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Drug Interactions between pitolisant and Prozac Weekly

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Major

FLUoxetine pitolisant

Applies to: Prozac Weekly (fluoxetine) and pitolisant

ADJUST DOSE: Coadministration with strong inhibitors of CYP450 2D6 may increase plasma concentrations of pitolisant. The proposed mechanism is decreased clearance of pitolisant due to inhibition of its metabolism via this isoenzyme. Coadministration with the strong CYP450 2D6 inhibitor paroxetine was reported to increase the mean peak plasma concentration (Cmax) of pitolisant by approximately 47% and result in a 2-fold increase in its systemic exposure. Clinically, high plasma levels of pitolisant may increase the risk of QT interval prolongation, which has been associated with ventricular arrhythmias including torsade de pointes and sudden death.

MANAGEMENT: A dosage reduction is recommended for pitolisant during coadministration with strong inhibitors of CYP450 2D6. For patients receiving a strong CYP450 2D6 inhibitor, the dose of pitolisant should be initiated at 8.9 mg once daily and increased after 7 days to a maximum dosage of 17.8 mg once daily. For patients already receiving a stable dose of pitolisant, the dose of pitolisant should be reduced by half when initiating treatment with a strong CYP450 2D6 inhibitor. Patients should be monitored for clinical response and increased adverse effects such as headache, insomnia, nausea, anxiety, increased heart rate, QT prolongation, hallucinations, abdominal pain, upper respiratory tract infections, and musculoskeletal pain.

References

  1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
  2. (2019) "Product Information. Wakix (pitolisant)." Harmony Biosciences, LLC

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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

FLUoxetine food

Applies to: Prozac Weekly (fluoxetine)

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