Note: Treatment may be continued until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The optimal duration of therapy for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in complete remission is not yet determined. Discontinuing CML treatment is not recommended unless part of a clinical trial (Baccarani 2009). Imatinib is associated with a moderate or high emetic potential; antiemetics are recommended to prevent nausea and vomiting (ASCO [Hesketh 2020]; MASCC/ESMO [Roila 2016]).
Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+) chronic myeloid leukemia (CML): Oral:
Chronic phase: 400 mg once daily; may be increased to 600 mg daily, if tolerated, for disease progression, lack of hematologic response after 3 months, lack of cytogenetic response after 6 to 12 months, or loss of previous hematologic or cytogenetic response. An increase to 800 mg daily has been used (Cortes 2010, Hehlmann 2014).
Accelerated phase or blast crisis: 600 mg once daily; may be increased to 800 mg daily (400 mg twice daily), if tolerated, for disease progression, lack of hematologic response after 3 months, lack of cytogenetic response after 6 to 12 months, or loss of previous hematologic or cytogenetic response
Ph+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) (relapsed or refractory): Oral: 600 mg once daily
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) (adjuvant treatment following complete resection): Oral: 400 mg once daily; recommended treatment duration: 3 years
GIST (unresectable and/or metastatic malignant): Oral: 400 mg once daily; may be increased up to 800 mg daily (400 mg twice daily), if tolerated, for disease progression. Note: Significant improvement (progression-free survival, objective response rate) was demonstrated in patients with KIT exon 9 mutation with 800 mg (versus 400 mg), although overall survival (OS) was not impacted. The higher dose did not demonstrate a difference in time to progression or OS patients with Kit exon 11 mutation or wild-type status (Debiec-Rychter, 2006; Heinrich 2008).
Aggressive systemic mastocytosis (ASM) associated with eosinophilia: Oral: Initiate at 100 mg once daily; if assessments demonstrate insufficient response, increase from 100 mg to 400 mg/day in the absence of adverse reactions.
ASM without D816V c-Kit mutation or c-Kit mutation status unknown: Oral: 400 mg once daily
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP): Oral: 400 mg twice daily
Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) and/or chronic eosinophilic leukemia (CEL): Oral: 400 mg once daily
HES/CEL with FIP1L1-PDGFRα fusion kinase: Oral: Initiate at 100 mg once daily; if assessments demonstrate insufficient response, increase from 100 mg to 400 mg/day in the absence of adverse reactions.
Myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative disease (MDS/MPD) with PDGF receptor gene rearrangements: Oral: 400 mg once daily
Chordoma, progressive, advanced, or metastatic expressing PDGFRB and/or PDGFB (off-label use): Oral: 400 mg twice daily (Stacchiotti 2012)
Desmoid tumors, unresectable and/or progressive (off-label use): Oral: 300 mg twice daily (BSA ≥1.5 m2), 200 mg twice daily (BSA 1 to 1.49 m2), 100 mg twice daily (BSA <1 m2) (Chugh 2010) or 400 mg once daily; may increase to 400 mg twice daily if progressive disease on 400 mg daily (Penel 2011)
Melanoma, advanced or metastatic with C-KIT mutation (off-label use): Oral: 400 mg twice daily (Carvajal 2011)
Stem cell transplant (SCT, off-label use) for CML (in patients who have not failed imatinib therapy prior to transplant): Oral:
Prophylactic use to prevent relapse post SCT: 400 mg daily starting after engraftment for 1 year post transplant (Carpenter 2007) or 300 mg daily starting on day +35 post SCT (increased to 400 mg within 4 weeks) and continued until 12 months post transplant (Olavarria 2007)
Relapse post SCT: Initial: 400 mg daily; if inferior response after 3 months, dose may be increased to 600 to 800 mg daily (Hess 2005) or 400 to 600 mg daily (chronic phase) or 600 mg daily (blast or accelerated phase) (DeAngelo 2004)
Dosage adjustment for concomitant therapy: Significant drug interactions exist, requiring dose/frequency adjustment or avoidance. Consult Drug Interactions database for more information.
CrCl 40 to 59 mL/minute: Maximum recommended dose: 600 mg.
CrCl 20 to 39 mL/minute: Decrease recommended starting dose by 50%; dose may be increased as tolerated; maximum recommended dose: 400 mg.
CrCl <20 mL/minute: Use caution; a dose of 100 mg daily has been tolerated in a limited number of patients with severe impairment (Gibbons 2008).
Mild-to-moderate impairment: No dosage adjustment necessary.
Severe impairment: Reduce dose by 25%.
Dosage adjustment for hepatotoxicity (during therapy): If elevations of bilirubin >3 times ULN or transaminases >5 times ULN occur, withhold treatment until bilirubin <1.5 times ULN and transaminases <2.5 times ULN. Resume treatment at a reduced dose as follows (Note: The decision to resume treatment should take into consideration the initial severity of hepatotoxicity):
If current dose 400 mg daily, reduce dose to 300 mg daily
If current dose 600 mg daily, reduce dose to 400 mg daily
If current dose 800 mg daily, reduce dose to 600 mg daily
(For additional information see "Imatinib: Pediatric drug information")
Note: Antiemetics may be recommended to prevent nausea and vomiting; imatinib doses >260 mg/m2/day are associated with a moderate emetic potential (POGO [Paw Cho Sing 2019]).
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+); newly diagnosed: Children and Adolescents: Oral: 340 mg/m2/day administered once daily; in combination with intensive chemotherapy (Schultz 2014); maximum daily dose: 600 mg/day; treatment may be continued until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+); chronic phase, newly diagnosed: Children and Adolescents: Oral: 340 mg/m2/day administered once daily or in 2 divided doses; maximum daily dose: 600 mg/day. Treatment may be continued until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The optimal duration of therapy for CML in complete remission is not yet determined. Discontinuing CML treatment is not recommended unless part of a clinical trial (Baccarani 2009).
Dosage adjustment for concomitant therapy: Significant drug interactions exist, requiring dose/frequency adjustment or avoidance. Consult drug interactions database for more information.
Dosing adjustment for nonhematologic adverse reactions: Children and Adolescents: Withhold treatment until toxicity resolves; may resume if appropriate (depending on initial severity of adverse event).
Dosing adjustment for hematologic adverse reactions: Children and Adolescents:
ALL Ph+ (newly diagnosed): Hematologic toxicity requiring dosage adjustments was not observed in the study. No major toxicities were observed with imatinib at 340 mg/m2/day in combination with intensive chemotherapy (Schultz 2009).
CML Ph+ (chronic phase): If ANC <1 x 109/L and/or platelets <50 x 109/L: Withhold until ANC ≥1.5 x 109/L and platelets ≥75 x 109/L; resume treatment at previous dose. For recurrent neutropenia and/or thrombocytopenia, withhold until recovery and reinstitute treatment at a reduced dose as follows: If initial dose 340 mg/m2/day, reduce dose to 260 mg/m2/day.
Children and Adolescents:
Mild impairment (CrCl 40 to 59 mL/minute): There are no pediatric-specific recommendations; use caution; in adults with mild impairment, a maximum daily dose of 600 mg/day is recommended.
Moderate impairment (CrCl 20 to 39 mL/minute): Decrease recommended starting dose by 50%; dose may be increased as tolerated; in adults with moderate impairment, a maximum daily dose of 400 mg/day is recommended.
Severe impairment (CrCl <20 mL/minute): There are no pediatric-specific recommendations; use caution; in adults with severe impairment, a reduced dose of 100 mg/day has been tolerated (Gibbons 2008).
Children and Adolescents:
Baseline:
Mild to moderate impairment: No adjustment necessary
Severe impairment: Reduce dose by 25%
Hepatotoxicity during therapy: Withhold treatment until toxicity resolves; may resume if appropriate (depending on initial severity of adverse event)
If elevations of bilirubin >3 times ULN or liver transaminases >5 times ULN occur, withhold treatment until bilirubin <1.5 times ULN and transaminases <2.5 times ULN. Resume treatment at a reduced dose as follows: If current dose 340 mg/m2/day, reduce dose to 260 mg/m2/day; maximum daily dose range: 300 to 400 mg/day
Refer to adult dosing.
Hematologic toxicity:
Chronic phase CML (initial dose 400 mg daily in adults or 340 mg/m2/day in children); ASM, MDS/MPD, and HES/CEL (initial dose 400 mg daily); or GIST (initial dose 400 mg daily): If ANC <1 x 109/L and/or platelets <50 x 109/L: Withhold until ANC ≥1.5 x 109/L and platelets ≥75 x 109/L; resume treatment at original starting dose. For recurrent neutropenia and/or thrombocytopenia, withhold until recovery, and reinstitute treatment at a reduced dose as follows:
Children ≥1 year and Adolescents: If initial dose 340 mg/m2/day, reduce dose to 260 mg/m2/day.
Adults: If initial dose 400 mg daily, reduce dose to 300 mg daily.
CML (accelerated phase or blast crisis): Adults (initial dose 600 mg daily): If ANC <0.5 x 109/L and/or platelets <10 x 109/L, establish whether cytopenia is related to leukemia (bone marrow aspirate or biopsy). If unrelated to leukemia, reduce dose to 400 mg daily. If cytopenia persists for an additional 2 weeks, further reduce dose to 300 mg daily. If cytopenia persists for 4 weeks and is still unrelated to leukemia, withhold treatment until ANC ≥1 x 109/L and platelets ≥20 x 109/L, then resume treatment at 300 mg daily.
ASM associated with eosinophilia and HES/CEL with FIP1L1-PDGFRα fusion kinase: Adults (starting dose 100 mg daily): If ANC <1 x 109/L and/or platelets <50 x 109/L: Withhold until ANC ≥1.5 x 109/L and platelets ≥75 x 109/L; resume treatment at previous dose.
DFSP: Adults (initial dose 800 mg daily): If ANC <1 x 109/L and/or platelets <50 x 109/L, withhold until ANC ≥1.5 x 109/L and platelets ≥75 x 109/L; resume treatment at reduced dose of 600 mg daily. For recurrent neutropenia and/or thrombocytopenia, withhold until recovery, and reinstitute treatment with a further dose reduction to 400 mg daily.
Ph+ ALL:
Pediatrics (Schultz 2009): Hematologic toxicity requiring dosage adjustments was not observed in the study. No major toxicities were observed with imatinib at 340 mg/m2/day in combination with intensive chemotherapy.
Adults (initial dose 600 mg daily): If ANC <0.5 x 109/L and/or platelets <10 x 109/L, establish whether cytopenia is related to leukemia (bone marrow aspirate or biopsy). If unrelated to leukemia, reduce dose to 400 mg daily. If cytopenia persists for an additional 2 weeks, further reduce dose to 300 mg daily. If cytopenia persists for 4 weeks and is still unrelated to leukemia, withhold treatment until ANC ≥1 x 109/L and platelets ≥20 x 109/L, then resume treatment at 300 mg daily.
Nonhematologic toxicity (eg, severe edema): Withhold treatment until toxicity resolves; may resume if appropriate (depending on initial severity of adverse event).
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.
Tablet, Oral, as mesylate:
Gleevec: 100 mg, 400 mg [scored]
Generic: 100 mg, 400 mg
Yes
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.
Tablet, Oral, as mesylate:
Gleevec: 100 mg, 400 mg
Generic: 100 mg, 400 mg
Imatinib is associated with a moderate or high emetic potential; antiemetics may be recommended to prevent nausea and vomiting (ASCO [Hesketh 2020]; MASCC/ESMO [Roila 2016]).
Should be administered with a meal and a large glass of water. For daily dosing ≥800 mg, the 400 mg tablets should be used in order to reduce iron exposure. Do not crush tablets. Tablets may be dispersed in water or apple juice (using ~50 mL for 100 mg tablet, ~200 mL for 400 mg tablet); stir until dissolved and administer immediately. If necessary, an oral suspension may be prepared (see Extemporaneously Prepared). Avoid skin or mucous membrane contact with crushed tablets; if contact occurs, wash thoroughly. Avoid exposure to crushed tablets.
Doses ≤600 mg may be given once daily; 800 mg dose should be administered as 400 mg twice daily.
Antiemetics may be recommended to prevent nausea and vomiting; imatinib doses >260 mg/m2/day are associated with a moderate emetic potential (POGO [Paw Cho Sing 2019]).
Oral: Administer with a meal and a large glass of water. Do not crush tablets; avoid skin or mucous membrane contact with crushed tablets; if contact occurs, wash thoroughly.
Tablets may be dispersed in water or apple juice (using ~50 mL for 100 mg tablet, ~200 mL for 400 mg tablet); stir until tablet dissolves and administer immediately. If necessary, an oral suspension may be prepared (see Extemporaneous Preparations). Dosing in pediatric patients may be once or twice daily when treating CML and once daily for Ph+ ALL.
Hazardous agent (NIOSH 2016 [group 1]).
Use appropriate precautions for receiving, handling, storage, preparation, dispensing, transporting, administration, and disposal. Follow NIOSH and USP 800 recommendations and institution-specific policies/procedures for appropriate containment strategy (NIOSH 2016; USP-NF 2020).
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia: Treatment of relapsed or refractory Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+) acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in adults.
Treatment of newly diagnosed Ph+ ALL in children (in combination with chemotherapy).
Aggressive systemic mastocytosis: Treatment of aggressive systemic mastocytosis in adults without D816V c-Kit mutation or with c-Kit mutational status unknown.
Chronic myeloid leukemia:
Treatment of Ph+ chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in chronic phase (newly diagnosed) in adults and children.
Treatment of Ph+ CML in blast crisis, accelerated phase, or chronic phase after failure of interferon-alfa therapy.
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: Treatment of unresectable, recurrent, and/or metastatic dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) in adults.
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors: Treatment of Kit (CD117)-positive unresectable and/or metastatic malignant gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST).
Adjuvant treatment of Kit (CD117)–positive GIST following complete gross resection in adults.
Hypereosinophilic syndrome and/or chronic eosinophilic leukemia: Treatment of hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) and/or chronic eosinophilic leukemia (CEL) in adult patients who have the FIP1L1–platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) receptor alpha fusion kinase (mutational analysis or fluorescent in situ hybridization [FISH] demonstration of CHIC2 allele deletion) and for patients with HES and/or CEL who are FIP1L1-PDGF receptor alpha fusion kinase negative or unknown.
Myelodysplastic/Myeloproliferative diseases: Treatment of myelodysplastic syndrome/myeloproliferative diseases (MDS/MPD) associated with PDGF receptor gene rearrangements in adults.
Chordoma; Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) post-stem cell transplantation (SCT) (allogeneic) (follow-up treatment); Desmoid tumor; Melanoma, advanced or metastatic (C-KIT mutated tumors)
Imatinib may be confused with avapritinib, axitinib, bosutinib, cabozantinib, capmatinib, dasatinib, enasidenib, erlotinib, fostamatinib, gefitinib, ibrutinib, idelalisib, ivosidenib, lapatinib, neratinib, nilotinib, nintedanib, PONATinib, regorafenib, ripretinib, SORAfenib, SUNItinib, vandetanib
This medication is in a class the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) includes among its list of drug classes which have a heightened risk of causing significant patient harm when used in error.
The following adverse drug reactions and incidences are derived from product labeling unless otherwise specified.
>10%:
Cardiovascular: Chest pain (7% to 11%), edema (60% to 86%), facial edema (14%), peripheral edema (20%)
Dermatologic: Alopecia (7% to 15%), diaphoresis (9% to 13%), exfoliation of skin, night sweats (13% to 17%), pruritus (7% to 19%), skin rash (19% to 47%)
Endocrine & metabolic: Fluid retention (2% to 76%; can be severe), hypokalemia (6% to 13%), weight gain (5% to 32%)
Gastrointestinal: Abdominal pain (12% to 57%; including abdominal cramps), anorexia (7% to 36%), constipation (8% to 16%), diarrhea (43% to 58%), dyspepsia (11% to 27%), heartburn, nausea (41% to 73%), upper abdominal pain (14%), vomiting (23% to 58%)
Hematologic & oncologic: Anemia (32% to 35%; grades 3/4: 6%; grade 3: 3% to 42%, grade 4: 1% to 11%), granulocytopenia, hemorrhage (12% to 53%; grades 3/4: 2% to 19%), leukopenia (17% to 20%), neutropenia (grades 3/4: 22%; grade 3: 7% to 27%; grade 4: 3% to 48%), thrombocytopenia (grades 3/4: 9%; grade 3: 1% to 31%; grade 4: ≤33%)
Hepatic: Hepatotoxicity (6% to 12%)
Infection: Infection (16% to 17%), influenza (≤14%)
Nervous system: Anxiety (8% to 12%), chills, depression (15%), dizziness (10% to 19%), fatigue (20% to 48%), headache (20% to 37%), insomnia (9% to 15%), lethargy, malaise, pain (20% to 21%), rigors (10% to 12%)
Neuromuscular & skeletal: Arthralgia (12% to 40%), asthenia (12% to 21%), back pain (17%), limb pain (16%), muscle cramps (28% to 62%), muscle spasm (34%), musculoskeletal pain (adults: 38% to 49%; children: 21%), myalgia (9% to 32%), ostealgia (11%)
Ophthalmic: Eyelid edema (19%), periorbital edema (15%)
Renal: Increased serum creatinine (10% to 11%), nephrotoxicity (14%: including genitourinary)
Respiratory: Cough (13% to 27%), dyspnea (6% to 21%), nasopharyngitis (10% to 31%), pharyngitis (10% to 15%), pharyngolaryngeal pain (18%), pneumonia (4% to 13%), sinusitis (4% to 11%), upper respiratory tract infection (3% to 21%)
Miscellaneous: Fever (13% to 41%)
1% to 10%:
Cardiovascular: Cardiac failure (≤1%), cold extremity (≤1%), flushing, hypertension (4%), hypotension (≤1%), palpitations, pericardial effusion, Raynaud’s disease (≤1%), subdural hematoma (≤1%), syncope (≤1%), tachycardia (≤1%)
Dermatologic: Bullous rash (≤1%), cellulitis (≤1%), cheilitis (≤1%), ecchymoses (≤1%), erythema multiforme (≤1%), erythema of skin, exfoliative dermatitis (≤1%), folliculitis (≤1%), hyperpigmentation (≤1%), hypopigmentation (≤1%), hypotrichosis (≤1%), nail disease, onychoclasis (≤1%), psoriasis (≤1%), pustular rash (≤1%), skin photosensitivity, urticaria (≤1%), xeroderma (6%)
Endocrine & metabolic: Anasarca, decreased libido (≤1%), decreased serum albumin (grade 3/4: <1%; grade 3: 3% to 4%), dehydration (≤1%), gout (≤1%), gynecomastia (≤1%), heavy menstrual bleeding (≤1%), hypercalcemia (≤1%), hyperglycemia (≤1%), hyperkalemia (≤1%), hyperthyroidism (≤1%), hyperuricemia (≤1%), hypomagnesemia (≤1%), hyponatremia (≤1%), hypophosphatemia (grade 3/4: 10%), hypothyroidism (≤1%), increased lactate dehydrogenase (≤1%), menstrual disease (≤1%), weight loss
Gastrointestinal: Decreased appetite, dysphagia (≤1%), eructation (≤1%), esophagitis (≤1%), flatulence (10%), gastric ulcer (≤1%), gastritis, gastroenteritis (10%), gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastrointestinal hemorrhage (2% to 8%; including gastric antral vascular ectasia), hematemesis (≤1%), increased appetite (≤1%), increased serum amylase, increased serum lipase (grades 3/4: 4%), melena (≤1%), oral mucosa ulcer (≤1%), pancreatitis (≤1%), stomatitis, xerostomia
Genitourinary: Breast hypertrophy (≤1%), erectile dysfunction (≤1%), hematuria (≤1%), scrotal edema (≤1%), sexual disorder (≤1%), urinary frequency (≤1%), urinary tract infection (≤1%)
Hematologic & oncologic: Bone marrow depression (≤1%), bruise (≤1%), eosinophilia, febrile neutropenia, hematoma (≤1%), lymphadenopathy (≤1%), lymphocytopenia, nonthrombocytopenic purpura (≤1%), pancytopenia, petechia (≤1%), purpuric rash, thrombocythemia (≤1%)
Hepatic: Ascites, hepatitis (≤1%), increased serum alanine aminotransferase (grade 3/4: 3%; grade 3: 2% to 7%; grade 4: ≤1%), increased serum alkaline phosphatase (grade 3/4: <1%; grade 3: ≤6%; grade 4: <1%), increased serum aspartate aminotransferase (grade 3/4: 1%; grade 3: 2% to 4%; grade 4: 3%) increased serum bilirubin (grade 3/4: <1%; grade 3: ≤4%; grade 4: ≤3%), jaundice (≤1%)
Infection: Herpes simplex infection (≤1%), herpes zoster infection (≤1%), sepsis (≤1%)
Nervous system: Drowsiness (≤1%), hypoesthesia, intracranial hemorrhage (≤9%), memory impairment (≤1%), migraine (≤1%), myasthenia (≤1%), nipple pain (≤1%), paresthesia, peripheral neuropathy (≤1%), restless leg syndrome (≤1%), sciatica (≤1%), vertigo (≤1%)
Neuromuscular & skeletal: Arthritis (≤1%), increased creatine phosphokinase in blood specimen, joint stiffness (≤1%), joint swelling, muscle rigidity (≤1%), tremor (≤1%)
Ophthalmic: Blepharitis (≤1%), blurred vision, cataract (≤1%), conjunctival hemorrhage, conjunctivitis, dry eye syndrome, eye irritation (≤1%), eye pain (≤1%), macular edema (≤1%), retinal hemorrhage (≤1%), sclera disease (hemorrhage: ≤1%)
Otic: Hearing loss (≤1%), tinnitus (≤1%)
Renal: Acute kidney injury (≤1%), renal pain (≤1%)
Respiratory: Epistaxis, oropharyngeal pain (6%), pleural effusion, pulmonary edema
<1%:
Cardiovascular: Acute myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, atrial fibrillation, cardiac arrhythmia, hypersensitivity angiitis, left ventricular dysfunction
Dermatologic: Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, nail discoloration, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Sweet’s syndrome, vesicular eruption
Endocrine & metabolic: Hypocalcemia (grade 3/4)
Gastrointestinal: Colitis, gastrointestinal obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease
Hematologic & oncologic: Aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, pulmonary hemorrhage
Hepatic: Hepatic failure, hepatic necrosis
Hypersensitivity: Angioedema
Infection: Fungal infection
Nervous system: Confusion, increased intracranial pressure, seizure
Ophthalmic: Glaucoma, optic neuritis, papilledema
Respiratory: Interstitial pneumonitis, pleuritic chest pain, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension
Postmarketing:
Cardiovascular: Cardiac tamponade, cardiogenic shock, embolism, pericarditis, thrombosis
Dermatologic: Lichen planus, lichenoid eruption (keratosis), palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, toxic epidermal necrolysis
Endocrine & metabolic: Ovarian cyst (hemorrhagic), pseudoporphyria
Gastrointestinal: Diverticulitis of the gastrointestinal tract, gastrointestinal irritation, gastrointestinal perforation, intestinal obstruction
Genitourinary: Ruptured corpus luteal cyst
Hematologic & oncologic: Thrombotic microangiopathy, tumor hemorrhage, tumor lysis syndrome, vitreous hemorrhage
Hypersensitivity: Anaphylactic shock
Immunologic: Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms
Infection: Reactivation of HBV
Nervous system: Brain edema
Neuromuscular & skeletal: Avascular necrosis of bones, linear skeletal growth rate below expectation (children), myopathy, osteonecrosis (hip), rhabdomyolysis
Respiratory: Acute respiratory failure, interstitial pulmonary disease, lower respiratory tract infection
There are no contraindications listed in the manufacturer's US labeling.
Canadian labeling: Hypersensitivity to imatinib or any component of the formulation
Concerns related to adverse effects:
• Bone marrow suppression: May cause bone marrow suppression (anemia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia), usually occurring within the first several months of treatment. Median duration of neutropenia is 2 to 3 weeks; median duration of thrombocytopenia is 2 to 4 weeks. Monitor blood counts weekly for the first month, biweekly for the second month, and as clinically necessary thereafter. In chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), cytopenias are more common in accelerated or blast phase than in chronic phase.
• Cardiovascular effects: Severe heart failure (HF) and left ventricular dysfunction (LVD) have been reported (occasionally). Cardiac adverse events usually occur in patients with advanced age or comorbidities. Carefully monitor patients with preexisting cardiac disease or risk factors for HF or history of renal failure. With initiation of imatinib treatment, cardiogenic shock and/or LVD have been reported in patients with hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) and cardiac involvement (reversible with systemic steroids, circulatory support and temporary cessation of imatinib). Echocardiogram and serum troponin monitoring may be considered in patients with HES/chronic eosinophilic leukemia (CEL) and in patients with myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative (MDS/MPD) disease or aggressive systemic mastocytosis associated with high eosinophil levels. Patients with high eosinophil levels and an abnormal echocardiogram or abnormal serum troponin level may benefit from prophylactic systemic steroids (for 1 to 2 weeks) with the initiation of imatinib. In a scientific statement from the American Heart Association, imatinib has been determined to be an agent that may either cause direct myocardial toxicity (rare) or exacerbate underlying myocardial dysfunction (magnitude: moderate) (AHA [Page 2016]).
• Dermatologic reactions: Severe bullous dermatologic reactions, including erythema multiforme and Stevens-Johnson syndrome, have been reported; recurrence has been described with rechallenge. Case reports of successful resumption at a lower dose (with corticosteroids and/or antihistamine) have been described; however, some patients may experience recurrent reactions. Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) has been reported. Symptoms of DRESS include fever, severe skin eruption, lymphadenopathy, hematologic abnormalities (eosinophilia or atypical lymphocytes), and internal organ involvement. If symptoms of DRESS occur, interrupt therapy and consider permanently discontinuing; symptoms regressed upon discontinuation of therapy, however, symptoms recurred in all cases when rechallenged.
• Driving/heavy machinery: Caution is recommended while driving/operating motor vehicles and heavy machinery when taking imatinib; advise patients regarding side effects such as dizziness, blurred vision, or somnolence. Reports of accidents have been received, but it is unclear if imatinib has been the direct cause in any case.
• Fluid retention/edema: Imatinib is commonly associated with fluid retention, weight gain, and edema (risk increases with higher doses and age >65 years); may be occasionally serious and lead to significant complications, including pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, pulmonary edema, and ascites. Monitor regularly for rapid weight gain or other signs/symptoms of fluid retention; rapid unexpected weight gain should be evaluated and managed appropriately. Use with caution in patients where fluid accumulation may be poorly tolerated, such as in cardiovascular disease (HF or hypertension) and pulmonary disease.
• GI toxicity: May cause GI irritation; take with food and water to minimize irritation. There have been rare reports (including fatalities) of GI perforation.
• Hemorrhage: Severe hemorrhage (grades 3 and 4) has been reported with use, including GI hemorrhage and/or tumor hemorrhage. The incidence of hemorrhage is higher in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) (GI tumors may have been hemorrhage source). Gastric antral vascular ectasia (a rare cause of gastrointestinal bleeding) has also been reported (Alshehry 2014; Saad Aldin 2012). Monitor for GI symptoms with treatment initiation.
• Hepatotoxicity: Hepatotoxicity may occur; fatal hepatic failure and severe hepatic injury requiring liver transplantation have been reported with both short- and long-term use; monitor liver function (transaminases, bilirubin, and alkaline phosphatase) prior to initiation and monthly or as needed thereafter; therapy interruption or dose reduction may be necessary. Transaminase and bilirubin elevations, and acute liver failure have been observed with imatinib in combination with chemotherapy.
• Nephrotoxicity: Imatinib is associated with a decline in renal function; may be associated with duration of therapy. The median estimated GFR declined from 85 mL/minute/1.73 m2 at baseline to 75 mL/minute/1.73 m2 at 12 months and to 69 mL/minute/1.73 m2 at 60 months (in patients with newly diagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia and malignant GIST). Evaluate renal function prior to imatinib initiation and monitor during therapy. Patients with risk factors for renal dysfunction (eg, preexisting renal impairment, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, congestive heart failure) may be at higher risk for nephrotoxicity.
• Tumor lysis syndrome: Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS), including fatalities, has been reported in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), CML eosinophilic leukemias, and GIST. Risk for TLS is higher in patients with a high tumor burden or high proliferation rate; monitor closely. Correct clinically significant dehydration and treat high uric acid levels prior to initiation of imatinib.
Disease-related concerns:
• Hepatic impairment: Use with caution in patients with hepatic impairment; dosage adjustment recommended in patients with severe impairment.
• Gastric surgery: Imatinib exposure may be reduced in patients who have had gastric surgery (eg, bypass, major gastrectomy, or resection); monitor imatinib trough concentrations (Liu 2011; Pavlovsky 2009; Yoo 2010).
• Renal impairment: Use with caution in patients with renal impairment; dosage adjustment recommended for moderate and severe renal impairment (CrCl <40 mL/minute).
• Thyroid disease: Hypothyroidism has been reported in thyroidectomy patients who were receiving thyroid hormone replacement therapy prior to initiation of imatinib; monitor thyroid function. The average onset for imatinib-induced hypothyroidism is 2 weeks; consider doubling levothyroxine doses upon initiation of imatinib (Hamnvik 2011).
Special populations:
• Elderly: The incidence of edema was increased with age older than 65 years in CML and GIST studies.
• Pediatric: Growth retardation has been reported in children receiving imatinib for the treatment of CML; generally where treatment was initiated in prepubertal children; growth velocity was usually restored as pubertal age was reached (Shima 2011). Monitor growth closely.
Other warnings/precautions:
• Appropriate use: Determine PDGFRb gene rearrangements status (for MDS/MPD), D816V c-Kit mutation status (for aggressive systemic mastocytosis [ASM]), Philadelphia chromosome status for acute lymphoblastic leukemia and chronic myeloid leukemia, Kit (CD117)-positivity for GIST, and FIP1L1–platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) receptor status for HES or CEL prior to initiating treatment.
Growth retardation has been reported in prepubescent children receiving imatinib for the treatment of CML (Bansal 2012; Rastogi 2012; Shima 2011); the majority of the preliminary data reported statistically significant decreases in height-SD (standard deviation) scores; less commonly reported are decreases in weight-SD scores or decreased BMI; incidence and extent of growth retardation as well as other related risk factors have not been fully characterized; reported incidence from reports is highly variable (48% to 71%), with onset during the first year of therapy and persisting with treatment. One report suggests that growth velocity was restored as pubertal age was reached; however, in other reports, patients did not have improvement in height velocity and genetically predicted adult heights were not achieved. Monitor growth closely.
Substrate of CYP1A2 (minor), CYP2C19 (minor), CYP2C8 (minor), CYP2C9 (minor), CYP2D6 (minor), CYP3A4 (major), P-glycoprotein/ABCB1 (minor); Note: Assignment of Major/Minor substrate status based on clinically relevant drug interaction potential; Inhibits CYP3A4 (moderate)
5-Aminosalicylic Acid Derivatives: May enhance the myelosuppressive effect of Myelosuppressive Agents. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Abemaciclib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Abemaciclib. Management: Monitor for increased abemaciclib toxicities if combined with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. Consider reducing the abemaciclib dose in 50 mg decrements if necessary. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Abrocitinib: May enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents). Risk X: Avoid combination
Acalabrutinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Acalabrutinib. Management: Reduce acalabrutinib dose to 100 mg once daily with concurrent use of a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. Monitor patient closely for both acalabrutinib response and evidence of adverse effects with any concurrent use. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Acetaminophen: May enhance the hepatotoxic effect of Imatinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Alfentanil: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Alfentanil. Management: If use of alfentanil and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors is necessary, consider dosage reduction of alfentanil until stable drug effects are achieved. Frequently monitor patients for respiratory depression and sedation when these agents are combined. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Alfuzosin: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Alfuzosin. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Alitretinoin (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Alitretinoin (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor therapy
ALPRAZolam: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of ALPRAZolam. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination when possible. If combined, consider an alprazolam dose reduction and monitor for increased alprazolam effects and toxicities (eg, sedation, lethargy). Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Amiodarone: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Amiodarone. Risk C: Monitor therapy
AmLODIPine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of AmLODIPine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Apixaban: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Apixaban. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Aprepitant: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Aprepitant. Risk X: Avoid combination
ARIPiprazole: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of ARIPiprazole. Management: Monitor for increased aripiprazole pharmacologic effects. Aripiprazole dose adjustments may or may not be required based on concomitant therapy, indication, or dosage form. Consult full interaction monograph for specific recommendations. Risk C: Monitor therapy
ARIPiprazole Lauroxil: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of ARIPiprazole Lauroxil. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Artesunate: Imatinib may increase serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Artesunate. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Asciminib: Imatinib may increase the serum concentration of Asciminib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Astemizole: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Astemizole. Management: Avoid concomitant use of astemizole and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors whenever possible. If combined, monitor closely for increased astemizole toxicities, especially for QTc interval prolongation. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Asunaprevir: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Asunaprevir. Risk X: Avoid combination
Atazanavir: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Atazanavir. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Atogepant: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Atogepant. Risk C: Monitor therapy
AtorvaSTATin: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of AtorvaSTATin. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Avacopan: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Avacopan. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Avanafil: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Avanafil. Management: The maximum avanafil dose is 50 mg per 24-hour period when used together with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. Patients receiving such a combination should also be monitored more closely for evidence of adverse effects (eg, hypotension, syncope, priapism). Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Avapritinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Avapritinib. Management: Avoid use of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors with avapritinib. If this combination cannot be avoided, reduce the avapritinib dose to 100 mg daily for the treatment of GIST or to 50 mg daily for the treatment of advanced systemic mastocytosis. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Axitinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Axitinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Baricitinib: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Baricitinib. Risk X: Avoid combination
Barnidipine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Barnidipine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
BCG (Intravesical): Myelosuppressive Agents may diminish the therapeutic effect of BCG (Intravesical). Risk X: Avoid combination
BCG Products: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of BCG Products. Specifically, the risk of vaccine-associated infection may be increased. Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of BCG Products. Risk X: Avoid combination
Bedaquiline: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Bedaquiline. CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Bedaquiline. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Benidipine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Benidipine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Benzhydrocodone: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Benzhydrocodone. Specifically, the concentration of hydrocodone may be increased. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Blonanserin: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Blonanserin. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Bortezomib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Bortezomib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Bosutinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Bosutinib. Risk X: Avoid combination
Brexpiprazole: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Brexpiprazole. Management: The brexpiprazole dose should be reduced to 25% of usual if used together with both a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor and a strong or moderate CYP2D6 inhibitor, or if a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor is used in a CYP2D6 poor metabolizer. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Brigatinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Brigatinib. Management: Avoid concurrent use of brigatinib with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors when possible. If such a combination cannot be avoided, reduce the dose of brigatinib by approximately 40% (ie, from 180 mg to 120 mg, from 120 mg to 90 mg, or from 90 mg to 60 mg). Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Brincidofovir: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Brincidofovir. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Bromocriptine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Bromocriptine. Management: The bromocriptine dose should not exceed 1.6 mg daily with use of a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. The Cycloset brand specifically recommends this dose limitation, but other bromocriptine products do not make such specific recommendations. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Budesonide (Oral Inhalation): CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Budesonide (Oral Inhalation). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Budesonide (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Budesonide (Systemic). Management: Avoid the concomitant use of CYP3A4 inhibitors and oral budesonide. If patients receive both budesonide and CYP3A4 inhibitors, they should be closely monitored for signs and symptoms of corticosteroid excess. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Budesonide (Topical): CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Budesonide (Topical). Risk X: Avoid combination
Buprenorphine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Buprenorphine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
BusPIRone: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of BusPIRone. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Cabozantinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Cabozantinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Cannabis: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Cannabis. More specifically, tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol serum concentrations may be increased. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Cariprazine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Cariprazine. Specifically, concentrations of didesmethylcariprazine (DDCAR), the primary active metabolite of cariprazine, may increase. CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Cariprazine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ceritinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Ceritinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Chloramphenicol (Ophthalmic): May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Myelosuppressive Agents. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Cilostazol: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Cilostazol. Management: Decrease the dose of cilostazol to 50 mg twice daily when combined with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Cisapride: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Cisapride. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. Prescribing information for some moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors state coadministration with cisapride is contraindicated, while some others recommend monitoring and dose titration. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Cladribine: May enhance the myelosuppressive effect of Myelosuppressive Agents. Risk X: Avoid combination
Cladribine: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Cladribine. Risk X: Avoid combination
Clindamycin (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Clindamycin (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Clofazimine: May increase the serum concentration of CYP3A4 Substrates (High risk with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor therapy
CloZAPine: Myelosuppressive Agents may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of CloZAPine. Specifically, the risk for neutropenia may be increased. Risk C: Monitor therapy
CloZAPine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of CloZAPine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Cobimetinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Cobimetinib. Management: Avoid this combination when possible. If concurrent short term (14 days or less) use cannot be avoided, reduce the cobimetinib dose from 60 mg to 20 mg daily. Avoid concomitant use in patients already receiving reduced cobimetinib doses. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Coccidioides immitis Skin Test: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the diagnostic effect of Coccidioides immitis Skin Test. Management: Consider discontinuing these oncologic agents several weeks prior to coccidioides immitis skin antigen testing to increase the likelihood of accurate diagnostic results. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Codeine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Codeine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Colchicine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Colchicine. Management: Reduce colchicine dose as directed when using with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor, and increase monitoring for colchicine-related toxicity. See interaction monograph for details. Use extra caution in patients with impaired renal and/or hepatic function. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Conivaptan: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Conivaptan. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Copanlisib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Copanlisib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
COVID-19 Vaccine (Adenovirus Vector): Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of COVID-19 Vaccine (Adenovirus Vector). Risk C: Monitor therapy
COVID-19 Vaccine (Inactivated Virus): Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of COVID-19 Vaccine (Inactivated Virus). Risk C: Monitor therapy
COVID-19 Vaccine (mRNA): Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of COVID-19 Vaccine (mRNA). Management: Consider administration of a 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine, at least 28 days after completion of the primary 2-dose series, in patients 5 years of age and older taking immunosuppressive therapies. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
COVID-19 Vaccine (Subunit): Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of COVID-19 Vaccine (Subunit). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Crizotinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Crizotinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
CycloSPORINE (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of CycloSPORINE (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor therapy
CYP2D6 Substrates (Narrow Therapeutic Index/Sensitive): Imatinib may increase the serum concentration of CYP2D6 Substrates (Narrow Therapeutic Index/Sensitive). Risk C: Monitor therapy
CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate): May decrease the serum concentration of Imatinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
CYP3A4 Inducers (Strong): May decrease the serum concentration of Imatinib. Management: Avoid use of imatinib and strong CYP3A4 inducers when possible. If such a combination must be used, increase imatinib dose by at least 50% and monitor the patient's clinical response closely. Doses up to 1200 mg/day (600 mg twice daily) have been used. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Strong): May increase the serum concentration of Imatinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Dabrafenib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Dabrafenib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Dapoxetine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Dapoxetine. Management: The dose of dapoxetine should be limited to 30 mg per day when used together with a moderate inhibitor of CYP3A4. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Daridorexant: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Daridorexant. Management: Limit the daridorexant dose to 25 mg, no more than once per night, when combined with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Darifenacin: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Darifenacin. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Deferiprone: Myelosuppressive Agents may enhance the neutropenic effect of Deferiprone. Management: Avoid the concomitant use of deferiprone and myelosuppressive agents whenever possible. If this combination cannot be avoided, monitor the absolute neutrophil count more closely. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Deflazacort: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Deflazacort. Management: Administer one third of the recommended deflazacort dose when used together with a strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Delamanid: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Delamanid. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Dengue Tetravalent Vaccine (Live): Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Dengue Tetravalent Vaccine (Live). Specifically, the risk of vaccine-associated infection may be increased. Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Dengue Tetravalent Vaccine (Live). Risk X: Avoid combination
Denosumab: May enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents). Management: Consider the risk of serious infections versus the potential benefits of coadministration of denosumab and immunosuppressants. If combined, monitor patients for signs/symptoms of serious infections. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
DexAMETHasone (Systemic): May decrease the serum concentration of Imatinib. Management: Avoid concurrent use of imatinib with dexamethasone when possible. If such a combination must be used, increase imatinib dose by at least 50% and monitor clinical response closely. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
DiazePAM: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of DiazePAM. Risk C: Monitor therapy
DilTIAZem: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of DilTIAZem. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Dipyrone: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Myelosuppressive Agents. Specifically, the risk for agranulocytosis and pancytopenia may be increased Risk X: Avoid combination
Disopyramide: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Disopyramide. Risk C: Monitor therapy
DOCEtaxel: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of DOCEtaxel. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Dofetilide: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Dofetilide. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Domperidone: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Domperidone. Risk X: Avoid combination
DOXOrubicin (Conventional): CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of DOXOrubicin (Conventional). Risk X: Avoid combination
Dronabinol: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Dronabinol. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Dronedarone: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Dronedarone. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ebastine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Ebastine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Echinacea: May diminish the therapeutic effect of Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents). Management: Consider avoiding echinacea in patients receiving therapeutic immunosuppressants, such as the oncology agents listed in this monograph. If coadministered, monitor for reduced efficacy of the immunosuppressant during concomitant use. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Elbasvir and Grazoprevir: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Elbasvir and Grazoprevir. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Eletriptan: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Eletriptan. Risk X: Avoid combination
Elexacaftor, Tezacaftor, and Ivacaftor: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Elexacaftor, Tezacaftor, and Ivacaftor. Management: When combined with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors, two elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (100 mg/50 mg/75 mg) tablets should be given in the morning, every other day. Ivacaftor (150 mg) should be given in the morning, every other day on alternate days. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Eliglustat: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Eliglustat. Management: Reduce eliglustat dose to 84 mg daily in CYP2D6 EMs when used with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. Avoid use of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors in CYP2D6 IMs or PMs. Use in CYP2D6 EMs or IMs also taking strong or moderate CYP2D6 inhibitors is contraindicated. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Encorafenib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Encorafenib. Management: Avoid use of encorafenib and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors when possible. If combined, decrease the encorafenib dose from 450 mg to 225 mg; 300 mg to 150 mg; and 225 mg or 150 mg to 75 mg. Resume prior dose once inhibitor discontinued for 3 to 5 half-lives. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Entrectinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Entrectinib. Management: Avoid moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors during treatment with entrectinib. Reduce dose to 200 mg/day if combination cannot be avoided in adults and those 12 yrs of age or older with a BSA of at least 1.5 square meters. Avoid if BSA is less than 1.5 square meters Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Eplerenone: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Eplerenone. Management: If coadministered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors, the max dose of eplerenone is 25 mg daily if used for heart failure; if used for hypertension initiate eplerenone 25 mg daily, titrate to max 25 mg twice daily. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Erdafitinib: May decrease the serum concentration of CYP3A4 Substrates (High risk with Inducers). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Erdafitinib: May increase the serum concentration of CYP3A4 Substrates (High risk with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ergot Derivatives (Vasoconstrictive CYP3A4 Substrates): CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Ergot Derivatives (Vasoconstrictive CYP3A4 Substrates). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Erlotinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Erlotinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Erythromycin (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Erythromycin (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Eszopiclone: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Eszopiclone. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Etravirine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Etravirine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Everolimus: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Everolimus. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Fedratinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Fedratinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Felodipine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Felodipine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
FentaNYL: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of FentaNYL. Management: Consider fentanyl dose reductions when combined with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. Monitor for respiratory depression and sedation. Upon discontinuation of a CYP3A4 inhibitor, consider a fentanyl dose increase; monitor for signs and symptoms of withdrawal. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Fexinidazole: May increase the serum concentration of CYP3A4 Substrates (High risk with Inhibitors). Risk X: Avoid combination
Fexinidazole: Myelosuppressive Agents may enhance the myelosuppressive effect of Fexinidazole. Risk X: Avoid combination
Finerenone: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Finerenone. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Flibanserin: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Flibanserin. Management: Use of flibanserin with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated. If starting flibanserin, start 2 weeks after the last dose of the CYP3A4 inhibitor. If starting a CYP3A4 inhibitor, start 2 days after the last dose of flibanserin. Risk X: Avoid combination
Fluticasone (Nasal): CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Fluticasone (Nasal). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Fluticasone (Oral Inhalation): CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Fluticasone (Oral Inhalation). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Fosamprenavir: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Fosamprenavir. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Fosaprepitant: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Fosaprepitant. Risk X: Avoid combination
Fusidic Acid (Systemic): May increase the serum concentration of CYP3A4 Substrates (High risk with Inhibitors). Risk X: Avoid combination
Gemfibrozil: May decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Imatinib. Specifically N-desmethylimatinib concentrations may be decreased. Gemfibrozil may decrease the serum concentration of Imatinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Gilteritinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Gilteritinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Glasdegib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Glasdegib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Grapefruit Juice: May increase the serum concentration of Imatinib. Risk X: Avoid combination
GuanFACINE: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of GuanFACINE. Management: Reduce the extended-release guanfacine dose 50% when combined with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. Monitor for increased guanfacine toxicities when these agents are combined. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Halofantrine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Halofantrine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
HYDROcodone: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of HYDROcodone. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ibrutinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Ibrutinib. Management: When treating B-cell malignancies, decrease ibrutinib to 280 mg daily when combined with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. When treating graft versus host disease, monitor patients closely and reduce the ibrutinib dose as needed based on adverse reactions. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Ibuprofen: May decrease the serum concentration of Imatinib. Specifically, ibuprofen may decrease intracellular concentrations of imatinib, leading to decreased clinical response. Management: Consider using an alternative to ibuprofen in patients who are being treated with imatinib. Available evidence suggests other NSAIDs do not interact in a similar manner. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Ifosfamide: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Ifosfamide. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Iloperidone: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Iloperidone. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Inebilizumab: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Inebilizumab. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Infigratinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Infigratinib. CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Infigratinib. CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Infigratinib. Risk X: Avoid combination
Influenza Virus Vaccines: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Influenza Virus Vaccines. Management: Administer influenza vaccines at least 2 weeks prior to initiating immunosuppressants if possible. If vaccination occurs less than 2 weeks prior to or during therapy, revaccinate at least 3 months after therapy discontinued if immune competence restored. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Irinotecan Products: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Irinotecan Products. Specifically, the serum concentration of SN-38 may be increased. CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Irinotecan Products. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Isavuconazonium Sulfate: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Isavuconazonium Sulfate. Specifically, CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase isavuconazole serum concentrations. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Isradipine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Isradipine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Itraconazole: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Itraconazole. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ivabradine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Ivabradine. Risk X: Avoid combination
Ivacaftor: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Ivacaftor. Management: Ivacaftor dose reductions may be required; consult full drug interaction monograph content for age- and weight-specific dosage recommendations. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Ivosidenib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Ivosidenib. Management: Avoid use of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors with ivosidenib whenever possible. If combined, monitor for increased ivosidenib toxicities, including QTc prolongation. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Ixabepilone: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Ixabepilone. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Lansoprazole: May enhance the dermatologic adverse effect of Imatinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Lapatinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Lapatinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Larotrectinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Larotrectinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Lefamulin: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Lefamulin. Management: Monitor for lefamulin adverse effects during coadministration of lefamulin tablets with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Leflunomide: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Leflunomide. Management: Increase the frequency of chronic monitoring of platelet, white blood cell count, and hemoglobin or hematocrit to monthly, instead of every 6 to 8 weeks, if leflunomide is coadministered with immunosuppressive agents. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Lemborexant: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Lemborexant. Risk X: Avoid combination
Lercanidipine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Lercanidipine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Levamlodipine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Levamlodipine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Levomethadone: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Levomethadone. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Levomilnacipran: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Levomilnacipran. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Levothyroxine: Imatinib may decrease the serum concentration of Levothyroxine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Lidocaine (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Lidocaine (Systemic). Specifically, concentrations of monoethylglycinexylidide (MEGX) may be increased. CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Lidocaine (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Lomitapide: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Lomitapide. Risk X: Avoid combination
Lonafarnib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Lonafarnib. Risk X: Avoid combination
Lopinavir: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Lopinavir. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Lovastatin: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Lovastatin. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Lumateperone: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Lumateperone. Risk X: Avoid combination
Lurasidone: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Lurasidone. Management: US labeling recommends reducing lurasidone dose by 50% with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor and initiating 20 mg/day, max 80 mg/day. Some non-US labels recommend initiating lurasidone 20 mg/day, max 40 mg/day. Avoid concurrent use of grapefruit products. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Lurbinectedin: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Lurbinectedin. Management: Avoid concomitant use of lurbinectedin and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors when possible. If combined, consider a lurbinectedin dose reduction as clinically indicated. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Macitentan: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Macitentan. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Manidipine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Manidipine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Maraviroc: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Maraviroc. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Meperidine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Meperidine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Methadone: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Methadone. Management: If coadministration with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors is necessary, consider methadone dose reductions until stable effects are achieved. Monitor patients closely for respiratory depression and sedation. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
MethylPREDNISolone: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of MethylPREDNISolone. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Midazolam: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Midazolam. Management: Avoid concomitant use of nasal midazolam and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. Consider alternatives to use with oral midazolam whenever possible and consider using lower midazolam doses. Monitor patients for sedation and respiratory depression if combined. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Midostaurin: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Midostaurin. Risk C: Monitor therapy
MiFEPRIStone: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of MiFEPRIStone. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Mirodenafil: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Mirodenafil. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Mobocertinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Mobocertinib. CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Mobocertinib. Management: Avoid use of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors with mobocertinib when possible. If combined, the mobocertinib dose should be reduced by approximately 50% (ie, from 160 mg to 80 mg, 120 mg to 40 mg, or 80 mg to 40 mg). Monitor QTc interval closely. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Naldemedine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Naldemedine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Nalfurafine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Nalfurafine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Naloxegol: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Naloxegol. Management: The use of naloxegol and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors should be avoided. If concurrent use is unavoidable, reduce naloxegol dose to 12.5 mg once daily and monitor for signs of opiate withdrawal (eg, hyperhidrosis, chills, diarrhea, anxiety, irritability). Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Natalizumab: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Natalizumab. Risk X: Avoid combination
Neratinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Neratinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
NIFEdipine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of NIFEdipine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Nilotinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Nilotinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
NiMODipine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of NiMODipine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Nisoldipine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Nisoldipine. Risk X: Avoid combination
Nitrendipine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Nitrendipine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ocrelizumab: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Ocrelizumab. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ofatumumab: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Ofatumumab. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Olaparib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Olaparib. Management: Avoid use of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors with olaparib, if possible. If such concurrent use cannot be avoided, the dose of olaparib tablets should be reduced to 150 mg twice daily and the dose of olaparib capsules should be reduced to 200 mg twice daily. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Oliceridine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Oliceridine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Olmutinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Olmutinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
OxyCODONE: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of OxyCODONE. Serum concentrations of the active metabolite Oxymorphone may also be increased. Risk C: Monitor therapy
PACLitaxel (Conventional): CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of PACLitaxel (Conventional). Risk C: Monitor therapy
PACLitaxel (Protein Bound): CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of PACLitaxel (Protein Bound). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Palbociclib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Palbociclib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Panobinostat: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Panobinostat. Risk C: Monitor therapy
PAZOPanib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of PAZOPanib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Pemigatinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Pemigatinib. Management: If combined use cannot be avoided, reduce the pemigatinib dose from 13.5 mg daily to 9 mg daily, or from 9 mg daily to 4.5 mg daily. Resume prior pemigatinib dose after stopping the moderate inhibitor once 3 half-lives of the inhibitor has passed. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Pexidartinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Pexidartinib. Management: Avoid use of pexidartinib with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors if possible. If combined, the pexidartinib dose should be reduced. Decrease 800 mg or 600 mg daily doses to 200 mg twice daily. Decrease doses of 400 mg per day to 200 mg once daily. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Pidotimod: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Pidotimod. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Pimavanserin: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Pimavanserin. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Pimecrolimus: May enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents). Risk X: Avoid combination
Pimozide: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Pimozide. Risk X: Avoid combination
Piperaquine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Piperaquine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Pneumococcal Vaccines: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Pneumococcal Vaccines. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Poliovirus Vaccine (Live/Trivalent/Oral): Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Poliovirus Vaccine (Live/Trivalent/Oral). Specifically, the risk of vaccine-associated infection may be increased. Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Poliovirus Vaccine (Live/Trivalent/Oral). Risk X: Avoid combination
Polymethylmethacrylate: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the potential for allergic or hypersensitivity reactions to Polymethylmethacrylate. Management: Use caution when considering use of bovine collagen-containing implants such as the polymethylmethacrylate-based Bellafill brand implant in patients who are receiving immunosuppressants. Consider use of additional skin tests prior to administration. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
PONATinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of PONATinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Praziquantel: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Praziquantel. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Promazine: May enhance the myelosuppressive effect of Myelosuppressive Agents. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Propacetamol: May enhance the hepatotoxic effect of Imatinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
QUEtiapine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of QUEtiapine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
QuiNIDine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of QuiNIDine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Quinidine (Non-Therapeutic): CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Quinidine (Non-Therapeutic). Risk C: Monitor therapy
QuiNINE: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of QuiNINE. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Rabies Vaccine: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Rabies Vaccine. Management: Complete rabies vaccination at least 2 weeks before initiation of immunosuppressant therapy if possible. If post-exposure rabies vaccination is required during immunosuppressant therapy, administer a 5th dose of vaccine and check for rabies antibodies. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Ranolazine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Ranolazine. Management: Limit the ranolazine dose to a maximum of 500 mg twice daily in patients concurrently receiving moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. Monitor for increased ranolazine effects and toxicities during concomitant use. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Red Yeast Rice: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Red Yeast Rice. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Regorafenib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Regorafenib. CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Regorafenib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ribociclib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Ribociclib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Rifabutin: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Rifabutin. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Rimegepant: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Rimegepant. Management: If taking rimegepant for the acute treatment of migraine, avoid a second dose of rimegepant within 48 hours when used concomitantly with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. No dose adjustment needed if using rimegepant for prevention of episodic migraine. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Ritonavir: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Ritonavir. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Rivaroxaban: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Rivaroxaban. This warning is more specifically for drugs that are inhibitors of both CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein. For erythromycin, refer to more specific erythromycin-rivaroxaban monograph recommendations. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Roflumilast: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Roflumilast. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b: Myelosuppressive Agents may enhance the myelosuppressive effect of Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b. Management: Avoid coadministration of ropeginterferon alfa-2b and other myelosuppressive agents. If this combination cannot be avoided, monitor patients for excessive myelosuppressive effects. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Rubella- or Varicella-Containing Live Vaccines: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents). Specifically, the risk of vaccine-associated infection may be increased. Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Rubella- or Varicella-Containing Live Vaccines. Risk X: Avoid combination
Rupatadine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Rupatadine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ruxolitinib (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Ruxolitinib (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ruxolitinib (Topical): Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Ruxolitinib (Topical). Risk X: Avoid combination
Salmeterol: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Salmeterol. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Saquinavir: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Saquinavir. Risk C: Monitor therapy
SAXagliptin: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of SAXagliptin. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Selpercatinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Selpercatinib. Management: Avoid combination if possible. If use is necessary, reduce selpercatinib dose as follows: from 120 mg twice/day to 80 mg twice/day, or from 160 mg twice/day to 120 mg twice/day. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Selumetinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Selumetinib. Management: Avoid concomitant use when possible. If combined, selumetinib dose reductions are recommended and vary based on body surface area and selumetinib dose. For details, see the full drug interaction monograph or selumetinib prescribing information. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Sildenafil: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Sildenafil. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Silodosin: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Silodosin. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Simeprevir: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Simeprevir. Risk X: Avoid combination
Simvastatin: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Simvastatin. CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Simvastatin. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Sipuleucel-T: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Sipuleucel-T. Management: Consider reducing the dose or discontinuing the use of immunosuppressants prior to initiating sipuleucel-T therapy. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Sirolimus (Conventional): CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Sirolimus (Conventional). Management: Monitor for increased serum concentrations of sirolimus if combined with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. Lower initial sirolimus doses or sirolimus dose reductions will likely be required. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Sirolimus (Protein Bound): CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Sirolimus (Protein Bound). Management: Reduce the dose of protein bound sirolimus to 56 mg/m2 when used concomitantly with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Solifenacin: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Solifenacin. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Sonidegib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Sonidegib. Management: Avoid concomitant use of sonidegib and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors when possible. When concomitant use cannot be avoided, limit CYP3A4 inhibitor use to less than 14 days and monitor for sonidegib toxicity (particularly musculoskeletal adverse reactions). Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Sphingosine 1-Phosphate (S1P) Receptor Modulator: May enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents). Risk C: Monitor therapy
SUNItinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of SUNItinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Suvorexant: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Suvorexant. Management: The recommended dose of suvorexant is 5 mg daily in patients receiving a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. The dose can be increased to 10 mg daily (maximum dose) if necessary for efficacy. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Tacrolimus (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Tacrolimus (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Tacrolimus (Topical): Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Tacrolimus (Topical). Risk X: Avoid combination
Tadalafil: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Tadalafil. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Tafamidis: May increase the serum concentration of Imatinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Talimogene Laherparepvec: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Talimogene Laherparepvec. Specifically, the risk of infection from the live, attenuated herpes simplex virus contained in talimogene laherparepvec may be increased. Risk X: Avoid combination
Tamsulosin: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Tamsulosin. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Tazemetostat: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Tazemetostat. Management: Avoid when possible. If combined, reduce tazemetostat dose from 800 mg twice daily to 400 mg twice daily, from 600 mg twice daily to 400 mg in AM and 200 mg in PM, or from 400 mg twice daily to 200 mg twice daily. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Telithromycin: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Telithromycin. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Temsirolimus: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Temsirolimus. Specifically, concentrations of sirolimus may be increased. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Terfenadine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Terfenadine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Tertomotide: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Tertomotide. Risk X: Avoid combination
Tetrahydrocannabinol: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Tetrahydrocannabinol. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Tetrahydrocannabinol and Cannabidiol: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Tetrahydrocannabinol and Cannabidiol. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Tezacaftor and Ivacaftor: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Tezacaftor and Ivacaftor. Management: If combined with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors, give tezacaftor/ivacaftor in the morning, every other day; give ivacaftor in the morning, every other day on alternate days. Tezacaftor/ivacaftor dose depends on age and weight; see full Lexi-Interact monograph Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Thiotepa: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Thiotepa. CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Thiotepa. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ticagrelor: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Ticagrelor. CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Ticagrelor. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Tofacitinib: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Tofacitinib. Risk X: Avoid combination
Tolterodine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Tolterodine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Tolvaptan: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Tolvaptan. Management: Avoid this combination with Samsca brand of tolvaptan. Reduce dose for Jynarque brand: 90 mg AM and 30 mg PM, reduce to 45 mg AM and 15 mg PM; 60 mg AM and 30 mg PM, reduce to 30 mg AM and 15 mg PM; 45 mg AM and 15 mg PM, reduce to 15 mg AM and PM. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Toremifene: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Toremifene. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Trabectedin: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Trabectedin. Risk C: Monitor therapy
TraMADol: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of TraMADol. CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of TraMADol. Risk C: Monitor therapy
TraZODone: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of TraZODone. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Triazolam: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Triazolam. Management: Consider triazolam dose reduction in patients receiving concomitant moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Typhoid Vaccine: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Typhoid Vaccine. Specifically, the risk of vaccine-associated infection may be increased. Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Typhoid Vaccine. Risk X: Avoid combination
Ubrogepant: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Ubrogepant. Management: Use an initial ubrogepant dose of 50 mg and avoid a second dose for 24 hours when used with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Udenafil: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Udenafil. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ulipristal: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Ulipristal. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Upadacitinib: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Upadacitinib. Risk X: Avoid combination
Vaccines (Inactivated): Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Vaccines (Inactivated). Management: Give inactivated vaccines at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressants when possible. Patients vaccinated less than 14 days before initiating or during therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 after therapy is complete. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Vaccines (Live): Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Vaccines (Live). Specifically, the risk of vaccine-associated infection may be increased. Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Vaccines (Live). Risk X: Avoid combination
Valbenazine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Valbenazine. CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Valbenazine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Vardenafil: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Vardenafil. Management: Limit Levitra (vardenafil) dose to a single 5 mg dose within a 24-hour period if combined with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. Avoid concomitant use of Staxyn (vardenafil) and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. Combined use is contraindicated outside of the US. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Vemurafenib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Vemurafenib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Venetoclax: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Venetoclax. Management: Reduce the venetoclax dose by at least 50% in patients requiring concomitant treatment with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. Resume the previous venetoclax dose 2 to 3 days after discontinuation of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Verapamil: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Verapamil. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Vilazodone: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Vilazodone. Risk C: Monitor therapy
VinBLAStine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of VinBLAStine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
VinCRIStine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of VinCRIStine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
VinCRIStine (Liposomal): CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of VinCRIStine (Liposomal). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Vindesine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Vindesine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Vinflunine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Vinflunine. CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Vinflunine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Voclosporin: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Voclosporin. Management: Decrease the voclosporin dose to 15.8 mg in the morning and 7.9 mg in the evening when combined with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Vorapaxar: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Vorapaxar. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Warfarin: Imatinib may enhance the anticoagulant effect of Warfarin. Imatinib may decrease the metabolism of Warfarin. Management: Consider using low-molecular-weight heparin or heparin instead of warfarin. If warfarin and imatinib must be coadministrered, increase monitoring of INR and for signs/symptoms of bleeding. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Yellow Fever Vaccine: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Yellow Fever Vaccine. Specifically, the risk of vaccine-associated infection may be increased. Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Yellow Fever Vaccine. Risk X: Avoid combination
Zanubrutinib: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Zanubrutinib. Management: Decrease the zanubrutinib dose to 80 mg twice daily during coadministration with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. Further dose adjustments may be required for zanubrutinib toxicities, refer to prescribing information for details. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Zopiclone: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase the serum concentration of Zopiclone. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Food may reduce GI irritation. Grapefruit juice may increase imatinib plasma concentration. Management: Take with a meal and a large glass of water. Avoid grapefruit juice. Maintain adequate hydration, unless instructed to restrict fluid intake.
Pregnancy should be avoided during imatinib treatment. Pregnancy testing should be conducted in females of reproductive potential prior to treatment; women of reproductive potential should use highly effective contraception during imatinib treatment (methods with <1% pregnancy rates) and for 2 weeks after the last imatinib dose.
Imatinib crosses the placenta (Burwick 2017). Spontaneous abortion and congenital anomalies (including skeletal, renal, and GI malformations [Lishner 2016]) have been reported (case reports) following imatinib exposure during pregnancy.
The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) has published guidelines for diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of cancer during pregnancy. The guidelines suggest that imatinib should only be used for the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in the second and third trimester and recommend referral to a facility with expertise in cancer during pregnancy; a multidisciplinary team (obstetrician, neonatologist, oncology team) is encouraged (Peccatori 2013). An international consensus panel suggests delaying treatment until WBC and platelet counts have risen to a level associated with CML symptom onset and then utilizing approaches other than tyrosine kinase inhibitors (Lishner 2016).
Imatinib and its active metabolite are present in human breast milk; the milk/plasma ratio is 0.5 for imatinib and 0.9 for the active metabolite. Based on body weight, up to 10% of a therapeutic maternal dose could potentially be received by a breastfed infant. Due to the potential for serious adverse reactions in the breastfed infant, breastfeeding is not recommended by the manufacturer during treatment and for 1 month after the last imatinib dose.
Avoid grapefruit juice.
CBC (weekly for first month, biweekly for second month, then periodically thereafter), liver function tests (at baseline and monthly or as clinically indicated; more frequently [at least weekly] in patients with moderate-to-severe hepatic impairment [Ramanathan 2008]), renal function (at baseline and periodically thereafter), serum electrolytes (including calcium, phosphorus, potassium and sodium levels); bone marrow cytogenetics (in CML; at 6-, 12-, and 18 months). Evaluate pregnancy status (prior to treatment in females of reproductive potential). Monitor fatigue, weight, and edema/fluid status. Consider echocardiogram and serum troponin levels in patients with HES/CEL, and in patients with MDS/MPD or ASM with high eosinophil levels. In pediatric patients, also monitor serum glucose, albumin, and growth.
Gastric surgery (eg, bypass, major gastrectomy, or resection) patients: Monitor imatinib trough concentrations (Liu 2011; Pavlovsky 2009; Yoo 2010)
Thyroid function testing (Hamnvik 2011):
Preexisting levothyroxine therapy: Obtain baseline TSH levels, then monitor every 4 weeks until levels and levothyroxine dose are stable, then monitor every 2 months
Without preexisting thyroid hormone replacement: TSH at baseline, then every 4 weeks for 4 months, then every 2 to 3 months
Monitor for signs/symptoms of CHF in patients with at risk for cardiac failure or patients with pre-existing cardiac disease. Monitor for signs/symptoms of gastrointestinal irritation or perforation and dermatologic toxicities. Monitor adherence.
The American Society of Clinical Oncology hepatitis B virus (HBV) screening and management provisional clinical opinion (ASCO [Hwang 2020]) recommends HBV screening with hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis B core antibody, total Ig or IgG, and antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen prior to beginning (or at the beginning of) systemic anticancer therapy; do not delay treatment for screening/results. Detection of chronic or past HBV infection requires a risk assessment to determine antiviral prophylaxis requirements, monitoring, and follow-up.
Imatinib inhibits Bcr-Abl tyrosine kinase, the constitutive abnormal gene product of the Philadelphia chromosome in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Inhibition of this enzyme blocks proliferation and induces apoptosis in Bcr-Abl positive cell lines as well as in fresh leukemic cells in Philadelphia chromosome positive CML. Also inhibits tyrosine kinase for platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), stem cell factor (SCF), c-Kit, and cellular events mediated by PDGF and SCF.
Absorption: Rapid
Protein binding: Parent drug and metabolite: ~95% to albumin and alpha1-acid glycoprotein
Metabolism: Hepatic via CYP3A4 (minor metabolism via CYP1A2, CYP2D6, CYP2C9, CYP2C19); primary metabolite (active): N-demethylated piperazine derivative (CGP74588); severe hepatic impairment (bilirubin >3 to 10 times ULN) increases AUC by 45% to 55% for imatinib and its active metabolite, respectively
Bioavailability: 98%; may be decreased in patients who have had gastric surgery (eg, bypass, total or partial resection) (Liu 2011; Pavlovsky 2009; Yoo 2010)
Half-life elimination: Adults: Parent drug: ~18 hours; N-desmethyl metabolite: ~40 hours; Children: Parent drug: ~15 hours
Time to peak: 2 to 4 hours
Excretion: Feces (68% primarily as metabolites, 20% as unchanged drug); urine (13% primarily as metabolites, 5% as unchanged drug)
Renal function impairment: AUC increased 1.5- to 2-fold in patients with mild and moderate renal impairment compared with patients with healthy renal function. Patients with severe renal impairment dosed at 100 mg/day had exposure similar to patients with healthy renal function receiving 400 mg/day.
Hepatic function impairment: Patients with severe hepatic impairment have higher exposure to imatinib and its metabolite. The mean AUC of imatinib and its metabolite increased by ~45% and 55%, respectively, in patients with severe hepatic impairment as compared to patients with normal hepatic function.
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