Drug Interaction Report

MONITOR: Coadministration with talquetamab may increase the plasma concentrations of drugs that are substrates of CYP450 isoenzymes. Treatment with talquetamab causes release of cytokines that may suppress the activity of CYP450 isoenzymes, although the potential for interactions has not been studied. According to the manufacturer, the highest drug-drug interaction risk would likely be observed from the initiation of talquetamab up to 14 days after the first treatment dose as well as during and after cytokine release syndrome.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised when talquetamab is coadministered with drugs that are primarily metabolized by CYP450 isoenzymes, particularly those with a narrow therapeutic index (e.g., antiarrhythmics, anticonvulsants, immunosuppressants, theophylline, warfarin) or sensitive substrates where increases in plasma levels may be substantial or undesirable (e.g., antineoplastic agents, benzodiazepines, ergot alkaloids, opioids, statins). Clinical and/or laboratory monitoring should be considered following the initiation or withdrawal of talquetamab, and the individual dosage of the concomitant agents may be adjusted as needed.

GENERALLY AVOID: Alcohol may increase the plasma concentrations of ezogabine. In a study of healthy volunteers, the administration of ezogabine 200 mg in combination with ethanol 1g/kg (5 standard alcohol drinks) over 20 minutes resulted in an increase in the ezogabine peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) by 23% and 37%, respectively.

Food does not significantly affect the bioavailability of ezogabine. According to the product labeling, high-fat food does not affect the extent to which ezogabine is absorbed, but increases peak plasma concentration (Cmax) by approximately 38% and delays the time to reach peak concentration (Tmax) by 0.75 hour.

MANAGEMENT: In general, alcohol consumption should be avoided or limited during treatment with CNS-depressant agents. Patients should be advised of the potential for increased dose-related adverse reactions of ezogabine (e.g., dizziness, somnolence, nausea, constipation, urinary retention, blurred vision, memory impairment, tremor) when taken with alcohol, and to avoid hazardous activities that require mental alertness and motor coordination until they know how the medication affects them. Ezogabine can be taken with or without food.