Imatinib and Suzetrigine interaction
Imatinib and Suzetrigine: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.
Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.
What the FDA labels say
From the Suzetrigine (JOURNAVX) label · effective 2026-04-13
Concomitant use of JOURNAVX with strong CYP3A inhibitors is contraindicated [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) , Drug Interactions (7.1) ] .
Concomitant use with strong CYP3A inhibitors is contraindicated.
Concomitant use of JOURNAVX with strong CYP3A inhibitors is contraindicated [see Drug Interactions (7.1) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .
Strong and Moderate CYP3A inhibitors : Concomitant use with strong CYP3A inhibitors is contraindicated.
Increased Risk of Adverse Reactions with Concomitant Use with Strong or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors Strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors increase suzetrigine and M6-SUZ (active metabolite) exposures which may cause JOURNAVX adverse reactions.
From the Imatinib (Gleevec) label · effective 2026-07-13
CYP3A4 inducers may decrease Gleevec C max and area under curve (AUC).
Agents Inducing CYP3A Metabolism Concomitant administration of Gleevec and strong CYP3A4 inducers may reduce total exposure of imatinib; consider alternative agents [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
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