Managing drug-drug interactions with mavacamten: A focus on combined use of antiarrhythmic drugs and anticoagulants.

Abstract

Mavacamten is a selective, allosteric, and reversible cardiac myosin inhibitor, representing the first disease-specific treatment for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) that targets the core pathophysiological mechanism of this condition. Clinical evidence supports its efficacy in improving symptoms, cardiac function, and remodeling, thereby supplementing established treatment regimens. However, mavacamten is extensively metabolized by hepatic cytochromes, and its half-life is contingent upon CYP2C19 phenotype. Consequently, coadministered medications that inhibit or induce these enzymes may significantly alter mavacamten pharmacokinetics, potentially leading to reversible systolic dysfunction or diminished therapeutic efficacy. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of mavacamten pharmacokinetics and its potential interactions with antithrombotic and antiarrhythmic agents, which are the cornerstones of atrial fibrillation management in HCM population. Our aim is to offer clinicians practical guidance on safely administering mavacamten in conjunction with these medications, discuss the role of pharmacogenomics, and outline rigorous patient safety monitoring strategies to ensure effective and individualized treatment.