Sustiva, (efavirenz) dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, and more (2023)

  • abametapir

    abametapir will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.abametapir will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. For 2 weeks after abametapir application, avoid taking drugs that are CYP2B6 substrates. If not feasible, avoid use of abametapir.

  • abemaciclib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of abemaciclib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of abemaciclib with strong CYP3A4 inducers reduces plasma concentration of abemaciclib and its metabolites.

  • abrocitinib

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of abrocitinib by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Abrocitinib is a CYP2C9 and CYP2C19 substrate. Drugs that are moderate-to-strong inhibitors of both CYP2C9 and CYP2C19 increase systemic exposure of abrocitinib and its active metabolites, which may increase adverse effects.

  • alfuzosin

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of alfuzosin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • alpelisib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of alpelisib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of alpelisib (CYP3A4 substrate) with strong CYP3A4 inducers.

  • amiodarone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.efavirenz and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • amisulpride

    efavirenz and amisulpride both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. ECG monitoring is recommended if coadministered.

  • anagrelide

    efavirenz and anagrelide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • apalutamide

    apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of apalutamide, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, with drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Avoid or substitute another drug for these medications when possible. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered. Adjust dose according to prescribing information if needed.efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of apalutamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. No initial dose adjustment

  • apremilast

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of apremilast by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with strong CYP inducers results in a significant decrease of systemic exposure of apremilast, which may result in loss of efficacy

  • artemether

    efavirenz and artemether both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • artemether/lumefantrine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of artemether/lumefantrine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inducers can result in decreased serum concentrations and loss of antimalarial efficacyefavirenz and artemether/lumefantrine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • asenapine

    efavirenz and asenapine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • asenapine transdermal

    asenapine transdermal and efavirenz both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • atazanavir

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of atazanavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • atovaquone

    efavirenz decreases levels of atovaquone by unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • axitinib

    efavirenz decreases levels of axitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Selection of concomitant medication with no or minimal CYP3A4 induction potential is recommended.

  • azithromycin

    efavirenz and azithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • bedaquiline

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of bedaquiline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of bedaquiline with strong CYP3A4 inducers due to potential for decreased therapeutic effectefavirenz and bedaquiline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • betibeglogene autotemcel

    efavirenz, betibeglogene autotemcel. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Do not take antiretroviral medications for at least 1 month before mobilization or expected duration for elimination of the medications, and until all cycles of apheresis are completed. Antiretroviral medications may interfere with manufacturing of apheresed cells.

  • bosutinib

    efavirenz decreases levels of bosutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong CYP3A4 inducers decreased bosutinib plasma concentration by ~85% .

  • brigatinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of brigatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inducers may decrease brigatinib efficacy.

  • bromocriptine

    efavirenz increases levels of bromocriptine by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Competitive inhibition of CYP3A4 might lead to vasospasm and ischemia.

  • buprenorphine

    efavirenz and buprenorphine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • buprenorphine buccal

    buprenorphine buccal and efavirenz both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • buprenorphine subdermal implant

    buprenorphine subdermal implant and efavirenz both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • buprenorphine transdermal

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of buprenorphine transdermal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.buprenorphine transdermal and efavirenz both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

    buprenorphine, long-acting injection and efavirenz both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • cabergoline

    efavirenz increases levels of cabergoline by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Competitive inhibition of CYP3A4 might lead to vasospasm and ischemia.

  • cabotegravir

    efavirenz, cabotegravir. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Cabotegravir plus rilpivirine is a complete regimen. Coadministration with other antiretroviral medications for treating HIV-1 infection is not recommended.

  • cabozantinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of cabozantinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of cabozantinib with strong CYP3A4 inducers. If a strong CYP3A4 inducer is required, increase cabozantinib dose by 40 mg/day (Cometriq) or by 20 mg/day (Cabometyx). Resume previous dose 2-3 days after strong CYP3A4 inducer discontinued.

  • capmatinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of capmatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • carvedilol

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of carvedilol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • ceritinib

    efavirenz decreases levels of ceritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.efavirenz and ceritinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.ceritinib will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • chloroquine

    efavirenz and chloroquine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • chlorpromazine

    efavirenz and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • citalopram

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of citalopram by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.efavirenz and citalopram both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • clarithromycin

    efavirenz and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • clopidogrel

    efavirenz decreases effects of clopidogrel by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Clopidogrel efficacy may be reduced by drugs that inhibit CYP2C19. Inhibition of platelet aggregation by clopidogrel is entirely due to an active metabolite. Clopidogrel is metabolized to this active metabolite in part by CYP2C19. .

  • cobicistat

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of cobicistat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with efavirenz may result in loss of therapeutic effect and development of resistance to cobicistat.

  • copanlisib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of copanlisib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of copanlisib with strong CYP3A4 inducers.

  • crizotinib

    efavirenz and crizotinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • dabrafenib

    efavirenz decreases levels of dabrafenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • daridorexant

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of daridorexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • darolutamide

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Avoid coadminstration of darolutamide with combined P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers.

  • darunavir

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of darunavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with efavirenz may result in loss of therapeutic effect and development of resistance to darunavir

  • deflazacort

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

  • dihydroergotamine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of dihydroergotamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

  • dihydroergotamine intranasal

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of dihydroergotamine intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

  • disopyramide

    efavirenz and disopyramide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • dofetilide

    efavirenz and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • dolutegravir

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of dolutegravir by increasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increase dolutegravir dose to 50 mg BID when coadministered with strong UGT1A/CYP3A inducers

  • dronedarone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of dronedarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

  • droperidol

    efavirenz and droperidol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • duvelisib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of duvelisib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with a strong CYP3A inducer decreases duvelisib area under the curve (AUC), which may reduce duvelisib efficacy.

  • elacestrant

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of elacestrant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • eletriptan

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of eletriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • elivaldogene autotemcel

    elivaldogene autotemcel, efavirenz.Either decreases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Patients should not take antiretroviral medications for at least 1 month before initiating medications for stem cell mobilization, for the duration of the medications? elimination, and until all cycles of apheresis are completed.

  • eltrombopag

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of eltrombopag by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • elvitegravir

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of elvitegravir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid; coadministration with CYP3A inducers may result in decreased plasma concentrations of elvitegravir and/or a concomitantly administered protease inhibitor and lead to loss of therapeutic effect and to possible resistance

  • elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • encorafenib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of encorafenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.efavirenz and encorafenib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.encorafenib and efavirenz both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • entrectinib

    efavirenz and entrectinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of entrectinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • enzalutamide

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of enzalutamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.enzalutamide will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • erdafitinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of erdafitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.efavirenz will increase the level or effect of erdafitinib by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of a strong CYP2C9 inhibitors is unavoidable, closely monitor adverse reactions and modify dose of erdafitinib accordingly. If strong CYP2C9 inhibitor is discontinued, consider increasing erdafitinib dose in the absence of any drug-related toxicities.

  • ergoloid mesylates

    efavirenz increases levels of ergoloid mesylates by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Competitive inhibition of CYP3A4 might lead to vasospasm and ischemia.

  • ergotamine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of ergotamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.efavirenz increases levels of ergotamine by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Competitive inhibition of CYP3A4 might lead to vasospasm and ischemia.

  • eribulin

    efavirenz and eribulin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • erythromycin base

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin base by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.efavirenz and erythromycin base both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • erythromycin ethylsuccinate

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin ethylsuccinate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.efavirenz and erythromycin ethylsuccinate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • erythromycin lactobionate

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin lactobionate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.efavirenz and erythromycin lactobionate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • erythromycin stearate

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.efavirenz and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • ethinylestradiol

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of ethinylestradiol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. The efficacy of hormonal contraceptives may be reduced. Use of a nonhormonal contraceptive is recommended.

  • ethotoin

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of ethotoin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • etravirine

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of etravirine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • everolimus

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of everolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

  • fedratinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of fedratinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Effect of coadministering a strong CYP3A4 inducer with fedratinib has not been studied.

  • fexinidazole

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of fexinidazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. CYP450 inducers may significantly increase plasma concentrations of fexinidazole?s active metabolites: fexinidazole sulfoxide (M1) and fexinidazole sulfone (M2). M2 plasma concentrations associated with increased QT prolongation risks.fexinidazole will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may decrease plasma concentrations of CYP2B6 substrates owing to fexinidazole inducing CYP2B6.fexinidazole and efavirenz both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fexinidazole with drugs known to block potassium channels or prolong QT interval.fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Fexinidazole inhibits CYP3A4. Coadministration may increase risk for adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.

  • finerenone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of finerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • fingolimod

    fingolimod and efavirenz both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • flecainide

    efavirenz and flecainide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • foscarnet

    efavirenz and foscarnet both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • fosphenytoin

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of fosphenytoin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • fostamatinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of fostamatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • ganaxolone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of ganaxolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of ganaxolone with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers. If coadministration unavoidable, consider increasing ganaxolone dose; however, do not exceed maximum daily dose for weight.

  • gemtuzumab

    efavirenz and gemtuzumab both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • glasdegib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of glasdegib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of glasdegib with strong CYP3A inducers.efavirenz and glasdegib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.

  • glecaprevir/pibrentasvir

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of efavirenz (a strong CYP3A4 inducer) with glecaprevir/pibrentasvir may significantly decrease glecaprevir/pibrentasvir plasma concentrations and AUC. Potential for loss of therapeutic effect.

  • hydroxychloroquine sulfate

    efavirenz and hydroxychloroquine sulfate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • ibrutinib

    efavirenz decreases levels of ibrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong CYP3A inducers decrease ibrutinib plasma concentrations by ~10-fold.

  • ibutilide

    efavirenz and ibutilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • idelalisib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of idelalisib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration; strong CYP3A4 inducers significantly decrease idelalisib systemic exposureidelalisib will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Idelalisib is a strong CYP3A inhibitor; avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates

  • iloperidone

    efavirenz and iloperidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • indinavir

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of indinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • infigratinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of infigratinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • inotuzumab

    efavirenz and inotuzumab both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • irinotecan

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of irinotecan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • irinotecan liposomal

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of irinotecan liposomal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • isoflurane

    efavirenz and isoflurane both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • istradefylline

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of istradefylline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of istradefylline with strong CYP3A4 inducers.

  • itraconazole

    itraconazole will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Not recommended 2 weeks before and during itraconazole.efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of itraconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Not recommended 2 weeks before and during itraconazole.efavirenz and itraconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • ivabradine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of ivabradine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of ivabradine with moderate CYP3A4 inducers.

  • ivacaftor

    efavirenz, ivacaftor. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Efavirenz decreases levels of ivacaftor by CYP enzyme induction; whereas, ivacaftor increases levels of efavirenz by inhibiting CYP3A4 .

  • ivosidenib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of ivosidenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of ivosidenib with strong CYP3A4 inducers decreased ivosidenib plasma concentrations.efavirenz and ivosidenib both decrease QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • ixazomib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of ixazomib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of ixazomib with strong CYP3A inducers. Strong inducers have been shown to decrease ixazomib Cmax by 54% and AUC by 74%.

  • larotrectinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of larotrectinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of larotrectinib with strong CYP3A4 inducers is unavoidable, double larotrectinib dose. Resume prior larotrectinib dose once CYP3A4 inducer discontinued for 3-5 half-lives

  • lefamulin

    efavirenz and lefamulin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • lemborexant

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of lemborexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • lenacapavir

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of lenacapavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of lenacapavir with moderate CYP3A4 inducers.

  • lenvatinib

    efavirenz and lenvatinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • letermovir

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of letermovir by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of letermovir with UCT1A1/3 inducers is not recommended.

  • lofexidine

    efavirenz and lofexidine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • lopinavir

    lopinavir will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.efavirenz and lopinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • lorlatinib

    lorlatinib will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • lovastatin

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of lovastatin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • lumateperone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of lumateperone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • lumefantrine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of lumefantrine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inducers can result in decreased serum concentrations and loss of antimalarial efficacy

  • lurbinectedin

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of lurbinectedin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • macimorelin

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of macimorelin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for false positive test results if macimorelin and strong CYP3A4 inducers are coadministered. Discontinue strong CYP3A4 inducer, allowing for sufficient washout time, before testing.efavirenz and macimorelin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • macitentan

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of macitentan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministering macitentan with strong CYP3A4 inducers

  • methadone

    efavirenz and methadone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • methylergonovine

    efavirenz increases levels of methylergonovine by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Competitive inhibition of CYP3A4 might lead to vasospasm and ischemia.

  • metoclopramide intranasal

    efavirenz, metoclopramide intranasal.Either increases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Avoid use of metoclopramide intranasal or interacting drug, depending on importance of drug to patient.

  • midostaurin

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of midostaurin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong CYP3A4 inducers may decrease midostaurin concentrations resulting in reduced efficacy.efavirenz and midostaurin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • mifepristone

    mifepristone will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of mifepristone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.efavirenz and mifepristone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • mobocertinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of mobocertinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.efavirenz and mobocertinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • moxifloxacin

    efavirenz and moxifloxacin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • naloxegol

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of naloxegol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Use of naloxegol with strong CYP3A4 inducers is not recommended

  • nateglinide

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of nateglinide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • nefazodone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of nefazodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

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  • neratinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of neratinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of neratinib with strong/moderate CYP3A4 inducers.

  • netupitant/palonosetron

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of netupitant/palonosetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Netupitant is mainly metabolized by CYP3A4; avoid use in patients who are chronically using a strong CYP3A4 inducer

  • nevirapine

    nevirapine will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration not recommended as this combination has been associated with an increase in adverse reactions and no improvement in efficacyefavirenz will decrease the level or effect of nevirapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • nilotinib

    efavirenz and nilotinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • nisoldipine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of nisoldipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • norethindrone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of norethindrone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • norgestrel

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of norgestrel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • olaparib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of olaparib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with moderate CYP3A inducers cannot be avoided, be aware of a potential for decreased efficacy of olaparib

  • olopatadine intranasal

    efavirenz and olopatadine intranasal both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment.

  • olutasidenib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of olutasidenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong or moderate CYP3A inducers decrease olutasidenib (a CYP3A4 substrate) plasma concentrations and efficacy.

  • omaveloxolone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of omaveloxolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • ondansetron

    efavirenz and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • osimertinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of osimertinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of osimertinib with strong CYP3A inducers.efavirenz and osimertinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • oxaliplatin

    efavirenz and oxaliplatin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • ozanimod

    efavirenz and ozanimod both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • panobinostat

    efavirenz and panobinostat both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • parecoxib

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of parecoxib by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • pazopanib

    efavirenz and pazopanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • pemigatinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of pemigatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • pentamidine

    efavirenz and pentamidine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • perampanel

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of perampanel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • pexidartinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of pexidartinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.efavirenz and pexidartinib both increase Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Pexidartinib can cause hepatotoxicity. Avoid coadministration of pexidartinib with other products know to cause hepatoxicity.

  • pimavanserin

    efavirenz and pimavanserin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • pimozide

    efavirenz and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

  • pitolisant

    efavirenz and pitolisant both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • pomalidomide

    efavirenz decreases levels of pomalidomide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • ponesimod

    efavirenz and ponesimod both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • pralsetinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of pralsetinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid, double current pralsetinib dose starting on Day 7 of coadministration with strong CYP3A inducer. After inducer has been discontinued for at least 14 days, resume previous pralsetinib dose.

  • pretomanid

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of pretomanid by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. CYP3A4 substrate. Avoid coadministration of strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers.efavirenz, pretomanid.Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Pretomanid regimen associated with hepatotoxicity. Avoid alcohol and hepatotoxic agents, including herbal supplements and drugs other than bedaquiline and linezolid.

  • procainamide

    efavirenz and procainamide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • propafenone

    efavirenz and propafenone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • quetiapine

    efavirenz and quetiapine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • quinidine

    efavirenz and quinidine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • quinine

    efavirenz and quinine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • ranolazine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of ranolazine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

  • regorafenib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of regorafenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong CYP3A4 inducers decrease regorafenib levels and increase exposure of the active metabolite M-5

  • ribociclib

    ribociclib will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.efavirenz and ribociclib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • rifabutin

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of rifabutin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • rilpivirine

    efavirenz and rilpivirine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • rimegepant

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of rimegepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • ripretinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of ripretinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with a strong CYP3A inhibitor will decrease systemic exposure to ripretinib and its active metabolite (DP-5439), which may decrease risk of adverse reactions.

  • risperidone

    efavirenz and risperidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • rolapitant

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of rolapitant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Long-term coadministration of strong CYP3A4 inducers with rolapitant may significantly decrease rolapitant efficacy.

  • ropeginterferon alfa 2b

    ropeginterferon alfa 2b and efavirenz both increase Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Narcotics, hypnotics or sedatives can produce additive neuropsychiatric side effects. Avoid use and monitor patients receiving the combination for effects of excessive CNS toxicity.

  • saquinavir

    saquinavir will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.efavirenz and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • selpercatinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of selpercatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.efavirenz and selpercatinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • selumetinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of selumetinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • sevoflurane

    efavirenz and sevoflurane both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • silodosin

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of silodosin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

  • siponimod

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of siponimod by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of siponimod with drugs that cause moderate CYP2C9 AND a moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibition is not recommended. Caution if siponimod coadministered with moderate CYP2C9 inhibitors alone.efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of siponimod by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of siponimod with a drug that causes moderate CYP2C9 plus a moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducer is not recommended. Coadministration with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers alone is not recommended for patients with CYP2C9*1/*3 and*2/*3 genotype.efavirenz and siponimod both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • sirolimus

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of sirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

  • sofosbuvir/velpatasvir

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Velpatasvir is a substrate of CYP2B6, CYP2C8, and CYP3A4. Drugs that are moderate-to-potent inducers of CYP2B6, CYP2C8, or CYP3A4 may significantly decrease velpatasvir plasma concentrations, leading to potentially reduced therapeutic effect.

  • sonidegib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of sonidegib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sonidegib with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers.

  • sorafenib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of sorafenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.efavirenz and sorafenib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • sotalol

    efavirenz and sotalol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • sotorasib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of sotorasib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • St John's Wort

    St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • stiripentol

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of stiripentol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid coadministration of stiripentol with strong CYP3A4 inducers, increase stiripentol dose.

  • sunitinib

    efavirenz and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • suvorexant

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of suvorexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong CYP3A4 inducers may decrease suvorexant efficacy; if increased suvorexant dose required, do not exceed 20 mg/day

  • tacrolimus

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of tacrolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • tazemetostat

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of tazemetostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • tepotinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of tepotinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • tetrabenazine

    efavirenz and tetrabenazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • tezacaftor

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of tezacaftor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • thiothixene

    efavirenz and thiothixene both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

  • tivozanib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of tivozanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • tolvaptan

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of tolvaptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

  • toremifene

    efavirenz and toremifene both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • trabectedin

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of trabectedin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • trazodone

    efavirenz and trazodone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • triazolam

    efavirenz increases levels of triazolam by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated.

  • tucatinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of tucatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.efavirenz will increase the level or effect of tucatinib by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of tucatinib (a CYP2C8 substrate) with a strong or moderate CYP2C8 inhibitors increases tucatinib plasma concentrations and risk of toxicities.tucatinib will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of tucatinib with CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. If unavoidable, reduce CYP3A substrate dose according to product labeling.

  • ubrogepant

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of ubrogepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • ulipristal

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of ulipristal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • upadacitinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of upadacitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid upadacitinib coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inducers.

  • vandetanib

    efavirenz decreases levels of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with potent CYP3A4 inducers; these drugs reduce exposure to vandetanib by up to 40%.efavirenz and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • velpatasvir

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • vemurafenib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of vemurafenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.efavirenz and vemurafenib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • venetoclax

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of venetoclax by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of venetoclax with strong or moderate CYP3A inducers. Consider alternative treatment with agents that have less CYP3A induction.

  • voclosporin

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of voclosporin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.efavirenz and voclosporin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • vonoprazan

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of vonoprazan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • voriconazole

    efavirenz and voriconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • voxelotor

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of voxelotor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Voxelotor is primarily metabolized by CYP3A4. Avoid coadministration with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers. If unable to avoid coadministration, increase voxelotor dose (see Dosage Modifications).voxelotor will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Voxelotor increases systemic exposure of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index. Consider dose reduction of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate(s) if unable to avoid.

  • voxilaprevir

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • zanubrutinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of zanubrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of zanubrutinib (a CYP3A4 substrate) with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. If unavoidable, increase zanubrutinib dose to 320 mg PO BID. After discontinuing the CYP3A4 inhibitor, resume previous dose of zanubrutinib.

  • ziprasidone

    efavirenz and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • abacavir

    abacavir and efavirenz both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • abiraterone

    efavirenz decreases levels of abiraterone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid coadministration of abiraterone with strong CYP3A4 inducers; if a strong CYP3A4 inducer must be used, increase abiraterone dosage frequency from once daily to twice daily.

  • acalabrutinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of acalabrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • acrivastine

    acrivastine and efavirenz both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • albuterol

    efavirenz and albuterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • alfentanil

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of alfentanil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • alfuzosin

    efavirenz and alfuzosin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • almotriptan

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • alosetron

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of alosetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • alprazolam

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of alprazolam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • amisulpride

    amisulpride and efavirenz both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • amitriptyline

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • amlodipine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of amlodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • apixaban

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of apixaban by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • apomorphine

    efavirenz and apomorphine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • aprepitant

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of aprepitant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • arformoterol

    efavirenz and arformoterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • aripiprazole

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of aripiprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz and aripiprazole both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • arsenic trioxide

    efavirenz and arsenic trioxide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • atazanavir

    atazanavir and efavirenz both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • atogepant

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of atogepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Recommended atogepant dosage with concomitant use of strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers is 30 mg or 60 mg qDay.

  • atomoxetine

    efavirenz and atomoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • atorvastatin

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of atorvastatin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • avanafil

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of avanafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP3A4 inhibitors may reduce avanafil clearance increasing systemic exposure to avanafil; increased levels may result in increased associated adverse events; the maximum recommended dose of STENDRA is 50 mg, not to exceed once every 24 hours for patients taking concomitant moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors

  • avapritinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of avapritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • belumosudil

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of belumosudil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increase belumosudil dosage to 200 mg PO BID when coadministered with strong CYP3A inducers.

  • belzutifan

    belzutifan will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If unable to avoid coadministration of belzutifan with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates, consider increasing the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate dose in accordance with its prescribing information.

  • benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Caution when discontinuing CYP3A4 inducers that are coadministered with benzhydrocodone (prodrug of hydrocodone); plasma concentrations of hydrocodone may increase and can result in potentially fatal respiratory depression.

  • bortezomib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of bortezomib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • bosentan

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of bosentan by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • brentuximab vedotin

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of brentuximab vedotin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • brexanolone

    brexanolone, efavirenz.Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • brexpiprazole

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of brexpiprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Double brexpiprazole dose over 1-2 weeks if administered with a strong CYP3A4 inducer.

  • buprenorphine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of buprenorphine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • buprenorphine buccal

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of buprenorphine buccal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • buprenorphine subdermal implant

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of buprenorphine subdermal implant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor patients already on buprenorphine subdermal implant who require newly-initiated treatment with CYP3A4 inducer for signs and symptoms of withdrawal. If the dose of the concomitant CYP3A4 inducer cannot be reduced or discontinued, implant removal may be necessary and the patient should then be treated with a buprenorphine dosage form that permits dose adjustments. If a CYP3A4 inducer is discontinued in a patient who has been stabilized on buprenorphine, monitor the patient for overmedication.

  • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of buprenorphine, long-acting injection by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Patients who transfer to buprenorphine long-acting injection from transmucosal buprenorphine coadministered with CYP3A4 inducers should be monitored to ensure buprenorphine plasma levels are adequate. If the buprenorphine dose is inadequate and the CYP3A4 inducer cannot be reduced or discontinued, transition the patient back to a buprenorphine formulation that permits dose adjustments.

  • bupropion

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of bupropion by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with hepatic inducers reduced bupropion AUC and Cmax; hydroxybupropion (active metabolite) Cmax was increased

  • buspirone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of buspirone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cabazitaxel

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of cabazitaxel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution should be exercised with concomitant use of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

  • calcifediol

    efavirenz, calcifediol. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Drugs that stimulate microsomal hydroxylation reduce the half-life of calcifediol.

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  • calcitriol

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of calcitriol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cannabidiol

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of cannabidiol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing the cannabidiol dose when coadministered with a moderate CYP2C19 inhibitor.efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of cannabidiol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider an increase in cannabidiol dosage (based on clinical response and tolerability) when coadministered with a strong CYP3A4 inducer.cannabidiol, efavirenz. affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Owing to the potential for both CYP2B6 induction and inhibition with the coadministration of CYP2B6 substrates and cannabidiol, consider reducing dosage adjustment of CYP2B6 substrates as clinically appropriate.

  • carbamazepine

    carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • celecoxib

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of celecoxib by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cenobamate

    cenobamate will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increase dose of CYP2B6 substrate, as needed, when coadministered with cenobamate.cenobamate will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increase dose of CYP3A4 substrate, as needed, when coadministered with cenobamate.cenobamate, efavirenz.Either increases levels of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • chlordiazepoxide

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of chlordiazepoxide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • chloroquine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of chloroquine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • chlorpheniramine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of chlorpheniramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cilostazol

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of cilostazol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz increases toxicity of cilostazol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider decreasing cilostazol dose; moderate CYP2C19 inhibitors may increase serum levels of 3,4-dehydrocilostazol (active metabolite).

  • cinacalcet

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ciprofloxacin

    efavirenz and ciprofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cisapride

    efavirenz and cisapride both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • clarithromycin

    clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • clobazam

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of clobazam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dosage adjustment may be required; CYP2C19 inhibitors may result in increased exposure to N-desmethylclobazam (active metabolite).efavirenz, clobazam. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Concomitant administration can increase the potential for CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression).

  • clomipramine

    efavirenz and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • clonazepam

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of clonazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • clopidogrel

    efavirenz decreases effects of clopidogrel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Clopidogrel efficacy may be reduced by drugs that inhibit CYP3A4. Inhibition of platelet aggregation by clopidogrel is entirely due to an active metabolite. Clopidogrel is metabolized to this active metabolite in part by CYP3A4. .

  • clorazepate

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of clorazepate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • clozapine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of clozapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz and clozapine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cobicistat

    cobicistat will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • conivaptan

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of conivaptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • conjugated estrogens

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of conjugated estrogens by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • conjugated estrogens, vaginal

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of conjugated estrogens, vaginal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cortisone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of cortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • crizotinib

    efavirenz increases levels of crizotinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution should be exercised with concomitant use of moderate CYP3A inhibitors. .

  • crofelemer

    crofelemer increases levels of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Crofelemer has the potential to inhibit CYP3A4 at concentrations expected in the gut; unlikely to inhibit systemically because minimally absorbed.

  • cyclophosphamide

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of cyclophosphamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cyclosporine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of cyclosporine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Closely monitor cyclosporine concentrations when starting, stopping, or adjusting dose of concurrent efavirez, especially within first 2 weeks.

  • dabrafenib

    dabrafenib will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • dantrolene

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dapsone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of dapsone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • daridorexant

    efavirenz and daridorexant both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment.

  • darifenacin

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of darifenacin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • darunavir

    darunavir and efavirenz both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dasatinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of dasatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz and dasatinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • deferasirox

    deferasirox will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • degarelix

    efavirenz and degarelix both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • desipramine

    efavirenz and desipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • deutetrabenazine

    efavirenz and deutetrabenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. At the maximum recommended dose, deutetrabenazine does not prolong QT interval to a clinically relevant extent. Certain circumstances may increase risk of torsade de pointes and/or sudden death in association with drugs that prolong the QTc interval (eg, bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, coadministration with other drugs that prolong QTc interval, presence of congenital QT prolongation).

  • dexamethasone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of dexamethasone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • diazepam

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of diazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • diazepam intranasal

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of diazepam intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers may increase rate of diazepam elimination; therefore, efficacy of diazepam may be decreased.efavirenz will increase the level or effect of diazepam intranasal by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong or moderate CYP2C19 inhibitors may decrease rate of diazepam elimination, thereby increasing adverse reactions to diazepam.

  • diclofenac

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of diclofenac by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • didanosine

    didanosine, efavirenz.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant administration increases risk of liver toxicity.

  • difelikefalin

    difelikefalin and efavirenz both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • diltiazem

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of diltiazem by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • docetaxel

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of docetaxel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dolasetron

    efavirenz and dolasetron both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • donepezil

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of donepezil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • doxepin

    efavirenz and doxepin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • doxorubicin

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of doxorubicin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • doxorubicin liposomal

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of doxorubicin liposomal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dronabinol

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of dronabinol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dronabinol is a CYP3A4 substrate.

  • dronedarone

    dronedarone will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. May decrease dronedarone levels.

  • elagolix

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of elagolix by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.elagolix will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Elagolix is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor CYP3A substrates if coadministered. Consider increasing CYP3A substrate dose if needed.

  • eliglustat

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of eliglustat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong CYP3A inducers significantly decreases eliglustat exposure; coadministration not recommendedefavirenz and eliglustat both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • emtricitabine

    efavirenz and emtricitabine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • encorafenib

    encorafenib, efavirenz. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Encorafenib both inhibits and induces CYP3A4 at clinically relevant plasma concentrations. Coadministration of encorafenib with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates may result in increased toxicity or decreased efficacy of these agents.

  • enfuvirtide

    efavirenz and enfuvirtide both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • erlotinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of erlotinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • erythromycin base

    erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • erythromycin ethylsuccinate

    erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • erythromycin lactobionate

    erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • erythromycin stearate

    erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • escitalopram

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of escitalopram by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of escitalopram by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz and escitalopram both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • esketamine intranasal

    esketamine intranasal, efavirenz.Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • eslicarbazepine acetate

    eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • esomeprazole

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of esomeprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • estradiol

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of estradiol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • estradiol vaginal

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of estradiol vaginal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • estrogens conjugated synthetic

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of estrogens conjugated synthetic by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • estrogens esterified

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of estrogens esterified by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • estropipate

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of estropipate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • eszopiclone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of eszopiclone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ethosuximide

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of ethosuximide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • etonogestrel

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of etonogestrel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • etoposide

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of etoposide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • etravirine

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of etravirine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of etravirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • exemestane

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of exemestane by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. For patients receiving exemestane with a potent CYP3A4 inducer the recommended dose of exemestane is 50 mg daily after a meal.

  • fedratinib

    fedratinib will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates as necessary.

  • felbamate

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of felbamate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • felodipine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • fentanyl

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of fentanyl by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of fentanyl with CYP3A4 inducers could lead to a decrease in fentanyl plasma concentrations, lack of efficacy or, possibly, development of a withdrawal syndrome in a patient who has developed physical dependence to fentanyl. After stopping a CYP3A4 inducer, as the effects of the inducer decline, the fentanyl plasma concentration will increase which could increase or prolong both the therapeutic and adverse effects.

  • fentanyl intranasal

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of fentanyl intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of fentanyl with CYP3A4 inducers could lead to a decrease in fentanyl plasma concentrations, lack of efficacy or, possibly, development of a withdrawal syndrome in a patient who has developed physical dependence to fentanyl. After stopping a CYP3A4 inducer, as the effects of the inducer decline, the fentanyl plasma concentration will increase which could increase or prolong both the therapeutic and adverse effects.

  • fentanyl transdermal

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of fentanyl transdermal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of fentanyl with CYP3A4 inducers could lead to a decrease in fentanyl plasma concentrations, lack of efficacy or, possibly, development of a withdrawal syndrome in a patient who has developed physical dependence to fentanyl. After stopping a CYP3A4 inducer, as the effects of the inducer decline, the fentanyl plasma concentration will increase which could increase or prolong both the therapeutic and adverse effects.

  • fentanyl transmucosal

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of fentanyl transmucosal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of fentanyl with CYP3A4 inducers could lead to a decrease in fentanyl plasma concentrations, lack of efficacy or, possibly, development of a withdrawal syndrome in a patient who has developed physical dependence to fentanyl. After stopping a CYP3A4 inducer, as the effects of the inducer decline, the fentanyl plasma concentration will increase which could increase or prolong both the therapeutic and adverse effects.

  • fesoterodine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of fesoterodine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • flibanserin

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of flibanserin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong CYP3A4 inducers substantially decrease flibanserin systemic exposure.

  • fluconazole

    efavirenz and fluconazole both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • fludrocortisone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of fludrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • fluoxetine

    efavirenz and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • fluphenazine

    efavirenz and fluphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • flurazepam

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of flurazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • flurbiprofen

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of flurbiprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • fluvastatin

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of fluvastatin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • fluvoxamine

    fluvoxamine will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz and fluvoxamine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • formoterol

    efavirenz and formoterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • fosamprenavir

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of fosamprenavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.fosamprenavir and efavirenz both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • fosaprepitant

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of fosaprepitant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • fostemsavir

    efavirenz and fostemsavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. QTc prolongation reported with higher than recommended doses of fostemsavir.

  • ganaxolone

    efavirenz and ganaxolone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • gefitinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of gefitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increase gefitinib to 500 mg daily if coadministered with a strong CYP3A4 inducer. Resume gefitinib dose at 250 mg/day 7 days after discontinuing the strong inducer.

  • gemifloxacin

    efavirenz and gemifloxacin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • gilteritinib

    efavirenz and gilteritinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • goserelin

    efavirenz and goserelin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • granisetron

    efavirenz and granisetron both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • guanfacine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of guanfacine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers significantly reduce guanfacine plasma concentrations and elimination half-life. If coadministered, more frequent dosing of the IR product may be required to achieve or maintain the desired hypotensive response. For patients with ADHD, FDA-approved labeling for ER guanfacine recommends that, if coadministered, doubling the recommended dose of guanfacine should be considered.

  • haloperidol

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of haloperidol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz and haloperidol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • histrelin

    efavirenz and histrelin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • hydrocodone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of hydrocodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Caution when discontinuing CYP3A4 inducers that are coadministered with hydrocodone; plasma concentrations of hydrocodone may increase and can result in potentially fatal respiratory depression

  • hydrocortisone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • hydroxyprogesterone caproate

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of hydroxyprogesterone caproate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • hydroxyzine

    efavirenz and hydroxyzine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ibuprofen

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ibuprofen IV

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen IV by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ifosfamide

    efavirenz increases toxicity of ifosfamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP3A4 inducers may increase the metabolism of ifosfamide to its active alkylating metabolites. CYP3A4 inducers may increase the formation of the neurotoxic/nephrotoxic ifosfamide metabolite, chloroacetaldehyde. Closely monitor patients taking ifosfamide with CYP3A4 inducers for toxicities and consider dose adjustment.efavirenz increases effects of ifosfamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of ifosfamide with CYP2B6 inducers may increase metabolism of ifosfamide to its metabolite. Monitor for increased effects/toxicities if combined with CYP2B6 inducers.

  • iloperidone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of iloperidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.iloperidone increases levels of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Iloperidone is a time-dependent CYP3A inhibitor and may lead to increased plasma levels of drugs predominantly eliminated by CYP3A4.

  • imipramine

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • indacaterol, inhaled

    efavirenz and indacaterol, inhaled both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • indinavir

    indinavir and efavirenz both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • isoniazid

    isoniazid will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • isosorbide dinitrate

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of isosorbide dinitrate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • isosorbide mononitrate

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of isosorbide mononitrate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • isradipine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of isradipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz and isradipine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • istradefylline

    istradefylline will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of CYP3A4 substrates in clinical trials. This effect was not observed with istradefylline 20 mg/day. Consider dose reduction of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates.

  • ivacaftor

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of ivacaftor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ivosidenib

    ivosidenib will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ixabepilone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of ixabepilone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ketamine

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of ketamine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of ketamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ketoconazole

    ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

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  • lamivudine

    efavirenz and lamivudine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lansoprazole

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of lansoprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lapatinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of lapatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz and lapatinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lasmiditan

    lasmiditan, efavirenz.Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of lasmiditan and other CNS depressant drugs, including alcohol have not been evaluated in clinical studies. Lasmiditan may cause sedation, as well as other cognitive and/or neuropsychiatric adverse reactions.

  • lemborexant

    lemborexant will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor CYP2B6 substrate for adequate clinical response. Consider increasing the CYP2B6 substrate dose according to specific prescribing recommendations.

  • letermovir

    letermovir increases levels of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • leuprolide

    efavirenz and leuprolide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • levalbuterol

    efavirenz and levalbuterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • levamlodipine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of levamlodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No information is available on the quantitative effects of CYP3A4 inducers on amlodipine. Closely monitor blood pressure when amlodipine is coadministered with CYP3A4 inducers.

  • levofloxacin

    efavirenz and levofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • levoketoconazole

    levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • levonorgestrel intrauterine

    efavirenz decreases levels of levonorgestrel intrauterine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • levonorgestrel oral

    efavirenz decreases levels of levonorgestrel oral by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • levonorgestrel oral/ethinylestradiol/ferrous bisglycinate

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of levonorgestrel oral/ethinylestradiol/ferrous bisglycinate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The efficacy of hormonal contraceptives may be reduced. Use an alternative method of contraception or a backup method when enzyme inducers are used with combined hormonal contraceptives (CHCs), and continue backup contraception for 28 days after discontinuing enzyme inducer to ensure contraceptive reliability.

  • linagliptin

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of linagliptin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use of alternative treatments is strongly recommended when linagliptin is to be administered with a CYP3A4 inducer.efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of linagliptin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors.

  • lithium

    efavirenz and lithium both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • loperamide

    efavirenz and loperamide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lopinavir

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of lopinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • loratadine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of loratadine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • losartan

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of losartan by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. May inhibit the conversion of losartan to its active metabolite E-3174. Importance of interaction not established; monitor individual therapeutic response to determine losartan dosage.efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of losartan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lumacaftor/ivacaftor

    lumacaftor/ivacaftor, efavirenz. affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. In vitro studies suggest that lumacaftor may induce and ivacaftor may inhibit CYP2B6 substrates. .

  • lurasidone

    efavirenz decreases levels of lurasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. It may be necessary to increase the lurasidone dose after chronic treatment (ie, 7 days or more) with moderate CYP3A inducers.lurasidone, efavirenz.Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Potential for increased CNS depressant effects when used concurrently; monitor for increased adverse effects and toxicity.

  • maprotiline

    efavirenz and maprotiline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • maraviroc

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of maraviroc by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • marijuana

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of marijuana by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • medroxyprogesterone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of medroxyprogesterone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • mefloquine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of mefloquine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz and mefloquine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • meloxicam

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • meperidine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of meperidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased toxic metabolite formation.

  • mestranol

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of mestranol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • metaxalone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of metaxalone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • methadone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of methadone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • methylprednisolone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of methylprednisolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • midazolam

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of midazolam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • midazolam intranasal

    midazolam intranasal, efavirenz.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concomitant use of barbiturates, alcohol, or other CNS depressants may increase risk of hypoventilation, airway obstruction, desaturation, or apnea and may contribute to profound and/or prolonged drug effect.

  • mifepristone

    efavirenz, mifepristone. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Efavirenz shown in vitro to induce CYP3A4 and CYP2B6, but in vitro has been shown to inhibit CYP3A4 and therefore may affect mifepristone levels/effect; mifepristone inhibits CYP2B6, therefore increasing exposure of efavirenz.

  • mirtazapine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of mirtazapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz and mirtazapine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • mitotane

    mitotane decreases levels of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Mitotane is a strong inducer of cytochrome P-4503A4; monitor when coadministered with CYP3A4 substrates for possible dosage adjustments.

  • modafinil

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of modafinil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nafcillin

    nafcillin will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong CYP3A4 inducers may increase metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates

  • naldemedine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of naldemedine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Simulation using physiologically-based pharmacokinetic modeling suggests that concomitant use of moderated CYP3A4 inducers decrease exposure to naldemedine. The clinical consequence of this decreased exposure is unknown.

  • nefazodone

    nefazodone will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nelfinavir

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of nelfinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.nelfinavir and efavirenz both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nicardipine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of nicardipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nifedipine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of nifedipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • nilotinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of nilotinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nirmatrelvir

    nirmatrelvir will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nirmatrelvir/ritonavir

    nirmatrelvir/ritonavir will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nortriptyline

    efavirenz and nortriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • octreotide

    efavirenz and octreotide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ofloxacin

    efavirenz and ofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • olanzapine

    efavirenz and olanzapine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Limited data, including some case reports, suggest that olanzapine may be associated with a significant prolongation of the QTc interval in rare instances

  • oliceridine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of oliceridine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. If coadministration with a CYP3A4 inducer is necessary, consider increasing oliceridine dose until stable drug effects are achieved; monitor for signs of opioid withdrawal. If inducer is discontinued, consider oliceridine dosage reduction and monitor for signs of respiratory depression.

  • olodaterol inhaled

    efavirenz and olodaterol inhaled both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • omeprazole

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of omeprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of omeprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ondansetron

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • orlistat

    orlistat will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor. Loss of virological control reported in HIV-infected patients taking orlistat concomitantly. Exact mechanism is unclear, but may include a drug-drug interaction that inhibits systemic absorption of the antiretroviral drug. Monitor HIV RNA levels frequently and if increased HIV viral load confirmed, discontinue orlistat.

  • osilodrostat

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of osilodrostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor cortisol concentration and patient?s signs and symptoms during coadministration or discontinuation with strong CYP3A4 inducers. Adjust dose of osilodrostat if necessary.osilodrostat and efavirenz both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ospemifene

    efavirenz decreases levels of ospemifene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • oxaliplatin

    oxaliplatin will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for ECG changes if therapy is initiated in patients with drugs known to prolong QT interval.

  • oxcarbazepine

    oxcarbazepine will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • oxycodone

    efavirenz decreases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • palbociclib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of palbociclib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • paricalcitol

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of paricalcitol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • pasireotide

    efavirenz and pasireotide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • pazopanib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of pazopanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • perphenazine

    efavirenz and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • phenytoin

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of phenytoin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. When given together, periodic monitoring for reduced efavirenz efficacy and phenytoin plasma concentrations are recommended .phenytoin will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • pimavanserin

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of pimavanserin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid coadministration if possible. Monitor for reduced pimavanserin efficacy. An increase in pimavanserin dosage may be needed.

  • pimozide

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • piroxicam

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • pitolisant

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of pitolisant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Pitolisant exposure is decreased by 50% if coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inducers. For patients stable on pitolisant 8.9 mg/day or 17.8 mg/day, double the pitolisant dose (ie, 17.8 mg or 35.6 mg, respectively) over 7 days. If the strong CYP3A4 inducer is discontinued, reduce pitolisant dosage by half.

  • polatuzumab vedotin

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of polatuzumab vedotin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Polatuzumab undergoes catabolism to small peptides, amino acids, monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE), and unconjugated MMAE-related catabolites. MMAE is a CYP3A4 substrate. Coadministration of polatuzumab vedotin with a strong CYP3A4 inducer may decrease unconjugated MMAE AUC.

  • prednisolone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of prednisolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • prednisone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of prednisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • primaquine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of primaquine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz and primaquine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • prochlorperazine

    efavirenz and prochlorperazine both decrease QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • progesterone intravaginal gel

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of progesterone intravaginal gel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • progesterone micronized

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of progesterone micronized by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • progesterone, natural

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of progesterone, natural by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • proguanil

    efavirenz decreases levels of proguanil by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. May decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite of proguanil.

  • promethazine

    efavirenz and promethazine both decrease QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • protriptyline

    efavirenz and protriptyline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • quazepam

    quazepam will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of quazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • quetiapine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of quetiapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • quinidine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of quinidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ramelteon

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of ramelteon by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • repaglinide

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of repaglinide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ribociclib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of ribociclib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of ribociclib with strong CYP3A inducers should be avoided.

  • rifabutin

    rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • rifampin

    rifampin will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.rifampin will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • riociguat

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of riociguat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Data not available for dose adjustment

  • risperidone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of risperidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ritonavir

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of ritonavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.ritonavir and efavirenz both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • rivaroxaban

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of rivaroxaban by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • roflumilast

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of roflumilast by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration not recommended; strong cytochrome P450 enzyme inducers decrease systemic exposure to roflumilast and may reduce the therapeutic effectiveness

  • romidepsin

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of romidepsin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with strong 3A4 inducers should be avoided if possible.efavirenz and romidepsin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • rucaparib

    rucaparib will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust dosage of CYP3A4 substrates, if clinically indicated.

  • ruxolitinib

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ruxolitinib topical

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib topical by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • salmeterol

    efavirenz and salmeterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • saquinavir

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.saquinavir and efavirenz both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • selexipag

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of selexipag by decreasing metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce selexipag dose to once daily if coadministered with moderate CYP2C8 inhibitors.

  • sertraline

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of sertraline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz and sertraline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • sildenafil

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of sildenafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potent CYP3A4 inducers are expected to cause substantial decreases in sildenafil plasma levels

  • simvastatin

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of simvastatin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • solifenacin

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of solifenacin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz and solifenacin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • sorafenib

    efavirenz decreases levels of sorafenib by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • sparsentan

    sparsentan will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Sparsentan (a CYP2B6 inducer) decreases exposure of CYP2B6 substrates and reduces efficacy related to these substrates.

  • stavudine

    efavirenz and stavudine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • stiripentol

    stiripentol, efavirenz. affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP2B6 inhibitor and inducer. Monitor CYP2B6 substrates coadministered with stiripentol for increased or decreased effects. CYP2B6 substrates may require dosage adjustment.stiripentol, efavirenz. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP3A4 inhibitor and inducer. Monitor CYP3A4 substrates coadministered with stiripentol for increased or decreased effects. CYP3A4 substrates may require dosage adjustment.stiripentol, efavirenz.Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use stiripentol with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may increase the risk of sedation and somnolence.

  • sufentanil SL

    efavirenz decreases effects of sufentanil SL by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CYP3A4 inducers may decrease sufentanil levels and efficacy, possibly precipitating withdrawal syndrome in patients who have developed physical dependence to sufentanil. Discontinuation of concomitantly used CYP3A4 inducers may increase sufentanil plasma concentration.

  • sulfamethoxazole

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of sulfamethoxazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • sunitinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tacrolimus

    efavirenz and tacrolimus both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tadalafil

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of tadalafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid combination in pulmonary HTN patients. For patients with ED, monitor response to tadalafil carefully because of potential for decreased effectiveness.

  • tamoxifen

    efavirenz, tamoxifen. affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP2C9/10 inhibition decreases tamoxifen metabolism to active metabolites.efavirenz, tamoxifen. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP3A4 inhibition decreases metabolism of tamoxifen to N-desmethyl tamoxifen (active metabolite with similar biologic activity).

  • tamsulosin

    efavirenz increases levels of tamsulosin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dose reduction may be needed for coadministered drugs that are predominantly metabolized by CYP3A.

  • tasimelteon

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of tasimelteon by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid coadministration of tasimelteon with strong CYP3A4 inducers

  • tazemetostat

    tazemetostat will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tecovirimat

    tecovirimat will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor sensitive CYP3A4 substrates for effectiveness if coadministered.

  • telavancin

    efavirenz and telavancin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • telotristat ethyl

    telotristat ethyl will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider increasing dosage of interacting drug, if necessary

  • temsirolimus

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • teniposide

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of teniposide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tenofovir DF

    efavirenz and tenofovir DF both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • terbinafine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of terbinafine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tetracycline

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • theophylline

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of theophylline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tiagabine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of tiagabine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

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  • ticagrelor

    efavirenz decreases levels of ticagrelor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid use of ticagrelor with potent CYP3A inducers.

  • ticlopidine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.ticlopidine will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tinidazole

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of tinidazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tipranavir

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of tipranavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.tipranavir and efavirenz both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.tipranavir will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tofacitinib

    efavirenz increases levels of tofacitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Loss of, or decreased response to tofacitinib may occur when coadministered with potent CYP3A4 inducers.

  • tolbutamide

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tolterodine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of tolterodine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • toremifene

    efavirenz decreases levels of toremifene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP3A4 inducers increase rate of toremifene metabolism, lowering the steady-state concentration in serum.

  • tramadol

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of tramadol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • trazodone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of trazodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • triazolam

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of triazolam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • triclabendazole

    efavirenz and triclabendazole both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • trifluoperazine

    efavirenz and trifluoperazine both decrease QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • trimipramine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of trimipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of trimipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz and trimipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • triptorelin

    efavirenz and triptorelin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ublituximab

    ublituximab decreases effects of efavirenz by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz and umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled both decrease QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • valbenazine

    valbenazine and efavirenz both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • vardenafil

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of vardenafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz and vardenafil both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • venlafaxine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of venlafaxine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.efavirenz and venlafaxine both decrease QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • verapamil

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of verapamil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.efavirenz and vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • vilazodone

    efavirenz decreases levels of vilazodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider increasing vilazodone dose up to 2-fold (not to exceed 80 mg/day) when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inducers for >14 days.

  • vorapaxar

    efavirenz decreases levels of vorapaxar by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • vorinostat

    efavirenz and vorinostat both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • vortioxetine

    efavirenz decreases levels of vortioxetine by increasing metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider increasing the vortioxetine dose when coadministered with strong CYP inducers for >14 days; not to exceed 3 times original vortioxetine dose.

  • warfarin

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of warfarin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Warfarin's less potent R-enantiomer is metabolized in part by CYP3A4 (and also CYP1A2 and CYP2C19). Monitor INR more frequently if coadministered with inducers of these isoenzymes and adjust warfarin dose if needed.

  • zidovudine

    efavirenz and zidovudine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • zonisamide

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of zonisamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • acetazolamide

    acetazolamide will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • alosetron

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of alosetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • ambrisentan

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of ambrisentan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • amobarbital

    amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • anastrozole

    anastrozole will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • aprepitant

    aprepitant will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • armodafinil

    armodafinil will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of armodafinil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • artemether/lumefantrine

    artemether/lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • atazanavir

    atazanavir will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.efavirenz decreases levels of atazanavir by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May be coadministered; see atazanavir monograph for dosing info.

  • bosentan

    bosentan will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of bosentan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • butabarbital

    butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • butalbital

    butalbital will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • caspofungin

    efavirenz decreases levels of caspofungin by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • cevimeline

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of cevimeline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • cimetidine

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of cimetidine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • clarithromycin

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • clomipramine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • cocaine topical

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of cocaine topical by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • colchicine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of colchicine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • conivaptan

    conivaptan will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • cortisone

    cortisone will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • cyclophosphamide

    cyclophosphamide will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • cyclosporine

    cyclosporine will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • darifenacin

    darifenacin will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • darunavir

    darunavir will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • dasatinib

    dasatinib will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • desipramine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of desipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • dexamethasone

    dexamethasone will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • DHEA, herbal

    DHEA, herbal will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • diazepam

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of diazepam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • disopyramide

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of disopyramide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • dutasteride

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of dutasteride by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • eplerenone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • esomeprazole

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of esomeprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • etravirine

    etravirine will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • eucalyptus

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of eucalyptus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • finasteride

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of finasteride by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • fluconazole

    fluconazole will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • fludrocortisone

    fludrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • fosamprenavir

    fosamprenavir will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • fosaprepitant

    fosaprepitant will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • fosphenytoin

    fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • galantamine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of galantamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • grapefruit

    grapefruit will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • griseofulvin

    griseofulvin will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • hydrocortisone

    hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • imatinib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of imatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • imipramine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • indinavir

    indinavir will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • ketoconazole

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of ketoconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • lansoprazole

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of lansoprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • lapatinib

    lapatinib will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • larotrectinib

    larotrectinib will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • levoketoconazole

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of levoketoconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • losartan

    efavirenz decreases effects of losartan by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May inhibit the conversion of losartan to its active metabolite E-3174. Importance of interaction not established; monitor individual therapeutic response to determine losartan dosage.

  • lumefantrine

    lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • marijuana

    marijuana will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • methylprednisolone

    methylprednisolone will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • metronidazole

    metronidazole will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • miconazole vaginal

    miconazole vaginal will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • montelukast

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of montelukast by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • nelfinavir

    nelfinavir will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • nifedipine

    nifedipine will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • nilotinib

    nilotinib will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • nimodipine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of nimodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • nitrendipine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of nitrendipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • oxybutynin

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of oxybutynin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • paclitaxel

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of paclitaxel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • paclitaxel protein bound

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of paclitaxel protein bound by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • pantoprazole

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of pantoprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • parecoxib

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of parecoxib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • pentobarbital

    pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • phenobarbital

    phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • pioglitazone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of pioglitazone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • ponatinib

    efavirenz decreases levels of ponatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Avoid unless the coadministration outweighs the possible risk of ponatinib underexposure; monitor for signs of reduced efficacy.

  • posaconazole

    posaconazole will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • prednisone

    prednisone will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • primidone

    primidone will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • propafenone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of propafenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • quinine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of quinine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • quinupristin/dalfopristin

    quinupristin/dalfopristin will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • rabeprazole

    efavirenz will increase the level or effect of rabeprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of rabeprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • ramelteon

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of ramelteon by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • rifapentine

    rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • ritonavir

    ritonavir will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • rufinamide

    rufinamide will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • saxagliptin

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of saxagliptin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • secobarbital

    secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • sufentanil

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of sufentanil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • topiramate

    topiramate will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • verapamil

    verapamil will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • vinblastine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of vinblastine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • vincristine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of vincristine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • vincristine liposomal

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of vincristine liposomal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • vinorelbine

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of vinorelbine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • zafirlukast

    zafirlukast will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • zaleplon

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of zaleplon by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • ziprasidone

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • zolpidem

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of zolpidem by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

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  • FAQs

    What is the indication for SUSTIVA? ›

    Sustiva is indicated in antiviral combination treatment of human-immunodeficiency-virus-1 (HIV-1)-infected adults, adolescents and children three years of age and older.

    What are the indications for efavirenz? ›

    SUSTIVA® (efavirenz) in combination with other antiretroviral agents is indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in adults and in pediatric patients at least 3 months old and weighing at least 3.5 kg.

    What is the dosing for SUSTIVA? ›

    The recommended dosage of SUSTIVA (efavirenz) is 600 mg orally, once daily, in combination with a protease inhibitor and/or nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). It is recommended that SUSTIVA be taken on an empty stomach, preferably at bedtime.

    What are the adverse effects of SUSTIVA? ›

    Dizziness, trouble sleeping, drowsiness, unusual dreams, and trouble concentrating may frequently occur. These side effects may begin 1-2 days after starting this medication and usually go away in 2-4 weeks. They are also reduced by taking efavirenz on an empty stomach at bedtime.

    What are the side effects of efavirenz? ›

    Other possible side effects of efavirenz include: Nervous system symptoms, including dizziness, trouble sleeping, unusual dreams, trouble concentrating, drowsiness, and lack of coordination or difficulty with balance.

    What are the contraindications of efavirenz? ›

    The use of efavirenz is contraindicated in patients with previously documented hypersensitivity to efavirenz and patients concurrently receiving elbasvir/grazoprevir due to a CYP3A4 interaction. Efavirenz acts as a CYP3A4 inducer, in this case, by decreasing the serum concentrations of grazoprevir.

    What are the benefits of efavirenz? ›

    It works by decreasing the amount of HIV in the blood. Although efavirenz does not cure HIV, it may decrease your chance of developing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and HIV-related illnesses such as serious infections or cancer.

    Why is efavirenz taken at night? ›

    Why is efavirenz (Sustiva) taken at night? Efavirenz (Sustiva) doesn't have to be taken at night to work against the virus. The drug makers recommend taking it at bedtime, because then you can sleep through some of the side effects like dizziness and headache.

    What type of drug is Sustiva? ›

    Sustiva is an HIV medication. It is in a category of HIV medicines called non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Sustiva was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use by people living with HIV in 1998. Sustiva is available as a single drug or in the fixed-dose combination drug, Atripla.

    Is SUSTIVA taken with food? ›

    You should take SUSTIVA on an empty stomach at bedtime. You should not eat for 2 hours after taking SUSTIVA mixed with food. Babies who are old enough to swallow food should be given SUSTIVA using the capsule sprinkle method mixed with food instead of with infant formula.

    What is the generic for SUSTIVA? ›

    Sustiva (Generic: Efavirenz) HIV Drug Facts, Side Effects & Dosage.

    What is the half life of efavirenz? ›

    Elimination: Efavirenz has a terminal half-life of 52-76 hours after single doses and 40-55 hours after multiple doses.

    What are the two most common adverse effects of antiretroviral drugs? ›

    Side effects from antiretroviral HIV drugs can include appetite loss, diarrhea, fatigue, and mood changes. However, not sticking to a treatment plan can cause the virus to become resistant to drugs and harder to treat.

    What are the two most common adverse effects of highly active antiretroviral therapy? ›

    Adverse Effects. The most common adverse effects associated with discontinuation of HAART are gastrointestinal. These commonly include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. These events are usually nonspecific and may be difficult to distinguish as symptoms of the disease or adverse effects of treatment.

    Which are the most common adverse reactions to anti infective medications? ›

    Many anti-infectives have direct toxic effects on the cells lining the GIT causing nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, and diarrhea. Some drugs have toxic effects on the liver causing hepatitis and even liver failure.

    How do you reduce the side effects of efavirenz? ›

    It is recommended that you take efavirenz on an empty stomach. Some people find taking it with some food reduces side effects, but you should avoid taking it with a high-fat meal; this may increase absorption of the drug, potentially increasing side effects. You should swallow the tablet whole, with some water.

    What are the precautions of efavirenz? ›

    Call your doctor right away if you or your child have any strange feelings, thoughts, or behaviors. This medicine may cause some people to become dizzy, lightheaded, drowsy, or less alert than they are normally. Even if taken at bedtime, it may cause some people to feel drowsy or less alert on arising.

    What is considered a serious long term side effect of antiretroviral therapy? ›

    The benefits of taking HIV treatment far outweigh the risks, but some HIV treatment has been linked to an increased risk of longer-term side-effects developing. These include bone, liver and kidney problems, heart disease and metabolic changes.

    What is a contraindication of this medication? ›

    Anything (including a symptom or medical condition) that is a reason for a person to not receive a particular treatment or procedure because it may be harmful. For example, having a bleeding disorder is a contraindication for taking aspirin because treatment with aspirin may cause excess bleeding.

    What is a contraindicated drug interaction? ›

    A contraindication is a specific situation in which a drug, procedure, or surgery should not be used because it may be harmful to the person. There are two types of contraindications: Relative contraindication means that caution should be used when two drugs or procedures are used together.

    Should efavirenz be taken with food? ›

    It is recommended that the anti-HIV drug efavirenz (Sustiva, also in Atripla) is taken on an empty stomach. This means having a two-hour gap between eating and taking your medication. You should then wait at least one hour before eating again.

    Does efavirenz cause memory loss? ›

    Thus, efavirenz discontinuation does not appear to readily reverse the sleep and neuropsychological disturbances. Safety: Adverse events include memory disturbances, insomnia, liver failure, and increased cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

    Does efavirenz cause insomnia? ›

    The NNRTI efavirenz, has the distinction of being the antiviral medication best documented to be associated with sleep disturbances. Nervous system adverse events including dizziness, insomnia, and fatigue are among the most common associated with this medication.

    How long does efavirenz stay in the body? ›

    If you stop taking efavirenz, low levels of this drug can remain in your body for up to three weeks.

    Why is efavirenz taken on an empty stomach? ›

    One of the reasons why they recommend taking it on an empty stomach is because a high fat mean can increase the drug levels of efavirenz to 60%. This can then increase the side effects. Nearly all other foods are fine, just leave a couple of hours when the meal is high fat.

    Does efavirenz cause depression? ›

    Efavirenz is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor that is used in the treatment of the HIV-1 variant. Adverse central nervous system side effects such as headache, dizziness, insomnia, fatigue, severe depression and suicidal ideation are noted in patients receiving efavirenz.

    Does efavirenz cause weight gain? ›

    Conclusions: Among patients who switched from efavirenz- to INSTI-based therapy, CYP2B6 genotype was associated with weight gain, possibly reflecting withdrawal of the inhibitory effect of higher efavirenz concentrations on weight gain.

    What drug class is efavirenz? ›

    Efavirenz is in a class of medications non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs).

    What is another name for efavirenz? ›

    Efavirenz (brand names Sustiva® and Stocrin®) is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) and is used as part of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for the treatment of a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1.

    Is efavirenz the same as ATRIPLA? ›

    Atripla contains three different HIV medicines: efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.

    How much does efavirenz cost without insurance? ›

    (Generic Sustiva)

    Sustiva is the brand-name version of this drug. The approximate retail price of Efavirenz is usually around $1,103.92.

    What are the indications for rituximab? ›

    RITUXAN® (rituximab) is a prescription medicine used to treat: Adults with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL): alone or with other chemotherapy medicines. Children 6 months of age and older with mature B-cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL) and mature B-cell acute leukemia (B-AL): in combination with chemotherapy medicines.

    What are the contraindications for SUSTIVA? ›

    SUSTIVA is contraindicated in patients with previously demonstrated clinically significant hypersensitivity (eg, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, or toxic skin eruptions) to any of the components of this product.

    What is the indication for sandimmune? ›

    Sandimmune (cyclosporine) is indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in kidney, liver, and heart allogeneic transplants. It is always to be used with adrenal corticosteroids. The drug may also be used in the treatment of chronic rejection in patients previously treated with other immunosuppressive agents.

    What is Cabotegravir rilpivirine indicated for? ›

    Descriptions. Cabotegravir and rilpivirine combination injection are used together for the treatment of the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection. HIV is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

    What are the most common adverse effects of rituximab? ›

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    • blood in the urine or stools.
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    What are the long term side effects of rituximab? ›

    Does Rituxan cause any long-term side effects?
    • heart problems, such as heart attack or ventricular fibrillation (a type of abnormal heart rhythm)
    • blockage or tearing of your intestines.
    • kidney failure or other serious kidney problems.
    • serious infections, such as shingles.
    • reactivation of the hepatitis B virus*

    What is an adverse event with rituximab? ›

    Adverse reactions reported in ≥15% of Rituxan-treated patients were infections, nausea, diarrhea, headache, muscle spasms, anemia, peripheral edema, infusion-related reactions.

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