NILOTINIB TARTRATE (nilotinib tartrate)

There are 17 contraindications. These drug combinations generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient. A manufacturer label warning that indicates the contraindication warrants inclusion of a drug combination in this category, regardless of clinical evidence or lack of clinical evidence to support the contraindication.

Drug Interaction	Drug Names
Irinotecan/UGT1A1 Inhibitors SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Inhibitors of UGT1A1 may inhibit the metabolism of SN-38, the active metabolite of irinotecan.(1) Atazanavir may inhibit the metabolism of irinotecan by UGT1A1.(1,2) This increases the system exposure to SN-38, the active metabolite of irinotecan.(3) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of UGT1A1 inhibitors may result in increased exposure to and toxicity from irinotecan.(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The US manufacturer of irinotecan states do not administer UGT1A1 inhibitors with irinotecan unless there are no therapeutic alternatives. The increased exposure to the active metabolite should be taken into consideration when co-administering these agents.(1) The US manufacturer of atazanavir states that concurrent use of irinotecan is contraindicated.(2) The Australian manufacturer of atazanavir states that irinotecan should not be administered with atazanavir.(3) DISCUSSION: Because atazanavir inhibits UGT1A1 at therapeutic concentrations, it is expected to interfere with the metabolism of irinotecan. Therefore, the manufacturer of atazanavir states that irinotecan should not be administered with atazanavir.(1,2) UGT1A1 inhibitors linked to this monograph include: atazanavir, capivasertib, belumosudil, erlotinib, gemfibrozil, lapatinib, nilotinib, pazopanib, probenecid, regorafenib, and sorafenib. One or more of the drug pairs linked to this monograph have been included in a list of interactions that should be considered "high-priority" for inclusion and should not be inactivated in EHR systems. This DDI subset was vetted by an expert panel commissioned by the U.S. Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology.	CAMPTOSAR, IRINOTECAN HCL, ONIVYDE
Efalizumab; Natalizumab/Immunosuppressives; Immunomodulators SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Natalizumab,(1-3) efalizumab,(4) immunosuppressives, and immunomodulators all suppress the immune system. CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of natalizumab(1-3) or efalizumab(4) with immunosuppressives or immunomodulators may result in an increased risk of infections, including progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), an opportunistic infection caused by the JC virus (JCV). PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Previous JCV infection, longer duration of natalizumab treatment - especially if greater than 2 years, and prior or concomitant treatment with immunosuppressant medication are all independent risk factors which increase the risk for PML.(1,5) The FDA has estimated PML incidence stratified by risk factors: If anti-JCV antibody positive, no prior immunosuppressant use and natalizumab treatment less than 25 months, incidence <1/1,000. If anti-JCV antibody positive, history of prior immunosuppressant use and natalizumab treatment less than 25 months, incidence 2/1,000 If anti-JCV antibody positive, no prior immunosuppressant use and natalizumab treatment 25-48 months, incidence 4/1,000 If anti-JCV antibody positive, history of prior immunosuppressant use and natalizumab treatment 25-48 months, incidence 11/1,000. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The US manufacturer of natalizumab states patients with Crohn's disease should not receive concurrent immunosuppressants, with the exception of limited overlap of corticosteroids, due to the increased risk for PML. For new natalizumab patients currently receiving chronic oral corticosteroids for Crohn's Disease, begin corticosteroid taper when therapeutic response to natalizumab has occurred. If corticosteroids cannot be discontinued within six months of starting natalizumab, discontinue natalizumab.(3) The US manufacturer of natalizumab states that natalizumab should not ordinarily be used in multiple sclerosis patients receiving immunosuppressants or immunomodulators due to the increased risk for PML. Immunosuppressives include, but are not limited to azathioprine, cyclophosphamide, cyclosporine, mercaptopurine, methotrexate, mitoxantrone, mycophenolate, and corticosteroids.(3,6) The UK manufacturer of natalizumab states that concurrent use with immunosuppressives or antineoplastic agents is contraindicated.(1) The Canadian manufacturer of natalizumab states that natalizumab should not be used with immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory agents.(2) The US manufacturer of certolizumab states that concurrent therapy with natalizumab is not recommended.(7) DISCUSSION: Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy has been reported in patients receiving concurrent natalizumab were recently or concomitantly taking immunomodulators or immunosuppressants.(1-5,8,9) In a retrospective cohort study of multiple sclerosis patients newly initiated on a disease-modifying therapy, use of high-efficacy agents (alemtuzumab, natalizumab, or ocrelizumab) resulted in the same risk of overall infections as moderate-efficacy agents, but there was an elevated risk of serious infections (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] = 1.24, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.06-1.44) and UTIs (aHR = 1.21, 95% CI = 1.14-1.30).(10)	TYRUKO, TYSABRI
Live Vaccines; Live BCG/Selected Immunosuppressive Agents SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient. MECHANISM OF ACTION: A variety of disease modifying agents suppress the immune system. Immunocompromised patients may be at increased risk for uninhibited replication after administration of live, attenuated vaccines or intravesicular BCG. Immune response to vaccines may be decreased during periods of immunocompromise.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: The expected serum antibody response may not be obtained and/or the vaccine may result in illness.(1) After instillation of intravesicular BCG, immunosuppression may interfere with local immune response, or increase the severity of mycobacterial infection following inadvertent systemic exposure.(2) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Immunosuppressive diseases (e.g. hematologic malignancies, HIV disease), treatments (e.g. radiation) and drugs may all increase the magnitude of immunodeficiency. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The Centers for Disease Control(CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) states that live-virus and live, attenuated vaccines should not be administered to patients who are immunocompromised. The magnitude of immunocompromise and associated risks should be determined by a physician.(1) For patients scheduled to receive chemotherapy, vaccination should ideally precede the initiation of chemotherapy by 14 days. Patients vaccinated while on immunosuppressive therapy or in the 2 weeks prior to starting therapy should be considered unimmunized and should be revaccinated at least 3 months after discontinuation of therapy.(1) Patients who receive anti-B cell therapies should not receive live vaccines for at least 6 months after such therapies due to a prolonged duration of immunosuppression. An exception is the Zoster vaccine, which can be given at least 1 month after receipt of anti-B cell therapies.(1) The US manufacturer of abatacept states live vaccines should not be given during or for up to 3 months after discontinuation of abatacept.(2) The US manufacturer of live BCG for intravesicular treatment of bladder cancer states use is contraindicated in immunosuppressed patients.(3) The US manufacturer of daclizumab states live vaccines are not recommended during and for up to 4 months after discontinuation of treatment.(4) The US manufacturer of guselkumab states that live vaccines should be avoided during treatment with guselkumab.(5) The US manufacturer of inebilizumab-cdon states that live vaccines are not recommended during treatment and after discontinuation until B-cell repletion. Administer all live vaccinations at least 4 weeks prior to initiation of inebilizumab-cdon.(6) The US manufacturer of ocrelizumab states that live vaccines are not recommended during treatment and until B-cell repletion occurs after discontinuation of therapy. Administer all live vaccines at least 4 weeks prior to initiation of ocrelizumab.(7) The US manufacturer of ozanimod states that live vaccines should be avoided during and for up to 3 months after discontinuation of ozanimod.(8) The US manufacturer of siponimod states that live vaccines are not recommended during treatment and for up to 4 weeks after discontinuation of treatment.(9) The US manufacturer of ustekinumab states BCG vaccines should not be given in the year prior to, during, or the year after ustekinumab therapy.(10) The US manufacturer of satralizumab-mwge states that live vaccines are not recommended during treatment and should be administered at least four weeks prior to initiation of satralizumab-mwge.(11) The US manufacturer of ublituximab-xiiy states that live vaccines are not recommended during treatment and until B-cell recovery. Live vaccines should be administered at least 4 weeks prior to initiation of ublituximab-xiiy.(12) The US manufacturer of etrasimod states that live vaccines should be avoided during and for 5 weeks after treatment. Live vaccines should be administered at least 4 weeks prior to initiation of etrasimod.(13) The US manufacturer of emapalumab-lzsg states that live vaccines should not be administered to patients receiving emapalumab-lzsg and for at least 4 weeks after the last dose of emapalumab-lzsg. The safety of immunization with live vaccines during or following emapalumab-lzsg therapy has not been studied.(14) The US manufacturer of sibeprenlimab-szsi states live vaccines should not be given within 30 days prior to initiation or during treatment with sibeprenlimab-szsi.(15) DISCUSSION: Killed or inactivated vaccines do not pose a danger to immunocompromised patients.(1) Patients with a history of leukemia who are in remission and have not received chemotherapy for at least 3 months are not considered to be immunocompromised.(1)	ACAM2000 (NATIONAL STOCKPILE), ADENOVIRUS TYPE 4, ADENOVIRUS TYPE 4 AND TYPE 7, ADENOVIRUS TYPE 7, BCG (TICE STRAIN), BCG VACCINE (TICE STRAIN), DENGVAXIA, ERVEBO (NATIONAL STOCKPILE), FLUMIST 2025-2026, FLUMIST HOME 2025-2026, M-M-R II VACCINE, PRIORIX, PROQUAD, ROTARIX, ROTATEQ, STAMARIL, VARIVAX VACCINE, VAXCHORA ACTIVE COMPONENT, VAXCHORA VACCINE, VIVOTIF, YF-VAX
Flibanserin/Strong or Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitors SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Flibanserin is primarily metabolized by CYP3A4, though CYP2C19 also plays a role in metabolism.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of a strong or moderate inhibitor of CYP3A4 may result in high to very high levels of and toxicity from flibanserin, including severe hypotension or syncope.(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Patients with any degree of hepatic impairment, who are poor CYP2C19 metabolizers, or who also receive concomitant therapy with strong CYP2C19 inhibitors are expected to have increased systemic concentrations of flibanserin, adding to the risk for hypotension or syncopal episodes.(1) Hypotensive or syncopal episodes are more common when flibanserin is taken during waking hours.(1) PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The concomitant use of flibanserin with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors significantly increases flibanserin concentrations which may lead to hypotension and syncope. The manufacturer of flibanserin states moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors are contraindicated.(1) If the benefit of initiating a CYP3A4 inhibitor within 2 days of stopping flibanserin clearly outweighs the risk flibanserin-associated hypotension or syncope, monitor and counsel the patient regarding symptoms of hypotension or syncope. Discontinue moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors for 2 weeks before initiating or restarting flibanserin therapy.(1) DISCUSSION: In a drug interaction study with 15 healthy subjects, the combination of flibanserin (100 mg on day 6) and fluconazole (a moderate CYP3A4 and strong CYP2C19 inhibitor, 400 mg once then 200 mg daily for 5 days) resulted in an increased flibanserin exposure of 7-fold. Hypotension or syncope requiring supine placement with leg elevation occurred in 3 subjects (20%). One patient became unresponsive with a blood pressure of 64/41 mm Hg and required emergency room treatment where she required intravenous saline.(1) Though the combination has not been studied, a similar result is plausible with voriconazole, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor and moderate CYP2C19 inhibitor.(1) In a drug interaction study with flibanserin 50 mg (one-half of the recommended dose) and ketoconazole 400 mg, flibanserin exposure increased 4.5-fold. One of 24 patients(4%) developed syncope.(1) A study of 12 healthy men and women on itraconazole (400 mg once then 200 mg daily for 4 days) with flibanserin 50 mg given 2 hours after itraconazole found that flibanserin exposure was increased 2.6-fold.(1) Strong inhibitors of CYP3A4 include: adagrasib, boceprevir, ceritinib, clarithromycin, cobicistat, idelalisib, indinavir, itraconazole, josamycin, ketoconazole, lonafarnib, lopinavir/ritonavir, mibefradil, mifepristone, nefazodone, nelfinavir, nirmatrelvir/ritonavir, paritaprevir, posaconazole, ribociclib, saquinavir, telaprevir, telithromycin, tipranavir, troleandomycin, tucatinib, and voriconazole.(1-3) Moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 include: amprenavir, aprepitant, atazanavir, avacopan, berotralstat, clofazimine, conivaptan, crizotinib, darunavir/ritonavir, diltiazem, dronedarone, duvelisib, erythromycin, fedratinib, fluconazole (also a CYP2C19 inhibitor), fluvoxamine, fosamprenavir, fosnetupitant, imatinib, isavuconazonium, lenacapavir, letermovir, ledipasvir, netupitant, nilotinib, rilzabrutinib, schisandra, stiripentol, treosulfan, and verapamil.(1-3)	ADDYI, FLIBANSERIN
Avanafil (Greater Than 50 mg)/Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitors SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 may inhibit the metabolism of avanafil.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: The concurrent administration of a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor may result in elevated levels of avanafil, which may result in increased adverse effects such as hypotension, visual changes, and priapism. PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The US manufacturer of avanafil states that in patients receiving moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4, the dose of avanafil should be limited to 50 mg in 24 hours.(1) DISCUSSION: Ketoconazole (400 mg daily), a strong inhibitor of CYP3A4, increased the maximum concentration (Cmax) and area-under-curve (AUC) of a single dose of avanafil (50 mg) by 3-fold and 13-fold, respectively. The half-life of avanafil increased from 5 hours to 9 hours.(1) Ritonavir (600 mg BID), a strong inhibitor of CYP3A4 and an inhibitor of 2C19, increased the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of avanafil (50 mg) by 2-fold and 13-fold, respectively. The half-life of avanafil increased from 5 hours to 9 hours.(1) Erythromycin (500 mg BID), a moderate inhibitor of CYP3A4, increased the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of avanafil (200 mg) by 2-fold and 3-fold, respectively. The half-life of avanafil increased from 5 hours to 8 hours.(1) Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors include: amprenavir, aprepitant, avacopan, berotralstat, clofazimine, conivaptan, crizotinib, diltiazem, dronedarone, duvelisib, erythromycin, fedratinib, fluconazole, fluvoxamine, fosamprenavir, fosnetupitant, grapefruit juice, imatinib, isavuconazonium, lefamulin, lenacapavir, letermovir, netupitant, nilotinib, nirogacestat, rilzabrutinib, schisandra, stiripentol, tofisopam, treosulfan, and verapamil.(1-3)	AVANAFIL, STENDRA
Ranolazine (Greater Than 500 mg BID)/Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitors SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 may inhibit the metabolism of ranolazine. Verapamil may also increase the absorption of ranolazine by inhibiting P-glycoprotein.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 may result in elevated levels of and clinical effects from ranolazine. Elevated ranolazine levels may result in QTc prolongation, which may result in life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia, including torsades de pointes.(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: The risk of QT prolongation or torsades de pointes may be increased in patients with cardiovascular disease (e.g. heart failure, myocardial infarction, history of torsades de pointes, congenital long QT syndrome), hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia, bradycardia, female gender, or advanced age.(2) Concurrent use of more than one drug known to cause QT prolongation or higher systemic concentrations of either QT prolonging drug are additional risk factors for torsades de pointes. Factors which may increase systemic drug concentrations include rapid infusion of an intravenous dose or impaired metabolism or elimination of the drug (e.g. coadministration with an agent which inhibits its metabolism or elimination, genetic impairment in drug metabolism or elimination, and/or renal/hepatic dysfunction).(2) PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The US manufacturer of ranolazine states that the dosage of ranolazine should be limited to 500 mg twice daily in patients receiving moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4.(1) If concurrent therapy is deemed medically necessary, obtain serum calcium, magnesium, and potassium levels and monitor ECG at baseline and at regular intervals. Correct any electrolyte abnormalities. Instruct patients to report any irregular heartbeat, dizziness, or fainting. DISCUSSION: Concurrent use of diltiazem, a moderate inhibitor of CYP3A4, at daily doses of 180 mg to 360 mg increased plasma levels of ranolazine (1000 mg twice daily) by 50% and 130%, respectively.(1,4) In healthy subjects, concurrent ranolazine (1000 mg twice daily) had no effects on the pharmacokinetics of diltiazem (60 mg three times daily).(1) Concurrent use of verapamil (120 mg three times daily) increased plasma levels of ranolazine (750 mg twice daily) by 100%.(1) In a study in 12 healthy males, ranolazine immediate release (IR, 240 mg three times daily) had no effect on diltiazem (60 mg three times daily) pharmacokinetics. However, at ranolazine IR steady state, diltiazem increased ranolazine IR area under the curve (AUC) by 85%, on average, and increased maximum concentration (Cmax) by 1.9-fold and minimum concentration (Cmin) by 2.1-fold.(4) In a study in 12 subjects, ranolazine sustained release (SR, 500 mg twice daily) had no effect on diltiazem (60 mg three times daily) pharmacokinetics. However, at ranolazine steady state, diltiazem increased ranolazine SR Cmax, concentration minimum (Cmin), AUC by 80%, 216%, and 90%, on average, respectively.(4) In a study in 8 healthy males, diltiazem modified release (MR, 180 mg, or 240 mg, or 360 mg, once daily) increased ranolazine sustained release (SR, 1000 mg twice daily) AUC by 52%, 93%, and 139%, respectively. Ranolazine half-lives did not show any consistent trend of changes with increasing doses of diltiazem.(4) In a study of patients with severe chronic angina, the addition of ranolazine 750 mg twice daily or 1,000 mg twice daily along with their standard dose of diltiazem (180 mg once daily) provided additional antianginal relief, without evident adverse, long-term survival consequences over 1 to 2 years of therapy.(5) Ranolazine-induced QTc prolongation is dose and concentration-related.(1) Moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 include: amprenavir, aprepitant, avacopan, berotralstat, clofazimine, conivaptan, crizotinib, diltiazem, dronedarone, duvelisib, erythromycin, fedratinib, fluconazole, fluvoxamine, fosamprenavir, fosnetupitant, imatinib, isavuconazonium, ledipasvir, lenacapavir, letermovir, netupitant, nilotinib, rilzabrutinib, schisandra, stiripentol, treosulfan and verapamil.(1,3,6,7)	ASPRUZYO SPRINKLE, RANOLAZINE ER
Naloxegol (Greater Than 12.5 mg)/Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitors SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Inhibitors of CYP3A4 may inhibit the metabolism of naloxegol.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of a moderate inhibitor of CYP3A4 without a dosage adjustment of naloxegol may result in increased levels of naloxegol, which may precipitate opioid withdrawal symptoms.(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Patients taking methadone may be more likely to experience gastrointestinal side effects such as abdominal pain and diarrhea as a result of opioid withdrawal.(1) PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The daily dose of naloxegol should be limited to 12.5 mg daily in patients taking moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4.(1) If concurrent use is deemed medically necessary, monitor patients for signs of opioid withdrawal such as sweating, chills, diarrhea, stomach pain, anxiety, irritability, yawning, restlessness, muscle/joint aches, increased lacrimation, running nose, and piloerection. Monitor patients taking methadone for abdominal pain and diarrhea as well.(1) DISCUSSION: Ketoconazole (400 mg daily for 5 days), a strong inhibitor of CYP3A4, increased the maximum concentration (Cmax) and area-under-curve (AUC) of a single dose of naloxegol by 9.58-fold and 12.85-fold, respectively.(2) Diltiazem (240 mg XR daily), a moderate inhibitor of CYP3A4, increased the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of naloxegol by 2.85 and 3.41, respectively.(2) According to Physiologically-based-Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) models, erythromycin, a moderate inhibitor of CYP3A4, at a dose of 250 mg QID is expected to increase the Cmax and AUC of naloxegol by 2.77-fold and 3.47-fold, respectively.(2) According to PBPK models, erythromycin at a dose of 400 mg QID is expected to increase the Cmax and AUC of naloxegol by 3.42-fold and 4.63-fold, respectively.(2) According to PBPK models, fluconazole, a moderate inhibitor of CYP3A4, at a dose of 200 mg daily is expected to increase the Cmax and AUC of naloxegol by 2.4-fold and 2.81-fold, respectively.(2) According to PBPK models, verapamil moderate inhibitor of CYP3A4, at a dose of 120 mg daily is expected to increase the Cmax and AUC of naloxegol by 1.97-fold and 2.21-fold, respectively.(2) Moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 include: amprenavir, aprepitant, atazanavir, avacopan, berotralstat, clofazimine, conivaptan, crizotinib, darunavir, diltiazem, dronedarone, duvelisib, erythromycin, fedratinib, fluconazole, fluvoxamine, fosamprenavir, fosnetupitant, imatinib, isavuconazonium, lefamulin, lenacapavir, letermovir, netupitant, nilotinib, nirogacestat, rilzabrutinib, schisandra, stiripentol, tofisopam, treosulfan and verapamil.(1,3,4)	MOVANTIK
Talimogene laherparepvec/Selected Immunosuppressants SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Talimogene laherparepvec is a live, attenuated herpes simplex virus.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of talimogene laherparepvec in patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy may cause a life-threatening disseminated herpetic infection.(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Talimogene laherparepvec is contraindicated in immunosuppressed patients.(1) The magnitude of immunocompromise and associated risks due to immunosuppressant drugs should be determined by a physician. DISCUSSION: Concurrent use of talimogene laherparepvec in patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy may cause a life-threatening disseminated herpetic infection.(1)	IMLYGIC
Lomitapide/Strong or Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitors SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Lomitapide is primarily metabolized via CYP3A4.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of a strong or moderate inhibitor of CYP3A4 may result in high to very high levels of and toxicity from lomitapide.(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: The interaction may be more severe in patients with hepatic impairment or with end-stage renal disease.(1) PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Given the magnitude of this interaction and the potential toxicity of lomitapide, moderate and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors are contraindicated.(1) When possible use an alternative to the CYP3A4 inhibitor. If a moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitor is required, discontinue lomitapide. Due to its long half-life, it will take 1 to 2 weeks for remaining lomitapide to be eliminated; thus lomitapide adverse effects could occur after discontinuation. The US manufacturer of itraconazole states that concurrent use with lomitapide is contraindicated during and two weeks after itraconazole treatment.(4) DISCUSSION: Concurrent administration with ketoconazole (a strong inhibitor of CYP3A4) increased lomitapide area-under-curve (AUC) by 27-fold.(1) Strong inhibitors of CYP3A4 include: adagrasib, boceprevir, ceritinib, clarithromycin, cobicistat, idelalisib, indinavir, itraconazole, josamycin, ketoconazole, lonafarnib, lopinavir/ritonavir, mibefradil, nefazodone, nelfinavir, nirmatrelvir/ritonavir, paritaprevir, posaconazole, ribociclib, saquinavir, telaprevir, telithromycin, tipranavir, tucatinib, and voriconazole.(1-3,5) Moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 include: amprenavir, aprepitant, atazanavir, avacopan, berotralstat, clofazimine, conivaptan, crizotinib, darunavir/ritonavir, diltiazem, dronedarone, duvelisib, erythromycin, fedratinib, fluconazole (also a CYP2C19 inhibitor), fluvoxamine, fosamprenavir, fosnetupitant, imatinib, isavuconazonium, lenacapavir, lefamulin, letermovir, netupitant, nilotinib, nirogacestat, rilzabrutinib, schisandra, sevabertinib, stiripentol, treosulfan, and verapamil.(1-3)	JUXTAPID
Lurasidone (Greater Than 80 mg)/Selected CYP3A4 Moderate Inhibitors SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors may inhibit the metabolism of lurasidone.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concomitant use of lurasidone with inhibitors of CYP3A4 may lead to orthostatic hypotension, akathisia, acute dystonia, Parkinsonism or other lurasidone toxicities.(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Elderly patients, particularly those with a history of falls or swallowing disorders, and patients with Parkinson Disease, Lewy Body Disease, or other dementias are more sensitive to antipsychotics and have a greater risk for adverse effects.(1) PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The US manufacturer of lurasidone states that the dose of lurasidone should not exceed 80 mg daily if coadministered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.(1) If a patient is currently on lurasidone and a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor is added to therapy, the dose of lurasidone should be decreased by 50% of the original dose.(1) If a patient is currently on a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor and lurasidone is added to therapy, the recommended starting dose of lurasidone is 20 mg per day.(1) DISCUSSION: Pretreatment with diltiazem (240 mg daily for 5 days), another moderate inhibitor of CYP3A4, increased the maximum concentration (Cmax) and area-under-curve (AUC) of a single dose of lurasidone (20 mg) by 2.1-fold, and 2.2-fold, respectively.(1) Agents linked to this monograph include berotralstat, clofazimine, conivaptan, crizotinib, dronedarone, duvelisib, fedratinib, fluvoxamine, imatinib, isavuconazole, letermovir, nilotinib, nirogacestat, rilzabrutinib, stiripentol, and tofisopam.(2,3)	LATUDA, LURASIDONE HCL
Cilostazol (Greater Than 50 mg BID)/Strong & Moderate 3A4 Inhibitors that Prolong QT SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Strong and moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 may inhibit the metabolism of cilostazol at CYP3A4.(1) Both agents have been shown to prolong the QT interval.(1,2) CLINICAL EFFECTS: The concurrent use of cilostazol and strong and moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 may result in elevated levels of cilostazol, which may produce increased effects of cilostazol and adverse effects.(1) Concurrent use may also result in potentially life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, including torsades de pointes (TdP).(2) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: In general, the risk of QT prolongation or torsade de pointes may be increased in patients with cardiovascular disease (e.g. heart failure, myocardial infarction, history of torsade de pointes, congenital long QT syndrome), hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia, bradycardia, female gender, or advanced age.(1) Concurrent use of more than one drug known to cause QT prolongation or higher systemic concentrations of either QT prolonging drug are additional risk factors for torsade de pointes. Factors which may increase systemic drug concentrations include rapid infusion of an intravenous dose or impaired metabolism or elimination of the drug (e.g. coadministration with an agent which inhibits its metabolism or elimination, genetic impairment in drug metabolism or elimination, and/or renal/hepatic dysfunction).(1) This interaction may also be more severe in patients taking inhibitors of CYP2C19.(1) PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The dose of cilostazol should be limited to 50 mg twice daily in patients receiving concurrent therapy with strong and moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4.(1) If concurrent therapy is warranted, consider obtaining serum calcium, magnesium, and potassium levels and monitoring ECG at baseline and at regular intervals. Correct any electrolyte abnormalities. Instruct patients to report any irregular heartbeat, dizziness, or fainting. DISCUSSION: In a study in 16 healthy males, the administration of a single dose of cilostazol (10 mg) with erythromycin (500 mg every eight hours) increased the maximum concentration (Cmax) and area-under-curve (AUC) of cilostazol by 47% and 73%, respectively. The Cmax and AUC of 4'-trans-hydroxy-cilostazol were increased by 29% and 141%, respectively.(3) Analysis of population pharmacokinetics indicated that the concurrent administration of diltiazem with cilostazol increased cilostazol concentrations by 53%.(1) Concurrent administration of diltiazem and cilostazol decreased cilostazol clearance by 30%, increased the Cmax by 30%, and increased AUC by 40%. In a study, the administration of a single dose of cilostazol (10 mg) with erythromycin (500 mg every eight hours) increased the Cmax and AUC of cilostazol by 47% and 73%, respectively. The AUC of 4'-trans-hydroxy-cilostazol was increased by 141%.(1) In an vitro study in human liver microsomes, ketoconazole inhibited the metabolism of cilostazol.(4) One or more of the drug pairs linked to this monograph have been included in a list of interactions that should be considered "high-priority" for inclusion and should not be inactivated in EHR systems. This DDI subset was vetted by an expert panel commissioned by the U.S. Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology.	CILOSTAZOL
Lemborexant/Strong and Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitors SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Inhibitors of CYP3A4 may inhibit the metabolism of lemborexant.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of a strong or moderate inhibitor of CYP3A4 may result in increased levels of and effects from lemborexant, including somnolence, fatigue, CNS depressant effects, daytime impairment, headache, and nightmare or abnormal dreams.(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The concurrent use of strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors with lemborexant should be avoided.(1) DISCUSSION: Lemborexant is a CYP3A4 substrate. In a PKPB model, concurrent use of lemborexant with itraconazole increased area-under-curve (AUC) and concentration maximum (Cmax) by 3.75-fold and 1.5-fold, respectively. Concurrent use of lemborexant with fluconazole increased AUC and Cmax by 4.25-fold and 1.75-fold, respectively.(1) Strong inhibitors of CYP3A4 include: adagrasib, boceprevir, ceritinib, clarithromycin, cobicistat, idelalisib, indinavir, itraconazole, josamycin, ketoconazole, lonafarnib, lopinavir, mibefradil, mifepristone, nefazodone, nelfinavir, nirmatrelvir, paritaprevir, posaconazole, ribociclib, saquinavir, telaprevir, telithromycin, troleandomycin, tucatinib, and voriconazole.(2) Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors include: amprenavir, aprepitant, atazanavir, avacopan, berotralstat, clofazimine, conivaptan, crizotinib, darunavir, diltiazem, dronedarone, duvelisib, erythromycin, fedratinib, fluconazole, fluvoxamine, fosamprenavir, fosnetupitant, imatinib, isavuconazonium, oral lefamulin, lenacapavir, letermovir, netupitant, nilotinib, nirogacestat, rilzabrutinib, schisandra, stiripentol, treosulfan, and verapamil.(2)	DAYVIGO
Mitapivat (50 mg BID)/Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitors SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 may inhibit the metabolism of mitapivat.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of a moderate inhibitor of CYP3A4 may result in increased levels of and effects from mitapivat including decreased estrone and estradiol levels in males, increased urate, back pain, and arthralgias.(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The concurrent use of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors with mitapivat should be monitored closely for increased risk of adverse reactions. Mitapivat dose should not exceed 20 mg twice daily with concurrent moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.(1) DISCUSSION: Mitapivat is a CYP3A4 substrate. In a pharmacokinetic study with mitapivat 5, 20, or 50 mg twice daily dosing, fluconazole increased mitapivat area-under-curve (AUC) and concentration maximum (Cmax) by 2.6-fold and 1.6-fold, respectively.(1) Moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 include: amprenavir, aprepitant, atazanavir, berotralstat, clofazimine, conivaptan, darunavir, diltiazem, dronedarone, erythromycin, fluconazole, fluvoxamine, fosamprenavir, fosnetupitant, imatinib, isavuconazonium, letermovir, netupitant, nilotinib, schisandra, stiripentol, treosulfan, tofisopam, and verapamil.(2)	PYRUKYND
Lumateperone (Greater Than 21 mg)/Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitors SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 may inhibit the metabolism of lumateperone.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of lumateperone with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors increases lumateperone exposure, which may increase the risk of adverse reactions.(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class B or C) may be at higher risk of increased lumateperone exposure.(1) PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer of lumateperone recommends decreasing the dosage of lumateperone to 21 mg once daily in patients receiving moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.(1) DISCUSSION: Coadministration of lumateperone with itraconazole, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, resulted in a 4-fold and 3.5-fold increase in area-under-curve (AUC) and concentration maximum (Cmax), respectively.(1) Coadministration of lumateperone with diltiazem, a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor, resulted in a 2.5-fold and 2-fold increase AUC and Cmax, respectively.(1) Moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 include: aprepitant, avacopan, berotralstat, clofazimine, conivaptan, crizotinib, diltiazem, dronedarone, duvelisib, erythromycin, fedratinib, fluconazole, fluvoxamine, fosnetupitant, imatinib, isavuconazonium, oral lefamulin, lenacapavir, letermovir, netupitant, nilotinib, rilzabrutinib, schisandra, stiripentol, tofisopam, verapamil, treosulfan, and voxelotor.(2,3)	CAPLYTA
Daridorexant (Greater Than 25 mg)/Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitors SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 may inhibit the metabolism of daridorexant.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of a moderate inhibitor of CYP3A4 may result in increased levels of and effects from daridorexant including somnolence, fatigue, CNS depressant effects, daytime impairment, or headache.(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The dose of daridorexant should be limited to 25 mg daily when used with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor.(1) DISCUSSION: Daridorexant is a CYP3A4 substrate. In a PKPB model, concurrent use of daridorexant with diltiazem, a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor, increased daridorexant area-under-curve (AUC) and maximum concentration (Cmax) by 2.4-fold and 1.4-fold, respectively.(1) Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors include: amprenavir, aprepitant, atazanavir, avacopan, berotralstat, clofazimine, conivaptan, crizotinib, darunavir, diltiazem, dronedarone, duvelisib, erythromycin, fedratinib, fluconazole, fluvoxamine, fosamprenavir, fosnetupitant, imatinib, isavuconazonium, lenacapavir, letermovir, netupitant, nilotinib, nirogacestat, rilzabrutinib, schisandra, stiripentol, treosulfan and verapamil.(2)	QUVIVIQ
Nadofaragene Firadenovec/Selected Immunosuppressants SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Nadofaragene firadenovec may contain low levels of replication-competent adenovirus.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of nadofaragene firadenovec in patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy may cause disseminated adenovirus infection.(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Individuals who are immunosuppressed or immune-deficient should not receive nadofaragene firadenovec.(1) DISCUSSION: Nadofaragene firadenovec is a non-replicating adenoviral vector-based gene therapy but may contain low levels of replication-competent adenovirus. Immunocompromised persons, including those receiving immunosuppressant therapy, may be at risk for disseminated adenovirus infection.(1)	ADSTILADRIN
Ubrogepant (Greater Than 50 mg)/Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitors SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 may inhibit the metabolism of ubrogepant.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor may result in elevated levels of ubrogepant.(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer recommends a dosage adjustment of ubrogepant when used concomitantly with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. Initial dose of ubrogepant should not exceed 50 mg. A second dose should be avoided within 24 hours of the first dose when used concurrently with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.(1) DISCUSSION: Co-administration with verapamil, a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor, resulted in a 3.5-fold and 2.8-fold increase in area-under-curve (AUC) and concentration maximum (Cmax), respectively.(1) Moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 include: amprenavir, aprepitant, atazanavir, avacopan, berotralstat, clofazimine, conivaptan, crizotinib, darunavir, diltiazem, dronedarone, duvelisib, erythromycin, fedratinib, fluconazole, fluvoxamine, fosamprenavir, fosnetupitant, imatinib, isavuconazonium, lenacapavir, letermovir, netupitant, nilotinib, nirogacestat, rilzabrutinib, schisandra, stiripentol, tofisopam, treosulfan, and verapamil.(2-4)	UBRELVY

Drug contraindication overview.

*Hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, or long QT syndrome.

Adverse reaction overview.

Adverse nonhematologic effects reported in 20% or more of adult and pediatric patients receiving nilotinib include nausea, rash, headache, fatigue, pruritus, vomiting, diarrhea, cough, constipation, arthralgia, nasopharyngitis, pyrexia, and night sweats. Adverse hematologic effects include thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and anemia. In patients who discontinued nilotinib after attaining a sustained molecular response, musculoskeletal symptoms were reported more frequently the first year of the treatment-free phase (34% in newly diagnosed CML and 48% in previously treated CML) compared to during nilotinib therapy, but decreased in the second year (9% in newly diagnosed CML and 15% in previously treated CML).

Among patients who entered the nilotinib treatment reinitiation phase, musculoskeletal symptoms decreased in those with newly diagnosed or previously treated CML (12.5 or 25%, respectively).

Safety and efficacy of nilotinib capsules have been evaluated in pediatric patients at least 1 year of age with chronic phase Ph+ CML that is newly diagnosed or progressed during prior therapy. There are no data in pediatric patients under 2 years of age. Use of nilotinib capsules in pediatric patients 1 to <2 years of age with newly diagnosed or resistant or intolerant Ph+ CML in chronic phase is supported by efficacy in pediatric patients 2-6 years of age for these indications.

Use of nilotinib capsules in pediatric patients 1 year of age or greater with resistant or intolerant Ph+ CML in accelerated phase is based on evidence from a study in adults with safety data from 2 pediatric studies. The frequency, type, and severity of adverse effects in the pediatric population are generally consistent with those observed in adults; however, grade 3 or 4 hyperbilirubinemia and elevations in serum aminotransferase concentrations occurred more frequently in pediatric patients than in adults. Adverse effects on growth and development in pediatric patients with Ph+ chronic phase CML receiving nilotinib have been reported.

Monitor growth and development in pediatric patients. The tablet formulation of nilotinib (Danziten(R)) is only approved for use in adults with the aforementioned indications; this drug product is not labeled with pediatric information.

Contraindicated

None

Severe Precaution

None

Management or Monitoring Precaution

None