Drug Interaction Report
3 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- encorafenib
- Rapamune (sirolimus)
Interactions between your drugs
sirolimus encorafenib
Applies to: Rapamune (sirolimus), encorafenib
Consumer information for this interaction is not currently available.
GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration with potent inducers of CYP450 3A4 and/or P-glycoprotein may significantly decrease the plasma concentrations and pharmacologic effects of sirolimus. The mechanism probably involves reduced absorption as well as accelerated clearance of sirolimus due to induction of both intestinal P-glycoprotein drug efflux transporter and hepatic/intestinal CYP450 3A4 isoenzymes. In a study of 14 healthy volunteers, a potent inducer of CYP450 3A4 and P-gp, rifampin (600 mg daily for 14 days) increased the oral clearance of sirolimus (20 mg single dose) by 5.5-fold, representing mean decreases in peak blood concentration (Cmax) and area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) of 71% and 82%, respectively.
MANAGEMENT: Given the risk of organ rejection associated with inadequate immunosuppressant levels, the use of sirolimus with potent inducers of CYP450 3A4 and/or P-gp is not recommended. Alternative therapeutic agents with less enzyme induction potential should be considered.
Drug and food interactions
encorafenib food
Applies to: encorafenib
You should preferably avoid consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking encorafenib. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can significantly increase the blood levels of encorafenib. This may increase the risk of serious side effects such as bleeding complications, eye and vision problems, liver problems, irregular heart rhythm, and development of new skin cancers. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
sirolimus food
Applies to: Rapamune (sirolimus)
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with sirolimus and could lead to potentially dangerous effects. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while you are taking sirolimus. Also, you should preferably take sirolimus at least one hour before eating. If you do take it with food, you should take it each time with food to avoid changes in sirolimus levels. The oral liquid form of sirolimus must be mixed with water or orange juice only. Do not use grapefruit juice to mix this medication.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No duplication warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| 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. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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