Drug Interaction Report
5 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- darolutamide
- Kisqali Femara Co-Pack (letrozole / ribociclib)
Interactions between your drugs
letrozole ribociclib
Applies to: Kisqali Femara Co-Pack (letrozole / ribociclib), Kisqali Femara Co-Pack (letrozole / ribociclib)
MONITOR: Coadministration with ribociclib may increase the plasma concentrations and pharmacologic effects of drugs that are substrates of CYP450 3A4. The proposed mechanism is decreased clearance due to ribociclib-mediated inhibition of CYP450 3A4 metabolism. In healthy study subjects, administration of midazolam, a sensitive CYP450 3A4 substrate, with multiple 400 mg daily doses of ribociclib increased the midazolam peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) by 2.1-fold and 3.8-fold, respectively, compared to midazolam administered alone. When given at a clinically relevant dose of 600 mg daily, ribociclib is predicted to increase midazolam Cmax and AUC by 2.4-fold and 5.2-fold, respectively.
MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised when ribociclib is used concomitantly with drugs that undergo metabolism by CYP450 3A4, particularly those with a narrow therapeutic range. Dosage adjustments as well as clinical and laboratory monitoring may be appropriate for some drugs whenever ribociclib is added to or withdrawn from therapy.
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- Kane GC, Lipsky JJ (2000) "Drug-grapefruit juice interactions." Mayo Clin Proc, 75, p. 933-42
- Yu DK (1999) "The contribution of P-glycoprotein to pharmacokinetic drug-drug interactions." J Clin Pharmacol, 39, p. 1203-11
- Nagy J, Schipper HG, Koopmans RP, Butter JJ, van Boxtel CJ, Kager PA (2002) "Effect of grapefruit juice or cimetidine coadministration on albendazole bioavailability." Am J Trop Med Hyg, 66, p. 260-3
- (2017) "Product Information. Kisqali (ribociclib)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals
ribociclib darolutamide
Applies to: Kisqali Femara Co-Pack (letrozole / ribociclib), darolutamide
Coadministration with inhibitors of CYP450 3A4 and/or P-glycoprotein (P-gp) may increase the plasma concentrations of darolutamide, which is a substrate of both the isoenzyme and the efflux transporter. When darolutamide was coadministered with itraconazole, a dual P-gp and potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitor, mean darolutamide peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) increased by 40% and 70%, respectively, compared to administration of darolutamide alone. The interaction has not been studied with less potent inhibitors or lone inhibitors of CYP450 3A4 or P-gp. Caution is advised when darolutamide is used with CYP450 3A4 or P-gp inhibitors. Patients should be monitored more frequently for adverse effects such as fatigue, hypertension, neutropenia and abnormal liver function tests, and the darolutamide dosage adjusted as necessary in accordance with the product labeling.
References (1)
- (2019) "Product Information. Nubeqa (darolutamide)." Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Drug and food interactions
ribociclib food
Applies to: Kisqali Femara Co-Pack (letrozole / ribociclib)
GENERALLY AVOID: Pomegranates and grapefruit may increase the systemic exposure to ribociclib. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in these fruits. Increased exposure to ribociclib may increase the risk of adverse effects such as infections, neutropenia, leukopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomatitis, alopecia, fatigue, headache, and abnormal liver function may be increased.
MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving ribociclib should avoid consumption of pomegranates or pomegranate juice and grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment.
References (1)
- (2017) "Product Information. Kisqali (ribociclib)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals
darolutamide food
Applies to: darolutamide
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food enhances the oral absorption of darolutamide. According to the prescribing information, bioavailability of darolutamide increased by 2.0 to 2.5-fold when administered with food. A similar increase in exposure was observed for the active metabolite keto-darolutamide.
MANAGEMENT: Darolutamide should be administered with food.
References (1)
- (2019) "Product Information. Nubeqa (darolutamide)." Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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.
Antineoplastic hormones
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'antineoplastic hormones' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'antineoplastic hormones' category:
- darolutamide
- Kisqali Femara Co-Pack (letrozole / ribociclib)
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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