Drug Interaction Report
1 drug interaction and 12 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- lorlatinib
- trofinetide
Drug interactions
Moderate drug interactions
Moderate:lorlatinib trofinetide
Applies to: lorlatinib, trofinetide
Trofinetide may increase the blood levels and effects of lorlatinib.
Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.
You may need more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects.
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.
Food/lifestyle interactions
Major food/lifestyle interactions
Major:Food/Lifestyle lorlatinib
Applies to: lorlatinib
Do not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with lorlatinib.
Grapefruit juice can significantly increase the blood levels and effects of lorlatinib, which may result in a greater risk of side effects.
Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both.
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.
Disease interactions
11 potential interactionsApplies to: 11 conditions, including High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Depression, Psychosis, and Diabetes Mellitus.
Central Nervous System Disorders
Moderate:lorlatinib
Lorlatinib has a moderate potential interaction with Central Nervous System Disorders.
A broad spectrum of central nervous system (CNS) effects can occur in patients receiving lorlatinib. These include seizures, hallucinations, changes in cognitive function, mood (including suicidal ideation), speech, mental status, and sleep. Overall, CNS effects occurred in as many as 54% of patients receiving lorlatinib with some requiring treatment discontinuation. Caution and close monitoring of patients with history of seizures or any mental or psychiatric illness is recommended.
Depression
Moderate:lorlatinib
Lorlatinib has a moderate potential interaction with Depression.
A broad spectrum of central nervous system (CNS) effects can occur in patients receiving lorlatinib. These include seizures, hallucinations, changes in cognitive function, mood (including suicidal ideation), speech, mental status, and sleep. Overall, CNS effects occurred in as many as 54% of patients receiving lorlatinib with some requiring treatment discontinuation. Caution and close monitoring of patients with history of seizures or any mental or psychiatric illness is recommended.
Diabetes Mellitus
Moderate:lorlatinib
Lorlatinib has a moderate potential interaction with Diabetes Mellitus.
The use of lorlatinib might cause hyperglycemia. It is recommended to assess and control fasting serum glucose prior to initiation of treatment and monitor periodically thereafter. Caution should be exercised when treating diabetic patients. Withhold and resume at a reduced dose or permanently discontinue treatment based on severity.
Heart Block
Moderate:lorlatinib
Lorlatinib has a moderate potential interaction with Heart Block.
PR interval prolongation and atrioventricular (AV) block can occur in patients receiving lorlatinib, with some reports of Grade 3 AV block that required a pacemaker placement. Patients at risk should have a ECG prior to initiating lorlatinib and should be monitored periodically thereafter. Withhold treatment and resume at a reduced dose or at the same dose in patients who undergo pacemaker placement. Permanently discontinue for recurrence in patients without a pacemaker.
High Blood Pressure
Moderate:lorlatinib
Lorlatinib has a moderate potential interaction with High Blood Pressure.
The use of lorlatinib might cause hypertension. It is recommended to assess and control blood pressure prior to treatment initiation. Caution should be exercised when treating patients with prior history of hypertension, uncontrolled hypertension, and those at risk. Monitor blood pressure after 2 weeks and at least monthly thereafter during treatment. Withhold and resume lorlatinib at a reduced dose or permanently discontinue treatment based on severity.
High Cholesterol
Moderate:lorlatinib
Lorlatinib has a moderate potential interaction with High Cholesterol.
Increases in serum cholesterol and triglycerides have been reported in patients receiving lorlatinib. Grade 3 or 4 elevations in total cholesterol occurred in 17% and Grade 3 or 4 elevations in triglycerides occurred in 17% of the patients enrolled in a clinical trial with up to 80% percent of patients requiring initiation of lipid-lowering medications. Caution is advised in patients with hyperlipidemias. Monitor serum cholesterol and triglycerides before initiating treatment and 1 and 2 months after initiating, and periodically thereafter. Initiation or increase of the dose of lipid-lowering agents might be required on these patients.
Interstitial Lung Disease
Moderate:lorlatinib
Lorlatinib has a moderate potential interaction with Interstitial Lung Disease.
Patients treated with lorlatinib have reported severe, life-threatening, or fatal interstitial lung disease (ILD) and/or pneumonitis. It is recommended to investigate and monitor patients for pulmonary symptoms indicative of ILD/pneumonitis such as hypoxia, cough, dyspnea, or interstitial infiltrates on radiologic exams. Withhold therapy for for suspected ILD/pneumonitis and permanently discontinue therapy for treatment-related ILD/pneumonitis of any severity.
Liver Disease
Moderate:lorlatinib
Lorlatinib has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.
The recommended dose of lorlatinib has not been established for patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment, therefore, caution is advised if using in these patients. Additionally, severe hepatotoxicity has been reported in patients with risk factors for hepatotoxicity (e.g., taking hepatotoxic drugs such as strong CYP3A inducers). Caution and close monitoring of hepatic function is advised.
Psychosis
Moderate:lorlatinib
Lorlatinib has a moderate potential interaction with Psychosis.
A broad spectrum of central nervous system (CNS) effects can occur in patients receiving lorlatinib. These include seizures, hallucinations, changes in cognitive function, mood (including suicidal ideation), speech, mental status, and sleep. Overall, CNS effects occurred in as many as 54% of patients receiving lorlatinib with some requiring treatment discontinuation. Caution and close monitoring of patients with history of seizures or any mental or psychiatric illness is recommended.
Renal Dysfunction
Moderate:lorlatinib
Lorlatinib has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
The recommended dose of lorlatinib has not been established for patients with severe renal impairment. No dose adjustment is recommended for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance [CrCl] 30 to 89 mL/min estimated by Cockcroft-Gault).
Sleep Disorders
Moderate:lorlatinib
Lorlatinib has a moderate potential interaction with Sleep Disorders.
A broad spectrum of central nervous system (CNS) effects can occur in patients receiving lorlatinib. These include seizures, hallucinations, changes in cognitive function, mood (including suicidal ideation), speech, mental status, and sleep. Overall, CNS effects occurred in as many as 54% of patients receiving lorlatinib with some requiring treatment discontinuation. Caution and close monitoring of patients with history of seizures or any mental or psychiatric illness is recommended.
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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