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Drug interactions of Ceritinib

1. Effect of Other Drugs on Ceritinib

Strong CYP3A Inhibitors

A strong CYP3A4/P-gp inhibitor (ketoconazole) increased the systemic exposure of ceritinib, which may increase the incidence and severity of adverse reactions of Ceritinib. Avoid concurrent use of strong CYP3A inhibitors during treatment with Ceritinib. If concurrent use of strong CYP3A inhibitors is unavoidable, reduce  the Ceritinib dose.  Do not consume grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they may inhibit CYP3A.

Strong CYP3A Inducers

A strong CYP3A4/P-gp inducer (rifampin) decreased the systemic exposure of ceritinib, which may decrease the efficacy of Ceritinib. Avoid concurrent use of strong CYP3A inducers during  treatment with Ceritinib.

2. Effect of Ceritinib on Other Drugs

CYP3A Substrates Ceritinib increased the systemic exposure of a sensitive CYP3A substrate (midazolam). Avoid coadministration of Ceritinib with sensitive CYP3A substrates. If concomitant use is unavoidable, consider dose reduction of the sensitive CYP3A substrate(s). If Ceritinib is coadministered with other CYP3A substrates, refer to the CYP3A substrate labeling for dosage recommendation with strong CYP3A inhibitors.

CYP2C9 Substrates

Ceritinib increased the systemic exposure of a CYP2C9 substrate (warfarin). Increase  the frequency of INR monitoring if coadministration with warfarin is unavoidable as the anti-coagulant effect of warfarin  may be enhanced.

Avoid coadministration of Ceritinib with CYP2C9 substrates for which minimal concentration changes may lead to serious toxicities. If concomitant use of such CYP2C9 substrates is unavoidable, consider dose reduction for the  coadministered CYP2C9 substrates.

3. Drugs That Prolong QT Interval

Ceritinib causes concentration-dependent increases in the QTc interval. When possible, avoid coadministration of Ceritinib with other products with a known potential to prolong the QTc interval.  

4. Drugs That Cause Bradycardia

Ceritinib can cause bradycardia. When possible, avoid coadministration of Ceritinib with other products known to cause bradycardia.

from FDA,2021.10

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