Drug Interaction Report

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.

MONITOR: Many psychotherapeutic and CNS-active agents (e.g., anxiolytics, sedatives, hypnotics, antidepressants, antipsychotics, opioids, alcohol, muscle relaxants) exhibit hypotensive effects, especially during initiation of therapy and dose escalation. Coadministration with antihypertensives and other hypotensive agents, in particular vasodilators and alpha-blockers, may result in additive effects on blood pressure and orthostasis.

MANAGEMENT: Caution and close monitoring for development of hypotension is advised during coadministration of these agents. Some authorities recommend avoiding alcohol in patients receiving vasodilating antihypertensive drugs. Patients should be advised to avoid rising abruptly from a sitting or recumbent position and to notify their physician if they experience dizziness, lightheadedness, syncope, orthostasis, or tachycardia. Patients should also avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until they know how the medications affect them.