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. 2016 Apr 22;55(11):1369–1380. doi: 10.1007/s40262-016-0403-6

Table 5.

Effect of abiraterone and enzalutamide on coadministrated drugs

Drugs Enzyme Effects observed Authors’ recommendations References
Abiraterone Acetate Dextromethorphan CYP2D6 AUC24 increased (2.9-fold) If possible, switch to alternatives that are not metabolized through CYP2D6
Be aware that substrates of CYP2D6 are presumably more active. Be aware of side effects and toxicity. Consider dose reduction of concomitant CYP2D6 substrate with at least twofold
Avoid use of CYP2D6 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index
[14, 22, 26]
Theophylline CYP1A2 No effect Not clinically relevant: no change in medication is required [14, 22, 26]
Pioglitazone CYP2C8 AUC24 increased (46 %) If possible, switch to alternatives that are not metabolized through CYP2C8
Be aware that substrates of CYP2C8 are presumably more active. Be aware of side effects and toxicity
Avoid use of CYP2C8 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index
[14, 22]
Enzalutamide Pioglitazone CYP2C8 AUCinf increased (20 %) Not clinically relevant: no change in medication is required [15, 20, 32]
S-Warfarin CYP2C9 AUCinf decreased (56 %) If possible, switch to alternatives that are not metabolized through CYP2C9
Be aware that substrates of CYP2C9 are presumably less active and elevate the dose based on efficacy
Avoid use of CYP2C9 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index
[15, 20, 32]
Omeprazole CYP2C19 AUCinf decreased (70 %) If possible, switch to alternatives that are not metabolized through CYP2C19
Be aware that substrates of CYP2C19 are less active and elevate the dose based on efficacy
Avoid use of CYP2C19 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index
[15, 20, 32]
Midazolam CYP3A4 AUCinf decreased (86 %) If possible, switch to alternatives that are not metabolized through CYP3A4
Be aware that substrates of CYP3A4 are substantially less active. The dose of CYP3A4 substrates should be adjusted to achieve comparable efficacy
Avoid use of CYP3A4 substrates
[15, 20, 32]
Dextromethorphan CYP2D6 AUCinf decreased (31 %) Be aware that substrates of CYP2D6 are moderately less active
Avoid concomitant use of CYP2D6 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index
[15, 20]
Caffeine CYP1A2 AUCinf decreased (11 %) Not clinically relevant: no change in medication is required [15, 20]

CYP cytochrome P450, AUC 24 area under the concentration–time curve from time zero to 24 h