Drug Interaction Report
3 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- lorlatinib
- Tabrecta (capmatinib)
Interactions between your drugs
lorlatinib capmatinib
Applies to: lorlatinib, Tabrecta (capmatinib)
GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration with potent or moderate inducers of CYP450 3A4 may significantly decrease the plasma concentrations of capmatinib. According to the prescribing information, capmatinib is primarily metabolized by CYP450 3A4 and aldehyde oxidase. When administered with rifampin, a potent CYP450 3A4 inducer, capmatinib peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) decreased by 56% and 67%, respectively. Coadministration with efavirenz, a moderate CYP450 3A4 inducer, decreased capmatinib Cmax and AUC by 34% and 44%, respectively. Loss of anti-tumor activity may result.
MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of capmatinib with potent or moderate CYP450 3A4 inducers should be avoided.
References (1)
- (2020) "Product Information. Tabrecta (capmatinib)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Drug and food interactions
lorlatinib food
Applies to: lorlatinib
GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may significantly increase the plasma concentrations of lorlatinib. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall induced by certain compounds present in grapefruit. Because grapefruit juice inhibits primarily intestinal rather than hepatic CYP450 3A4, the magnitude of interaction is greatest for those drugs that undergo significant presystemic metabolism by CYP450 3A4 (i.e., drugs with low oral bioavailability). In general, the effect of grapefruit juice is concentration-, dose- and preparation-dependent, and can vary widely among brands. Certain preparations of grapefruit juice (e.g., high dose, double strength) have sometimes demonstrated potent inhibition of CYP450 3A4, while other preparations (e.g., low dose, single strength) have typically demonstrated moderate inhibition. Pharmacokinetic interactions involving grapefruit juice are also subject to a high degree of interpatient variability, thus the extent to which a given patient may be affected is difficult to predict.
MANAGEMENT: Patients treated with lorlatinib should avoid consumption of grapefruit, grapefruit juice, and any supplement containing grapefruit extract. If coadministration is unavoidable, some authorities recommend reducing the initial dosage of lorlatinib from 100 mg orally once daily to 75 mg orally once daily. In patients who have had a dosage reduction to 75 mg orally once daily due to adverse reactions, the lorlatinib dosage should be further reduced to 50 mg orally once daily upon initiation of a potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitor. After 3 plasma half-lives following discontinuation of the potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitor, the lorlatinib dosage may be increased to that used prior to initiation of the inhibitor.
References (2)
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
- (2018) "Product Information. Lorbrena (lorlatinib)." Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group
Therapeutic duplication warnings
Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.
Multikinase inhibitors
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'multikinase inhibitors' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'multikinase inhibitors' category:
- lorlatinib
- Tabrecta (capmatinib)
Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.
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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