Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors and Proton Pump Inhibitors: An Evaluation of Treatment Options

Clin Pharmacokinet. 2017 Jul;56(7):683-688. doi: 10.1007/s40262-016-0503-3.

Abstract

Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) have rapidly become an established factor in oncology, and have been shown to be effective in a wide variety of solid and hematologic malignancies. Use of the oral administration route of TKIs offers flexibility and is convenient for the patient; however, despite these advantages, the oral route of administration also causes a highly relevant new problem. Acid-inhibitory drugs, such as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), increase the intragastric pH, which may subsequently decrease TKI solubility, bioavailability, and treatment efficacy. Clear and practical advice on how to manage PPI use during TKI therapy is currently not available in the literature. Since PPIs are extensively used during TKI therapy, prescribers are presented with a big dilemma as to whether or not to continue the combined treatment, resulting in patients possibly being deprived of optimal therapy. When all pharmacological characteristics and data of either TKIs and PPIs are considered, practical and safe advice on how to manage this drug combination can be given.

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Drug Interactions
  • Humans
  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors / pharmacokinetics
  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Protein-Tyrosine Kinases / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Proton Pump Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Proton Pump Inhibitors / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors
  • Proton Pump Inhibitors
  • Protein-Tyrosine Kinases