Irinotecan Hydrochloride + Rifapentine Interaction

Majorinteraction on record

Description

Strong CYP3A4 inducer substantially reduces exposure to irinotecan and its active metabolite SN-38. Avoid use or substitute non-enzyme inducing therapies at least 2 weeks prior to initiation.

Mechanism

CYP3A4 enzyme induction

Source: NLP:irinotecan hydrochloride