Drug Interactions between Ozempic and patiromer

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Patiromer can bind to some orally administered drugs, which may decrease their gastrointestinal absorption and reduce their effectiveness. According to the manufacturer, out of 28 drugs that were tested in in vitro binding studies, 14 did not show an interaction with patiromer (acetylsalicylic acid, allopurinol, amoxicillin, apixaban, atorvastatin, cephalexin, digoxin, glipizide, lisinopril, phenytoin, riboflavin, rivaroxaban, spironolactone, and valsartan). Twelve of the 14 drugs that did show an in vitro interaction were subsequently tested in in vivo studies with healthy volunteers, which revealed no changes in systemic exposure when coadministered with patiromer (amlodipine, cinacalcet, clopidogrel, furosemide, lithium, metoprolol, trimethoprim, verapamil, and warfarin). Patiromer was found to decrease systemic exposure of coadministered ciprofloxacin, levothyroxine, and metformin. However, no significant interaction occurred when patiromer and these drugs were dosed 3 hours apart.

MANAGEMENT: Patiromer should be administered with food at least 3 hours before or 3 hours after other oral medications. Alternatives to patiromer or the other medications should be considered if adequate dosing separation is not possible. Otherwise, clinical response and/or blood levels should be monitored where possible.

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Taking oral semaglutide with food, beverage, or other oral medications may alter semaglutide absorption and exposure. In a controlled study with healthy volunteers, limited or no measurable semaglutide exposure was observed in subjects that were fed 30 minutes prior to taking oral semaglutide, while all subjects that fasted overnight and 30 minutes after the oral semaglutide dose had measurable semaglutide exposure. Area under the curve (AUC) and semaglutide peak plasma concentration (Cmax) were approximately 40% greater in subjects that fasted compared to those who did not. AUC and Cmax were also increased with a post-dose fasting period greater than 30 minutes.

MANAGEMENT: It is recommended that oral semaglutide be taken 30 minutes before the first food, beverage, or other oral medications of the day with no more than 4 ounces of plain water to ensure its efficacy. Fasting longer than 30 minutes after the oral semaglutide dose may lead to increased gastrointestinal side effects including nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.