Drug General Information (ID: DDIRQYD8EC)
  Drug Name Vemurafenib Drug Info Velpatasvir Drug Info
  Drug Type Small molecule Small molecule
  Therapeutic Class Multikinase Inhibitors Antiviral Agents
  Structure

 Mechanism of Vemurafenib-Velpatasvir Interaction (Severity Level: Moderate)
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      Drug Name Vemurafenib Velpatasvir
      Mechanism CYP450 2C8 inhibitor CYP450 2C8 substrate
      Key Mechanism Factor 1
Factor Name Cytochrome P450 2C8
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Structure Sequence
MEPFVVLVLCLSFMLLFSLWRQSCRRRKLPPGPTPLPIIGNMLQIDVKDICKSFTNFSKVYGPVFTVYFGMNPIVVFHGYEAVKEALIDNGEEFSGRGNSPISQRITKGLGIISSNGKRWKEIRRFSLTTLRNFGMGKRSIEDRVQEEAHCLVEELRKTKASPCDPTFILGCAPCNVICSVVFQKRFDYKDQNFLTLMKRFNENFRILNSPWIQVCNNFPLLIDCFPGTHNKVLKNVALTRSYIREKVKEHQASLDVNNPRDFIDCFLIKMEQEKDNQKSEFNIENLVGTVADLFVAGTETTSTTLRYGLLLLLKHPEVTAKVQEEIDHVIGRHRSPCMQDRSHMPYTDAVVHEIQRYSDLVPTGVPHAVTTDTKFRNYLIPKGTTIMALLTSVLHDDKEFPNPNIFDPGHFLDKNGNFKKSDYFMPFSAGKRICAGEGLARMELFLFLTTILQNFNLKSVDDLKNLNTTAVTKGIVSLPPSYQICFIPV
Gene Name CYP2C8
Uniprot ID CP2C8_HUMAN
KEGG Pathway hsa:1558
Protein Family Cytochrome P450 family
Protein Function
A cytochrome P450 monooxygenase involved in the metabolism of various endogenous substrates, including fatty acids, steroid hormones and vitamins (PubMed:7574697, PubMed:11093772, PubMed:14559847, PubMed:15766564, PubMed:19965576). Mechanistically, uses molecular oxygen inserting one oxygen atom into a substrate, and reducing the second into a water molecule, with two electrons provided by NADPH via cytochrome P450 reductase (NADPH--hemoprotein reductase) (PubMed:7574697, PubMed:11093772, PubMed:14559847, PubMed:15766564, PubMed:19965576). Primarily catalyzes the epoxidation of double bonds of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) with a preference for the last double bond (PubMed:7574697, PubMed:15766564, PubMed:19965576). Catalyzes the hydroxylation of carbon-hydrogen bonds. Metabolizes all trans-retinoic acid toward its 4-hydroxylated form (PubMed:11093772). Displays 16-alpha hydroxylase activity toward estrogen steroid hormones, 17beta-estradiol (E2) and estrone (E1) (PubMed:14559847). Plays a role in the oxidative metabolism of xenobiotics. It is the principal enzyme responsible for the metabolism of the anti-cancer drug paclitaxel (taxol) (PubMed:26427316).
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      Mechanism Description
  • Decreased metabolism of Velpatasvir caused by Vemurafenib mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme

Recommended Action
      Management Caution is advised if vemurafenib is used concomitantly with drugs that are substrates of CYP450 2C8, particularly those with a narrow therapeutic range. Dosage adjustments as well as clinical and laboratory monitoring should be considered whenever vemurafenib is added to or withdrawn from therapy with these drugs. Since vemurafenib has a long half-life, a wash-out period of 8 days following the discontinuation of vemurafenib has been suggested to avoid an interaction with subsequent therapy. Patients should be monitored for the development of adverse effects.

References
1 Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information.".
2 Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics.".
3 Product Information. Diabinese (chlorpropamide). Pfizer US Pharmaceuticals, New York, NY.