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Drug Interactions between suvorexant and talazoparib

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Moderate

suvorexant talazoparib

Applies to: suvorexant and talazoparib

MONITOR: Coadministration with inhibitors of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and/or breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP) may increase the plasma concentrations of talazoparib, which has been shown in vitro to be a substrate of both efflux membrane transporters. In clinical studies, administration of talazoparib with the P-gp inhibitors amiodarone, carvedilol, clarithromycin, itraconazole, and verapamil resulted in an approximate 45% increase in talazoparib exposure and an increase in the rate of talazoparib dose reduction. In contrast, coadministration with the P-gp inhibitors azithromycin, atorvastatin, diltiazem, felodipine, fluvoxamine, and quercetin increased talazoparib exposure by just 8%. The effect of BCRP inhibitors on the pharmacokinetics of talazoparib has not been studied.

MANAGEMENT: No initial dosage adjustment is recommended by the manufacturer when talazoparib is coadministered with inhibitors of BCRP and/or P-gp other than amiodarone, carvedilol, clarithromycin, itraconazole, or verapamil. However, patients should be closely monitored for adverse effects such as myelosuppression and myelodysplastic syndrome/acute myeloid leukemia, and dosage adjustments made or treatment withheld as needed in accordance with the product labeling.

References (1)
  1. (2018) "Product Information. Talzenna (talazoparib)." Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

suvorexant food

Applies to: suvorexant

GENERALLY AVOID: Alcohol may potentiate some of the pharmacologic effects of suvorexant. Use in combination may result in additive central nervous system depression and/or impairment of judgment, thinking, and psychomotor skills. In addition, alcohol may increase the risk of cognitive and complex behavioral changes associated with the use of hypnotics including suvorexant, such as amnesia, anxiety, hallucinations, sleep-driving, and other neuropsychiatric symptoms.

ADJUST DOSE: Grapefruit juice may significantly increase the plasma concentrations of suvorexant. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruit.

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Administration with or soon after a meal may delay the gastrointestinal absorption of suvorexant. According to the product labeling, administration of suvorexant with a high-fat meal resulted in no meaningful change in peak plasma concentration (Cmax) or systemic exposure (AUC), but a delay in Tmax of approximately 1.5 hours.

MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of suvorexant with alcohol should be avoided. Patients should be advised not to use suvorexant if they had alcohol that evening or before bed. Grapefruit juice should preferably be avoided; otherwise, the recommended dose of suvorexant is 5 mg when used with grapefruit juice and should not exceed 10 mg. Suvorexant may be taken with or without food; however, for faster sleep onset, suvorexant should not be administered with or soon after a meal.

References (1)
  1. (2014) "Product Information. Belsomra (suvorexant)." Merck & Co., 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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