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Feb.29.2024

Ruxolitinib

Indications/Dosage

Labeled

  • atopic dermatitis
  • eczema
  • graft-versus-host disease (GVHD)
  • myelofibrosis
  • polycythemia vera
  • vitiligo

Off-Label

    † Off-label indication

    For the treatment of polycythemia vera

    The FDA has designated ruxolitinib as an orphan drug for the treatment of polycythemia vera.

    for the treatment of polycythemia vera in patients who have had an inadequate response to or are intolerant of hydroxyurea

    Oral dosage

    Adults

    Initially, 10 mg orally twice daily. Coadministration of certain drugs may need to be avoided or dosage adjustments may be necessary; review drug interactions. Titrate the ruxolitinib dosage based on response and toxicity. After the first 4 weeks of therapy, and no more frequently than every 2 weeks, the dosage may be increased in 5 mg twice daily increments. Maximum dosage: 25 mg orally twice daily if the patient meets all of the following criteria: an inadequate response defined as the continued need for phlebotomy, WBC count greater than the upper limit of normal (ULN), platelet count greater than the ULN, and/or a palpable spleen that is reduced by less than 25% from baseline; a platelet count 140 x 109 cells/L or more; hemoglobin 12 grams/dL or more; and ANC 1.5 x 109 cells/L or more.[46782] A significantly higher response rate at week 32 was achieved with ruxolitinib compared with investigator selected best available therapy (20.9% vs. 0.9%; p less than 0.001) in patients with polycythemia vera who had an inadequate response to or unacceptable side effects from hydroxyurea in a multinational, randomized, phase 3 trial (n = 222; the RESPONSE trial); additionally, this response was maintained at week 48 (19.1% vs. 0.9%; p less than 0.001). Eligible patients had a spleen volume of 450 cm3 or more and phlebotomy dependence, defined as 2 or more phlebotomies within 24 weeks before screening and at least 1 phlebotomy within 16 weeks before screening. Best available therapy consisted of single-agent anagrelide (7.1%), low-dose hydroxyurea (58.9%), immunomodulators such as lenalidomide or thalidomide (4.5%), interferon or pegylated interferon (11.6%), pipobroman (1.8%), or no medication (15.2%). All patients received low-dose aspirin unless it was contraindicated. The primary endpoint of response at 32 weeks was defined as a reduction in spleen volume of 35% or more from baseline and hematocrit control (eligible for no more than 1 phlebotomy between randomization and study week 8 and not eligible for a phlebotomy during study weeks 8 to 32). The complete hematologic remission (CHR) rate (defined as hematocrit control, a platelet count of 400 x 109 cells/L or less, and a white blood cell count of 10 x 109 cells/L or less) at week 32 was significantly higher with ruxolitinib compared with best standard therapy (23.6% vs. 8.9%, p = 0.003). Crossover to the ruxolitinib arm occurred in 85.7% of patients in the best standard therapy arm at or after week 32.[58808] In an extended analysis at week 80, 76% of patients who achieved a response at 32 weeks maintained a response, and 58% of patients who achieved a CHR at 32 weeks maintained this response.[46782]

    For the treatment of intermediate or high-risk myelofibrosis, including primary myelofibrosis, post-polycythemia vera myelofibrosis, and post-essential thrombocythemia myelofibrosis

    NOTE: Patients experiencing significant decreases in platelet counts may be candidates for abrupt dose reductions and/or treatment interruptions. Consider risk to benefits ratio in patients maintained on 5 mg PO twice daily (minimum dose) as long-term use at this dose has failed to produce clinical response.[46782]

    Oral dosage

    Adults with initial platelet count more than 200 x 10(9) cells/L

    20 mg PO twice daily. Coadministration of certain drugs may need to be avoided or dosage adjustments may be necessary; review drug interactions. After the first 4 weeks of therapy, and no more frequently than every 2 weeks, the dose may be increased in 5 mg twice daily increments to a maximum dose of 25 mg PO twice daily if the patient meets all of the following criteria: 1) failure to achieve a reduction from baseline palpable spleen length of 50% or a 35% reduction in spleen volume as measured by CT or MRI; 2) platelet count more than 125 x 109 cells/L at treatment week 4 and platelet counts never less than 100 x 109 cells/L; 3) absolute neutrophil count (ANC) more than 0.75 x 109 cells/L. Discontinue ruxolitinib if spleen size reduction or symptom improvement is not observed after 6 months of therapy. When discontinuing therapy for any reason other than thrombocytopenia, consider gradually tapering dose by 5 mg twice daily each week.[46782]

    Adults with initial platelet count of 100 to 200 x 10(9) cells/L

    15 mg PO twice daily. Coadministration of certain drugs may need to be avoided or dosage adjustments may be necessary; review drug interactions. After the first 4 weeks of therapy, and no more frequently than every 2 weeks, the dose may be increased in 5 mg twice daily increments to a maximum dose of 25 mg PO twice daily if the patient meets all of the following criteria: 1) failure to achieve a reduction from baseline palpable spleen length of 50% or a 35% reduction in spleen volume as measured by CT or MRI; 2) platelet count more than 125 x 109 cells/L at treatment week 4 and platelet counts never less than 100 x 109 cells/L; 3) absolute neutrophil count (ANC) more than 0.75 x 109 cells/L. Discontinue ruxolitinib if spleen size reduction or symptom improvement is not observed after 6 months of therapy. When discontinuing therapy for any reason other than thrombocytopenia, consider gradually tapering dose by 5 mg twice daily each week.[46782]

    Adults with initial platelet count of 50 to 99 x 10(9) cells/L

    5 mg PO twice daily. Coadministration of certain drugs may need to be avoided or dosage adjustments may be necessary; review drug interactions. After the first 4 weeks of therapy, and no more frequently than every 2 weeks, the dose may be increased in 5 mg daily increments to a maximum dose of 10 mg PO twice daily if the patient meets all of the following criteria: 1) platelet count has remained more than 40 x 109 cells/L and has not fallen by more than 20% in prior 4 weeks; 2) absolute neutrophil count (ANC) more than 1 x 109 cells/L; 3) dose has not been reduced or interrupted for an adverse event or hematological toxicity in the prior 4 weeks. Consider risk to benefits ratio in patients continuing treatment for more than 6 months. Discontinue ruxolitinib if spleen size reduction or symptom improvement is not observed after 6 months of therapy.[46782]

    For the treatment of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD)

    NOTE: The FDA has designated ruxolitinib as an orphan drug for the treatment of GVHD.

    for the treatment of steroid-refractory acute GVHD

    Oral dosage

    Adults

    5 mg PO twice daily, initially. May increase the dose to 10 mg PO twice daily after 3 days if the absolute neutrophil count (ANC) and platelet counts are not decreased by 50% or more. Decrease dose or interrupt therapy for adverse reactions. Consider tapering dose after 6 months in persons who have discontinued therapeutic doses of corticosteroids; taper dose by 1 dose level (i.e., 10 mg PO twice daily to 5 mg twice daily to 5 mg once daily) every 8 weeks. Consider retreatment if GVHD signs or symptoms recur during or after the taper. Coadministration of certain drugs may need to be avoided or dosage adjustments may be necessary; review drug interactions.[46782]

    Children and Adolescents 12 to 17 years

    5 mg PO twice daily, initially. May increase the dose to 10 mg PO twice daily after 3 days if the absolute neutrophil count (ANC) and platelet counts are not decreased by 50% or more. Decrease dose or interrupt therapy for adverse reactions. Consider tapering dose after 6 months in persons who have discontinued therapeutic doses of corticosteroids; taper dose by 1 dose level (i.e., 10 mg PO twice daily to 5 mg twice daily to 5 mg once daily) every 8 weeks. Consider retreatment if GVHD signs or symptoms recur during or after the taper. Coadministration of certain drugs may need to be avoided or dosage adjustments may be necessary; review drug interactions.[46782]

    for the treatment of chronic GVHD after failure of 1 or 2 lines of systemic therapy

    Oral dosage

    Adults

    10 mg PO twice daily. Decrease dose or interrupt therapy for adverse reactions. Consider tapering dose after 6 months in persons who have discontinued therapeutic doses of corticosteroids; taper dose by 1 dose level (i.e., 10 mg PO twice daily to 5 mg twice daily to 5 mg once daily) every 8 weeks. Consider retreatment if GVHD signs or symptoms recur during or after the taper. Coadministration of certain drugs may need to be avoided or dosage adjustments may be necessary; review drug interactions.[46782]

    Children and Adolescents 12 to 17 years

    10 mg PO twice daily. Decrease dose or interrupt therapy for adverse reactions. Consider tapering dose after 6 months in persons who have discontinued therapeutic doses of corticosteroids; taper dose by 1 dose level (i.e., 10 mg PO twice daily to 5 mg twice daily to 5 mg once daily) every 8 weeks. Consider retreatment if GVHD signs or symptoms recur during or after the taper. Coadministration of certain drugs may need to be avoided or dosage adjustments may be necessary; review drug interactions.[46782]

    For the short-term and non-continuous chronic treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (eczema) in non-immunocompromised persons whose disease is not adequately controlled with topical therapies or when those therapies are not advisable

    NOTE: Not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic immunomodulators, or other immunosuppressants.[66999]

    Topical dosage

    Adults

    Apply a thin layer topically to the affected skin area(s) of up to 20% of body surface area 2 times daily until symptoms resolve. Do not use more than 60 g/week or 100 g/2 weeks. If no improvement within 8 weeks, re-evaluate use.[66999]

    Children and Adolescents 12 to 17 years

    Apply a thin layer topically to the affected skin area(s) of up to 20% of body surface area 2 times daily until symptoms resolve. Do not use more than 60 g/week or 100 g/2 weeks. If no improvement within 8 weeks, re-evaluate use.[66999]

    For the treatment of nonsegmental vitiligo

    Topical dosage

    Adults

    Apply a thin layer topically twice daily to affected areas of up to 10% of body surface area. Do not use more than one 60 gram tube per week or one 100 gram tube every 2 weeks. May require treatment for more than 24 weeks. Re-evaluate the patient if repigmentation is not meaningful by Week 24.[66999]

    Children and Adolescents 12 years and older

    Apply a thin layer topically twice daily to affected areas of up to 10% of body surface area. Do not use more than one 60 gram tube per week or one 100 gram tube every 2 weeks. May require treatment for more than 24 weeks. Re-evaluate the patient if repigmentation is not meaningful by Week 24.[66999]

    Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

    Management of Treatment-Related Toxicity

    Myelofibrosis:

    Thrombocytopenia

    NOTE: Hold ruxolitinib regardless of platelet count for bleeding that requires intervention. In this situation, treatment may be resumed once bleeding has resolved; consider a lower dose if the underlying cause of bleeding persists.

    Baseline platelet count of 100 X 109 cells/L or higher:

    • Current platelet count of 125 X 109 cells/L or higher: No dose adjustment. If restarting after a treatment interruption for thrombocytopenia, begin with a dose at least 5 mg twice daily less than the dose when held (maximum 20 mg twice daily).
    • Current platelet count of 100 to 124 X 109 cells/L: Decrease dose by 5 mg twice daily; no dose adjustment if original dose was 15 mg twice daily or less. If restarting after a treatment interruption for thrombocytopenia, begin with a dose at least 5 mg twice daily less than the dose when held (maximum 15 mg twice daily).
    • Current platelet count of 75 to 99 X 109 cells/L: Decrease dose to 10 mg twice daily; no dose adjustment if original dose was 10 mg twice daily or less. If restarting after a treatment interruption for thrombocytopenia, begin with a dose at least 5 mg twice daily less than the dose when held (maximum 10 mg twice daily; if stable for at least 2 weeks, may increase to 15 mg twice daily).
    • Current platelet count of 50 to 74 X 109 cells/L: Decrease dose to 5 mg twice daily; no dose adjustment if original dose was 5 mg twice daily. If restarting after a treatment interruption for thrombocytopenia, begin with a dose at least 5 mg twice daily less than the dose when held (maximum 5 mg twice daily; if stable for at least 2 weeks, may increase to 10 mg twice daily).
    • Current platelet count of less than 50 X 109 cells/L: Hold ruxolitinib. May restart treatment (dose dependent on platelet count) when platelets recover to greater than 50 X 109 cells/L.

    Baseline platelet count of 50 to 99 X 109 cells/L:

    • Current platelet count of 25 to 35 X 109 cells/L and platelet decline during prior 4 weeks is less than 20%: Decrease total daily dose by 5 mg; for patients on 5 mg daily before platelet decline, continue same dose.
    • Current platelet count of 25 to 35 X 109 cells/L and platelet decline during prior 4 weeks is 20% or higher: Decrease dose by 5 mg twice daily; for patients taking 5 mg twice daily, decrease dose to 5 mg daily; for patients taking 5 mg daily, continue same dose.
    • Current platelet count of less than 25 X 109 cells/L: Hold ruxolitinib. May restart therapy when platelets greater than 35 X 109 cells/L, starting with a dose at least 5 mg twice daily less than the dose when held, or 5 mg daily (whichever is less).

    Neutropenia

    For an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of less than 0.5 X 109 cells/L: Hold ruxolitinib. When ANC greater than 0.75 X 109 cells/L, may restart treatment at 5 mg twice daily below the largest dose in the week prior to holding therapy, or 5 mg daily (whichever is higher).

    Polycythemia Vera:

    Hematologic Toxicity

    • Hemoglobin level of 12 grams/dL or higher AND a platelet count of 100 X 109 cells/L or higher: No dosage adjustment required.
    • Hemoglobin level of 10 to 11 grams/dL AND a platelet count of 75 to 99 X 109 cells/L: Consider a dosage reduction.
    • Hemoglobin level of 8 to 9 grams/dL OR a platelet count of 50 to 74 X 109 cells/L: Reduce the current ruxolitinib dosage by 5 mg twice daily; if the current dosage is 5 mg twice daily, reduce the dosage to 5 mg once daily.
    • Hemoglobin level of less than 8 grams/dL OR a platelet count of less than 50 X 109 cells/L OR an ANC of less than 1 X 109 cells/L: Hold ruxolitinib until hematologic parameters are recovered to acceptable levels.

    Determining the Maximum Restarting Dosage:

    NOTE: Following therapy interruption, the final titrated daily dosage should not exceed 5 mg less than the held dosage. The exception is for dose interruption after phlebotomy-associated anemia; the maximum total daily dose in this case would be 25 mg twice daily.

    • Hemoglobin level of 8 to 9 grams/dL OR a platelet count of 50 to 74 X 109 cells/L OR an ANC of 1 to 1.4 X 109 cells/L: The restarting ruxolitinib dosage is 5 mg twice daily (may be increased by 5 mg twice daily if hematologic parameters are still stable after 2 weeks) or no more than 5 mg twice daily less than the held dosage.
    • Hemoglobin level of 10 to 11 grams/dL OR a platelet count of 75 to 99 X 109 cells/L OR an ANC of 1.5 to 2 X 109 cells/L: The restarting ruxolitinib dosage is 10 mg twice daily (may be increased by 5 mg twice daily if hematologic parameters are still stable after 2 weeks) or no more than 5 mg twice daily less than the held dosage.
    • Hemoglobin level of 12 grams/dL or higher OR a platelet count of 100 X 109 cells/L or higher OR an ANC of greater than 2 X 109 cells/L: The restarting ruxolitinib dosage is 15 mg twice daily (may be increased by 5 mg twice daily if hematologic parameters are still stable after 2 weeks) or no more than 5 mg twice daily less than the held dosage.
    • Patients receiving 5 mg twice daily when therapy was held: may restart at 5 mg once or 5 mg twice daily when the hemoglobin level is 10 grams/dL or higher the platelet count is 75 X 109 cells/L or higher, AND the ANC is 1.5 X 109 cells/L or higher.

    Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD):

    Recommended Dosage Adjustments

    Current dosage of 10 mg PO twice daily: Reduce to 5 mg PO twice daily.
    Current dosage of 5 mg PO twice daily: Reduce to 5 mg PO once daily.
    Current dosage of 5 mg PO once daily: Hold therapy until clinical and/or laboratory parameters recover.

    Acute GVHD

    Therapy-Related Hematologic Toxicity

    Thrombocytopenia
    Clinically significant thrombocytopenia after supportive measures: Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage; resume therapy at the prior dosage when the platelet counts recover to previous values.

    Neutropenia
    ANC less than 1 X 109 cells/L: Hold ruxolitinib for up to 14 days; resume at a reduced dosage upon recovery.

    Chronic GVHD

    Therapy-Related Hematologic Toxicity

    Thrombocytopenia
    Platelet count less than 20 X 109 cells/L: Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage. If the toxicity resolves within 7 days, resume therapy at the prior dosage. Maintain the dosage reduction if the toxicity does not resolve within 7 days.

    Neutropenia
    ANC less than 0.75 X 109 cells/L: Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage; resume therapy at the initial dosage upon recovery.
    ANC less than 0.5 X 109 cells/L: Hold ruxolitinib for up to 14 days; resume at a reduced dosage upon recovery. The initial dosage may be resumed when the ANC is greater than 1 X 109 cells/L.

    Other Toxicity

    Grade 3 toxicity: Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage until recovery.
    Grade 4 toxicity: Discontinue ruxolitinib therapy.[46782]

    Maximum Dosage Limits

    • Adults

      25 mg PO twice daily for myelofibrosis or polycythemia vera; 10 mg PO twice daily for graft-versus-host disease; 60 grams per week or 100 grams every 2 weeks topically for atopic dermatitis or nonsegmental vitiligo.

    • Geriatric

      25 mg PO twice daily for myelofibrosis or polycythemia vera; 10 mg PO twice daily for graft-versus-host disease; 60 grams per week or 100 grams every 2 weeks topically for atopic dermatitis or nonsegmental vitiligo.

    • Adolescents

      10 mg PO twice daily for graft-versus-host disease; 60 grams per week or 100 grams every 2 weeks topically for atopic dermatitis or nonsegmental vitiligo.

    • Children

      12 years: 10 mg PO twice daily for graft-versus-host disease; 60 grams per week or 100 grams every 2 weeks topically for atopic dermatitis or nonsegmental vitiligo.

      11 years and younger: Safety and efficacy have not been established.

    • Infants

      Safety and efficacy have not been established.

    • Neonates

      Safety and efficacy have not been established.

    Patients with Hepatic Impairment Dosing

    Myelofibrosis

    Mild, moderate, or severe (Child-Pugh class A, B, C) hepatic impairment at baseline:

    • Platelet count greater than 150 X 109 cells/L: No dosage adjustment needed.
    • Platelet count of 100 to 150 X 109 cells/L: Initial dosage, 10 mg PO twice daily.
    • Platelet count of 50 to 99 X 109 cells/L: Initial dosage, 5 mg PO once daily.
    • Platelet count less than 50 X 109 cells/L: Avoid use.

    Polycythemia Vera (any platelet count)

    Mild, moderate, or severe (Child-Pugh class A, B, C) hepatic impairment at baseline: Initial dosage, 5 mg PO twice daily.

    Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) (any platelet count)

    Mild, moderate, or severe (NCI criteria) hepatic impairment at baseline without liver GVHD: No initial dosage adjustment recommended.

    Acute GVHD
    Stage 1, 2, or 3 liver GVHD: No initial dosage adjustment recommended.
    Stage 4 liver GVHD: Initial dosage, 5 mg PO once daily.

    Chronic GVHD
    Score 1 or 2 liver GVHD: No initial dosage adjustment recommended.
    Score 3 liver GVHD: Monitor blood counts more frequently and adjust dosage if treatment-related toxicity occurs.

    Management of Treatment-Related Toxicity in Patients with GVHD

    Recommended Dosage Adjustments
    Current dosage of 10 mg PO twice daily: Reduce to 5 mg PO twice daily.
    Current dosage of 5 mg PO twice daily: Reduce to 5 mg PO once daily.
    Current dosage of 5 mg PO once daily: Hold therapy until clinical and/or laboratory parameters recover.

    Acute GVHD and No Liver GVHD
    Total bilirubin level of 3 to 5 times the ULN: Continue therapy at a reduced dosage until toxicity recovery.
    Total bilirubin level of greater than 5 to 10 times the ULN: Hold ruxolitinib for up to 14 days; resume therapy at the current dosage when the bilirubin level is 1.5 times the ULN or less.
    Total bilirubin level of greater than 10 times the ULN: Hold ruxolitinib for up to 14 days; resume therapy at a reduced dosage when the bilirubin level is 1.5 times the ULN or less.

    Acute GVHD with Liver GVHD
    Total bilirubin level greater than 3 times the ULN: Continue therapy at a reduced dosage until toxicity recovery.

    Chronic GVHD
    Total bilirubin level of 3 to 5 times the ULN: Continue therapy at a reduced dosage until toxicity recovery; maintain this dosage if the toxicity does not resolve within 14 days. If the toxicity resolves within 14 days, increase the dosage back to the previous dose level.
    Total bilirubin level of greater than 5 to 10 times the ULN: Hold ruxolitinib for up to 14 days until the toxicity resolves; resume therapy at the current dosage. If the toxicity does not resolve within 14 days, resume therapy at a reduced dosage upon recovery.
    Total bilirubin level of greater than 10 times the ULN: Hold ruxolitinib for up to 14 days until the toxicity resolves, then resume therapy at a reduced dosage. If the toxicity does not resolve within 14 days, discontinue ruxolitinib therapy.[46782]

    Patients with Renal Impairment Dosing

    NOTE: Modify the initial ruxolitinib dosage based on the severity of renal impairment (moderate: creatinine clearance (CrCl) of 30 to 59 mL/min; severe: CrCl of 15 to 29 mL/min; end-stage renal disease (ESRD): CrCl less than 15 mL/min and on dialysis) and on the initial platelet count in patients with myelofibrosis. Avoid use in patients with ESRD not requiring dialysis.

    Myelofibrosis

    Mild renal impairment (CrCl of 60 to 89 mL/min): No dosage adjustment recommended.
    Moderate or severe renal impairment:

    • Platelet count greater than 150 X 109 cells/L: No dosage adjustment recommended.
    • Platelet count of 100 to 150 X 109 cells/L: Initial dosage, 10 mg PO twice daily.
    • Platelet count of 50 to 99 X 109 cells/L: Initial dosage, 5 mg PO once daily.
    • Platelet count less than 50 X 109 cells/L: Avoid use.

    ESRD on dialysis:

    • Platelet count greater than 200 X 109 cells/L: Initial dose, 20 mg PO once after each dialysis session.
    • Platelet count of 100 to 200 X 109 cells/L: Initial dose, 15 mg PO once after each dialysis session.

    Polycythemia Vera

    Mild renal impairment: No dosage adjustment recommended.
    Moderate or severe renal impairment: Initial dosage, 5 mg PO twice daily.
    ESRD on dialysis: Initial dose, 10 mg PO once after each dialysis session.

    Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD)

    Acute GVHD
    Mild renal impairment: No dosage adjustment recommended.
    Moderate or severe renal impairment: Initial dosage, 5 mg PO once daily.
    ESRD on dialysis: Initial dose, 5 mg PO once after each dialysis session.

    Chronic GVHD
    Mild renal impairment: No dosage adjustment recommended.
    Moderate or severe renal impairment: Initial dosage, 5 mg PO twice daily.
    ESRD on dialysis: Initial dose, 10 mg PO once after each dialysis session.[46782]

    † Off-label indication
    Revision Date: 02/29/2024, 02:01:00 AM

    References

    46782 - Jakafi (ruxolitinib) tablets package insert. Wilmington, DE: Incyte Corporation; 2022 Dec.58808 - Vannucchi AM, Kiladjian JJ, Griesshammer M, et al. Ruxolitinib versus standard therapy for the treatment of polycythemia vera. N Engl J Med 2015;372(5):426-435.66999 - Opzelura (ruxolitinib) cream package insert. Wilmington, DE: Incyte Corporation; 2023 Jan.

    How Supplied

    Ruxolitinib Oral tablet

    Jakafi 5mg Tablet (50881-0005) (Incyte Corporation) null

    Ruxolitinib Oral tablet

    Jakafi 10mg Tablet (50881-0010) (Incyte Corporation) null

    Ruxolitinib Oral tablet

    Jakafi 15mg Tablet (50881-0015) (Incyte Corporation) null

    Ruxolitinib Oral tablet

    Jakafi 20mg Tablet (50881-0020) (Incyte Corporation) null

    Ruxolitinib Oral tablet

    Jakafi 25mg Tablet (50881-0025) (Incyte Corporation) null

    Ruxolitinib Topical cream

    Opzelura 1.5% Topical Cream (50881-0007) (Incyte Corporation) null

    Description/Classification

    Description

    Ruxolitinib is a kinase inhibitor that inhibits Janus Associated Kinases (JAKs), JAK1 and JAK2. The drug is available as an oral tablet and a topical cream. The oral formulation is indicated for the treatment of adults with intermediate- or high-risk myelofibrosis, adults with polycythemia vera who have had an inadequate response to or are intolerant of hydroxyurea, and patients 12 years and older with steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) or chronic GVHD after failure of 1 or 2 lines of systemic therapy. The topical formulation is indicated for use in patients 12 years and older to treat nonsegmental vitiligo and for the short-term and non-continuous chronic treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in non-immunocompromised patients whose disease is not adequately controlled with topical therapies or when those therapies are not advisable. Hematologic toxicity and infection have been reported with ruxolitinib therapy. In a large, randomized, postmarketing safety study in rheumatoid arthritis patients, an increased risk of all-cause mortality (including sudden cardiovascular death), major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE; defined as cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, and non-fatal stroke), thrombosis (including deep venous thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and arterial thrombosis), and cancer (e.g., lymphomas, lung cancer) was observed in patients treated with an oral JAK inhibitor as compared to those treated with a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor. Current or past tobacco smokers were at increased risk of lung cancer, overall cancers, and major cardiovascular events. Consider the benefits and risks for the individual patient before initiation or continuation of therapy, particularly those with risk factors such as tobacco smoking, cardiovascular risk factors, those who develop malignancy, and those with a known malignancy other than successfully treated non-melanoma skin cancer.[46782][66999]

    Classifications

    • Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents
      • Antineoplastics
        • Small Molecule Antineoplastic Janus Associated Kinase (JAK) Inhibitors
    • Dermatologicals
      • Nonsteroidals For Inflammatory Skin Disorders
        • Topical Dermatitis Agents
          • Topical Janus Associated Kinase (JAK) Inhibitors
    Revision Date: 02/29/2024, 02:01:00 AM

    References

    46782 - Jakafi (ruxolitinib) tablets package insert. Wilmington, DE: Incyte Corporation; 2022 Dec.66999 - Opzelura (ruxolitinib) cream package insert. Wilmington, DE: Incyte Corporation; 2023 Jan.

    Administration Information

    General Administration Information

    For storage information, see the specific product information within the How Supplied section.

    Emetic Risk

    • Pediatrics: Doses 15 to 21 mg/m2: Low
    • Adults: Minimal/Low
    • Administer prn antiemetics as necessary.[67392][67389]

    Route-Specific Administration

    Oral Administration

    Oral Solid Formulations

    • Take ruxolitinib orally with or without food.
    • If a dose is missed, skip that dose and take the next dose at the usual time.[46782]

    Extemporaneous Compounding-Oral

    Extemporaneous compounding instructions for ruxolitinib oral suspension:
    NOTE: The effect of using a nasogastric tube feeding preparation on ruxolitinib exposure has not been evaluated.

    • Add 1 tablet to approximately 40 mL of water and stir for about 10 minutes.
    • Using an appropriate syringe, administer the suspension via a nasogastric tube (size 8 French or larger).
    • Administer within 6 hours after tablet dispersion.
    • Rinse the nasogastric tube with approximately 75 mL of water after the suspension is administered.[46782]

    Topical Administration

    • For topical use only; not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use.[66999]

    Cream/Ointment/Lotion Formulations

    • Apply a thin layer of cream to affected area(s). Gently rub into the skin.
    • Wash hand after use.[66999]

    Clinical Pharmaceutics Information

    From Trissel's 2‚Ñ¢ Clinical Pharmaceutics Database
      Revision Date: 02/29/2024, 02:01:00 AM

      References

      46782 - Jakafi (ruxolitinib) tablets package insert. Wilmington, DE: Incyte Corporation; 2022 Dec.66999 - Opzelura (ruxolitinib) cream package insert. Wilmington, DE: Incyte Corporation; 2023 Jan.67389 - Hesketh PJ, Kris MG, Basch E, et al. Antiemetics: ASCO Guideline Update. J Clin Oncol. 2020 Aug 20;38(24):2782-2797.67392 - Paw Cho Sing E, Robinson P, Flank J, et al. Classification of the acute emetogenicity of chemotherapy in pediatric patients: A clinical practice guideline. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2019 May;66(5):e27646. Doi: 10.1002/pbc.27646. Epub 2019 Feb 7.

      Adverse Reactions

      Mild

      • abdominal pain
      • acne vulgaris
      • anxiety
      • arthralgia
      • asthenia
      • cough
      • diarrhea
      • dizziness
      • ecchymosis
      • epistaxis
      • fatigue
      • fever
      • flatulence
      • folliculitis
      • headache
      • infection
      • insomnia
      • muscle cramps
      • musculoskeletal pain
      • nasal congestion
      • nausea
      • petechiae
      • pharyngitis
      • pruritus
      • purpura
      • rash
      • rhinorrhea
      • skin discoloration
      • urticaria
      • vertigo
      • vomiting
      • weight gain

      Moderate

      • anemia
      • bleeding
      • conjunctivitis
      • constipation
      • contact dermatitis
      • cystitis
      • dyspnea
      • edema
      • elevated hepatic enzymes
      • eosinophilia
      • erythema
      • gastritis
      • hematoma
      • hyperamylasemia
      • hypercholesterolemia
      • hypertension
      • hypertriglyceridemia
      • hypotension
      • neutropenia
      • peripheral edema
      • pyuria
      • respiratory depression
      • thrombocytopenia

      Severe

      • abdominal pain
      • anemia
      • bleeding
      • diarrhea
      • disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
      • dizziness
      • dyspnea
      • ecchymosis
      • edema
      • elevated hepatic enzymes
      • fatigue
      • fever
      • headache
      • hematoma
      • hepatitis B exacerbation
      • hyperamylasemia
      • hypercholesterolemia
      • hypertension
      • hypertriglyceridemia
      • infection
      • leukoencephalopathy
      • muscle cramps
      • musculoskeletal pain
      • nephrotoxicity
      • neutropenia
      • new primary malignancy
      • pruritus
      • pyuria
      • skin cancer
      • thrombocytopenia
      • thrombosis
      • toxic epidermal necrolysis
      • vertigo
      • weight gain

      Hematologic toxicity including anemia (72% to 96%; grade 3 or 4, 45% or less), neutropenia (3% to 58%; grade 3 or 4, 40% or less), and thrombocytopenia (27% to 75%; grade 3 or 4, 61% or less) occurred in patients who received oral ruxolitinib in clinical trials. Obtain complete blood counts prior to therapy, every 2 to 4 weeks until the dose is stabilized, and then as clinically indicated. Therapy interruption, a dosage adjustment, and/or blood or platelet transfusions may be necessary in patients who develop severe myelosuppression. In a randomized trial, 2.4% of patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease who received oral ruxolitinib (n = 165) died from neutropenia, anemia, and/or thrombocytopenia. Red blood cell and platelet transfusions were administered in 60% and 5% of ruxolitinib-treated patients with myelofibrosis (n = 155), respectively, in another randomized trial.[46782] Thrombocytopenia, anemia, neutropenia (less than 1%), and eosinophilia (1%) were also reported in clinical trials with topical ruxolitinib.[66999]

      Bacterial, mycobacterial, fungal, and viral infections have been reported in patients who received oral ruxolitinib in clinical trials. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infection, especially for tuberculosis, herpes zoster, and disseminated herpes simplex. Initiate treatment (i.e., antibiotic, antifungal, or antiviral medication) promptly in patients who develop an infection. Herpes zoster infection/post-herpetic neuralgia (2% vs. less than 1%) and urinary tract infection (9% vs. 5%) occurred more often in patients with myelofibrosis who received oral ruxolitinib (n = 155) compared with placebo (n = 151) in a randomized, phase 3 study. Urinary tract infection included the conditions of cystitis, urosepsis, kidney infection, pyuria, bacteria present in urine, and nitrite present in urine. Herpes zoster infection/post-herpetic neuralgia (6%) and urinary tract infection (less than 6%) were reported in patients with polycythemia vera who received oral ruxolitinib (n = 110) in a randomized, phase 3 study; grade 3 and 4 herpes zoster infection occurred in less than 1% of ruxolitinib-treated patients. Infection (55% grade 3 or 4, 41%) including bacterial infections (32% grade 3 or 4, 28%) and viral infections (31% grade 3 or 4, 14%) were reported in patients with acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) who received oral ruxolitinib in a single-arm study (n = 71). Infection (45%; grade 3 or 4, 15%) and viral infection (28%; grade 3 or 4, 5%) occurred in patients with chronic GVHD who received oral ruxolitinib (n = 165) in a randomized trial. Herpes simplex virus reactivation and dissemination has been reported in postmarketing surveillance.[46782] Serious lower respiratory tract infections were reported in the clinical development program of topical ruxolitinib. Other adverse events reported by recipients of topical ruxolitinib during the clinical trials included urinary tract infection (2%), otitis media (up to 1%), otitis externa (less than 1%), herpes zoster (less than 1%), staphylococcal infections (less than 1%), hordeolum (less than 1%), and influenza-like illness (less than 1%).[66999]

      Bleeding events have been reported in patients who received oral ruxolitinib in clinical trials. In patients with myelofibrosis, hold therapy if bleeding occurs; resume ruxolitinib after the bleeding event has resolved and consider a dose reduction if the underlying cause persists. Bruising or ecchymosis occurred in 23% of patients with myelofibrosis who received oral ruxolitinib (n = 155) compared with 15% of patients who received placebo (n = 151) in a randomized, phase 3 study. Additionally, grade 3 bruising or ecchymosis was reported in less than 1% of ruxolitinib-treated patients. Bruising included the conditions of contusion, hematoma (injection site hematoma, periorbital hematoma, vessel puncture site hematoma), petechiae, and purpura. Epistaxis was reported in 6% of patients with polycythemia vera who received oral ruxolitinib (n = 110) in a randomized, phase 3 study. Bleeding occurred in 49% (grade 3 or 4, 20%) and 12% (grade 3 or 4, 2%) of patients with acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) (n = 71) and chronic GVHD (n = 165), respectively, who received oral ruxolitinib in separate clinical trials.[46782]

      Dizziness and headache have been reported in patients who received oral ruxolitinib in clinical trials. Dizziness (18% vs. 7%) and headache (15% vs. 5%) occurred more often in patients with myelofibrosis who received oral ruxolitinib (n = 155) compared with placebo (n = 151) in a randomized, phase 3 study; additionally, grade 3 dizziness was reported in less than 1% of ruxolitinib-treated patients. Dizziness included the conditions of balance disorder, labyrinthitis, Meniere's Disease, postural dizziness, and vertigo. Dizziness (15%) and headache (16%) were reported in patients with polycythemia vera who received oral ruxolitinib (n = 110) in a randomized, phase 3 study; additionally, grade 3 and 4 headache occurred in less than 1% of ruxolitinib-treated patients. Headache (21%; grade 3 or 4, 4%) and dizziness (16%) were reported in patients with acute graft-versus-host disease who received oral ruxolitinib in a single-arm study (n = 71).[46782] In 2 clinical studies involving 449 patients with nonsegmental vitiligo, treatment with topical ruxolitinib was associated with the development of headache (4%), anxiety (less than 1%), and insomnia (less than 1%).[66999]

      Weight gain occurred in 7% of patients with myelofibrosis who received oral ruxolitinib (n = 155) compared with 1% of patients who received placebo (n = 151) in a randomized, phase 3 study. Additionally, grade 3 weight gain was reported in less than 1% of ruxolitinib-treated patients. Weight gain was reported in less than 6% of patients with polycythemia vera who received oral ruxolitinib (n = 110) in a randomized, phase 3 study.[46782]

      Flatulence occurred in 5% of patients with myelofibrosis who received oral ruxolitinib (n = 155) compared with less than 1% of patients who received placebo (n = 151) in a randomized, phase 3 study. Other gastrointestinal toxicity including abdominal pain (all grade, 15%; grade 3 and 4, less than 1%), constipation (8%), diarrhea (15%), and nausea (6%) was reported in patients with polycythemia vera who received oral ruxolitinib (n = 110) in a randomized, phase 3 study. Diarrhea was reported in 24% (grade 3 and 4, 7%) of patients with acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) who received oral ruxolitinib in a single-arm study (n = 71). Nausea (12%) and diarrhea (10%; grade 3 or 4, 1%) occurred in patients with chronic GVHD who received oral ruxolitinib (n = 165) in a randomized trial.[46782] Safety data for topical ruxolitinib are available from 2 clinical trials involving 499 patients with atopic dermatitis and 2 clinical trials involving 449 patients with nonsegmental vitiligo. Adverse events reported by recipients of topical ruxolitinib during these trials included diarrhea (up to 1%), gastritis (less than 1%), gastroenteritis (less than 1%), and vomiting (less than 1%).[66999]

      Elevated hepatic enzymes including increased ALT (25% to 73%; grade 3 or 4, 11% or less) and AST (17% to 65%; grade 3 or 4, 6% or less) levels occurred in patients who received oral ruxolitinib in clinical trials. Evaluate bilirubin levels prior to therapy, every 2 to 4 weeks until the dose is stabilized, and then as clinically indicated. Avoid ruxolitinib in patients with myelofibrosis who have a platelet count of less than 50 X 109 cells/L and hepatic impairment. Patients with graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) who develop hepatotoxicity may require therapy interruption, a dosage reduction, or drug discontinuation. Increased gamma glutamyltransferase (GGT) level was reported in patients with chronic GVHD who received oral ruxolitinib (n = 165) in a randomized trial.[46782]

      Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) has been reported in patients with myelofibrosis who received oral ruxolitinib treatment. Consider PML, an opportunistic viral infection of the brain caused by reactivated latent John Cunningham (JC) virus, in the differential diagnosis of patients with new or worsening neurological, cognitive, or behavioral signs or symptoms. Such symptoms include changes in mood, vision, speech, or gait, abnormal thinking, unusual behavior, confusion, memory impairment, and decreased strength on one side of the body. PML is usually diagnosed by brain imaging, cerebrospinal fluid testing for JC viral DNA by polymerase chain reaction, and/or brain biopsy. If PML is suspected, stop treatment with ruxolitinib and evaluate; consider consultation with a neurologist and/or infectious disease specialist. Unfortunately, PML is usually fatal or leads to severe disability, and there are no known effective treatments.[46782]

      There have been reports of patients stopping oral ruxolitinib during an acute illness after which the patient's clinical course continued to worsen. However, it has not been established whether discontinuation of therapy contributed to the clinical course in these patients. Some patients have experienced fever, respiratory depression, hypotension, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), or multi-organ failure after ruxolitinib discontinuation. Following abrupt discontinuation of oral ruxolitinib, symptoms of myeloproliferative disease generally return to pretreatment levels in about 1 week. For these reasons, gradual tapering of the dose is recommended except for patients who develop thrombocytopenia or neutropenia. If one or more of these symptoms occur after discontinuation of, or while tapering the dose of oral ruxolitinib, evaluate for and treat any illness and consider restarting or increasing the dose of ruxolitinib. Fever occurred in 16% (grade 3 or 4, 2%) of patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease who received oral ruxolitinib (n = 165) in a randomized trial.[46782] Among the 449 patients who received topical ruxolitinib for nonsegmental vitiligo during clinical trials, fever was reported in 1% of the drug recipients.[66999]

      New primary malignancy has been reported with ruxolitinib therapy, specifically non-melanoma skin cancer such as basal cell, squamous cell, and Merkel cell carcinoma. Periodic skin examinations are recommended; advise patients to report any new or changing lesions.[46782] [66999]

      Hypercholesterolemia including elevated total cholesterol, elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (88% or less; grade 3 or 4, 10% or less) and hypertriglyceridemia (15% or less; grade 3 or 4, 1% or less) have been reported in patients who received oral ruxolitinib in clinical studies. Obtain a lipid panel and assess triglyceride levels about 8 to 12 weeks after starting ruxolitinib; monitor and treat patients with high cholesterol or triglycerides according to clinical guidelines.[46782]

      Asthenia (7%) and fatigue (15%) were reported in patients with polycythemia vera who received oral ruxolitinib (n = 110) in a randomized, phase 3 study. Fatigue occurred in 37% (grade 3 or 4, 14%) and 13% (grade 3 or 4, 1%) of patients with acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) (n = 71) and chronic GVHD (n = 165), respectively, who received oral ruxolitinib in separate clinical trials.[46782]

      Pruritus was reported in 14% of patients with polycythemia vera who received oral ruxolitinib (n = 110) in a randomized, phase 3 study; additionally, grade 3 and 4 pruritus occurred in less than 1% of ruxolitinib-treated patients.[46782] Pooled data from 2 clinical studies involving 449 patients with nonsegmental vitiligo found 5% of patients who received treatment with topical ruxolitinib developed application site pruritus.[66999]

      Cough (8%), dyspnea or exertional dyspnea (13%; grade 3 and 4, 3%) and naso-pharyngitis (9%) were reported in patients with polycythemia vera who received oral ruxolitinib (n = 110) in a randomized, phase 3 study. Dyspnea was reported in 32% (grade 3 or 4, 7%) of patients with acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) who received oral ruxolitinib in a single-arm study (n = 71). Cough (13%) and dyspnea (11%; grade 3 or 4, 1%) occurred in patients with chronic GVHD who received oral ruxolitinib (n = 165) in a randomized trial.[46782] Safety data for topical ruxolitinib are available from 2 clinical trials involving 499 patients with atopic dermatitis and 2 clinical trials involving 449 patients with nonsegmental vitiligo. Adverse events reported by recipients of topical ruxolitinib during these trials included naso-pharyngitis (3% to 4%), bronchitis (1%), tonsillitis (1%), rhinorrhea (1%), and nasal congestion (less than 1%).[66999]

      Arthralgia (7%) and muscle cramps/spasms (12%; grade 3 and 4, less than 1%) were reported in patients with polycythemia vera who received oral ruxolitinib (n = 110) in a randomized study. Musculoskeletal pain occurred in 18% (grade 3 or 4, 1%) of patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease who received oral ruxolitinib (n = 165) in another randomized trial.[46782]

      Edema including peripheral edema was reported in 8% of patients with polycythemia vera who received oral ruxolitinib (n = 110) in a randomized, phase 3 study. Edema occurred in 51% (grade 3 or 4, 13%) and 10% (grade 3 or 4, 1%) of patients with acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) (n = 71) and chronic GVHD (n = 165), respectively, who received oral ruxolitinib in separate clinical trials.[46782]

      Hypertension was reported in less than 6% of patients with polycythemia vera who received oral ruxolitinib (n = 110) in a randomized, phase 3 study. Hypertension occurred in 20% (grade 3 or 4, 13%) and 16% (grade 3 or 4, 5%) of patients with acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) (n = 71) and chronic GVHD (n = 165), respectively, who received oral ruxolitinib in separate clinical trials.[46782] Pooled data from 2 clinical studies involving 449 patients with nonsegmental vitiligo found less than 1% of patients who received treatment with topical ruxolitinib developed hypertension.[66999]

      Rash was reported in 23% (grade 3 or 4, 3%) of patients with acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) who received oral ruxolitinib in a single-arm study (n = 71). In a randomized trial, 1 patient with chronic GVHD who received oral ruxolitinib (n = 165) died from toxic epidermal necrolysis.[46782] Safety data for topical ruxolitinib are available from 2 clinical trials involving 499 patients with atopic dermatitis and 2 clinical trials involving 449 patients with nonsegmental vitiligo. Adverse events reported by recipients of topical ruxolitinib during these trials included application site acne vulgaris (6%), application site erythema (2%), urticaria (1%), folliculitis (up to 1%), acneiform dermatitis (less than 1%), contact dermatitis (less than 1%), contusion (less than 1%), and application site skin discoloration (less than 1%).[66999]

      Thrombosis was reported in 25% of patients with acute graft-versus-host disease who received oral ruxolitinib in a single-arm study (n = 71); grade 3 or 4 thrombosis occurred in 11% of patients.[46782] Additionally, thromboembolic events were observed in clinical trials with topical ruxolitinib; however, there was not a clear relationship between elevated platelet counts and the thrombotic events.[66999]

      Safety data for topical ruxolitinib are available from 2 clinical trials involving 499 patients with atopic dermatitis. Adverse events reported by less than 1% of patients treated with topical ruxolitinib during these 8-week trials included allergic conjunctivitis, pyrexia, and seasonal allergies.[66999]

      Nephrotoxicity, specifically increased serum creatinine level, was reported in 47% (grade 3 or 4, 1%) of patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease who received oral ruxolitinib (n = 165) in a randomized trial.[46782]

      Increased lipase level (38%; grade 3 or 4, 12%) and hyperamylasemia (35%; grade 3 or 4, 8%) occurred in patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease who received oral ruxolitinib (n = 165) in a randomized trial.[46782]

      Increased hepatitis B virus (HBV) viral load (hepatitis B exacerbation) with or without elevated transaminase levels has been reported in ruxolitinib-treated patients with chronic HBV infection. Monitor and treat these patients according to clinical guidelines.[46782]

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      References

      46782 - Jakafi (ruxolitinib) tablets package insert. Wilmington, DE: Incyte Corporation; 2022 Dec.66999 - Opzelura (ruxolitinib) cream package insert. Wilmington, DE: Incyte Corporation; 2023 Jan.

      Contraindications/Precautions

      Absolute contraindications are italicized.

      • abrupt discontinuation
      • anemia
      • bleeding
      • breast-feeding
      • cardiac disease
      • fungal infection
      • hepatic disease
      • hepatitis
      • hypercholesterolemia
      • hypertriglyceridemia
      • infection
      • lymphoma
      • mortality
      • mycobacterial infection
      • myocardial infarction
      • neutropenia
      • new primary malignancy
      • pregnancy
      • progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
      • renal disease
      • renal impairment
      • skin cancer
      • stroke
      • sunlight (UV) exposure
      • thrombocytopenia
      • thromboembolism
      • thrombosis
      • tobacco smoking
      • tuberculosis
      • viral infection

      Hematologic toxicities (e.g., anemia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia) have been reported with ruxolitinib therapy. The initial oral dose is based on platelet count in patients with myelofibrosis. Obtain complete blood counts prior to therapy, every 2 to 4 weeks until the dose is stabilized, and then as clinically indicated. Therapy interruption, a dosage adjustment, and/or blood or platelet transfusions may be necessary in patients who develop severe myelosuppression. In patients with myelofibrosis, hold oral therapy if bleeding occurs; resume ruxolitinib after the bleeding event has resolved and consider a dose reduction if the underlying cause persists.[46782] Consider the benefits and risk of using topically applied ruxolitinib in patients with a known history of anemia, neutropenia, or thrombocytopenia. Monitor complete blood counts as clinically indicated, and discontinue use of the topical cream if signs or symptoms of a clinically significant hematologic toxicity develops.[66999]

      Serious and sometimes fatal infections such as tuberculosis (TB), progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), bacterial and mycobacterial infection, fungal infection, and viral infection (e.g., herpes zoster, herpes simplex) have been reported in patients receiving oral ruxolitinib therapy; do not start oral ruxolitinib in patients with an active infection. Screen patients for a history of infections, including TB, herpes zoster, herpes simplex, and hepatitis B virus (HBV). Administer prophylactic antibiotics as appropriate per clinical guidelines. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infection during therapy and manage promptly. Discontinue treatment if PML is suspected or diagnosed. Increased hepatitis B virus (HBV) viral load with or without elevated transaminase levels has occurred in patients with chronic HBV infection; monitor and treat these patients according to clinical guidelines. Consider interrupting therapy in patients who develop evidence of dissemination of herpes simplex; treat and monitor these patients according to clinical guidelines. Evaluate patients for risk of TB and test patients at higher risk for latent TB; consult with a physician with expertise in treating TB prior to starting ruxolitinib in patients with active or latent TB. Risk factors include history of residence or travel to countries with a high prevalence of TB, close contact with a person with active TB, and a history of active or latent TB where an adequate course of treatment cannot be confirmed.[46782] Avoid use of topical ruxolitinib in patients with an active, serious infection, including localized infections. Consider the risks and benefits prior to using topical ruxolitinib in patients with chronic or recurrent infections, history of serious or opportunistic infections, exposure to TB, reside or traveled to areas of endemic TB or mycosis, or underlying conditions that may predispose them to an infection. Closely monitor patients for sign and symptoms of an infection during and after treatment. Interrupt topical ruxolitinib therapy in patients who develop a serious infection, opportunistic infection, or sepsis. Do not resume treatment until the infection is controlled. Serious lower respiratory tract infections have been reported during treatment with topical ruxolitinib. Additionally, viral reactivation, including cases of herpes virus reactivation (e.g., herpes zoster), were reported in topical ruxolitinib clinical trials; consider interrupting therapy if a patient develops herpes zoster during treatment with topical ruxolitinib. Treatment with topical ruxolitinib is not recommended in patients with active hepatitis B or C, as the impact of Janus kinase inhibitors on chronic viral hepatitis reactivation is unknown.[66999]

      Patients with preexisting hepatic disease may be at increased risk for ruxolitinib-induced adverse events. Evaluate bilirubin levels prior to therapy, every 2 to 4 weeks until the dose is stabilized, and then as clinically indicated. An initial oral ruxolitinib dosage reduction may be necessary in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera who have baseline hepatic impairment. Avoid ruxolitinib in patients with MF who have a platelet count of less than 50 X 109 cells/L and hepatic impairment. An initial dosage reduction of oral ruxolitinib may be necessary in patients with graft versus host disease (GVHD) based on the presence of or severity of liver GVHD. Patients with chronic GVHD who have score 3 liver GVHD at baseline should have blood counts monitored more frequently. Patients with GVHD who develop hepatotoxicity may require therapy interruption, a dosage reduction, or drug discontinuation.[46782]

      Patients with preexisting renal disease may be at increased risk for ruxolitinib-induced adverse events. An initial oral ruxolitinib dosage reduction may be necessary in patients with baseline moderate (creatinine clearance (CrCl) of 30 to 59 mL/min) or severe (CrCl of 15 to 29 mL/min) renal impairment. Avoid oral ruxolitinib in patients with end-stage renal disease (CrCl less than 15 mL/min) who do not require dialysis and in patients with myelofibrosis who have moderate to severe renal impairment and a platelet count less than 50 X 109 cells/L.[46782]

      Avoid abrupt discontinuation of oral ruxolitinib when stopping the drug for reasons other than thrombocytopenia. Following discontinuation of oral ruxolitinib, symptoms of myeloproliferative neoplasms generally return to pretreatment levels in about 1 week. There have been reports of patients stopping ruxolitinib during an acute illness after which the patient's clinical course continued to worsen. However, it has not been established whether discontinuation of therapy contributed to the clinical course in these patients. Some patients have experienced fever, respiratory distress, hypotension, DIC, or multi-organ failure after ruxolitinib discontinuation. For these reasons, gradual tapering of the dose is recommended. If one or more of these symptoms occur after discontinuation of, or while tapering the dose of ruxolitinib, evaluate for and treat any illness and consider restarting or increasing the dose of ruxolitinib.[46782]

      New primary malignancy, including lymphoma, have been observed in patients receiving Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors for inflammatory conditions. In a large, randomized, postmarketing safety study in rheumatoid arthritis patients, a higher rate of malignancies (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer) was observed in patients treated with an oral JAK inhibitor as compared to those treated with a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker. This included a higher rate of lymphomas and lung cancers (among current and past smokers) in the JAK inhibitor treated patients. Additionally, patients who were current or past smokers had an additional increased risk of overall malignancies. Consider the benefits and risks of initiating or continuing treatment with ruxolitinib in patients with a known malignancy (other than successfully treated non-melanoma skin cancers), patients who develop a malignancy when on treatment, and patients who are currently or have a history of tobacco smoking. Further, periodic skin examinations are recommended as non-melanoma skin cancer (e.g., basal cell, squamous cell, and Merkel cell carcinoma) have occurred in patients treated with ruxolitinib. Advise patients to report any history of skin cancer or if they develop any new or changing lesions during ruxolitinib therapy. Instruct patients taking topical ruxolitinib to limit exposure to sunlight (UV) exposure by wearing protective clothing and using broad-spectrum sunscreen.[46782] [66999]

      Hypercholesterolemia (e.g., elevated total cholesterol, elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol) and hypertriglyceridemia have been reported with oral ruxolitinib therapy. The effect of ruxolitinib-induced high cholesterol or high triglycerides on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality is not known. Obtain a lipid panel and assess triglyceride levels about 8 to 12 weeks after starting ruxolitinib; monitor and treat patients with high cholesterol or triglycerides according to clinical guidelines.[46782]

      In a large, randomized, postmarketing safety study in rheumatoid arthritis patients 50 years and older with at least 1 cardiovascular risk factor, a higher rate of all-cause mortality (including sudden cardiovascular death) was observed with the use of an oral Janus kinase inhibitor as compared to tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker treatment. Consider the benefits and risks for individual patients prior to initiating or continuing therapy with ruxolitinib.[46782] [66999]

      In a large, randomized, postmarketing safety study in rheumatoid arthritis patients 50 years and older with at least 1 cardiovascular risk factor, a higher rate of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) defined as cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, and non-fatal stroke was observed with the use of an oral Janus kinase inhibitor as compared to tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker treatment. Consider the risks and benefits prior to initiating or continuing therapy with ruxolitinib, particularly in patients who are current or past smokers and patients with cardiovascular risk factors (e.g., hypercholesterolemia or a history of cardiac disease, myocardial infarction, or stroke). Inform patients about the symptoms of serious cardiovascular events and the steps to take if these symptoms occur. Discontinue treatment in patients that have experienced a myocardial infarction or stroke.[46782] [66999]

      Thrombosis [i.e., deep venous thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary thromboembolism (PE), and arterial thrombosis] has been reported in patients treated with oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors for inflammatory conditions. Many of these adverse reactions were serious and some resulted in death. In a large, randomized, postmarketing safety study in rheumatoid arthritis patients 50 years and older with at least 1 cardiovascular risk factor, higher rates of overall thrombosis, DVT, and PE were observed with the use of an oral JAK inhibitor as compared to tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker treatment. Avoid use of topical ruxolitinib in patients who may be at increased risk for thrombosis. If symptoms of thrombosis occur, discontinue ruxolitinib and treat patients appropriately.[46782] [66999]

      No well-controlled studies have been conducted to evaluate the use of ruxolitinib in pregnant patients. Data are insufficient to determine a drug-associated risk for major birth defects, miscarriages, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Animal data involving rats and rabbits administered doses of 15, 30, or 60 mg/kg/day and 10, 30, or 60 mg/kg/day, respectively, during organogenesis, revealed no evidence of teratogenicity. However, at doses of 60 mg/kg/day, reductions in fetal weights were observed in both rats and rabbits. Additionally, rabbits experienced an increase in late resorptions when exposed to the 60 mg/kg/day dose. Health care providers are encouraged to report topical ruxolitinib exposures to the pregnancy registry by calling 1-855-463-3463.[46782] [66999]

      There are no data regarding the presence of ruxolitinib in human milk, the effects on the breast-fed infant, or the effects on milk production. Because there is a potential for adverse reactions in nursing infants, advise women to discontinue breast-feeding during ruxolitinib therapy and for at least 2 weeks after the last oral dose or 4 weeks after the last topical application.[46782] [66999]

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      References

      46782 - Jakafi (ruxolitinib) tablets package insert. Wilmington, DE: Incyte Corporation; 2022 Dec.66999 - Opzelura (ruxolitinib) cream package insert. Wilmington, DE: Incyte Corporation; 2023 Jan.

      Mechanism of Action

      Ruxolitinib is a kinase inhibitor that inhibits Janus Associated Kinases (JAKs) JAK1 and JAK2. Normally, JAK1 and JAK2 mediate the signaling of several cytokines and growth factors that are important for hematopoiesis and immune function. JAK signaling involves recruitment of signal transducers and activators of transcription (STATs) to cytokine receptors and activation and subsequent localization of STATs to the nucleus, which leads to gene expression modulation. It is not currently known how inhibiting specific JAK enzymes relates to therapeutic efficacy in atopic dermatitis or nonsegmental vitiligo.[66999]

      Dysregulated JAK1 and JAK2 signaling has been noted in myelofibrosis and polycythemia vera, which are myeloproliferative neoplasms. In a mouse model of JAK2V617F-positive myeloproliferative neoplasm, oral administration of ruxolitinib prevented splenomegaly, preferentially decreased JAK2V617F mutant cells in the spleen, and decreased circulating inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-alpha and IL-6.

      The JAK-STAT signaling pathway regulates the development, proliferation, and activation of many types of immune cells required for graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) pathogenesis. Decreased expression of inflammatory cytokines in colon homogenates and reduced immune-cell infiltration in the colon were observed in a mouse model of acute GVHD.[46782]

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      References

      46782 - Jakafi (ruxolitinib) tablets package insert. Wilmington, DE: Incyte Corporation; 2022 Dec.66999 - Opzelura (ruxolitinib) cream package insert. Wilmington, DE: Incyte Corporation; 2023 Jan.

      Pharmacokinetics

      Ruxolitinib is administered orally and topically. The mean steady-state Vd in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) and polycythemia vera (PV) is 72 L (coefficient of variation (CV), 29%) and 75 L (CV, 23%), respectively. In vitro, it is approximately 97% bound to plasma proteins, mostly to albumin. Ruxolitinib is metabolized primarily by CYP3A4 forming active metabolites (e.g., M18 metabolite). After a single oral radiolabeled dose to healthy adults, elimination was predominately through metabolism with 74% of radioactivity excreted in urine and 22% excreted in feces. Unchanged drug accounted for less than 1% of the excreted total radioactivity. Ruxolitinib clearance was 22.1 L/hour (CV, 39%) in men and 17.7 L/hour in women with MF, 12.7 L/hour (CV, 42%) in patients with PV, 11.8 L/hour (CV, 63%) in patients with acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), and 9.7 L/hour (CV, 51%) in patients with chronic GVHD.[46782][66999]

       

      Affected cytochrome P450 isoenzymes and drug transporters: CYP3A4, CYP2C9

      Ruxolitinib is a substrate of the hepatic isoenzymes CYP3A4 (major) and CYP2C9. Inhibitors and inducers of CYP3A4 may alter the pharmacokinetic parameters of ruxolitinib. In vitro, ruxolitinib and its M18 metabolite are not inhibitors of CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6, or CYP3A4. At clinically relevant concentrations, ruxolitinib is not an inducer of CYP1A2, CYP2B6, or CYP3A4, and ruxolitinib and its M18 metabolite are not inhibitors of the P-gp, BCRP, OATP1B1, OATP1B3, OCT1, OCT2, OAT1 or OAT3 transport systems. Ruxolitinib is not a substrate for the P-gp transporter.[46782][66999]

      Route-Specific Pharmacokinetics

      Oral Route

      Ruxolitinib appears to be well absorbed; oral absorption was estimated to be at least 95%. Administration with a high-fat, high-calorie meal does not cause clinically relevant changes in absorption. Maximal ruxolitinib plasma concentrations are achieved within 1 to 2 hours after oral administration. Mean maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) increased proportionally over a single dose range of 5 to 200 mg. Over this ruxolitinib dosage range, the mean Cmax values ranged from 205 to 7,100 nanoMolar (nM) and the AUC values ranged from 862 to 30,700 nM x hour. The mean elimination half-life of oral ruxolitinib is approximately 3 hours, and the mean half-life of ruxolitinib plus metabolites is approximately 5.8 hours.[46782]

      Topical Route

      Following topical administration of approximately 1.5 mg/cm2 (dose range: 1.2 to 37.6 grams per application) twice daily for 28 days (study included both adults and adolescents), the mean maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) for ruxolitinib on Day 1 in adults with atopic dermatitis were 449 +/- 883 nanoMolar (nM) and 3,215 +/- 6,184 nM x hour, respectively. There was no evidence of drug accumulation after daily application for 28 days. The mean terminal half-life of topically applied ruxolitinib is approximately 116 hours.[66999]

      Special Populations

      Hepatic Impairment

      The mean ruxolitinib systemic exposure was increased by 1.9-fold in patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class A), by 1.3-fold in patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class B), and by 1.7-fold in subjects with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class C) compared with data from subjects with normal hepatic function. Any degree of baseline hepatic impairment (total bilirubin level greater than the ULN and any AST level) does not clinically impact the pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters of oral ruxolitinib in patients with acute or chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). Patient with stage 4 liver acute GVHD have a lower apparent clearance of ruxolitinib compared with patient who have no liver acute GVHD. It is not known if score 3 liver chronic GVHD has a significant impact on the PK parameters of oral ruxolitinib.[46782]

      Renal Impairment

      The total systemic exposure of ruxolitinib and its active metabolites was increased by 1.3-fold in subjects with mild renal impairment (creatinine clearance (CrCl) of 60 to 89 mL/min), by 1.5-fold in subjects with moderate renal impairment (CrCl of 30 to 59 mL/min), by 1.9-fold in subjects with severe renal impairment (CrCl of 15 to 29 mL/min), and by 1.6-fold in subjects with end-stage renal disease after dialysis compared with data from subjects with normal renal function (CrCl of 90 mL/min or greater). Ruxolitinib is not removed by dialysis; however, it is not known if some active metabolites are removed by dialysis.[46782]

      Pediatrics

      Age (pediatrics 12 to less than 18 years compared with adults 18 to 73 years) does not clinically impact the pharmacokinetic parameters of oral ruxolitinib.[46782] Following topical administration of approximately 1.5 mg/cm2 (dose range: 1.2 to 37.6 grams per application) twice daily for 28 days (study included both adults and adolescents), the mean maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) for ruxolitinib on Day 1 in adolescents (13 to 17 years of age) with atopic dermatitis, the mean Cmax and AUC on Day 1 were 110 +/- 255 nM and 801 +/- 2,019 nM x hour, respectively.[66999]

      Geriatric

      Age (up to 73 years) does not clinically impact the pharmacokinetic parameters of oral ruxolitinib.[46782]

      Gender Differences

      Sex does not clinically impact the pharmacokinetic parameters of oral ruxolitinib.[46782]

      Ethnic Differences

      Ethnicity (White or Asian) does not clinically impact the pharmacokinetic parameters of oral ruxolitinib.[46782]

      Obesity

      Weight (range, 29 to 139 kg) does not clinically impact the pharmacokinetic parameters of oral ruxolitinib.[46782]

      Revision Date: 02/29/2024, 02:01:00 AM

      References

      46782 - Jakafi (ruxolitinib) tablets package insert. Wilmington, DE: Incyte Corporation; 2022 Dec.66999 - Opzelura (ruxolitinib) cream package insert. Wilmington, DE: Incyte Corporation; 2023 Jan.

      Pregnancy/Breast-feeding

      pregnancy

      No well-controlled studies have been conducted to evaluate the use of ruxolitinib in pregnant patients. Data are insufficient to determine a drug-associated risk for major birth defects, miscarriages, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Animal data involving rats and rabbits administered doses of 15, 30, or 60 mg/kg/day and 10, 30, or 60 mg/kg/day, respectively, during organogenesis, revealed no evidence of teratogenicity. However, at doses of 60 mg/kg/day, reductions in fetal weights were observed in both rats and rabbits. Additionally, rabbits experienced an increase in late resorptions when exposed to the 60 mg/kg/day dose. Health care providers are encouraged to report topical ruxolitinib exposures to the pregnancy registry by calling 1-855-463-3463.[46782] [66999]

      breast-feeding

      There are no data regarding the presence of ruxolitinib in human milk, the effects on the breast-fed infant, or the effects on milk production. Because there is a potential for adverse reactions in nursing infants, advise women to discontinue breast-feeding during ruxolitinib therapy and for at least 2 weeks after the last oral dose or 4 weeks after the last topical application.[46782] [66999]

      Revision Date: 02/29/2024, 02:01:00 AM

      References

      46782 - Jakafi (ruxolitinib) tablets package insert. Wilmington, DE: Incyte Corporation; 2022 Dec.66999 - Opzelura (ruxolitinib) cream package insert. Wilmington, DE: Incyte Corporation; 2023 Jan.

      Interactions

      Level 2 (Major)

      • Adagrasib
      • Amoxicillin; Clarithromycin; Omeprazole
      • Atazanavir
      • Atazanavir; Cobicistat
      • Ceritinib
      • Chloramphenicol
      • Clarithromycin
      • Clozapine
      • Cobicistat
      • Darunavir
      • Darunavir; Cobicistat
      • Darunavir; Cobicistat; Emtricitabine; Tenofovir alafenamide
      • Delavirdine
      • Elvitegravir; Cobicistat; Emtricitabine; Tenofovir Alafenamide
      • Elvitegravir; Cobicistat; Emtricitabine; Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate
      • Fluconazole
      • Fosamprenavir
      • grapefruit juice
      • Idelalisib
      • Indinavir
      • Itraconazole
      • Ketoconazole
      • Lansoprazole; Amoxicillin; Clarithromycin
      • Levoketoconazole
      • Lonafarnib
      • Lopinavir; Ritonavir
      • Mifepristone
      • Nefazodone
      • Nelfinavir
      • Nirmatrelvir; Ritonavir
      • Posaconazole
      • Ribociclib
      • Ribociclib; Letrozole
      • Ritonavir
      • Saquinavir
      • Tipranavir
      • Tucatinib
      • Upadacitinib
      • Vonoprazan; Amoxicillin; Clarithromycin
      • Voriconazole

      Level 3 (Moderate)

      • Amiodarone
      • Apalutamide
      • Aprepitant, Fosaprepitant
      • Bexarotene
      • Carbamazepine
      • Cholera Vaccine
      • Cimetidine
      • Danazol
      • Dengue Tetravalent Vaccine, Live
      • Desogestrel; Ethinyl Estradiol
      • Diltiazem
      • Dronedarone
      • Drospirenone; Ethinyl Estradiol
      • Drospirenone; Ethinyl Estradiol; Levomefolate
      • Efavirenz
      • Efavirenz; Emtricitabine; Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate
      • Efavirenz; Lamivudine; Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate
      • Elbasvir; Grazoprevir
      • Encorafenib
      • Enzalutamide
      • Erythromycin
      • Ethinyl Estradiol; Norelgestromin
      • Ethinyl Estradiol; Norethindrone Acetate
      • Ethinyl Estradiol; Norgestrel
      • Ethynodiol Diacetate; Ethinyl Estradiol
      • Etonogestrel; Ethinyl Estradiol
      • Etravirine
      • Fluoxetine
      • Flutamide
      • Fluvoxamine
      • Fosphenytoin
      • Imatinib
      • Isavuconazonium
      • Isoniazid, INH; Pyrazinamide, PZA; Rifampin
      • Isoniazid, INH; Rifampin
      • Letermovir
      • Levonorgestrel; Ethinyl Estradiol
      • Levonorgestrel; Ethinyl Estradiol; Ferrous Bisglycinate
      • Levonorgestrel; Ethinyl Estradiol; Ferrous Fumarate
      • Lumacaftor; Ivacaftor
      • Lumacaftor; Ivacaftor
      • Mitotane
      • Modafinil
      • Nafcillin
      • Netupitant, Fosnetupitant; Palonosetron
      • Norethindrone Acetate; Ethinyl Estradiol; Ferrous fumarate
      • Norethindrone; Ethinyl Estradiol
      • Norethindrone; Ethinyl Estradiol; Ferrous fumarate
      • Norgestimate; Ethinyl Estradiol
      • Olanzapine; Fluoxetine
      • Oritavancin
      • Phenobarbital
      • Phenobarbital; Hyoscyamine; Atropine; Scopolamine
      • Phenytoin
      • Primidone
      • Ranolazine
      • Rifampin
      • Rifapentine
      • SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) vaccines
      • SARS-CoV-2 Virus (COVID-19) Adenovirus Vector Vaccine
      • SARS-CoV-2 Virus (COVID-19) mRNA Vaccine
      • SARS-CoV-2 Virus (COVID-19) Recombinant Spike Protein Nanoparticle Vaccine
      • Segesterone Acetate; Ethinyl Estradiol
      • St. John's Wort, Hypericum perforatum
      • Zafirlukast

      Level 4 (Minor)

      • Trandolapril; Verapamil
      • Verapamil
      Adagrasib: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with adagrasib in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of adagrasib in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily; alternatively, ruxolitinib therapy may be interrupted for the duration of adagrasib use. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A substrate and adagrasib is a strong CYP3A inhibitor. [46782] [68325] Amiodarone: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as amiodarone, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [46782] [4950] Amoxicillin; Clarithromycin; Omeprazole: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with clarithromycin in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of clarithromycin in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily; alternatively, ruxolitinib therapy may be interrupted for the duration of clarithromycin use. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and clarithromycin is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [28238] [46782] Apalutamide: (Moderate) Monitor patients frequently and adjust the ruxolitinib dose based on safety and efficacy if coadministered with apalutamide; decreased ruxolitinib exposure is possible. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and apalutamide is a strong CYP3A4 inducer. Coadministration of another strong CYP3A4 inducer decreased ruxolitinib Cmax and AUC by 32% and 61%, respectively. The relative exposure to ruxolitinib's active metabolites increased approximately 100%. [46782] [62874] Aprepitant, Fosaprepitant: (Moderate) Use caution if ruxolitinib and aprepitant, fosaprepitant are used concurrently, and monitor for an increase in ruxolitinib-related adverse effects for several days after administration of a multi-day aprepitant regimen. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. Aprepitant, when administered as a 3-day oral regimen (125 mg/80 mg/80 mg), is a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor and inducer and may increase plasma concentrations of ruxolitinib. For example, a 5-day oral aprepitant regimen increased the AUC of another CYP3A4 substrate, midazolam (single dose), by 2.3-fold on day 1 and by 3.3-fold on day 5. After a 3-day oral aprepitant regimen, the AUC of midazolam (given on days 1, 4, 8, and 15) increased by 25% on day 4, and then decreased by 19% and 4% on days 8 and 15, respectively. As a single 125 mg or 40 mg oral dose, the inhibitory effect of aprepitant on CYP3A4 is weak, with the AUC of midazolam increased by 1.5-fold and 1.2-fold, respectively. After administration, fosaprepitant is rapidly converted to aprepitant and shares many of the same drug interactions. However, as a single 150 mg intravenous dose, fosaprepitant only weakly inhibits CYP3A4 for a duration of 2 days; there is no evidence of CYP3A4 induction. Fosaprepitant 150 mg IV as a single dose increased the AUC of midazolam (given on days 1 and 4) by approximately 1.8-fold on day 1; there was no effect on day 4. Less than a 2-fold increase in the midazolam AUC is not considered clinically important. Aprepitant is also a CYP2C9 inducer and ruxolitinib is a CYP2C9 substrate. Administration of a CYP2C9 substrate, tolbutamide, on days 1, 4, 8, and 15 with a 3-day regimen of oral aprepitant (125 mg/80 mg/80 mg) decreased the tolbutamide AUC by 23% on day 4, 28% on day 8, and 15% on day 15. The AUC of tolbutamide was decreased by 8% on day 2, 16% on day 4, 15% on day 8, and 10% on day 15 when given prior to oral administration of aprepitant 40 mg on day 1, and on days 2, 4, 8, and 15. The effects of aprepitant on tolbutamide were not considered significant. [30676] [40027] [46782] Atazanavir: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with atazanavir in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of atazanavir in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and atazanavir is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [28142] [46782] Atazanavir; Cobicistat: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with atazanavir in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of atazanavir in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and atazanavir is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [28142] [46782] (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with cobicistat in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of cobicistat in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and cobicistat is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [46782] [58000] Bexarotene: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are CYP3A4 inducers such as bexarotene, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but closely monitor patients and titrate the ruxolitinib dose based on safety and efficacy. The Cmax and AUC of a single 50 mg dose of ruxolitinib was decreased by 32% and 61%, respectively, after rifampin 600 mg once daily was administered for 10 days. The relative exposure to ruxolitinib's active metabolites increased by about 100%, which may partially explain the reported disproportionate 10% reduction in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition. [46782] [4791] Carbamazepine: (Moderate) Monitor patients frequently and adjust the ruxolitinib dose based on safety and efficacy if coadministered with carbamazepine; decreased ruxolitinib exposure is possible. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate; carbamazepine is a strong CYP3A4 inducer. Coadministration of another strong CYP3A4 inducer decreased ruxolitinib Cmax and AUC by 32% and 61%, respectively. The relative exposure to ruxolitinib's active metabolites increased approximately 100%. [41237] [46782] Ceritinib: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with ceritinib in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of ceritinib in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and ceritinib is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [46782] [57094] Chloramphenicol: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with chloramphenicol in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of chloramphenicol in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily; alternatively, ruxolitinib therapy may be interrupted for the duration of chloramphenicol use. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and chloramphenicol is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [29624] [46782] Cholera Vaccine: (Moderate) Patients receiving immunosuppressant medications may have a diminished response to the live cholera vaccine. When feasible, administer indicated vaccines prior to initiating immunosuppressant medications. Counsel patients receiving immunosuppressant medications about the possibility of a diminished vaccine response and to continue to follow precautions to avoid exposure to cholera bacteria after receiving the vaccine. [60871] Cimetidine: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as cimetidine, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [34364] [46782] [57012] Clarithromycin: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with clarithromycin in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of clarithromycin in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily; alternatively, ruxolitinib therapy may be interrupted for the duration of clarithromycin use. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and clarithromycin is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [28238] [46782] Clozapine: (Major) It is unclear if concurrent use of other drugs known to cause neutropenia (e.g., antineoplastic agents) increases the risk or severity of clozapine-induced neutropenia. Because there is no strong rationale for avoiding clozapine in patients treated with these drugs, consider increased absolute neutrophil count (ANC) monitoring and consult the treating oncologist. [28262] Cobicistat: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with cobicistat in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of cobicistat in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and cobicistat is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [46782] [58000] Danazol: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as danazol, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [11576] [46782] Darunavir: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with darunavir in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of darunavir in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and darunavir is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [32432] [46782] Darunavir; Cobicistat: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with cobicistat in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of cobicistat in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and cobicistat is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [46782] [58000] (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with darunavir in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of darunavir in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and darunavir is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [32432] [46782] Darunavir; Cobicistat; Emtricitabine; Tenofovir alafenamide: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with cobicistat in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of cobicistat in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and cobicistat is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [46782] [58000] (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with darunavir in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of darunavir in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and darunavir is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [32432] [46782] Delavirdine: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with delavirdine in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of delavirdine in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and delavirdine is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [28476] [46782] Dengue Tetravalent Vaccine, Live: (Moderate) Patients receiving immunosuppressant medications may have a diminished response to the dengue virus vaccine. When feasible, administer indicated vaccines at least 2 weeks prior to initiating immunosuppressant medications. If vaccine administration is necessary, consider revaccination following restoration of immune competence. Counsel patients receiving immunosuppressant medications about the possibility of a diminished vaccine response and to continue to follow precautions to avoid exposure after receiving the vaccine. [60092] [64100] [65107] Desogestrel; Ethinyl Estradiol: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as ethinyl estradiol, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [46782] Diltiazem: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as diltiazem, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [11352] [46782] [5004] Dronedarone: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as dronedarone, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [36101] [46782] Drospirenone; Ethinyl Estradiol: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as ethinyl estradiol, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [46782] Drospirenone; Ethinyl Estradiol; Levomefolate: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as ethinyl estradiol, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [46782] Efavirenz: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are CYP3A4 inducers such as efavirenz, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but closely monitor patients and titrate the ruxolitinib dose based on safety and efficacy. The Cmax and AUC of a single 50 mg dose of ruxolitinib was decreased by 32% and 61%, respectively, after rifampin 600 mg once daily was administered for 10 days. The relative exposure to ruxolitinib's active metabolites increased by about 100%, which may partially explain the reported disproportionate 10% reduction in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition. [46782] [5172] Efavirenz; Emtricitabine; Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are CYP3A4 inducers such as efavirenz, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but closely monitor patients and titrate the ruxolitinib dose based on safety and efficacy. The Cmax and AUC of a single 50 mg dose of ruxolitinib was decreased by 32% and 61%, respectively, after rifampin 600 mg once daily was administered for 10 days. The relative exposure to ruxolitinib's active metabolites increased by about 100%, which may partially explain the reported disproportionate 10% reduction in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition. [46782] [5172] Efavirenz; Lamivudine; Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are CYP3A4 inducers such as efavirenz, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but closely monitor patients and titrate the ruxolitinib dose based on safety and efficacy. The Cmax and AUC of a single 50 mg dose of ruxolitinib was decreased by 32% and 61%, respectively, after rifampin 600 mg once daily was administered for 10 days. The relative exposure to ruxolitinib's active metabolites increased by about 100%, which may partially explain the reported disproportionate 10% reduction in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition. [46782] [5172] Elbasvir; Grazoprevir: (Moderate) Administering ruxolitinib with elbasvir; grazoprevir may result in elevated ruxolitinib plasma concentrations. Ruxolitinib is a substrate of CYP3A; grazoprevir is a weak CYP3A inhibitor. If these drugs are used together, closely monitor for signs of adverse events. [46782] [60523] Elvitegravir; Cobicistat; Emtricitabine; Tenofovir Alafenamide: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with cobicistat in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of cobicistat in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and cobicistat is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [46782] [58000] Elvitegravir; Cobicistat; Emtricitabine; Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with cobicistat in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of cobicistat in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and cobicistat is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [46782] [58000] Encorafenib: (Moderate) Monitor patients frequently and adjust the ruxolitinib dose based on safety and efficacy if coadministered with encorafenib; decreased ruxolitinib exposure is possible. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A substrate; encorafenib is a strong CYP3A inducer. Coadministration with another strong CYP3A inducer decreased ruxolitinib exposure by 61%. The relative exposure to ruxolitinib's active metabolites increased approximately 100%. [46782] [63317] Enzalutamide: (Moderate) Monitor patients frequently and adjust the ruxolitinib dose based on safety and efficacy if coadministered with enzalutamide; decreased ruxolitinib exposure is possible. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate; enzalutamide is a strong CYP3A4 inducer. Coadministration of another strong CYP3A4 inducer decreased ruxolitinib Cmax and AUC by 32% and 61%, respectively. The relative exposure to ruxolitinib's active metabolites increased approximately 100%. [46782] [51727] Erythromycin: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as erythromycin, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [46782] Ethinyl Estradiol; Norelgestromin: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as ethinyl estradiol, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [46782] Ethinyl Estradiol; Norethindrone Acetate: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as ethinyl estradiol, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [46782] Ethinyl Estradiol; Norgestrel: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as ethinyl estradiol, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [46782] Ethynodiol Diacetate; Ethinyl Estradiol: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as ethinyl estradiol, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [46782] Etonogestrel; Ethinyl Estradiol: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as ethinyl estradiol, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [46782] Etravirine: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are CYP3A4 inducers such as etravirine, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but closely monitor patients and titrate the ruxolitinib dose based on safety and efficacy. The Cmax and AUC of a single 50 mg dose of ruxolitinib was decreased by 32% and 61%, respectively, after rifampin 600 mg once daily was administered for 10 days. The relative exposure to ruxolitinib's active metabolites increased by about 100%, which may partially explain the reported disproportionate 10% reduction in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition. [33718] [46782] Fluconazole: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of ruxolitinib with fluconazole doses greater than 200 mg/day; increased exposure and toxicity may occur. Modify the ruxolitinib dosage as follows in patients receiving fluconazole doses of 200 mg/day or less. In patients with graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), reduce the initial ruxolitinib dosage to 5 mg PO once daily in patients with acute GVHD and 5 mg twice daily in patients with chronic GVHD. In myelofibrosis (MF) patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3; in polycythemia vera (PV) patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of fluconazole in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily; alternatively, ruxolitinib therapy may be interrupted for the duration of fluconazole use. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and fluconazole is a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. Coadministration with fluconazole 100 to 400 mg PO once daily increased steady-state ruxolitinib overall exposure by approximately 100% to 300%. [46782] Fluoxetine: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as fluoxetine, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [46782] [5738] [5928] [8873] [8874] Flutamide: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are CYP3A4 inducers such as flutamide, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but closely monitor patients and titrate the ruxolitinib dose based on safety and efficacy. The Cmax and AUC of a single 50 mg dose of ruxolitinib was decreased by 32% and 61%, respectively, after rifampin 600 mg once daily was administered for 10 days. The relative exposure to ruxolitinib's active metabolites increased by about 100%, which may partially explain the reported disproportionate 10% reduction in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition. [34706] [46782] [48644] Fluvoxamine: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as fluvoxamine, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [46782] [8874] Fosamprenavir: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with fosamprenavir in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of fosamprenavir in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and fosamprenavir is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [29012] [34489] [46782] Fosphenytoin: (Moderate) Monitor patients frequently and adjust the ruxolitinib dose based on safety and efficacy if coadministered with fosphenytoin; decreased ruxolitinib exposure is possible. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate; fosphenytoin is a strong CYP3A4 inducer. Coadministration of another strong CYP3A4 inducer decreased ruxolitinib Cmax and AUC by 32% and 61%, respectively. The relative exposure to ruxolitinib's active metabolites increased approximately 100%. [22005] [46782] [55436] [56579] [57046] [57048] [57080] [57105] Grapefruit juice: (Major) Advise patients to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice during ruxolitinib treatment due to the risk of increased ruxolitinib exposure and adverse reactions. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A substrate and grapefruit juice is a strong CYP3A inhibitor. [29087] [46782] [58104] Idelalisib: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with idelalisib in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of idelalisib in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and idelalisib is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [46782] [57675] Imatinib: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as imatinib, STI-571, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [11372] [46782] [4966] Indinavir: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with indinavir in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of indinavir in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and indinavir is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [28731] [46782] Isavuconazonium: (Moderate) The plasma concentrations of ruxolitinib may be elevated when administered concurrently with isavuconazonium. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate; isavuconazole, the active moiety of isavuconazonium, is a moderate inhibitor of this enzyme. Although a dose adjustment is not necessary when used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as isavuconazole, monitoring patients for ruxolitinib toxicity may be prudent when these drugs are given concurrently. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days (another moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor). The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [46782] [59042] Isoniazid, INH; Pyrazinamide, PZA; Rifampin: (Moderate) Monitor patients frequently and adjust the ruxolitinib dose based on safety and efficacy if coadministered with rifampin; decreased ruxolitinib exposure is possible. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate; rifampin is a strong CYP3A4 inducer. Coadministration of rifampin decreased ruxolitinib Cmax and AUC by 32% and 61%, respectively. The relative exposure to ruxolitinib's active metabolites increased approximately 100%. [28840] [29812] [34550] [46782] Isoniazid, INH; Rifampin: (Moderate) Monitor patients frequently and adjust the ruxolitinib dose based on safety and efficacy if coadministered with rifampin; decreased ruxolitinib exposure is possible. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate; rifampin is a strong CYP3A4 inducer. Coadministration of rifampin decreased ruxolitinib Cmax and AUC by 32% and 61%, respectively. The relative exposure to ruxolitinib's active metabolites increased approximately 100%. [28840] [29812] [34550] [46782] Itraconazole: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with itraconazole in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of itraconazole in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily; alternatively, ruxolitinib therapy may be interrupted for the duration of itraconazole use. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and itraconazole is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [46782] Ketoconazole: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with ketoconazole in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of ketoconazole in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily; alternatively, ruxolitinib therapy may be interrupted for the duration of ketoconazole use. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and ketoconazole is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. Coadministration with ketoconazole increased ruxolitinib overall exposure by 91%. [46782] Lansoprazole; Amoxicillin; Clarithromycin: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with clarithromycin in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of clarithromycin in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily; alternatively, ruxolitinib therapy may be interrupted for the duration of clarithromycin use. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and clarithromycin is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [28238] [46782] Letermovir: (Moderate) Plasma concentrations of ruxolitinib could increase when administered concurrently with letermovir. The magnitude of this interaction may be increased in patients who are also receiving cyclosporine. Frequently monitor safety and efficacy of ruxolitinib, and modify dose as needed. Ruxolitinib is a substrate of the enzymes CYP3A4. Letermovir is moderate inhibitor of CYP3A4. When given with cyclosporine, the combined effect of letermovir and cyclosporine on CYP3A4 substrates may be similar to a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. In a drug interaction study, administration of ruxolitinib with another strong CYP3A4 inhibitor increased ruxolitinib maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) and exposure (AUC) by 33% and 91%, respectively. In addition, ruxolitinib half-life was increased from 3.7 to 6 hours. In another study, administration with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor increased ruxolitinib Cmax and AUC by 8% and 27%, respectively. [46782] [62611] Levoketoconazole: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with ketoconazole in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of ketoconazole in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily; alternatively, ruxolitinib therapy may be interrupted for the duration of ketoconazole use. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and ketoconazole is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. Coadministration with ketoconazole increased ruxolitinib overall exposure by 91%. [46782] Levonorgestrel; Ethinyl Estradiol: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as ethinyl estradiol, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [46782] Levonorgestrel; Ethinyl Estradiol; Ferrous Bisglycinate: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as ethinyl estradiol, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [46782] Levonorgestrel; Ethinyl Estradiol; Ferrous Fumarate: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as ethinyl estradiol, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [46782] Lonafarnib: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with lonafarnib in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of lonafarnib in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and lonafarnib is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [46782] [66129] Lopinavir; Ritonavir: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with ritonavir in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of ritonavir in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and ritonavir is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [46782] [47165] Lumacaftor; Ivacaftor: (Moderate) Monitor patients frequently and adjust the ruxolitinib dose based on safety and efficacy if coadministered with lumacaftor; ivacaftor; decreased ruxolitinib exposure is possible. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate; lumacaftor; ivacaftor is a strong CYP3A4 inducer. Coadministration of another strong CYP3A4 inducer decreased ruxolitinib Cmax and AUC by 32% and 61%, respectively. The relative exposure to ruxolitinib's active metabolites increased approximately 100%. [46782] [59891] Lumacaftor; Ivacaftor: (Moderate) Monitor patients frequently and adjust the ruxolitinib dose based on safety and efficacy if coadministered with lumacaftor; ivacaftor; decreased ruxolitinib exposure is possible. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate; lumacaftor; ivacaftor is a strong CYP3A4 inducer. Coadministration of another strong CYP3A4 inducer decreased ruxolitinib Cmax and AUC by 32% and 61%, respectively. The relative exposure to ruxolitinib's active metabolites increased approximately 100%. [46782] [59891] Mifepristone: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with mifepristone in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of mifepristone in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily; alternatively, ruxolitinib therapy may be interrupted for the duration of mifepristone use. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and mifepristone is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [28003] [34716] [46782] [48697] Mitotane: (Moderate) Monitor patients frequently and adjust the ruxolitinib dose based on safety and efficacy if coadministered with mitotane; decreased ruxolitinib exposure is possible. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate; mitotane is a strong CYP3A4 inducer. Coadministration of another strong CYP3A4 inducer decreased ruxolitinib Cmax and AUC by 32% and 61%, respectively. The relative exposure to ruxolitinib's active metabolites increased approximately 100%. [41934] [46782] Modafinil: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are CYP3A4 inducers such as modafinil, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but closely monitor patients and titrate the ruxolitinib dose based on safety and efficacy. The Cmax and AUC of a single 50 mg dose of ruxolitinib was decreased by 32% and 61%, respectively, after rifampin 600 mg once daily was administered for 10 days. The relative exposure to ruxolitinib's active metabolites increased by about 100%, which may partially explain the reported disproportionate 10% reduction in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition. [46782] Nafcillin: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are CYP3A4 inducers such as nafcillin, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but closely monitor patients and titrate the ruxolitinib dose based on safety and efficacy. The Cmax and AUC of a single 50 mg dose of ruxolitinib was decreased by 32% and 61%, respectively, after rifampin 600 mg once daily was administered for 10 days. The relative exposure to ruxolitinib's active metabolites increased by about 100%, which may partially explain the reported disproportionate 10% reduction in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition. [11312] [11313] [46782] Nefazodone: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with nefazodone in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of nefazodone in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and nefazodone is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [46782] [48645] [54634] Nelfinavir: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with nelfinavir in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of nelfinavir in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and nelfinavir is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [28839] [46782] Netupitant, Fosnetupitant; Palonosetron: (Moderate) Netupitant is a moderate inhibitor of CYP3A4 and should be used with caution in patients receiving concomitant medications that are primarily metabolized through CYP3A4, such as ruxolitinib. The plasma concentrations of ruxolitinib can increase when co-administered with netupitant; the inhibitory effect on CYP3A4 can last for multiple days. [46782] [58171] Nirmatrelvir; Ritonavir: (Major) Consider withholding ruxolitinib, if clinically appropriate, during receipt of ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir. If this is not feasible, consider using an alternative COVID-19 therapy or reducing the ruxolitinib dose. Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A substrate and nirmatrelvir is a CYP3A inhibitor. [46782] [65314] (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with ritonavir in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of ritonavir in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and ritonavir is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [46782] [47165] Norethindrone Acetate; Ethinyl Estradiol; Ferrous fumarate: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as ethinyl estradiol, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [46782] Norethindrone; Ethinyl Estradiol: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as ethinyl estradiol, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [46782] Norethindrone; Ethinyl Estradiol; Ferrous fumarate: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as ethinyl estradiol, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [46782] Norgestimate; Ethinyl Estradiol: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as ethinyl estradiol, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [46782] Olanzapine; Fluoxetine: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as fluoxetine, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [46782] [5738] [5928] [8873] [8874] Oritavancin: (Moderate) Coadministration of oritavancin and ruxolitinib may result in increases or decreases in ruxolitinib exposure and may increase side effects or decrease efficacy of ruxolitinib. Ruxolitinib is primarily metabolized by CYP3A4, but is also metabolized by CYP2C9. Oritavancin weakly induces CYP3A4, while weakly inhibiting CYP2C9. If these drugs are administered concurrently, monitor the patient for signs of toxicity or lack of efficacy. [46782] [57741] Phenobarbital: (Moderate) Monitor patients frequently and adjust the ruxolitinib dose based on safety and efficacy if coadministered with phenobarbital; decreased ruxolitinib exposure is possible. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate; phenobarbital is a strong CYP3A4 inducer. Coadministration of another strong CYP3A4 inducer decreased ruxolitinib Cmax and AUC by 32% and 61%, respectively. The relative exposure to ruxolitinib's active metabolites increased approximately 100%. [22005] [46782] [55436] [57046] [57048] [57080] Phenobarbital; Hyoscyamine; Atropine; Scopolamine: (Moderate) Monitor patients frequently and adjust the ruxolitinib dose based on safety and efficacy if coadministered with phenobarbital; decreased ruxolitinib exposure is possible. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate; phenobarbital is a strong CYP3A4 inducer. Coadministration of another strong CYP3A4 inducer decreased ruxolitinib Cmax and AUC by 32% and 61%, respectively. The relative exposure to ruxolitinib's active metabolites increased approximately 100%. [22005] [46782] [55436] [57046] [57048] [57080] Phenytoin: (Moderate) Monitor patients frequently and adjust the ruxolitinib dose based on safety and efficacy if coadministered with phenytoin; decreased ruxolitinib exposure is possible. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate; phenytoin is a strong CYP3A4 inducer. Coadministration of another strong CYP3A4 inducer decreased ruxolitinib Cmax and AUC by 32% and 61%, respectively. The relative exposure to ruxolitinib's active metabolites increased approximately 100%. [22005] [46782] [55436] [56579] [57046] [57048] [57080] [57105] Posaconazole: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with posaconazole in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of posaconazole in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily; alternatively, ruxolitinib therapy may be interrupted for the duration of posaconazole use. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and posaconazole is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [32723] [34464] [46782] Primidone: (Moderate) Monitor patients frequently and adjust the ruxolitinib dose based on safety and efficacy if coadministered with primidone; decreased ruxolitinib exposure is possible. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate; primidone is a strong CYP3A4 inducer. Coadministration of another strong CYP3A4 inducer decreased ruxolitinib Cmax and AUC by 32% and 61%, respectively. The relative exposure to ruxolitinib's active metabolites increased approximately 100%. [22005] [46782] [55436] [56579] [57046] [57048] [57080] Ranolazine: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as ranolazine, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [31938] [46782] Ribociclib: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with ribociclib in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of ribociclib in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and ribociclib is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [46782] [61816] Ribociclib; Letrozole: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with ribociclib in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of ribociclib in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and ribociclib is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [46782] [61816] Rifampin: (Moderate) Monitor patients frequently and adjust the ruxolitinib dose based on safety and efficacy if coadministered with rifampin; decreased ruxolitinib exposure is possible. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate; rifampin is a strong CYP3A4 inducer. Coadministration of rifampin decreased ruxolitinib Cmax and AUC by 32% and 61%, respectively. The relative exposure to ruxolitinib's active metabolites increased approximately 100%. [28840] [29812] [34550] [46782] Rifapentine: (Moderate) Monitor patients frequently and adjust the ruxolitinib dose based on safety and efficacy if coadministered with rifapentine; decreased ruxolitinib exposure is possible. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate; rifapentine is a strong CYP3A4 inducer. Coadministration with another strong CYP3A4 inducer decreased ruxolitinib exposure by 61%. The relative exposure to ruxolitinib's active metabolites increased approximately 100%. [46782] [65685] Ritonavir: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with ritonavir in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of ritonavir in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and ritonavir is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [46782] [47165] Saquinavir: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with saquinavir in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of saquinavir in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and saquinavir is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [28995] [39863] [39864] [46782] SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) vaccines: (Moderate) Patients receiving immunosuppressant medications may have a diminished response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus vaccine. When feasible, administer indicated vaccines prior to initiating immunosuppressant medications. Counsel patients receiving immunosuppressant medications about the possibility of a diminished vaccine response and to continue to follow precautions to avoid exposure to SARS-CoV-2 virus after receiving the vaccine. [65107] [66080] SARS-CoV-2 Virus (COVID-19) Adenovirus Vector Vaccine: (Moderate) Patients receiving immunosuppressant medications may have a diminished response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus vaccine. When feasible, administer indicated vaccines prior to initiating immunosuppressant medications. Counsel patients receiving immunosuppressant medications about the possibility of a diminished vaccine response and to continue to follow precautions to avoid exposure to SARS-CoV-2 virus after receiving the vaccine. [65107] [66080] SARS-CoV-2 Virus (COVID-19) mRNA Vaccine: (Moderate) Patients receiving immunosuppressant medications may have a diminished response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus vaccine. When feasible, administer indicated vaccines prior to initiating immunosuppressant medications. Counsel patients receiving immunosuppressant medications about the possibility of a diminished vaccine response and to continue to follow precautions to avoid exposure to SARS-CoV-2 virus after receiving the vaccine. [65107] [66080] SARS-CoV-2 Virus (COVID-19) Recombinant Spike Protein Nanoparticle Vaccine: (Moderate) Patients receiving immunosuppressant medications may have a diminished response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus vaccine. When feasible, administer indicated vaccines prior to initiating immunosuppressant medications. Counsel patients receiving immunosuppressant medications about the possibility of a diminished vaccine response and to continue to follow precautions to avoid exposure to SARS-CoV-2 virus after receiving the vaccine. [65107] [66080] Segesterone Acetate; Ethinyl Estradiol: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as ethinyl estradiol, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [46782] St. John's Wort, Hypericum perforatum: (Moderate) Monitor patients frequently and adjust the ruxolitinib dose based on safety and efficacy if coadministered with St. John's Wort; decreased ruxolitinib exposure is possible. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate; St. John's Wort is a strong CYP3A4 inducer. Coadministration of another strong CYP3A4 inducer decreased ruxolitinib Cmax and AUC by 32% and 61%, respectively. The relative exposure to ruxolitinib's active metabolites increased approximately 100%. [46782] [57202] Tipranavir: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with tipranavir in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of tipranavir in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and tipranavir is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [31320] [46782] Trandolapril; Verapamil: (Minor) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as verapamil, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [46782] [6446] Tucatinib: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with tucatinib in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of tucatinib in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and tucatinib is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [46782] [65295] Upadacitinib: (Major) Concomitant use of ruxolitinib with upadacitinib is not recommended because of the duplication of the mechanism of action (both are Janus kinase inhibitors, also known as JAK inhibitors) and the possibility of increased immunosuppression and increased infection risk. Both drugs are known to cause elevations in hepatic enzymes and gastrointestinal perforation, and a possibility for increased thrombotic risk. [46782] [64572] Verapamil: (Minor) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as verapamil, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [46782] [6446] Vonoprazan; Amoxicillin; Clarithromycin: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with clarithromycin in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of clarithromycin in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily; alternatively, ruxolitinib therapy may be interrupted for the duration of clarithromycin use. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and clarithromycin is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [28238] [46782] Voriconazole: (Major) Reduce the ruxolitinib dosage when coadministered with voriconazole in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) or polycythemia vera (PV) as increased ruxolitinib exposure and toxicity may occur. No dose adjustments are necessary for patients with graft-versus-host disease; however, monitor blood counts more frequently for toxicity and adjust ruxolitinib dosage for adverse reactions. In MF patients, reduce the initial dose to 10 mg PO twice daily for platelet count of 100,000 cells/mm3 or more and 5 mg PO once daily for platelet count of 50,000 to 99,999 cells/mm3. In PV patients, reduce the initial dose to 5 mg PO twice daily. In MF or PV patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 10 mg PO twice daily or more, reduce dose by 50%; in patients stable on ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO twice daily, reduce ruxolitinib to 5 mg PO once daily. Avoid the use of voriconazole in MF or PV patients who are stable on a ruxolitinib dose of 5 mg PO once daily; alternatively, ruxolitinib therapy may be interrupted for the duration of voriconazole use. Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and voriconazole is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. [28158] [46782] Zafirlukast: (Moderate) Ruxolitinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. When used with drugs that are mild or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as zafirlukast, a dose adjustment is not necessary, but monitoring patients for toxicity may be prudent. There was an 8% and 27% increase in the Cmax and AUC of a single dose of ruxolitinib 10 mg, respectively, when the dose was given after a short course of erythromycin 500 mg PO twice daily for 4 days. The change in the pharmacodynamic marker pSTAT3 inhibition was consistent with the increase in exposure. [2129] [46782] [4948] [7806] [9700]
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      Monitoring Parameters

      • CBC with differential
      • LFTs
      • platelet count
      • serum creatinine/BUN
      • serum lipid profile
      • serum triglycerides
      • skin cancer screening exam

      US Drug Names

      • Jakafi
      • Opzelura
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