Bexarotene (Systemic) and Xanax

In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.

Bexarotene may reduce the blood levels and effects of ALPRAZolam. Contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen or your condition changes during treatment with these medications. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

MONITOR: Coadministration with bexarotene may decrease the plasma concentrations of drugs that are primarily metabolized by CYP450 3A4. The proposed mechanism is increased clearance due to induction of CYP450 3A4 activity by bexarotene, particularly at dosages above 300 mg/m2/day. In a study of patients with non-small cell lung cancer receiving bexarotene (400 mg/m2 orally once a day) plus either paclitaxel/carboplatin or cisplatin/vinorelbine chemotherapy, treatment with atorvastatin (a CYP450 3A4 substrate) or fenofibrate was given to manage bexarotene-induced hyperlipidemia. Investigators reported that bexarotene decreased mean atorvastatin systemic exposure (dose-corrected AUC) by approximately 50%, whereas atorvastatin had no significant effect on bexarotene plasma concentrations. The AUC of paclitaxel (200 mg/m2 IV over 3 hours), a substrate of both CYP450 3A4 and 2C8, was also decreased by 19% when coadministered with bexarotene. According to the product labeling, bexarotene may decrease the plasma concentrations of another CYP450 3A4 substrate, tamoxifen, by 35%.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised if bexarotene is prescribed concomitantly with medications that are primarily metabolized by CYP450 3A4, particularly those with a narrow therapeutic range. Dosage adjustments as well as clinical and laboratory monitoring may be appropriate for some drugs whenever bexarotene is added to or withdrawn from therapy.

Bexarotene (Systemic)

Generic Name: bexarotene

Brand name: Targretin

Synonyms: Bexarotene

What is Bexarotene (Systemic)?

Xanax

Generic Name: alprazolam

Brand name: Niravam, Xanax, Xanax XR, Alprazolam Intensol

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Xanax?