Drug Interaction Report

GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration with potent inducers of CYP450 3A4 may decrease the plasma concentrations of fruquintinib, which is primarily metabolized by the isoenzyme. Concomitant use with rifampin, a potent CYP450 3A4 inducer, decreased fruquintinib peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) by 12% and 65%, respectively. Reduced efficacy of fruquintinib may occur.

MANAGEMENT: Coadministration of fruquintinib with potent CYP450 3A4 inducers should be avoided.

GENERALLY AVOID: Alcohol may potentiate some of the pharmacologic effects of carbamazepine. Use in combination may result in additive central nervous system depression and/or impairment of judgment, thinking, and psychomotor skills.

In a small, randomized, crossover study, the administration of carbamazepine with grapefruit juice (compared to water) increased plasma drug concentrations by approximately 40%. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruits.

MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving carbamazepine should be advised to avoid or limit consumption of alcohol. Given the drug's narrow therapeutic index, patients receiving carbamazepine therapy should preferably avoid the regular consumption of grapefruits and grapefruit juice to prevent any undue fluctuations in plasma drug levels. Patients should be advised to report signs of carbamazepine toxicity (nausea, visual disturbances, dizziness, or ataxia) to their physicians.