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Drug Interactions between pexidartinib and pimavanserin

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Moderate

pimavanserin pexidartinib

Applies to: pimavanserin and pexidartinib

GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration with potent or moderate inducers of CYP450 3A4 may decrease the plasma concentrations of pimavanserin, which is primarily metabolized by the isoenzyme. In a drug interaction study designed to measure pre- and post-pimavanserin levels following rifampin administration (a potent CYP450 3A4 inducer), Cmax and AUC were decreased by 71% and 91%, respectively, compared to pre-rifampin plasma concentrations. A physiologically based pharmacokinetic simulation with a moderate CYP450 3A4 inducer (efavirenz) predicted Cmax and AUC of pimavanserin will be decreased by approximately 60% and 70%, respectively.

MANAGEMENT: Coadministration of potent or moderate CYP450 3A4 inducers with pimavanserin should be avoided.

References (1)
  1. (2016) "Product Information. Nuplazid (pimavanserin)." Accelis Pharma

Drug and food interactions

Major

pexidartinib food

Applies to: pexidartinib

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: The presence of food may increase the absorption and toxicity of pexidartinib. Administration of pexidartinib with a high-fat meal increased peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) by 100% and prolonged the time to reach peak plasma concentration (Tmax) by 2.5 hours.

GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may increase the plasma concentration and risk of adverse effects of pexidartinib, including potentially fatal hepatotoxicity. The mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated metabolism of pexidartinib by certain compounds present in grapefruits. Concomitant administration of itraconazole, a strong CYP450 3A4 inhibitor, increased pexidartinib peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) by 48% and 70%, respectively.

MANAGEMENT: Pexidartinib should be administered on an empty stomach, at least one hour before or two hours after a meal or snack. Consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice should generally be avoided during pexidartinib therapy. If concomitant use is unavoidable, the dose of pexidartinib should be reduced according to the manufacturer's recommendations. If concomitant use of grapefruit or grapefruit juice is discontinued, the dose of pexidartinib may be increased (after 3 plasma half-lives of a strong CYP450 3A4 inhibitor) to the dose that was used prior to consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice.

References (1)
  1. (2019) "Product Information. Turalio (pexidartinib)." Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.

Therapeutic duplication warnings

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Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.


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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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