Information. Tyverb (lapatinib)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd (2022):
  4. "Product Information. Tykerb (laPAtinib)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd (2022):
  5. Smith DA, Koch KM, Arya N, Bowen CJ, Herendeen JM, Beelan A "Effects of ketoconazole and carbamazepine on lapatinib pharmacokinetics in healthy subjects." Br J Clin Pharmacol 67 (2009): 421-6
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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

OXcarbazepine food

Applies to: oxcarbazepine

GENERALLY AVOID: Alcohol may potentiate some of the pharmacologic effects of CNS-active agents. Use in combination may result in additive central nervous system depression and/or impairment of judgment, thinking, and psychomotor skills.

MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving CNS-active agents should be warned of this interaction and advised to avoid or limit consumption of alcohol. Ambulatory patients should be counseled to avoid hazardous activities requiring complete mental alertness and motor coordination until they know how these agents affect them, and to notify their physician if they experience excessive or prolonged CNS effects that interfere with their normal activities.

References

  1. Warrington SJ, Ankier SI, Turner P "Evaluation of possible interactions between ethanol and trazodone or amitriptyline." Neuropsychobiology 15 (1986): 31-7
  2. Gilman AG, eds., Nies AS, Rall TW, Taylor P "Goodman and Gilman's the Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics." New York, NY: Pergamon Press Inc. (1990):
  3. "Product Information. Fycompa (perampanel)." Eisai Inc (2012):
  4. "Product Information. Rexulti (brexpiprazole)." Otsuka American Pharmaceuticals Inc (2015):
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Moderate

lapatinib food

Applies to: Tykerb (lapatinib)

GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit juice may increase the plasma concentrations of lapatinib. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruits.

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food can significantly increase the oral bioavailability of lapatinib. According to the manufacturer, lapatinib peak plasma concentration (Cmax) was approximately 2.5- and 3-fold higher and systemic exposure (AUC) 3- and 4-fold higher when administered with a low fat meal (5% fat; 500 calories) or with a high-fat meal (50% fat; 1000 calories), respectively, compared to fasting. Dividing the daily dose also resulted in an approximately 2-fold higher systemic exposure at steady state compared to the same total dose administered once daily.

MANAGEMENT: Patients treated with lapatinib should preferably avoid the consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice. The manufacturer recommends that lapatinib be administered at least one hour before or one hour after a meal. The lapatinib dose is administered once daily and should not be divided.

References

  1. "Product Information. Tykerb (lapatinib)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals (2007):

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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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