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Can you take Selpercatinib with Sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol?

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Drug interactions

Moderate drug interactions

Moderate:

selpercatinib taurursodiol

Applies to: selpercatinib and sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

Taurursodiol may alter the blood levels and effects of selpercatinib. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Food/lifestyle interactions

Major food/lifestyle interactions

Major:

selpercatinib Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: selpercatinib

You should limit or avoid consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment with selpercatinib unless directed otherwise by your doctor. Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of selpercatinib. High levels of selpercatinib can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a relatively rare side effect. You may be more susceptible if you have a heart condition called congenital long QT syndrome, other cardiac diseases, conduction abnormalities, or electrolyte disturbances (for example, magnesium or potassium loss due to severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting). The risk and/or severity of other side effects may also increase, including nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, rash, muscle and joint pain, swelling of arms or legs, liver problems, high blood pressure, and bleeding complications. Talk to your doctor if you experience intolerable or troublesome side effects, or you have other questions or concerns. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations during treatment with selpercatinib. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Moderate food/lifestyle interactions

Moderate:

sodium phenylbutyrate Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

Food may affect the absorption of sodium phenylbutyrate. A high-fat, high-calorie meal (approximately 800 to 1000 calories; 500 to 600 calories from fat, 250 calories from carbohydrate, 150 calories from protein) has been shown to reduce the absorption of sodium phenylbutyrate, although it is unknown what impact this may have on the overall effectiveness of the medication. The manufacturer recommends taking sodium phenylbutyrate before a meal or snack. This is especially important if you weigh less than 70 kg (approximately 154 pounds). Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medication without first talking to your doctor.

Disease interactions

28 potential interactions Applies to: 23 conditions, including High Blood Pressure, Heart Failure, Peripheral Neuropathy, Arrhythmia, and Hypokalemia.

Arrhythmia

Moderate:

selpercatinib

Selpercatinib has a moderate potential interaction with Arrhythmia.

Selpercatinib can cause concentration-dependent QT interval prolongation. Monitor patients who are at significant risk of developing QTc prolongation, including patients with known long QT syndromes, clinically significant bradyarrhythmias, and severe or uncontrolled heart failure. This drug has not been studied in patients with clinically significant active cardiovascular disease or recent myocardial infarction. Assess QT interval, electrolytes, and TSH at baseline and periodically during treatment, adjusting frequency based upon risk factors, including diarrhea or drug interactions. Correct hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypocalcemia prior to initiating therapy.

Biliary Obstruction

Moderate:

sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

The taurursodiol in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Biliary Obstruction.

Sodium phenylbutyrate-taurursodiol contains taurursodiol, a bile acid. In patients with disorders that interfere with bile acid circulation, there may be an increased risk for diarrhea and patients should be monitored appropriately. Other conditions such as pancreatic insufficiency, intestinal malabsorption, or intestinal diseases that may alter the concentration of bile acids, may also lead to decreased absorption of this drug and its components. Consider consulting with a GI specialists with experience managing these GI disorders. Patients with disorders of enterohepatic circulation (e.g., biliary infection, active cholecystitis, etc.), severe pancreatic disorders (e.g., pancreatitis), and intestinal disorders that may alter concentrations of bile acids (e.g., ileal resection, regional ileitis, etc.) were excluded from clinical studies and there is no experience in patients with these conditions. Caution is advised.

Bleeding Disorder

Moderate:

selpercatinib

Selpercatinib has a moderate potential interaction with Bleeding Disorder.

Serious including fatal hemorrhagic events can occur with the use of selpercatinib. Care should be exercised when using this agent in patients with bleeding disorders. It is recommended to permanently discontinue treatment in patients with severe or life-threatening hemorrhage.

Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders

Moderate:

selpercatinib

Selpercatinib has a moderate potential interaction with Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders.

Selpercatinib can cause concentration-dependent QT interval prolongation. Monitor patients who are at significant risk of developing QTc prolongation, including patients with known long QT syndromes, clinically significant bradyarrhythmias, and severe or uncontrolled heart failure. This drug has not been studied in patients with clinically significant active cardiovascular disease or recent myocardial infarction. Assess QT interval, electrolytes, and TSH at baseline and periodically during treatment, adjusting frequency based upon risk factors, including diarrhea or drug interactions. Correct hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypocalcemia prior to initiating therapy.

Central Nervous System Disorders

Moderate:

sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Central Nervous System Disorders.

Sodium phenylbutyrate is a pro-drug and is rapidly metabolized to the active, phenylacetate. Neurotoxicity, including exacerbation of a preexisting neuropathy, has been reported with the use of intravenous phenylacetate. The acute onset and reversibility when the phenylacetate infusion was discontinued suggested a drug effect. Care should be exercised when prescribing sodium phenylbutyrate to patients at risk for neurotoxicity.

Electrolyte Abnormalities

Moderate:

selpercatinib

Selpercatinib has a moderate potential interaction with Electrolyte Abnormalities.

Selpercatinib can cause concentration-dependent QT interval prolongation. Monitor patients who are at significant risk of developing QTc prolongation, including patients with known long QT syndromes, clinically significant bradyarrhythmias, and severe or uncontrolled heart failure. This drug has not been studied in patients with clinically significant active cardiovascular disease or recent myocardial infarction. Assess QT interval, electrolytes, and TSH at baseline and periodically during treatment, adjusting frequency based upon risk factors, including diarrhea or drug interactions. Correct hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypocalcemia prior to initiating therapy.

Fluid Retention

Major:

sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a major potential interaction with Fluid Retention.

The use of sodium phenylbutyrate may cause fluid retention in patients with congestive heart failure, renal dysfunction, or sodium retention with edema. Sodium phenylbutyrate is primarily excreted by the kidney and these patients may exhibit reduced excretion. Therapy with sodium phenylbutyrate should be administered cautiously in these patients. Monitoring plasma levels of ammonia, arginine, branched-chain amino acids and serum proteins to maintain within normal limits and glutamine to less than 1000 mcmol/L is recommended.

Gallbladder Disease

Moderate:

sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

The taurursodiol in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Gallbladder Disease.

Sodium phenylbutyrate-taurursodiol contains taurursodiol, a bile acid. In patients with disorders that interfere with bile acid circulation, there may be an increased risk for diarrhea and patients should be monitored appropriately. Other conditions such as pancreatic insufficiency, intestinal malabsorption, or intestinal diseases that may alter the concentration of bile acids, may also lead to decreased absorption of this drug and its components. Consider consulting with a GI specialists with experience managing these GI disorders. Patients with disorders of enterohepatic circulation (e.g., biliary infection, active cholecystitis, etc.), severe pancreatic disorders (e.g., pancreatitis), and intestinal disorders that may alter concentrations of bile acids (e.g., ileal resection, regional ileitis, etc.) were excluded from clinical studies and there is no experience in patients with these conditions. Caution is advised.

Heart Failure

Major:

sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a major potential interaction with Heart Failure.

The use of sodium phenylbutyrate may cause fluid retention in patients with congestive heart failure, renal dysfunction, or sodium retention with edema. Sodium phenylbutyrate is primarily excreted by the kidney and these patients may exhibit reduced excretion. Therapy with sodium phenylbutyrate should be administered cautiously in these patients. Monitoring plasma levels of ammonia, arginine, branched-chain amino acids and serum proteins to maintain within normal limits and glutamine to less than 1000 mcmol/L is recommended.

Moderate:

selpercatinib

Selpercatinib has a moderate potential interaction with Heart Failure.

Selpercatinib can cause concentration-dependent QT interval prolongation. Monitor patients who are at significant risk of developing QTc prolongation, including patients with known long QT syndromes, clinically significant bradyarrhythmias, and severe or uncontrolled heart failure. This drug has not been studied in patients with clinically significant active cardiovascular disease or recent myocardial infarction. Assess QT interval, electrolytes, and TSH at baseline and periodically during treatment, adjusting frequency based upon risk factors, including diarrhea or drug interactions. Correct hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypocalcemia prior to initiating therapy.

High Blood Pressure

Moderate:

selpercatinib

Selpercatinib has a moderate potential interaction with High Blood Pressure.

Selpercatinib may cause hypertension and therapy should not be initiated in patients with uncontrolled hypertension. Care should be exercised when using this agent in hypertensive patients. Optimize blood pressure before starting treatment. It is recommended to monitor blood pressure after 1 week, and regularly as clinically indicated. Initiate or adjust anti-hypertensive therapy as appropriate. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue treatment based on the severity.

History - Myocardial Infarction

Moderate:

selpercatinib

Selpercatinib has a moderate potential interaction with History - Myocardial Infarction.

Selpercatinib can cause concentration-dependent QT interval prolongation. Monitor patients who are at significant risk of developing QTc prolongation, including patients with known long QT syndromes, clinically significant bradyarrhythmias, and severe or uncontrolled heart failure. This drug has not been studied in patients with clinically significant active cardiovascular disease or recent myocardial infarction. Assess QT interval, electrolytes, and TSH at baseline and periodically during treatment, adjusting frequency based upon risk factors, including diarrhea or drug interactions. Correct hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypocalcemia prior to initiating therapy.

Hypocalcemia

Moderate:

selpercatinib

Selpercatinib has a moderate potential interaction with Hypocalcemia.

Selpercatinib can cause concentration-dependent QT interval prolongation. Monitor patients who are at significant risk of developing QTc prolongation, including patients with known long QT syndromes, clinically significant bradyarrhythmias, and severe or uncontrolled heart failure. This drug has not been studied in patients with clinically significant active cardiovascular disease or recent myocardial infarction. Assess QT interval, electrolytes, and TSH at baseline and periodically during treatment, adjusting frequency based upon risk factors, including diarrhea or drug interactions. Correct hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypocalcemia prior to initiating therapy.

Hypokalemia

Moderate:

selpercatinib

Selpercatinib has a moderate potential interaction with Hypokalemia.

Selpercatinib can cause concentration-dependent QT interval prolongation. Monitor patients who are at significant risk of developing QTc prolongation, including patients with known long QT syndromes, clinically significant bradyarrhythmias, and severe or uncontrolled heart failure. This drug has not been studied in patients with clinically significant active cardiovascular disease or recent myocardial infarction. Assess QT interval, electrolytes, and TSH at baseline and periodically during treatment, adjusting frequency based upon risk factors, including diarrhea or drug interactions. Correct hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypocalcemia prior to initiating therapy.

Interstitial Lung Disease

Moderate:

selpercatinib

Selpercatinib has a moderate potential interaction with Interstitial Lung Disease.

Selpercatinib may cause severe, life-threatening, or fatal interstitial lung disease (ILD)/pneumonitis. Monitor for new or worsening pulmonary symptoms. Withhold therapy and promptly investigate acute or worsening respiratory symptoms suggestive of ILD/pneumonitis (e.g., dyspnea, cough, and fever).

Liver Disease

Moderate:

selpercatinib

Selpercatinib has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Selpercatinib is metabolized predominantly by CYP450 3A4. The dose of selpercatinib should be reduced in patients with severe hepatic impairment. No dosage modification is recommended for patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment. Serious hepatic adverse reactions have been reported in patients treated with selpercatinib. Monitor ALT and AST before starting therapy with selpercatinib, every two weeks during the first three months, then monthly thereafter and as clinically indicated. It is recommended to withhold, reduce dose or permanently discontinue treatment based on the severity of selpercatinib-related adverse reactions in patients with hepatic impairment.

Moderate:

sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Sodium phenylbutyrate is primarily metabolized in the liver and kidney. Therapy with sodium phenylbutyrate should be administered cautiously in patients with liver disease. Monitoring plasma levels of ammonia, arginine, branched-chain amino acids and serum proteins to maintain within normal limits and glutamine to less than 1000 mcmol/L is recommended.

Long QT Syndrome

Moderate:

selpercatinib

Selpercatinib has a moderate potential interaction with Long QT Syndrome.

Selpercatinib can cause concentration-dependent QT interval prolongation. Monitor patients who are at significant risk of developing QTc prolongation, including patients with known long QT syndromes, clinically significant bradyarrhythmias, and severe or uncontrolled heart failure. This drug has not been studied in patients with clinically significant active cardiovascular disease or recent myocardial infarction. Assess QT interval, electrolytes, and TSH at baseline and periodically during treatment, adjusting frequency based upon risk factors, including diarrhea or drug interactions. Correct hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypocalcemia prior to initiating therapy.

Magnesium Imbalance

Moderate:

selpercatinib

Selpercatinib has a moderate potential interaction with Magnesium Imbalance.

Selpercatinib can cause concentration-dependent QT interval prolongation. Monitor patients who are at significant risk of developing QTc prolongation, including patients with known long QT syndromes, clinically significant bradyarrhythmias, and severe or uncontrolled heart failure. This drug has not been studied in patients with clinically significant active cardiovascular disease or recent myocardial infarction. Assess QT interval, electrolytes, and TSH at baseline and periodically during treatment, adjusting frequency based upon risk factors, including diarrhea or drug interactions. Correct hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypocalcemia prior to initiating therapy.

Malabsorption Syndrome

Moderate:

sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

The taurursodiol in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Malabsorption Syndrome.

Sodium phenylbutyrate-taurursodiol contains taurursodiol, a bile acid. In patients with disorders that interfere with bile acid circulation, there may be an increased risk for diarrhea and patients should be monitored appropriately. Other conditions such as pancreatic insufficiency, intestinal malabsorption, or intestinal diseases that may alter the concentration of bile acids, may also lead to decreased absorption of this drug and its components. Consider consulting with a GI specialists with experience managing these GI disorders. Patients with disorders of enterohepatic circulation (e.g., biliary infection, active cholecystitis, etc.), severe pancreatic disorders (e.g., pancreatitis), and intestinal disorders that may alter concentrations of bile acids (e.g., ileal resection, regional ileitis, etc.) were excluded from clinical studies and there is no experience in patients with these conditions. Caution is advised.

Myoneural Disorder

Moderate:

sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Myoneural Disorder.

Sodium phenylbutyrate is a pro-drug and is rapidly metabolized to the active, phenylacetate. Neurotoxicity, including exacerbation of a preexisting neuropathy, has been reported with the use of intravenous phenylacetate. The acute onset and reversibility when the phenylacetate infusion was discontinued suggested a drug effect. Care should be exercised when prescribing sodium phenylbutyrate to patients at risk for neurotoxicity.

Peripheral Neuropathy

Moderate:

sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Peripheral Neuropathy.

Sodium phenylbutyrate is a pro-drug and is rapidly metabolized to the active, phenylacetate. Neurotoxicity, including exacerbation of a preexisting neuropathy, has been reported with the use of intravenous phenylacetate. The acute onset and reversibility when the phenylacetate infusion was discontinued suggested a drug effect. Care should be exercised when prescribing sodium phenylbutyrate to patients at risk for neurotoxicity.

Renal Dysfunction

Major:

sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a major potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

The use of sodium phenylbutyrate may cause fluid retention in patients with congestive heart failure, renal dysfunction, or sodium retention with edema. Sodium phenylbutyrate is primarily excreted by the kidney and these patients may exhibit reduced excretion. Therapy with sodium phenylbutyrate should be administered cautiously in these patients. Monitoring plasma levels of ammonia, arginine, branched-chain amino acids and serum proteins to maintain within normal limits and glutamine to less than 1000 mcmol/L is recommended.

Moderate:

selpercatinib

Selpercatinib has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Tumor lysis syndrome has been reported with use of selpercatinib in patients with medullary thyroid carcinoma. Patients with rapidly growing tumors, a high tumor burden, renal dysfunction, or dehydration who take selpercatinib may be at increased risk. Closely monitor at-risk patients and consider appropriate prophylaxis, including hydration.

Moderate:

selpercatinib

Selpercatinib has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

A recommended dose of selpercatinib has not been established for patients with end-stage renal disease. No dosage modification is recommended for patients with mild to severe renal impairment. The use of selpercatinib may increase serum creatinine. It is recommended to consider alternative markers of renal function if persistent elevations in serum creatinine are observed.

Moderate:

sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

The sodium phenylbutyrate in sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Sodium phenylbutyrate is primarily metabolized in the liver and kidney. Therapy with sodium phenylbutyrate should be administered cautiously in patients with liver disease. Monitoring plasma levels of ammonia, arginine, branched-chain amino acids and serum proteins to maintain within normal limits and glutamine to less than 1000 mcmol/L is recommended.

Thyroid Disease

Moderate:

selpercatinib

Selpercatinib has a moderate potential interaction with Thyroid Disease.

Selpercatinib can cause concentration-dependent QT interval prolongation. Monitor patients who are at significant risk of developing QTc prolongation, including patients with known long QT syndromes, clinically significant bradyarrhythmias, and severe or uncontrolled heart failure. This drug has not been studied in patients with clinically significant active cardiovascular disease or recent myocardial infarction. Assess QT interval, electrolytes, and TSH at baseline and periodically during treatment, adjusting frequency based upon risk factors, including diarrhea or drug interactions. Correct hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypocalcemia prior to initiating therapy.

Tumor Lysis Syndrome

Moderate:

selpercatinib

Selpercatinib has a moderate potential interaction with Tumor Lysis Syndrome.

Tumor lysis syndrome has been reported with use of selpercatinib in patients with medullary thyroid carcinoma. Patients with rapidly growing tumors, a high tumor burden, renal dysfunction, or dehydration who take selpercatinib may be at increased risk. Closely monitor at-risk patients and consider appropriate prophylaxis, including hydration.

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selpercatinib

A total of 670 drugs are known to interact with selpercatinib.

sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol

A total of 590 drugs are known to interact with sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol.

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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