Drug Interaction Report

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MONITOR: Coadministration with inhibitors of CYP450 3A4 may increase the plasma concentrations of unconjugated monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE), the anti-mitotic and cytotoxic component of telisotuzumab vedotin. Telisotuzumab vedotin is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) that releases MMAE via proteolytic cleavage, and MMAE has been shown in vitro to be primarily metabolized by CYP450 3A4. MMAE systemic exposure (AUC) is predicted to increase by 1.4-fold following concomitant administration of telisotuzumab vedotin with the potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitor ketoconazole. It is not known if, and to what extent, MMAE may interact with less potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised when telisotuzumab vedotin is used concomitantly with CYP450 3A4 inhibitors. Patients should be closely monitored for development or exacerbation of toxicities such as ocular surface disorders (e.g., dry eyes, keratitis, blurred vision), peripheral neuropathy, interstitial lung disease/pneumonitis, and peripheral edema. If serious adverse reactions occur, the dosing of telisotuzumab vedotin should be adjusted or withheld as necessary in accordance with the product labeling.

Food decreases the levels of erythromycin in your body. Take erythromycin on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after a meal. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. However, some erythromycin products may be taken without regard to meals. Ask your healthcare provider about your particular prescription if you are uncertain of how to take it. Grapefruits and grapefruit juice may increase erythromycin levels but how this may affect you is not known. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.

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