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Drug Interactions between romidepsin and voriconazole

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

voriconazole romiDEPsin

Applies to: voriconazole and romidepsin

MONITOR: Coadministration with potent inhibitors of CYP450 3A4 may increase the plasma concentrations of romidepsin, which is primarily metabolized by the isoenzyme. In patients with advanced cancer, administration of romidepsin 8 mg/m2 (4-hour infusion) with ketoconazole resulted in a 10% increase in romidepsin peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and 25% increase in systemic exposure (AUC) compared to romidepsin administered alone. The potential for increased risk of hematologic toxicities such as anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia as well as electrocardiographic changes such as QT interval prolongation and T-wave and ST-segment changes should be considered.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised when romidepsin is used with potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors. Patients should have complete blood cell counts, electrocardiograms, and serum electrolyte levels performed at baseline and regular intervals as recommended in the product labeling. Patients should be advised to seek medical attention if they experience symptoms that could indicate the occurrence of torsade de pointes such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, palpitation, irregular heart rhythm, shortness of breath, or syncope.

References (1)
  1. (2009) "Product Information. Istodax (romidepsin)." Gloucester Pharmaceuticals

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

voriconazole food

Applies to: voriconazole

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food reduces the oral absorption and bioavailability of voriconazole. According to the product labeling, administration of multiple doses of voriconazole with high-fat meals decreased the mean peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) by 34% and 24%, respectively, when the drug is administered as a tablet, and by 58% and 37%, respectively, when administered as the oral suspension.

MANAGEMENT: To ensure maximal oral absorption, voriconazole tablets and oral suspension should be taken at least one hour before or after a meal.

References (2)
  1. (2002) "Product Information. VFEND (voriconazole)." Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals
  2. Wohlt PD, Zheng L, Gunderson S, Balzar SA, Johnson BD, Fish JT (2009) "Recommendations for the use of medications with continuous enteral nutrition." Am J Health Syst Pharm, 66, p. 1438-67

Therapeutic duplication warnings

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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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