Levoketoconazole + Atorvastatin Interaction

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Consult approved product labeling for drugs that are substrates of CYP3A4, P-gp, OCT2, and MATE prior to initiating RECORLEV ( 7.1 ) Sensitive CYP3A4 or CYP3A4 and P-gp Substrates : Concomitant use of RECORLEV with these substrates is contraindicated or not recommended ( 7.1 ) Atorvastatin : Use lowest atorvastatin dose possible and monitor for adverse reactions for dosages exceeding 20 mg daily ( 7.1 ) Metformin : Monitor glycemia, kidney function, and vitamin B12 and adjust metformin dosage as needed ( 7.1 ) Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors or Inducers : Avoid use of these drugs 2 weeks before and during RECORLEV treatment ( 7.2 ) Gastric Acid Modulators : See Full Prescribing Information for recommendations regarding concomitant use with RECORLEV ( 7.2 ) 7.1 Effect of RECORLEV on Other Drugs Levoketoconazole is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, as well as an inhibitor of the drug transporters P-gp, OCT2, and MATE1 in vivo. It also includes the clinical impact and management recommendations for concomitant use of RECORLEV with atorvastatin and metformin. CYP3A4 Substrate Atorvastatin c Clinical Impact Increases plasma concentration of atorvastatin c and may increase the risk of atorvastatin-associated myopathy and rhabdomyolysis [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] .