Skyclarys (omaveloxolone)
Oral Capsule
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Overview
Omaveloxolone is a potent activator of nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2), which is involved in the cellular response to oxidative stress.
Omaveloxolone is a semi-synthetic triterpenoid drug that increases antioxidant activity. The exact mechanism by which omaveloxolone exerts its therapeutic effect in patients with Friedreich's ataxia is unknown. Omaveloxolone has been shown to activate the Nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2) pathway in vitro and in vivo in animals and humans.
The Nrf2 pathway is involved in the cellular response to oxidative stress. In individuals with Friedreich's ataxia, the Nrf2 pathway is suppressed, which is associated with oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and cell damage. Omaveloxolone may exert its effects by activating the Nrf2 pathway and blocking the degradation of Nrf2.
The median time to peak omaveloxolone plasma concentrations was 7-14 hours (range: 1-24 hours). In healthy fasted subjects, the omaveloxolone peak plasma concentrations increased in a less than dose-proportional manner over a dosage range of 50 mg (0.33 times the recommended dosage) to 150 mg. However, the total plasma drug exposure (AUC) increased in a dose-dependent and dose-proportional manner over the dosage range of 50-150 mg.
Omaveloxolone peak plasma concentrations and AUC were similar when capsule contents were sprinkled on applesauce or when administered as intact capsules. When sprinkled on applesauce, the median time to peak omaveloxolone plasma concentrations was shortened from approximately 10 to 6 hours. When administered with a high-fat meal (800-1000 calories, approximately 150, 250, and 500-600 calories from protein, carbohydrate, and fat, respectively), omaveloxolone peak plasma concentrations and AUC increased by approximately 350 and 15%, respectively, compared with fasted conditions.
Omaveloxolone is 97% protein bound. Omaveloxolone is primarily metabolized by cytochrome P-450 (CYP) isoenzyme 3A, with minor metabolism by CYP2C8 and CYP2J2. The mean terminal half-life is 57 hours (range: 32-90 hours).
Following oral administration of a single dose of radiolabeled omaveloxolone 150 mg in healthy subjects, approximately 92% of the dose was recovered in feces (approximately 91% within 96 hours of administration), and 0.1% was recovered in urine. There are no clinically important differences in omaveloxolone pharmacokinetics based on age (16-71 years of age), sex, race, or body weight (41-128 kg).
USES: Omaveloxolone is used to treat a certain disorder that affects nerves and muscles (Friedreich's ataxia). This disorder causes damage to your nerves, which results in loss of coordination and unsteady movements. Omaveloxolone may help to lessen symptoms of Friedreich's ataxia.
Generic name: omaveloxolone
Pronunciation: (OH-ma-vel-OX-oh-lone)
Therapeutic class: Locomotor System
Reference product & biosimilars
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Skyclarys:
- Friedreich's Ataxia
Dosing
If coadministration of omaveloxolone with a strong cytochrome P-450 (CYP) 3A4 inhibitor cannot be avoided, reduce omaveloxolone dosage to 50 mg once daily with close monitoring of adverse reactions. If adverse reactions emerge, discontinue coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
If coadministration of omaveloxolone with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor cannot be avoided, reduce omaveloxolone dosage to 100 mg once daily with close monitoring of adverse reactions. If adverse reactions emerge, further reduce omaveloxolone dosage to 50 mg once daily.
Omaveloxolone is administered orally.
Administer omaveloxolone capsules on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating. Swallow the capsules whole; do not crush or chew.
For patients who are unable to swallow whole capsules, open the capsule(s) and sprinkle the entire contents of both halves of the capsule onto 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of applesauce. Stir the mixture until homogenous, and swallow the entire drug/applesauce mixture immediately. Do not store the mixture for future use. Do not mix contents of the capsule(s) with milk or orange juice. Do not administer via an enteral feeding tube.
If a dose of omaveloxolone is missed, take the next dose at its scheduled time the following day. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
Store omaveloxolone capsules at 20-25oC (excursions permitted between 15-30oC).
| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Skyclarys 50 Mg Capsule | Maintenance | Take 3 capsules (150 mg) by oral route once daily on an empty stomachat least 1 hour before eating. |
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Drug interactions
Omaveloxolone is substrate of cytochrome P-450 (CYP) isoenzyme 3A4, and a weak inducer of CYP3A4 and CYPC8.
In vitro data indicate that omaveloxolone is not an inhibitor of CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, and CYP2D6, and not an inducer of CYP1A2 and CYP2B6.
In vitro data indicate that omaveloxolone inhibits the renal transporter, organic anion transporter (OAT)1. Omaveloxolone is not an inhibitor of breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP), bile salt export pump, OAT3, organic anion transport polypeptide (OATP)1B1, OATP1B3, organic cation transport 2, multidrug and toxin extrusion (MATE)1, and MATE2K.
Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient.
Cyp3a4 Inducers/Lumateperone
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: Lumateperone is a substrate of CYP3A4. Inducers of CYP3A4 may induce the metabolism of lumateperone.(1)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: The concurrent administration of a CYP3A4 inducer may decrease the exposure to lumateperone.(1)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Induction effects may be more likely with regular use of the inducer for longer than 1-2 weeks.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer of lumateperone states that concurrent use with CYP3A4 inducers should be avoided.(1)
DISCUSSION: Coadministration of lumateperone with rifampin, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, resulted in a 98% reduction in area-under-curve (AUC) and a 90% reduction in concentration maximum (Cmax).(1) Strong inducers of CYP3A4 include: apalutamide, barbiturates, carbamazepine, encorafenib, enzalutamide, fosphenytoin, ivosidenib, lumacaftor, mitotane, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, rifampin, rifapentine, and St. John's wort.(2,3) Moderate inducers of CYP3A4 include: belzutifan, bosentan, cenobamate, dabrafenib, efavirenz, elagolix, etravirine, fexinidazole, lesinurad, lorlatinib, mavacamten, mitapivat, modafinil, nafcillin, pacritinib, repotrectinib, rifabutin, telotristat, thioridazine, and tovorafenib.(2,3) Weak inducers of CYP3A4 include: amprenavir, armodafinil, aumolertinib, bexarotene, brivaracetam, clobazam, danshen, darolutamide, dexamethasone, dicloxacillin, echinacea, eslicarbazepine, garlic, genistein, gingko, ginseng, glycyrrhizin, nevirapine, omaveloxolone, oxcarbazepine, pioglitazone, quercetin, rufinamide, sotorasib, sulfinpyrazone, sunvozertinib, tecovirimat, terbinafine, ticlopidine, troglitazone, vemurafenib, and vinblastine.(2,3)
Cyp3a4 Inducers/Zuranolone
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: Inducers of CYP3A4 may induce the metabolism of zuranolone.(1)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of a CYP3A4 inducer may result in a loss of zuranolone efficacy.(1)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Induction effects may be more likely with regular use of the inducer for longer than 1-2 weeks.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Avoid the concurrent use of zuranolone with CYP3A4 inducers.(1)
DISCUSSION: Coadministration of zuranolone with rifampin decreased the maximum concentration (Cmax) by 0.31-fold and area-under-curve (AUC) by 0.15-fold.(1) Strong CYP3A4 inducers linked to this monograph include: apalutamide, barbiturates, carbamazepine, encorafenib, enzalutamide, fosphenytoin, ivosidenib, lumacaftor, mitotane, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, rifampin, rifapentine, and St. John's wort. Moderate CYP3A4 inducers linked to this monograph include: belzutifan, bosentan, cenobamate, dabrafenib, dipyrone, efavirenz, elagolix, etravirine, fexinidazole, lesinurad, lorlatinib, mavacamten, mitapivat, modafinil, nafcillin, pacritinib, pexidartinib, repotrectinib, rifabutin, sotorasib, telotristat ethyl, thioridazine, and tovorafenib. Weak CYP3A4 inducers linked to this monograph include: armodafinil, aumolertinib, bexarotene, brigatinib, brivaracetam, clobazam, danshen, darolutamide, dexamethasone, dicloxacillin, echinacea, eslicarbazepine, flucloxacillin, garlic, genistein, ginseng, glycyrrhizin, methylprednisolone, mobocertinib, nevirapine, omaveloxolone, oritavancin, oxcarbazepine, pioglitazone, pitolisant, quercetin, relugolix, rufinamide, sarilumab, sulfinpyrazone, sunvozertinib, tazemetostat, tecovirimat, terbinafine, ticlopidine, topiramate, troglitazone, vemurafenib, vinblastine, and zanubrutinib.(2,3)
Omaveloxolone/Hormonal Contraceptives
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: Omaveloxolone is a weak CYP3A4 inducer. Coadministration of omaveloxolone with hormonal contraceptives may lead to contraceptive failure or an increase in breakthrough bleeding due to decreased hormonal concentrations.(1)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of omaveloxolone may reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives.(1)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Avoid concomitant use of hormonal contraceptives with omaveloxolone. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective non-hormonal contraception (e.g., non-hormonal intrauterine system) or additional non-hormonal contraceptive (e.g., condoms) during treatment with omaveloxolone and for 28 days after the last dose. Women of reproductive age should be counseled not to rely on hormonal contraceptives (including oral contraceptives, patches, implants, and/or IUDs) for contraception.(1) For emergency contraception, the UK's Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) recommends that women who have used a CYP3A4 inducer in the previous 4 weeks should consider a non-hormonal emergency contraceptive (ie a copper IUD). If a non-hormonal emergency contraceptive is not an option, double the usual dose of levonorgestrel from 1.5 to 3 mg. Advise the patient to have a pregnancy test to exclude pregnancy after use and to seek medical advice if she does become pregnant.(2)
DISCUSSION: Coadministration of omaveloxolone with midazolam (a CYP3A substrate) decreased the area-under-curve (AUC) of midazolam by 45%.(1)
Omaveloxolone/Strong And Moderate Cyp3a4 Inducers
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: Omaveloxolone is metabolized by CYP3A4. Strong and moderate inducers of CYP3A4 may increase the metabolism of omaveloxolone.(1)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of a strong or moderate inducer of CYP3A4 may result in decreased levels and effectiveness of omaveloxolone.(1)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Induction effects may be more likely with regular use of the inducer for longer than 1-2 weeks.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Avoid concomitant use of omaveloxolone with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers.(1)
DISCUSSION: Omaveloxolone is a substrate of CYP3A4. The effect of concomitant use with strong CYP3A4 inducers is unknown. Concurrent administration of a single dose of efavirenz (moderate CYP3A4 inducer) with omaveloxolone decreased the maximum concentration (Cmax) and area-under-the-curve (AUC) of omaveloxolone by 38% and 48%.(1) Strong inducers of CYP3A4 include: apalutamide, barbiturates, carbamazepine, encorafenib, enzalutamide, fosphenytoin, ivosidenib, lumacaftor, mitotane, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, rifampin, rifapentine, and St. John's wort.(2,3) Moderate inducers of CYP3A4 include: belzutifan, bosentan, cenobamate, dabrafenib, dipyrone, efavirenz, elagolix, etravirine, fexinidazole, lesinurad, lorlatinib, mavacamten, mitapivat, modafinil, nafcillin, pacritinib, pexidartinib, repotrectinib, rifabutin, sotorasib, telotristat, thioridazine, and tovorafenib.(2,3)
Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.
Cyp3a4 Inducers/Erlotinib
SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Inducers of CYP3A4 may induce the metabolism of erlotinib.(1)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent or recent use of a CYP3A4 inducer may result in decreased levels and effectiveness of erlotinib.(1)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Induction effects may be more likely with regular use of the inducer for longer than 1-2 weeks.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Avoid the concurrent use of CYP3A4 inducers in patients receiving therapy with erlotinib. Consider the use of alternative agents with less enzyme induction potential.(1) Consider increasing the dosage of erlotinib by 50 mg increments as tolerated at two week intervals (to a maximum of 450 mg) while closely monitoring the patient. The highest dosage studied with concurrent rifampin is 450 mg. If the dosage of erlotinib is increased, it will need to be decreased when the inducer is discontinued.(1)
DISCUSSION: Pretreatment and concurrent therapy with rifampin increased erlotinib clearance by 3-fold and decreased the erlotinib area-under-curve (AUC) by 66% to 80%. This is equivalent to a dose of about 30 mg to 50 mg in NSCLC.(1) In a study, pretreatment with rifampin for 11 days decreased the AUC of a single 450 mg dose of erlotinib to 57.6% of the AUC observed with a single 150 mg dose of erlotinib.(1) In a case report, coadministration of phenytoin (180mg daily) and erlotinib (150mg daily) increased the phenytoin concentration from 8.2mcg/ml to 24.2mcg/ml and decreased the erlotinib concentration 12-fold (from 1.77mcg/ml to 0.15mcg/ml) and increased the erlotinib clearance by 10-fold (from 3.53 L/h to 41.7 L/h).(2) In a study, concurrent use of sorafenib (400 mg twice daily) and erlotinib (150 mg daily) decreased the concentration minimum (Cmin), concentration maximum (Cmax), and AUC of erlotinib.(3) In an animal study, concurrent use of dexamethasone and erlotinib decreased the AUC of erlotinib by 0.6-fold.(4) Strong inducers of CYP3A4 include: barbiturates, encorafenib, enzalutamide, fosphenytoin, ivosidenib, mitotane, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, rifampin, and rifapentine.(5,6) Moderate inducers of CYP3A4 include: belzutifan, bosentan, cenobamate, dabrafenib, dipyrone, efavirenz, elagolix, etravirine, fexinidazole, lesinurad, lorlatinib, mavacamten, mitapivat, modafinil, nafcillin, pacritinib, pexidartinib, repotrectinib, sotorasib, telotristat, thioridazine, and tovorafenib.(5,6) Weak inducers of CYP3A4 include: amprenavir, armodafinil, aumolertinib, bexarotene, brigatinib, brivaracetam, clobazam, danshen, darolutamide, dicloxacillin, echinacea, eslicarbazepine, flucloxacillin, garlic, genistein, ginkgo, ginseng, glycyrrhizin, mobocertinib, nevirapine, omaveloxolone, oritavancin, oxcarbazepine, pioglitazone, pitolisant, quercetin, relugolix, rufinamide, sarilumab, sulfinpyrazone, sunvozertinib, tazemetostat, tecovirimat, terbinafine, ticlopidine, topiramate, troglitazone, vemurafenib, vinblastine, and zanubrutinib.(5,6)
Omaveloxolone/Moderate Cyp3a4 Inhibitors
SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Agents which inhibit the CYP3A4 enzyme may inhibit the metabolism of omaveloxolone.(1)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of a moderate inhibitor of CYP3A4 may result in increased levels of and effects from omaveloxolone including hepatotoxicity and hyperlipidemia.(1)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The concurrent use of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors with omaveloxolone should be avoided. If concurrent use cannot be avoided, reduce the omaveloxolone dosage to 100 mg daily and monitor closely. If adverse reactions emerge, reduce the dose to 50 mg once daily.(1)
DISCUSSION: Coadministration of omaveloxolone with verapamil (a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor) increased both the concentration maximum (Cmax) and area-under-curve (AUC) of omaveloxolone by 1.25-fold.(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, oral lefamulin, lenacapavir, letermovir, netupitant, nilotinib, rilzabrutinib, schisandra, stiripentol, tofisopam, treosulfan, verapamil, and voxelotor.(2,3)
Omaveloxolone/Strong Cyp3a4 Inhibitors
SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Strong inhibitors of CYP3A4 may inhibit the metabolism of omaveloxolone.(1)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of a strong inhibitor of CYP3A4 may result in increased levels of and effects from omaveloxolone including hepatotoxicity and hyperlipidemia.(1)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The concurrent use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors with omaveloxolone should be avoided. If concurrent use cannot be avoided, reduce the omaveloxolone dosage to 50 mg daily and monitor closely. If adverse reactions emerge, coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors should be discontinued.(1)
DISCUSSION: Coadministration of omaveloxolone with itraconazole (a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor) increased the concentration maximum (Cmax) and area-under-curve (AUC) of omaveloxolone by 3-fold and 4-fold, respectively.(1) Strong inhibitors of CYP3A4 include: adagrasib, boceprevir, ceritinib, clarithromycin, cobicistat, ensitrelvir, idelalisib, indinavir, itraconazole, josamycin, ketoconazole, levoketoconazole, lopinavir, mibefradil, mifepristone, nefazodone, nelfinavir, nirmatrelvir, paritaprevir, posaconazole, relacorilant, ribociclib, saquinavir, telaprevir, telithromycin, tipranavir, troleandomycin, tucatinib, and voriconazole.(2)
Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.
Moderate And Weak Cyp3a4 Inducers/Tacrolimus
SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Moderate or weak CYP3A4 inducers may accelerate the metabolism of tacrolimus.(1)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of a moderate or weak CYP3A4 inducer may result in decreased levels and effectiveness of tacrolimus.(1)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Induction effects may be more likely with regular use of the inducer for longer than 1-2 weeks.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer of tacrolimus recommends monitoring tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and adjusting tacrolimus dose if needed. Monitor clinical response closely.(1)
DISCUSSION: A 13-year-old cystic fibrosis patient with a history of liver transplant on stable doses of tacrolimus underwent 2 separate courses of nafcillin therapy (a moderate CYP3A4 inducer). During the 1st course of nafcillin, his tacrolimus levels started to fall 3 days after starting nafcillin, became undetectable at day 8, and recovered to therapeutic levels without a change in tacrolimus dose 5 days after discontinuation of nafcillin. During the 2nd course of nafcillin, tacrolimus level became undetectable 4 days after starting nafcillin and recovered 3 days after stopping nafcillin.(2) Moderate inducers of CYP3A4 would be expected to decrease the AUC of a sensitive 3A4 substrate by 50-80% and include: belzutifan, bosentan, cenobamate, dabrafenib, elagolix, etravirine, lesinurad, lorlatinib, mavacamten, modafinil, nafcillin, repotrectinib, telotristat, and tovorafenib.(3,4) Weak inducers of CYP3A4 would be expected to decrease the AUC of a sensitive 3A4 substrate by 20-50% and include: armodafinil, bexarotene, brigatinib, brivaracetam, clobazam, danshen, darolutamide, dexamethasone, dicloxacillin, echinacea, elafibranor, enasidenib, eslicarbazepine, floxacillin, garlic, genistein, ginseng, glycyrrhizin, meropenem-vaborbactam, nevirapine, oritavancin, omaveloxolone, oxcarbazepine, pioglitazone, relugolix, rufinamide, sulfinpyrazone, sunvozertinib, suzetrigine, tazemetostat, tecovirimat, terbinafine, ticlopidine, topiramate, troglitazone, vinblastine, and zanubrutinib.(3,4)
Moderate And Weak Cyp3a4 Inducers/Ubrogepant
SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Moderate or weak CYP3A4 inducers may induce the metabolism of ubrogepant.(1)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of a moderate or weak CYP3A4 inducer may result in decreased levels and effectiveness of ubrogepant.(1)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Induction effects may be more likely with regular use of the inducer for longer than 1-2 weeks.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer recommends a dosage adjustment of ubrogepant when coadministered with moderate or weak CYP3A4 inducers. Initial dose of ubrogepant should be 100 mg. If a second dose is needed, the dose of ubrogepant should be 100 mg.(1)
DISCUSSION: Coadministration of ubrogepant with rifampin, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, resulted in an 80% reduction in ubrogepant exposure. No dedicated drug interaction studies were conducted to assess concomitant use with moderate or weak CYP3A4 inducers. Dose adjustment for concomitant use of ubrogepant with moderate or weak CYP3A4 inducers is recommended based on a conservative prediction of 50% reduction in exposure of ubrogepant.(1) Moderate inducers of CYP3A4 would be expected to decrease the AUC of a sensitive 3A4 substrate by 50-80% and include: belzutifan, bosentan, cenobamate, dabrafenib, dipyrone, efavirenz, elagolix, etravirine, fexinidazole, lesinurad, lorlatinib, mavacamten, mitapivat, modafinil, nafcillin, pexidartinib, rifabutin, telotristat, thioridazine, and tovorafenib.(2,3) Weak inducers of CYP3A4 would be expected to decrease the AUC of a sensitive 3A4 substrate by 20-50% and include: armodafinil, bexarotene, brigatinib, brivaracetam, clobazam, danshen, dexamethasone, dicloxacillin, echinacea, elafibranor, eslicarbazepine, floxacillin, garlic, genistein, ginseng, glycyrrhizin, meropenem-vaborbactam, methylprednisolone, nevirapine, omaveloxolone, oritavancin, oxcarbazepine, pioglitazone, pitolisant, relugolix, repotrectinib, rufinamide, sarilumab, sulfinpyrazone, sunvozertinib, suzetrigine, tazemetostat, tecovirimat, terbinafine, ticlopidine, topiramate, troglitazone, vemurafenib, vinblastine, and zanubrutinib.(2,3)
Selected Moderate-Weak Cyp3a4 Inducers/Exemestane
SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: CYP3A4 inducers may induce the metabolism of exemestane.(1)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of a CYP3A4 inducer may result in decreased levels and effectiveness of exemestane.(1)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Induction effects may be more likely with regular use of the inducer for longer than 1-2 weeks.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The US manufacturer of exemestane recommends that patients receiving concurrent therapy with a strong CYP3A4 inducer receive 50 mg of exemestane daily after a meal.(1) It may be prudent to consider a dosage increase for patients receiving weaker CYP3A4 inducers.
DISCUSSION: In a study in 10 healthy postmenopausal subjects, pretreatment with rifampin (a strong CYP3A4 inducer, 600 mg daily for 14 days) decreased the area-under-curve (AUC) and maximum concentration (Cmax) of a single dose of exemestane (25 mg) by 54% and 41%, respectively.(1) Strong inducers of CYP3A4 would be expected to decrease the AUC of a sensitive 3A4 substrate by 80% or more and include: carbamazepine, enzalutamide, mitotane, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifabutin, rifampin, and St. John's wort.(1-3) Moderate inducers of CYP3A4 would be expected to decrease the AUC of a sensitive 3A4 substrate by 50-80% and include: belzutifan, bosentan, cenobamate, dabrafenib, dipyrone, efavirenz, elagolix, etravirine, fexinidazole, lesinurad, mavacamten, mitapivat, modafinil, nafcillin, pacritinib, pexidartinib, repotrectinib, rifabutin, sotorasib, telotristat ethyl, thioridazine, and tovorafenib.(2,3) Weak inducers of CYP3A4 would be expected to decrease the AUC of a sensitive 3A4 substrate by 20-50% and include: armodafinil, aumolertinib, bexarotene, brigatinib, brivaracetam, clobazam, danshen, darolutamide, dexamethasone, dicloxacillin, echinacea, elafibranor, enasidenib, eslicarbazepine, floxacillin, garlic, gingko, ginseng, glycyrrhizin, lorlatinib, meropenem-vaborbactam, methylprednisolone, nevirapine, omaveloxolone, oritavancin, oxcarbazepine, pioglitazone, pitolisant, quercetin, relugolix, rufinamide, sarilumab, sulfinpyrazone, sunvozertinib, suzetrigine, tazemetostat, tecovirimat, terbinafine, ticlopidine, topiramate, troglitazone, vemurafenib, vinblastine, and zanubrutinib.(2,3)
Weak Cyp3a4 Inducers/Atogepant
SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Weak CYP3A4 inducers may increase the metabolism of atogepant by CYP3A4.(1)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: The concurrent use of weak CYP3A4 inducers with atogepant may result in decreased levels and clinical effectiveness of atogepant.(1)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Induction effects may be more likely with regular use of the inducer for longer than 1-2 weeks.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer of atogepant recommends that patients on concomitant weak CYP3A4 inducers receive atogepant 30 mg or 60 mg once daily for prevention of episodic migraines and receive atogepant 60 mg once daily for prevention of chronic migraines.(1) Patients receiving concurrent therapy with CYP3A4 inducers and atogepant should be observed for decreased clinical effectiveness.
DISCUSSION: In a study of healthy subjects, rifampin, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, decreased the area-under-curve (AUC) and maximum concentration (Cmax) of atogepant by 60% and 30%, respectively. Topiramate, a weak CYP3A4 inducer, decreased atogepant AUC and Cmax by 25% and 24%, respectively.(1) Weak CYP3A4 inducers linked to this monograph include: armodafinil, aumolertinib, bexarotene, brigatinib, brivaracetam, clobazam, danshen, darolutamide, dexamethasone, dicloxacillin, echinacea, eslicarbazepine, floxacillin, garlic, genistein, ginseng, glycyrrhizin, methylprednisolone, mobocertinib, nevirapine, omaveloxolone, oritavancin, oxcarbazepine, pioglitazone, pitolisant, quercetin, relugolix, rufinamide, sarilumab, sulfinpyrazone, tazemetostat, tecovirimat, terbinafine, ticlopidine, topiramate, troglitazone, vemurafenib, vinblastine, and zanubrutinib.(1,2)
Contraindications
*None.
- Child-pugh class C hepatic impairment
- Child-pugh class B hepatic impairment
- Disease of liver
- Pregnancy
- Chronic heart failure
- Hyperlipidemia
Adverse reactions
The most common adverse reactions with omaveloxolone (incidence >=20% and greater than placebo) are elevated liver enzymes (AST/ALT), headache, nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, diarrhea, and musculoskeletal pain.
More Frequent
- Increased alanine transaminase
- Increased aspartate transaminase
Rare or Very Rare
- Hypersensitivity drug reaction
More Frequent
- Acute abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Headache disorder
- Hyperlipidemia
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Nausea
Less Frequent
- Anorexia
- Back pain
- Influenza
- Muscle spasm
- Pain in oropharynx
- Skin rash
- Vomiting
Precautions
No enhanced messaging available.
The safety and effectiveness of omaveloxolone for the treatment of Friedreich's ataxia have been established in pediatric patients >=16 years of age, based on adequate evidence from the principal efficacy study. The safety and effectiveness of omaveloxolone have not been established in pediatric patients <16 years of age.
There are no adequate data on the developmental risks associated with the use of omaveloxolone in pregnant women. In animal studies, oral administration of omaveloxolone during pregnancy or throughout pregnancy and lactation resulted in developmental toxicity (embryofetal mortality and growth impairment, and mortality, growth impairment, and neurobehavioral deficits in offspring) at plasma exposures similar to or less than exposures in humans.
An exposure registry exists that monitors outcomes in women exposed to omaveloxolone during pregnancy. Patients or their healthcare providers can enroll in the registry by calling 1-866-609-1785 or emailing SkyclarysPregnancySurveillance@ppd.com.
No data are available on the presence of omaveloxolone or its metabolites in human milk. The effects of the drug on milk production or on breast-fed infants are unknown. Omaveloxolone was excreted in the milk of lactating rats following oral administration.
Consider the developmental and health benefits of breast-feeding along with the mother's clinical need for omaveloxolone and any potential adverse effects on the breast-fed infant from the drug or underlying maternal condition.
The manufacturer makes no specific dosage recommendations for geriatric patients.
Clinical studies of omaveloxolone in Friedreich's ataxia did not include patients >=65 years of age. No data are available to determine whether geriatric patients respond differently than younger adults.
ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Friedreich's ataxia | ||
| G11.11 | ICD10CM | Friedreich ataxia |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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