Drug Interaction Report

GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration with inhibitors of CYP450 3A4 may increase exposure to the cytotoxic component of ado-trastuzumab emtansine known as DM1, which has been shown in vitro to be primarily metabolized by CYP450 3A4 and to a lesser extent by CYP450 3A5. No formal drug interaction studies have been conducted. Theoretically, the risk of toxicity may be increased.

MANAGEMENT: The use of ado-trastuzumab emtansine in combination with potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors such as itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole, conivaptan, nefazodone, cobicistat, delavirdine, protease inhibitors, and ketolide and certain macrolide antibiotics should generally be avoided. Some authorities recommend avoiding concomitant use of ado-trastuzumab emtansine during and for 2 weeks after treatment with itraconazole. Alternative agents with no or minimal CYP450 3A4 inhibitory potential are recommended whenever possible. If no alternatives exist, consider delaying initiation of ado-trastuzumab emtansine until therapy with the potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitor is complete and the drug has cleared from the circulation, or approximately 3 elimination half-lives. When concomitant administration is necessary, patients should be closely monitored for adverse reactions such as hepatic impairment, left ventricular dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy, and thrombocytopenia.

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food reduces the oral absorption and bioavailability of voriconazole. According to the product labeling, administration of multiple doses of voriconazole with high-fat meals decreased the mean peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) by 34% and 24%, respectively, when the drug is administered as a tablet, and by 58% and 37%, respectively, when administered as the oral suspension.

MANAGEMENT: To ensure maximal oral absorption, voriconazole tablets and oral suspension should be taken at least one hour before or after a meal.