Severe, acute exacerbations of hepatitis B virus (HBV) have been reported in patients who are co-infected with HIV-1 and HBV and have discontinued products containing emtricitabine and/or tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. Closely monitor hepatic function with both clinical and laboratory follow-up for at least several months in patients who are coinfected with HIV-1 and HBV and discontinue efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. If appropriate, initiation of anti-hepatitis B therapy may be warranted.
HIV-1 infection, treatment:
Patients ≥40 kg: Oral: One tablet (efavirenz 600 mg/emtricitabine 200 mg/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg) once daily.
Dosage adjustment for concomitant therapy: Significant drug interactions exist, requiring dose/frequency adjustment or avoidance. Consult drug interactions database for more information.
CrCl ≥ 50 mL/minute: No dosage adjustment necessary.
CrCl <50 mL/minute: Not recommended.
Mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class A): No dosage adjustment necessary; use with caution.
Moderate or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class B, C): Not recommended.
(For additional information see "Efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate: Pediatric drug information")
HIV-1 infection, treatment:
Note: Product is a fixed-dose combination; use not recommended in other weight groups. The use of efavirenz is not recommended in patients 3 months to <3 years (HHS [pediatric 2021]). May be used alone or in combination with other antiretroviral (ARV) agents; gene mutation and ARV resistance patterns should be evaluated (refer to https://www.iasusa.org for more information) when necessary.
Children and Adolescents weighing ≥40 kg: Oral: One tablet (efavirenz 600 mg/emtricitabine 200 mg/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg per tablet) once daily.
Dosage adjustment for concomitant therapy: Significant drug interactions exist, requiring dose/frequency adjustment or avoidance. Consult drug interactions database for more information.
Children and Adolescents weighing ≥40 kg:
CrCl ≥50 mL/minute: No dosage adjustment necessary.
CrCl <50 mL/minute: Use not recommended.
Children and Adolescents weighing ≥40 kg:
Baseline hepatic impairment:
Mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class A): Use with caution; limited clinical experience.
Moderate to severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class B, C): Not recommended.
Hepatotoxicity during therapy:
Serum transaminases >5 x ULN: Consider discontinuing therapy.
Serum transaminase elevation AND clinical signs or symptoms of hepatitis or hepatic decompensation: Discontinue therapy.
Refer to adult dosing.
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.
Tablet, Oral:
Atripla: efavirenz 600 mg, emtricitabine 200 mg, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg
Generic: efavirenz 600 mg, emtricitabine 200 mg, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg
Yes
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling. [DSC] = Discontinued product
Tablet, Oral:
Atripla: efavirenz 600 mg, emtricitabine 200 mg, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg [DSC]
Generic: efavirenz 600 mg, emtricitabine 200 mg, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg
Administer on an empty stomach; dosing at bedtime may improve tolerability of CNS symptoms.
Oral: Administer at bedtime to improve tolerability of CNS adverse effects. Administer with water on an empty stomach; administration with food (particularly with high fat content) increases absorption and is associated with increased neuropsychiatric adverse effects (HHS [pediatric 2021]).
HIV-1 infection, treatment: Treatment of HIV-1 infection in adult and pediatric patients weighing ≥40 kg (may be used alone or in combination with other antiretroviral agents).
The following adverse drug reactions and incidences are derived from product labeling unless otherwise specified. The complete adverse reaction profile of combination therapy has not been established. Also see individual agents. The following adverse effects were noted in clinical trials with combination therapy.
>10%:
Central nervous system: Abnormal dreams
Endocrine & metabolic: Hypercholesterolemia (22%)
1% to 10%:
Cardiovascular: Increased serum creatine kinase (9%)
Central nervous system: Depression (9%), fatigue (9%), dizziness (8%), headache (6%), anxiety (5%), insomnia (5%)
Dermatologic: Skin rash (7%)
Endocrine & metabolic: Increased serum triglycerides (4%), hyperglycemia (2%)
Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea (9%), nausea (9%), increased serum amylase (8%), vomiting (2%)
Genitourinary: Hematuria (3%)
Hematologic & oncologic: Decreased neutrophils (3%)
Hepatic: Increased serum aspartate aminotransferase (3%), increased serum alanine aminotransferase (2%), increased serum alkaline phosphatase (1%)
Respiratory: Sinusitis (8%), upper respiratory tract infection (8%), nasopharyngitis (5%)
<1%: Glycosuria
Clinically significant hypersensitivity (eg, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, toxic skin reactions) to efavirenz, emtricitabine, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate or any component of the formulation; coadministration with voriconazole or elbasvir/grazoprevir
Canadian labeling: Additional contraindications (not in US labeling): Concomitant use with astemizole (not marketed in Canada), bepridil (not marketed in Canada), cisapride (not marketed in Canada), ergot derivatives (eg, dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine), midazolam, pimozide, St. John's wort, terfenadine (not marketed in Canada), or triazolam
Concerns related to adverse effects:
• CNS effects: CNS symptoms (eg, insomnia, abnormal dreams, hallucinations) have been reported with efavirenz; symptoms usually start during first 1 to 2 days of treatment and generally resolve after 2 to 4 weeks; administration at bedtime may improve tolerability of CNS symptoms. May also cause CNS depression (eg, impaired concentration, dizziness, drowsiness); avoid potentially hazardous tasks such as driving or operating machinery. Late-onset neurotoxicity, including ataxia and encephalopathy, may occur months to years after initiation of efavirenz therapy. Some of these events have been reported in patients with CYP2B6 genetic polymorphisms (associated with increase efavirenz levels at standard doses). Promptly assess patients with signs and symptoms of serious neurologic adverse effects and consider discontinuation of therapy.
• Decreased bone mineral density: In clinical trials, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate has been associated with decreases in bone mineral density in HIV-1 infected adults and increases in bone metabolism markers. Serum parathyroid hormone and 1,25 vitamin D levels were also higher. Decreases in bone mineral density have also been observed in clinical trials of HIV-1 infected pediatric patients. Observations in chronic hepatitis B infected pediatric patients (12 to <18 years of age) were similar. In all pediatric clinical trials, skeletal growth (height) appears unaffected. Consider monitoring of bone density in adult and pediatric patients with a history of pathologic fractures or with other risk factors for bone loss or osteoporosis. Consider calcium and vitamin D supplementation for all patients; effect of supplementation has not been studied but may be beneficial. Long-term bone health and fracture risk unknown. If abnormalities are suspected, expert assessment is recommended.
• Fat redistribution: May cause redistribution/accumulation of body fat (eg, central obesity, dorsocervical fat enlargement [buffalo hump], peripheral wasting, facial wasting, breast enlargement, cushingoid appearance).
• Hepatotoxicity: Hepatitis, including fulminant hepatitis sometimes fatal or progressing to hepatic failure requiring transplantation, has been reported, including patients with no preexisting hepatic disease or other identifiable risk factors. Monitor liver function tests at baseline and during treatment in all patients. Consider discontinuation in patients who have persistent elevations of serum transaminases >5 times ULN; discontinue if signs or symptoms of hepatitis or hepatic decompensation occur with serum transaminase elevation.
• Immune reconstitution syndrome: Patients may develop immune reconstitution syndrome resulting in the occurrence of an inflammatory response to an indolent or residual opportunistic infection during initial HIV treatment or activation of autoimmune disorders (eg, Graves disease, polymyositis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, autoimmune hepatitis) later in therapy; further evaluation and treatment may be required.
• Lactic acidosis/hepatomegaly: Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, sometimes fatal, have been reported with use of nucleoside analogs, alone or in combination with other antiretrovirals. Suspend treatment in any patient who develops clinical or laboratory findings suggestive of lactic acidosis or pronounced hepatotoxicity (marked transaminase elevation may/may not accompany hepatomegaly and steatosis).
• Osteomalacia and renal dysfunction: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate may cause osteomalacia with proximal renal tubulopathy. Bone pain, extremity pain, fractures, arthralgias, weakness, and muscle pain have been reported. In patients at risk for renal dysfunction, persistent or worsening bone or muscle symptoms should be evaluated for hypophosphatemia and osteomalacia.
• Psychiatric effects: Serious psychiatric symptoms have been associated with efavirenz, including severe depression, suicide attempts and ideation, paranoia, aggression, and mania. Use with caution in patients with a history of mental illness/drug abuse.
• QT prolongation: QT prolongation has been reported with efavirenz; consider alternative therapy in patients at risk of torsades de pointes or when coadministered with medications with known risk of torsades de pointes.
• Rash: Rash, ranging from mild to moderate maculopapular skin eruptions to life-threatening cutaneous reactions (eg, Stevens-Johnson syndrome), may occur with efavirenz. Mild to moderate rashes occur within 2 weeks (median onset: 11 days) and resolve within 1 month in patients continuing treatment. Treatment may be reinitiated in patients interrupting therapy for mild to moderate rashes; discontinue use and consider alternative therapy if severe rash associated with blistering, desquamation, mucosal involvement, or fever develops. Pediatric patients are more susceptible to development of rash (median time to onset: 28 days); prophylactic antihistamines should be considered.
• Renal toxicity: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate may cause renal toxicity (acute renal failure and/or Fanconi syndrome); avoid use with concurrent or recent nephrotoxic therapy (including high-dose or multiple nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug [NSAID] use). Acute renal failure has occurred in HIV-infected patients with risk factors for renal impairment who were on a stable tenofovir disoproxil fumarate regimen to which a high dose or multiple NSAID therapy was added. Consider alternatives to NSAIDs in patients taking tenofovir and at risk for renal impairment. Prior to initiation of therapy and as clinically appropriate during therapy, assess serum creatinine, estimated creatinine clearance, urine glucose, and urine protein in all patients. In patients with chronic kidney disease, also assess serum phosphorus. IDSA guidelines recommend discontinuing tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (and substituting with alternative antiretroviral therapy) in HIV-infected patients who develop a decline in GFR (a >25% decrease in GFR from baseline and to a level of <60 mL/minute/1.73 m2) during use, particularly in presence of proximal tubular dysfunction (eg, euglycemic glycosuria, increased urinary phosphorus excretion and hypophosphatemia, proteinuria [new onset or worsening]) (IDSA [Lucas 2014]). Discontinue if evidence of Fanconi syndrome occurs.
Disease-related concerns:
• Chronic hepatitis B: [US Boxed Warning]: Severe, acute exacerbations of hepatitis B have been reported in patients who are co-infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) and HIV-1 and have discontinued emtricitabine and/or tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. Closely monitor hepatic function with clinical and laboratory follow-up for at least several months in patients who are coinfected with HIV-1 and HBV and discontinue efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. If appropriate, anti-hepatitis B therapy may be warranted, especially in patients with cirrhosis or advanced liver disease; hepatic decompensation and liver failure may occur with posttreatment exacerbation of hepatitis. All patients with HIV should be tested for HBV prior to initiation of treatment.
• Hepatic impairment: Not recommended in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class B, C). Use caution in patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class A). Monitor liver function tests before and during treatment.
• HIV-associated dementia: Avoid efavirenz based regimens if possible in patients with HIV-associated dementia; neuropsychiatric side effects of efavirenz may hinder assessment of the effects of antiretrovirals on the improvement of symptoms associated with HIV-associated dementia (HHS [adult] 2019).
• Renal impairment: Use is not recommended in patients with CrCl <50 mL/minute.
• Seizure disorder: Use efavirenz with caution in patients with a history of seizure disorder; seizures have been associated with use.
Efavirenz may cause a rash, which usually presents as mild to moderate pruritic maculopapular skin eruptions but typically does not require discontinuation. Rash is reported more frequently in pediatric patients compared to adults, and may be more severe (incidence: Adults 26% to 27%, pediatric patients 32% to 40%; grade 3 or 4: Adults 0.9%, pediatric patients 3%) and take longer to appear (median onset: Adults: 11 days; pediatric patients: 28 days [range: 3 to 1,642 days]). Rash may be treated with antihistamines and corticosteroids and usually resolves within 1 month while continuing therapy. Discontinue if severe rash (involving blistering, desquamation, mucosal involvement, or fever) occurs. Consider prophylaxis with antihistamines in children due to frequency and severity of rash reported in children.
Emtricitabine-associated hyperpigmentation may occur at a higher frequency in pediatric patients (32%) compared to adults.
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) disrupts vitamin D metabolism and has been associated with decreased bone mineral density (BMD) in adults and children. Plasma concentrations of the TDF metabolite plasma tenofovir (TFV) have been associated with endocrine disruption and low BMD; tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) is associated with lower TFV concentrations and less decline in BMD than TDF. Data suggest the impact of treatment with TDF on BMD may be greater in children who are less mature (eg, Sexual Maturity Ratings [SMRs] 1 to 2 [previously Tanner Stages]) than in those with more advanced pubertal development (SMR ≥3). The potential for BMD loss during the important period of rapid bone accrual in childhood and early adolescence is concerning and favors use of abacavir or TAF in children with SMRs 1 to 3 (children with perinatally-acquired HIV are already at risk for low peak bone mass). Prior to initiation of therapy, potential benefits versus risks should be assessed; with TDF therapy, assess nutritional intake, including calcium and vitamin D intake, consider supplementation with vitamin D, and encourage weight-bearing exercise. Even in the absence of baseline vitamin D deficiency, improvement in lumbar spine BMD with vitamin D supplementation was observed in a group of young adults (18 to 25 years) receiving chronic TDF; therefore, some practitioners recommend vitamin D supplementation in all patients treated with TDF (HHS [pediatric 2021]).
Refer to individual components.
Abemaciclib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Abemaciclib. Risk X: Avoid combination
Abiraterone Acetate: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Abiraterone Acetate. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Acalabrutinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Acalabrutinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Acyclovir-Valacyclovir: May increase the serum concentration of Tenofovir Products. Tenofovir Products may increase the serum concentration of Acyclovir-Valacyclovir. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Adefovir: May diminish the therapeutic effect of Tenofovir Products. Adefovir may increase the serum concentration of Tenofovir Products. Tenofovir Products may increase the serum concentration of Adefovir. Risk X: Avoid combination
Alcohol (Ethyl): Efavirenz may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Alcohol (Ethyl). Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of Alcohol (Ethyl). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Alfentanil: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Alfentanil. Management: If concomitant use of alfentanil and moderate CYP3A4 inducers is necessary, consider dosage increase of alfentanil until stable drug effects are achieved. Monitor patients for signs of opioid withdrawal. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Alizapride: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy
ALPRAZolam: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of ALPRAZolam. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Aminoglycosides: May increase the serum concentration of Tenofovir Products. Tenofovir Products may increase the serum concentration of Aminoglycosides. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Aminosalicylic Acid: May decrease the serum concentration of Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate. Risk C: Monitor therapy
AmLODIPine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of AmLODIPine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Amodiaquine: Efavirenz may enhance the hepatotoxic effect of Amodiaquine. Efavirenz may increase the serum concentration of Amodiaquine. Management: Avoid concurrent use of amodiaquine and efavirenz if possible. If such combination is unavoidable in the pursuit of prompt therapy, monitor closely for patient response and hepatotoxicity. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Antihepaciviral Combination Products: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Antihepaciviral Combination Products. Risk X: Avoid combination
Apremilast: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Apremilast. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Aprepitant: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Aprepitant. Risk C: Monitor therapy
ARIPiprazole: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of ARIPiprazole. Risk C: Monitor therapy
ARIPiprazole Lauroxil: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of ARIPiprazole Lauroxil. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Artemether and Lumefantrine: Efavirenz may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Artemether and Lumefantrine. Specifically, concentrations of dihydroartemisinin (DHA), the active metabolite of artemether may be decreased. Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of Artemether and Lumefantrine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Asciminib: May increase the serum concentration of P-glycoprotein/ABCB1 Substrates (High risk with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Asunaprevir: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Asunaprevir. Risk X: Avoid combination
Atazanavir: Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate may decrease the serum concentration of Atazanavir. Atazanavir may increase the serum concentration of Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate. Management: Use boosted atazanavir in adults; give combo (atazanavir/ritonavir or atazanavir/cobicistat with tenofovir) as a single daily dose with food. Pediatric patients, pregnant patients, and use of H2-blockers require dose changes. See Lexi Interact monograph. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Atazanavir: Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of Atazanavir. Management: Only use atazanavir/ritonavir (400/100 mg daily with food) an efavirenz (600 mg daily on empty stomach at bedtime) in treatment-naive patients. Use in treatment-experienced patients, or other combination of atazanavir and efavirenz, are not recommended. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Atogepant: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Atogepant. Management: The recommended dose of atogepant is 30 mg once daily or 60 mg once daily when combined with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
AtorvaSTATin: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of AtorvaSTATin. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Atovaquone: Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of Atovaquone. Management: Consider alternatives to the use of atovaquone with efavirenz when possible. If this combination must be used, monitor for evidence of reduced atovaquone clinical effectiveness. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Avacopan: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Avacopan. Risk X: Avoid combination
Avanafil: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Avanafil. Risk X: Avoid combination
Avapritinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Avapritinib. Risk X: Avoid combination
Axitinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Axitinib. Risk X: Avoid combination
Azelastine (Nasal): May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk X: Avoid combination
Bedaquiline: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Bedaquiline. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Bedaquiline. Risk X: Avoid combination
Belumosudil: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Belumosudil. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Bictegravir: UGT1A1 Inducers may decrease the serum concentration of Bictegravir. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Blonanserin: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Blonanserin. Management: Use caution if coadministering blonanserin and CNS depressants; dose reduction of the other CNS depressant may be required. Strong CNS depressants should not be coadministered with blonanserin. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Bortezomib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Bortezomib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Bosutinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Bosutinib. Risk X: Avoid combination
Brexanolone: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Brexanolone. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Brexpiprazole: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Brexpiprazole. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Brigatinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Brigatinib. Management: Avoid concurrent use of brigatinib with moderate CYP3A4 inducers when possible. If combined, increase the daily dose of brigatinib in 30 mg increments after 7 days of treatment with the current brigatinib dose, up to maximum of twice the dose. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Brimonidine (Topical): May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Bromopride: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Bromperidol: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk X: Avoid combination
Buprenorphine: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Buprenorphine. Management: Consider reduced doses of other CNS depressants, and avoiding such drugs in patients at high risk of buprenorphine overuse/self-injection. Initiate buprenorphine at lower doses in patients already receiving CNS depressants. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
BuPROPion: CYP2B6 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of BuPROPion. Risk C: Monitor therapy
BusPIRone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of BusPIRone. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Cabotegravir: UGT1A1 Inducers may decrease the serum concentration of Cabotegravir. Risk X: Avoid combination
Cabozantinib: MRP2 Inhibitors may increase the serum concentration of Cabozantinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Cabozantinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Cabozantinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Cannabinoid-Containing Products: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Cannabinoid-Containing Products. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Cannabis: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Cannabis. More specifically, tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol serum concentrations may be decreased. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Capmatinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Capmatinib. Risk X: Avoid combination
CarBAMazepine: May decrease the serum concentration of Efavirenz. Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of CarBAMazepine. Risk X: Avoid combination
Caspofungin: Inducers of Drug Clearance may decrease the serum concentration of Caspofungin. Management: Consider using an increased caspofungin dose of 70 mg daily in adults (or 70 mg/m2, up to a maximum of 70 mg, daily in pediatric patients) when coadministered with known inducers of drug clearance. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Ceritinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Ceritinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Chlormethiazole: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Management: Monitor closely for evidence of excessive CNS depression. The chlormethiazole labeling states that an appropriately reduced dose should be used if such a combination must be used. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Chlorphenesin Carbamate: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Cidofovir: May increase the serum concentration of Tenofovir Products. Tenofovir Products may increase the serum concentration of Cidofovir. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Cladribine: Agents that Undergo Intracellular Phosphorylation may diminish the therapeutic effect of Cladribine. Risk X: Avoid combination
Clarithromycin: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may increase serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Clarithromycin. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Clarithromycin. Management: Consider alternative antimicrobial therapy for patients receiving a CYP3A4 inducer. Drugs that enhance the metabolism of clarithromycin into 14-hydroxyclarithromycin may alter the clinical activity of clarithromycin and impair its efficacy. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Clindamycin (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Clindamycin (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor therapy
CloZAPine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of CloZAPine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
CNS Depressants: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of other CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Cobicistat: Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Cobicistat. More specifically, cobicistat may impair proper tenofovir disoproxil fumarate monitoring and dosing. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Cobimetinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Cobimetinib. Risk X: Avoid combination
Copanlisib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Copanlisib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Crizotinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Crizotinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Cyclophosphamide: CYP2B6 Inducers (Moderate) may increase serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Cyclophosphamide. Risk C: Monitor therapy
CycloSPORINE (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of CycloSPORINE (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor therapy
CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate): May decrease the serum concentration of Efavirenz. Risk C: Monitor therapy
CYP3A4 Inducers (Strong): May decrease the serum concentration of Efavirenz. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Daclatasvir: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Daclatasvir. Management: Increase the daclatasvir dose to 90 mg once daily if used with a moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Dapsone (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Dapsone (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Daridorexant: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Daridorexant. Risk X: Avoid combination
Darunavir: May increase the serum concentration of Efavirenz. Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of Darunavir. Management: Monitor for decreased concentrations and effects of darunavir and/or increased concentrations and effects of efavirenz when darunavir/ritonavir is combined with efavirenz. The use of darunavir/cobicistat in combination with efavirenz is not recommended. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Dasabuvir: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Dasabuvir. Risk X: Avoid combination
Deflazacort: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Deflazacort. Risk X: Avoid combination
DexAMETHasone (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of DexAMETHasone (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor therapy
DiazePAM: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of DiazePAM. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Didanosine: Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate may diminish the therapeutic effect of Didanosine. Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate may increase the serum concentration of Didanosine. Management: Avoid use of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and didanosine when possible. If combined in adults with CrCL greater than 60 mL/min, decrease didanosine to 250 mg daily if 60 kg or more or to 200 mg if less than 60 kg. Avoid if CrCL is less than 60 mL/min. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Difelikefalin: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy
DilTIAZem: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of DilTIAZem. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Dimethindene (Topical): May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Disopyramide: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Disopyramide. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Dolutegravir: Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of Dolutegravir. Management: Increase dolutegravir to 50 mg twice/day in adults. Increase weight based dose to twice daily in pediatric patients. See interaction monograph for details. Not recommended with Dovato or Juluca combo products. Seek alternatives if INSTI resistance. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
DOXOrubicin (Conventional): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of DOXOrubicin (Conventional). Risk X: Avoid combination
Doxylamine: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Management: The manufacturer of Diclegis (doxylamine/pyridoxine), intended for use in pregnancy, specifically states that use with other CNS depressants is not recommended. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Dronabinol: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Dronabinol. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Dronedarone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Dronedarone. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Droperidol: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Management: Consider dose reductions of droperidol or of other CNS agents (eg, opioids, barbiturates) with concomitant use. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Duvelisib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Duvelisib. Management: Avoid if possible. If used, on day 12 of combination increase duvelisib from 25 mg twice daily to 40 mg twice daily or from 15 mg twice daily to 25 mg twice daily. Resume prior duvelisib dose 14 days after stopping moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Dydrogesterone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Dydrogesterone. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Elbasvir and Grazoprevir: Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of Elbasvir and Grazoprevir. Risk X: Avoid combination
Elexacaftor, Tezacaftor, and Ivacaftor: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Elexacaftor, Tezacaftor, and Ivacaftor. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Eliglustat: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Eliglustat. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Eltrombopag: May increase the serum concentration of BCRP/ABCG2 Substrates BCRP/ABCG2 Substrates (Clinically Relevant with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Elvitegravir: Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of Elvitegravir. Risk X: Avoid combination
Encorafenib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Encorafenib. Risk X: Avoid combination
Entrectinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Entrectinib. Risk X: Avoid combination
Enzalutamide: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Enzalutamide. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Enzalutamide. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Erdafitinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Erdafitinib. Management: Dose modifications of erdafitinib may be required. See full monograph for details. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Ergonovine: Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (Non-Nucleoside) may increase the serum concentration of Ergonovine. Specifically, this would be most likely with delavrdine, while other Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors may be more likely to decrease the concentration of Ergonovine. Risk X: Avoid combination
Erlotinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Erlotinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Esketamine: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Estrogen Derivatives: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Estrogen Derivatives. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Etoposide: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Etoposide. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Etoposide Phosphate: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Etoposide Phosphate. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Everolimus: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Everolimus. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Exemestane: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Exemestane. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Fedratinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Fedratinib. Risk X: Avoid combination
Felodipine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Felodipine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Fexinidazole: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may increase serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Fexinidazole. Risk X: Avoid combination
Finerenone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Finerenone. Risk X: Avoid combination
Flibanserin: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Flibanserin. Risk X: Avoid combination
Flunitrazepam: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Flunitrazepam. Management: Reduce the dose of CNS depressants when combined with flunitrazepam and monitor patients for evidence of CNS depression (eg, sedation, respiratory depression). Use non-CNS depressant alternatives when available. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Fosamprenavir: Efavirenz may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Fosamprenavir. Management: For once-daily fosamprenavir/ritonavir with efavirenz, increase ritonavir dose to 300 mg/day in adult patients. No ritonavir dose adjustment is required if using twice-daily fosamprenavir/ritonavir. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Fosaprepitant: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Fosaprepitant. Specifically, CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite aprepitant. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Fosnetupitant: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Fosnetupitant. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Fosphenytoin-Phenytoin: May decrease the serum concentration of Efavirenz. Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of Fosphenytoin-Phenytoin. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Fostamatinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Fostamatinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ganciclovir-Valganciclovir: Tenofovir Products may increase the serum concentration of Ganciclovir-Valganciclovir. Ganciclovir-Valganciclovir may increase the serum concentration of Tenofovir Products. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Gefitinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Gefitinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Gemigliptin: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Gemigliptin. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Gemigliptin. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Gilteritinib: May increase the serum concentration of P-glycoprotein/ABCB1 Substrates (High risk with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Gilteritinib: May increase the serum concentration of BCRP/ABCG2 Substrates BCRP/ABCG2 Substrates (Clinically Relevant with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ginkgo Biloba: May decrease the serum concentration of Efavirenz. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Glasdegib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Glasdegib. Management: Avoid use of glasdegib and moderate CYP3A4 inducers whenever possible. If combined, increase glasdegib dose from 100 mg daily to 200 mg daily or from 50 mg daily to 100 mg daily. Resume previous glasdegib dose 7 days after discontinuation of the inducer. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Glecaprevir and Pibrentasvir: Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of Glecaprevir and Pibrentasvir. Risk X: Avoid combination
GuanFACINE: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of GuanFACINE. Management: Increase extended-release guanfacine dose by up to double when initiating guanfacine in patients taking CYP3A4 inducers or if initiating a CYP3A4 inducer in a patient already taking extended-release guanfacine. Monitor for reduced guanfacine efficacy. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Haloperidol: QT-prolonging Agents (Indeterminate Risk - Avoid) may enhance the QTc-prolonging effect of Haloperidol. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Hormonal Contraceptives: Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of Hormonal Contraceptives. Management: Use a back-up method during coadministration, and to continue back-up contraception for 12 weeks after stopping efavirenz to ensure contraceptive reliability. Injected depot medroxyprogesterone acetate does not appear to participate in this interaction. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Hydrocortisone (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Hydrocortisone (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor therapy
HydrOXYzine: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ibrexafungerp: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Ibrexafungerp. Risk X: Avoid combination
Ibrutinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Ibrutinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Idelalisib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Idelalisib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ifosfamide: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Ifosfamide. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may increase serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Ifosfamide. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Imatinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Imatinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Indinavir: Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of Indinavir. Management: The appropriate dose adjustments for indinavir when used together with efavirenz are unknown. The use of higher unboosted indinavir doses is not likely an adequate approach. Use of a ritonavir-boosted indinavir regimen could be considered. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Infigratinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Infigratinib. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Infigratinib. Risk X: Avoid combination
Irinotecan Products: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Irinotecan Products. Specifically, concentrations of SN-38 may be reduced. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Isavuconazonium Sulfate: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Isavuconazonium Sulfate. Specifically, CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease isavuconazole serum concentrations. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Isradipine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Isradipine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Istradefylline: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Istradefylline. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Itraconazole: Efavirenz may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Itraconazole. Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of Itraconazole. Risk X: Avoid combination
Ivabradine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Ivabradine. Risk X: Avoid combination
Ivacaftor: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Ivacaftor. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ivosidenib: May decrease the serum concentration of CYP3A4 Substrates (High risk with Inducers). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ixabepilone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Ixabepilone. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ixazomib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Ixazomib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Kava Kava: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ketamine: CYP2B6 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Ketamine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ketoconazole (Systemic): Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of Ketoconazole (Systemic). Management: The use of ketoconazole concurrently with or within 2 weeks of efavirenz is not recommended. If such a combination cannot be avoided, monitor patients closely for evidence of diminished clinical response to ketoconazole. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Kratom: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk X: Avoid combination
Lapatinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Lapatinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Larotrectinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Larotrectinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Lasmiditan: May increase the serum concentration of BCRP/ABCG2 Substrates BCRP/ABCG2 Substrates (Clinically Relevant with Inhibitors). Risk X: Avoid combination
Lasmiditan: May increase the serum concentration of P-glycoprotein/ABCB1 Substrates (High risk with Inhibitors). Risk X: Avoid combination
Ledipasvir: May increase the serum concentration of Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate. Management: Avoid this combination if TDF is used as part of the elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/TDF product. Consider alternatives when TDF is used with a ritonavir or cobicistat boosted protease inhibitor. Monitor for increased TDF toxicities if combined. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Lefamulin: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Lefamulin. Management: Avoid concomitant use of lefamulin with moderate CYP3A4 inducers unless the benefits outweigh the risks. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Lefamulin (Intravenous): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Lefamulin (Intravenous). Management: Avoid concomitant use of lefamulin (intravenous) with moderate CYP3A4 inducers unless the benefits outweigh the risks. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Lemborexant: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Lemborexant. Risk X: Avoid combination
Lercanidipine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Lercanidipine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Letermovir: May increase the serum concentration of UGT1A1 Inducers. Risk X: Avoid combination
Levamlodipine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Levamlodipine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Levoketoconazole: Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of Levoketoconazole. Risk X: Avoid combination
LinaGLIPtin: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of LinaGLIPtin. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Lisuride: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Lofexidine: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Lonafarnib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Lonafarnib. Risk X: Avoid combination
Lopinavir: Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of Lopinavir. Management: Avoid once daily use of lopinavir/ritonavir with efavirenz. Avoid use of this combination in patients less than 6 months of age. Lopinavir/ritonavir dose adjustments are required for patients taking twice daily lopinavir/ritonavir. See full monograph. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Lorlatinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may enhance the hepatotoxic effect of Lorlatinib. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Lorlatinib. Management: Avoid use of lorlatinib with moderate CYP3A4 inducers. If such a combination must be used, increase lorlatinib to 125 mg daily. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Lovastatin: Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of Lovastatin. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Lumacaftor and Ivacaftor: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Lumacaftor and Ivacaftor. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Lumacaftor and Ivacaftor: May increase the serum concentration of P-glycoprotein/ABCB1 Substrates (High risk with Inhibitors or Inducers). Lumacaftor and Ivacaftor may decrease the serum concentration of P-glycoprotein/ABCB1 Substrates (High risk with Inhibitors or Inducers). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Lumateperone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Lumateperone. Risk X: Avoid combination
Lurasidone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Lurasidone. Management: Monitor for decreased lurasidone effects if combined with moderate CYP3A4 inducers and consider increasing the lurasidone dose if coadministered with a moderate CYP3A4 inducer for 7 or more days. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Lurbinectedin: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Lurbinectedin. Risk X: Avoid combination
Macimorelin: Efavirenz may diminish the diagnostic effect of Macimorelin. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Macitentan: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Macitentan. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Magnesium Sulfate: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Maraviroc: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Maraviroc. Management: Increase maraviroc adult dose to 600 mg twice/day, but only if not receiving a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. Not recommended for pediatric patients not also receiving a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. Contraindicated in patients with CrCl less than 30 mL/min. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Maribavir: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Maribavir. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Mefloquine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Mefloquine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Methotrimeprazine: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Methotrimeprazine. Methotrimeprazine may enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Management: Reduce the usual dose of CNS depressants by 50% if starting methotrimeprazine until the dose of methotrimeprazine is stable. Monitor patient closely for evidence of CNS depression. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
MethylPREDNISolone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of MethylPREDNISolone. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Metoclopramide: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy
MetyroSINE: CNS Depressants may enhance the sedative effect of MetyroSINE. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Mianserin: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Mianserin. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Midazolam: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Midazolam. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Midostaurin: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Midostaurin. Risk C: Monitor therapy
MiFEPRIStone: May increase the serum concentration of CYP2B6 Substrates (High risk with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Minocycline (Systemic): May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Mirodenafil: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Mirodenafil. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Mobocertinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Mobocertinib. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Mobocertinib. Risk X: Avoid combination
Naldemedine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Naldemedine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Naloxegol: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Naloxegol. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Nelfinavir: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Nelfinavir. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Neratinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Neratinib. Risk X: Avoid combination
Netupitant: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Netupitant. Risk C: Monitor therapy
NIFEdipine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of NIFEdipine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Nilotinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Nilotinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Nilvadipine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Nilvadipine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
NiMODipine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of NiMODipine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Nirmatrelvir: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Nirmatrelvir. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Nisoldipine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Nisoldipine. Risk X: Avoid combination
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents: May enhance the nephrotoxic effect of Tenofovir Products. Management: Seek alternatives to these combinations whenever possible. Avoid use of tenofovir with multiple NSAIDs or any NSAID given at a high dose due to a potential risk of acute renal failure. Diclofenac appears to confer the most risk. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Topical): May enhance the nephrotoxic effect of Tenofovir Products. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Olaparib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Olaparib. Risk X: Avoid combination
Olmutinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Olmutinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Olopatadine (Nasal): May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk X: Avoid combination
Opioid Agonists: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Opioid Agonists. Management: Avoid concomitant use of opioid agonists and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants when possible. These agents should only be combined if alternative treatment options are inadequate. If combined, limit the dosages and duration of each drug. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Orlistat: May decrease the serum concentration of Antiretroviral Agents. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Orphenadrine: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Orphenadrine. Risk X: Avoid combination
Osimertinib: May increase the serum concentration of BCRP/ABCG2 Substrates BCRP/ABCG2 Substrates (Clinically Relevant with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Osimertinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Osimertinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Oxomemazine: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk X: Avoid combination
Oxybate Salt Products: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Oxybate Salt Products. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination when possible. If combined, dose reduction or discontinuation of one or more CNS depressants (including the oxybate salt product) should be considered. Interrupt oxybate salt treatment during short-term opioid use Risk D: Consider therapy modification
OxyCODONE: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of OxyCODONE. Management: Avoid concomitant use of oxycodone and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants when possible. These agents should only be combined if alternative treatment options are inadequate. If combined, limit the dosages and duration of each drug. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
PACLitaxel (Conventional): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of PACLitaxel (Conventional). Risk C: Monitor therapy
PACLitaxel (Protein Bound): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of PACLitaxel (Protein Bound). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Palbociclib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Palbociclib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Paraldehyde: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Paraldehyde. Risk X: Avoid combination
PAZOPanib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of PAZOPanib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Pemigatinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Pemigatinib. Risk X: Avoid combination
Perampanel: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Perampanel. Management: Increase perampanel starting dose to 4 mg/day if used with moderate CYP3A4 inducers. Increase perampanel dose by 2 mg/day no more than once weekly based on response and tolerability. Dose adjustments may be needed if the inducer is discontinued. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Pexidartinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Pexidartinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
P-glycoprotein/ABCB1 Inhibitors: May increase the serum concentration of Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Pimavanserin: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Pimavanserin. Risk X: Avoid combination
Piperaquine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Piperaquine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Piribedil: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Piribedil. Risk C: Monitor therapy
PONATinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of PONATinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Posaconazole: Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of Posaconazole. Risk X: Avoid combination
Pralsetinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Pralsetinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Pramipexole: CNS Depressants may enhance the sedative effect of Pramipexole. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Pravastatin: Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of Pravastatin. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Praziquantel: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Praziquantel. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination when possible. If combined, monitor for reduced praziquantel efficacy if combined with moderate CYP3A4 inducers. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
PrednisoLONE (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of PrednisoLONE (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor therapy
PredniSONE: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of PredniSONE. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Pretomanid: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Pretomanid. Risk X: Avoid combination
Proguanil: Efavirenz may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Proguanil. Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of Proguanil. Efavirenz may increase the serum concentration of Proguanil. Risk C: Monitor therapy
QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk): QT-prolonging Agents (Indeterminate Risk - Avoid) may enhance the QTc-prolonging effect of QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk). Management: Monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias when these agents are combined. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk C: Monitor therapy
QUEtiapine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of QUEtiapine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
QuiNIDine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of QuiNIDine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
QuiNINE: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of QuiNINE. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ranolazine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Ranolazine. Risk X: Avoid combination
Red Yeast Rice: Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of Red Yeast Rice. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Regorafenib: May increase the serum concentration of BCRP/ABCG2 Substrates BCRP/ABCG2 Substrates (Clinically Relevant with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Regorafenib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may increase serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Regorafenib. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Regorafenib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Repaglinide: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Repaglinide. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (Non-Nucleoside): May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of other Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (Non-Nucleoside). Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (Non-Nucleoside) may decrease the serum concentration of other Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (Non-Nucleoside). Specifically, efavirenz and nevirapine may decrease the serum concentrations of other non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (Non-Nucleoside) may increase the serum concentration of other Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (Non-Nucleoside). Specifically, delavirdine may increase the serum concentration of etravirine. Risk X: Avoid combination
Ribociclib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Ribociclib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Rifabutin: Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of Rifabutin. Rifabutin may decrease the serum concentration of Efavirenz. Management: If efavirenz is to be used with daily rifabutin, increase the planned rifabutin dose by 50% to a dose of 450 mg to 600 mg daily. If used with regimens where rifabutin is administered 2 to 3 times per week, consider doubling the rifabutin dose. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
RifAMPin: May decrease the serum concentration of Efavirenz. Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of RifAMPin. Management: Monitor for reduced response to efavirenz and rifampin. Guidelines suggest no efavirenz dose adjustments are required when combined, while labeling recommends an efavirenz dose increase to 800 mg daily in adults weighing more than 50 kg. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Rimegepant: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Rimegepant. Risk X: Avoid combination
Ripretinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Ripretinib. Management: Avoid this combination if possible. If concomitant use is required, increase ripretinib to 150 mg twice daily. Decrease ripretinib to 150 mg once daily 14 days after stopping a moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor patients for ripretinib response and toxicity Risk D: Consider therapy modification
RisperiDONE: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of RisperiDONE. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of RisperiDONE. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ritonavir: Efavirenz may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Ritonavir. Efavirenz may increase the serum concentration of Ritonavir. Ritonavir may increase the serum concentration of Efavirenz. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Roflumilast: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Roflumilast. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Roflumilast. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Rolapitant: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Rolapitant. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Rolapitant: May increase the serum concentration of BCRP/ABCG2 Substrates BCRP/ABCG2 Substrates (Clinically Relevant with Inhibitors). Management: Monitor patients receiving rolapitant for increased exposure to and/or effects of BCRP/ABCG2 substrates. Use the lowest effective rosuvastatin dose when used in combination with rolapitant. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b: CNS Depressants may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b. Specifically, the risk of neuropsychiatric adverse effects may be increased. Management: Avoid coadministration of ropeginterferon alfa-2b and other CNS depressants. If this combination cannot be avoided, monitor patients for neuropsychiatric adverse effects (eg, depression, suicidal ideation, aggression, mania). Risk D: Consider therapy modification
ROPINIRole: CNS Depressants may enhance the sedative effect of ROPINIRole. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Rotigotine: CNS Depressants may enhance the sedative effect of Rotigotine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Rufinamide: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of CNS Depressants. Specifically, sleepiness and dizziness may be enhanced. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Sacituzumab Govitecan: UGT1A1 Inducers may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Sacituzumab Govitecan. Specifically, concentrations of SN-38 may be decreased. Risk X: Avoid combination
Samidorphan: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Samidorphan. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Saquinavir: May enhance the hepatotoxic effect of Efavirenz. Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of Saquinavir. Management: When used together with efavirenz, saquinavir should not be used as the sole protease inhibitor. Appropriate doses of the combination of efavirenz with saquinavir/ritonavir have not been established. Risk X: Avoid combination
Selpercatinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Selpercatinib. Risk X: Avoid combination
Selumetinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Selumetinib. Risk X: Avoid combination
Sertraline: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Sertraline. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Sildenafil: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Sildenafil. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Simeprevir: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Simeprevir. Risk X: Avoid combination
Simvastatin: Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of Simvastatin. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Sirolimus (Conventional): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Sirolimus (Conventional). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Sirolimus (Protein Bound): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Sirolimus (Protein Bound). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Sonidegib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Sonidegib. Risk X: Avoid combination
SORAfenib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of SORAfenib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Sotorasib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Sotorasib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
SUNItinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of SUNItinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Suvorexant: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Suvorexant. Management: Dose reduction of suvorexant and/or any other CNS depressant may be necessary. Use of suvorexant with alcohol is not recommended, and the use of suvorexant with any other drug to treat insomnia is not recommended. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Tacrolimus (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Tacrolimus (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Tadalafil: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Tadalafil. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Tafamidis: May increase the serum concentration of BCRP/ABCG2 Substrates BCRP/ABCG2 Substrates (Clinically Relevant with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Tamoxifen: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Tamoxifen. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Tamoxifen. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Tasimelteon: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Tasimelteon. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Tazemetostat: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Tazemetostat. Risk X: Avoid combination
Tedizolid: May increase the serum concentration of BCRP/ABCG2 Substrates BCRP/ABCG2 Substrates (Clinically Relevant with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Telithromycin: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Telithromycin. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Temsirolimus: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Temsirolimus. Specifically, sirolimus concentrations may be decreased. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Temsirolimus. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Teriflunomide: May increase the serum concentration of BCRP/ABCG2 Substrates BCRP/ABCG2 Substrates (Clinically Relevant with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Tetrahydrocannabinol: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Tetrahydrocannabinol. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Tetrahydrocannabinol and Cannabidiol: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Tetrahydrocannabinol and Cannabidiol. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Tezacaftor and Ivacaftor: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Tezacaftor and Ivacaftor. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Thalidomide: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Thalidomide. Risk X: Avoid combination
Thiotepa: May increase the serum concentration of CYP2B6 Substrates (High risk with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Thiotepa: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may increase serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Thiotepa. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Thiotepa. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ticagrelor: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Ticagrelor. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Ticagrelor. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Tipranavir: Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate may decrease the serum concentration of Tipranavir. Tipranavir may decrease the serum concentration of Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Tivozanib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Tivozanib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Tofacitinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Tofacitinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Tolvaptan: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Tolvaptan. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Toremifene: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Toremifene. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Toremifene. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Trabectedin: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Trabectedin. Risk C: Monitor therapy
TraZODone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of TraZODone. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Triazolam: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Triazolam. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Trimeprazine: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ubrogepant: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Ubrogepant. Management: Use an initial ubrogepant dose of 100 mg and second dose (if needed) of 100 mg when used with a moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Ulipristal: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Ulipristal. Risk X: Avoid combination
Upadacitinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Upadacitinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Valbenazine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Valbenazine. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Valbenazine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Valerian: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Vandetanib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may increase serum concentrations of the active metabolite(s) of Vandetanib. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Vandetanib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Velpatasvir: CYP2B6 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Velpatasvir. Risk X: Avoid combination
Velpatasvir: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Velpatasvir. Risk X: Avoid combination
Vemurafenib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Vemurafenib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Venetoclax: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Venetoclax. Risk X: Avoid combination
Verapamil: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Verapamil. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Vilazodone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Vilazodone. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Vitamin K Antagonists (eg, warfarin): Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of Vitamin K Antagonists. Efavirenz may increase the serum concentration of Vitamin K Antagonists. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Voclosporin: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Voclosporin. Risk X: Avoid combination
Vorapaxar: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Vorapaxar. Risk X: Avoid combination
Voriconazole: Efavirenz may decrease the serum concentration of Voriconazole. Voriconazole may increase the serum concentration of Efavirenz. Management: Use of standard doses of these drugs is contraindicated. The voriconazole oral maintenance dose should be increased to 400 mg every 12 hours, and the efavirenz dose should be reduced to 300 mg daily. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Vortioxetine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Vortioxetine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Voxelotor: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Voxelotor. Management: Avoid concomitant use of voxelotor and moderate CYP3A4 inducers. If unavoidable, increase the voxelotor dose to 2,000 mg once daily. For children ages 4 to less than 12 years, weight-based dose adjustments are required. See full monograph for details. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Voxilaprevir: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Voxilaprevir. Risk X: Avoid combination
Zaleplon: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Zaleplon. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Zanubrutinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Zanubrutinib. Risk X: Avoid combination
Zolpidem: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Zolpidem. Management: Reduce the Intermezzo brand sublingual zolpidem adult dose to 1.75 mg for men who are also receiving other CNS depressants. No such dose change is recommended for women. Avoid use with other CNS depressants at bedtime; avoid use with alcohol. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Zopiclone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease the serum concentration of Zopiclone. Risk C: Monitor therapy
See individual agents.
The Health and Human Services (HHS) perinatal HIV guidelines consider this fixed-dose combination an alternative regimen for patients living with HIV who are not yet pregnant but are trying to conceive (HHS [perinatal] 2020).
Patients living with HIV not planning to become pregnant may use any available type of contraception, considering possible drug interactions and contraindications of the specific method. Consult drug interactions database for more detailed information specific to use of this combination and specific contraceptives (HHS [perinatal] 2020). The manufacturer's labeling recommends pregnancy testing prior to therapy, and effective contraception in patients who may become pregnant during treatment and for 12 weeks after therapy is discontinued.
Refer to individual monographs for additional information.
The Health and Human Services (HHS) perinatal HIV guidelines consider this fixed-dose combination an alternative regimen for pregnant patients living with HIV who are antiretroviral-naive, who have had antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the past but are restarting, or who require a new ART regimen (due to poor tolerance or poor virologic response of current regimen). In addition, patients who become pregnant while taking this fixed-dose combination may continue if viral suppression is effective and the regimen is well tolerated. This fixed dose combination may be considered for patients when significant drug interactions would occur with preferred agents or in patients who need the convenience of a co-formulated single dose tablet in a once daily regimen but are not eligible for preferred agents (HHS [perinatal] 2020).
Refer to individual monographs for additional information.
Efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir are present in breast milk.
Refer to individual monographs for additional information.
Consider calcium and vitamin D supplementation.
Test for hepatitis B virus infection prior to the initiation of antiretroviral therapy.
CBC with differential, reticulocyte count, creatine kinase, CD4 count, HIV RNA plasma levels; serum creatinine, estimated creatine clearance, urine glucose, and urine protein (prior to initiation and as clinically indicated during therapy); serum phosphorus at baseline and periodically during therapy in patients with chronic kidney disease; hepatic function tests prior to initiation and during treatment (discontinuation of treatment should be considered for persistent serum transaminase elevations >5 times ULN; discontinue if signs or symptoms of hepatitis or hepatic decompensation occur with serum transaminase elevation); bone density (patients with a history of bone fracture or have risk factors for bone loss).
Patients with HIV and HBV coinfection should have hepatic function monitored for several months following discontinuation.
Efavirenz: Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor of HIV-1. It consequently blocks the RNA-dependent and DNA-dependent DNA polymerase activities including HIV-1 replication.
Emtricitabine: Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor; cytidine analogue that is phosphorylated intracellularly to emtricitabine 5'-triphosphate which interferes with HIV viral RNA dependent DNA polymerase resulting in inhibition of viral replication.
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate: Nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor; analog of adenosine 5'-monophosphate that interferes with the HIV viral RNA dependent DNA polymerase resulting in inhibition of viral replication. TDF is first converted intracellularly by hydrolysis to tenofovir and subsequently phosphorylated to the active tenofovir diphosphate. Tenofovir inhibits replication of HBV by inhibiting HBV polymerase.
See individual agents.
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