Drug Interaction Report

GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration with erdafitinib may alter the plasma concentrations of drugs that are substrates of the CYP450 3A4 isoenzyme, resulting in increased toxicity or decreased efficacy of these drugs. In vitro, erdafitinib has been shown to be a time-dependent inhibitor as well as inducer of CYP450 3A4. However, no pharmacokinetic data are available from drug interaction studies.

MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of erdafitinib and sensitive CYP450 3A4 substrates or substrates with narrow therapeutic ranges should generally be avoided.

GENERALLY AVOID: Theoretically, the coadministration with grapefruit juice may increase the plasma concentrations of pimozide. The mechanism is decreased clearance of pimozide due to inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruits. The use of pimozide alone has been associated with dose-dependent prolongation of the QT interval. Although clinical data are lacking, this interaction may result in potentiation of the proarrhythmic effect of pimozide and consequently an increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias such as ventricular tachycardia and torsade de pointes. In addition, alcohol may potentiate some of the pharmacologic effects of pimozide. Use in combination may result in additive central nervous system depression and/or impairment of judgment, thinking, and psychomotor skills.

MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer recommends avoiding grapefruit juice (and probably grapefruits) during therapy with pimozide. Patients should also be advised to avoid or limit consumption of alcohol.