Brand names: Paxlovid
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Table 2: Established and Other Potentially Significant Drug Interactions Drug Class Drugs within Class Effect on Concentration Clinical Comments Alpha 1- adrenoreceptor antagonist alfuzosin ↑ alfuzosin Co-administration contraindicated due to potential hypotension [see Contraindications (4) ] .
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Anticancer drugs apalutamide, enzalutamide ↓ nirmatrelvir/ritonavir Co-administration contraindicated due to potential loss of virologic response and possible resistance [see Contraindications (4) ].
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Anticancer drugs apalutamide, enzalutamide ↓ nirmatrelvir/ritonavir Co-administration contraindicated due to potential loss of virologic response and possible resistance [see Contraindications (4) ].
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors lovastatin, simvastatin ↑ lovastatin ↑ simvastatin Co-administration contraindicated due to potential for myopathy including rhabdomyolysis [see Contraindications (4) ] . If treatment with PAXLOVID is considered medically necessary, discontinue use of lovastatin and simvastatin at least 12 hours prior to initiation of PAXLOVID, during the 5 days of PAXLOVID treatment, and for 5 days after completing PAXLOVID.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Sedative/hypnotics triazolam, oral midazolam ↑ triazolam ↑ midazolam Co-administration contraindicated due to potential for extreme sedation and respiratory depression [see Contraindications (4) ] . midazolam (administered parenterally) ↑ midazolam Co-administration of midazolam (parenteral) should be done in a setting which ensures close clinical monitoring and appropriate medical management in case of respiratory depression and/or prolonged sedation. Dosage reduction for midazolam should be considered, especially if more than a single dose of midazolam is administered.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
( 4 , 5.1 , 7 , 12.3 ) 7.1 Potential for PAXLOVID to Affect Other Drugs PAXLOVID (nirmatrelvir co-packaged with ritonavir) is a strong inhibitor of CYP3A, and an inhibitor of CYP2D6, P-gp and OATP1B1. 7.2 Potential for Other Drugs to Affect PAXLOVID Nirmatrelvir and ritonavir are CYP3A substrates; therefore, drugs that induce CYP3A may decrease nirmatrelvir and ritonavir plasma concentrations and reduce PAXLOVID therapeutic effect [see Contraindications (4) and Drug Interactions (7.3) Table 2 ] . Anticancer drugs apalutamide, enzalutamide ↓ nirmatrelvir/ritonavir Co-administration contraindicated due to potential loss of virologic response and possible resistance [see Contraindications (4) ].
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors lovastatin, simvastatin ↑ lovastatin ↑ simvastatin Co-administration contraindicated due to potential for myopathy including rhabdomyolysis [see Contraindications (4) ] . If treatment with PAXLOVID is considered medically necessary, discontinue use of lovastatin and simvastatin at least 12 hours prior to initiation of PAXLOVID, during the 5 days of PAXLOVID treatment, and for 5 days after completing PAXLOVID.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Sedative/hypnotics triazolam, oral midazolam ↑ triazolam ↑ midazolam Co-administration contraindicated due to potential for extreme sedation and respiratory depression [see Contraindications (4) ] .
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Anticancer drugs abemaciclib, ceritinib, dasatinib, encorafenib, ibrutinib, ivosidenib, neratinib, nilotinib, venetoclax, vinblastine, vincristine ↑ anticancer drugs Avoid co-administration of encorafenib or ivosidenib due to potential risk of serious adverse events such as QT interval prolongation.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Anticancer drugs abemaciclib, ceritinib, dasatinib, encorafenib, ibrutinib, ivosidenib, neratinib, nilotinib, venetoclax, vinblastine, vincristine ↑ anticancer drugs Avoid co-administration of encorafenib or ivosidenib due to potential risk of serious adverse events such as QT interval prolongation.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Anticancer drugs abemaciclib, ceritinib, dasatinib, encorafenib, ibrutinib, ivosidenib, neratinib, nilotinib, venetoclax, vinblastine, vincristine ↑ anticancer drugs Avoid co-administration of encorafenib or ivosidenib due to potential risk of serious adverse events such as QT interval prolongation.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Anticancer drugs abemaciclib, ceritinib, dasatinib, encorafenib, ibrutinib, ivosidenib, neratinib, nilotinib, venetoclax, vinblastine, vincristine ↑ anticancer drugs Avoid co-administration of encorafenib or ivosidenib due to potential risk of serious adverse events such as QT interval prolongation.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
glecaprevir/pibrentasvir Avoid concomitant use of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir with PAXLOVID.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Narcotic analgesics fentanyl, hydrocodone, oxycodone, meperidine ↑ fentanyl ↑ hydrocodone ↑ oxycodone ↑ meperidine Careful monitoring of therapeutic and adverse effects (including potentially fatal respiratory depression) is recommended when fentanyl, hydrocodone, oxycodone, or meperidine is concomitantly administered with PAXLOVID.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Anticancer drugs abemaciclib, ceritinib, dasatinib, encorafenib, ibrutinib, ivosidenib, neratinib, nilotinib, venetoclax, vinblastine, vincristine ↑ anticancer drugs Avoid co-administration of encorafenib or ivosidenib due to potential risk of serious adverse events such as QT interval prolongation. Avoid use of neratinib, venetoclax or ibrutinib.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Anticancer drugs abemaciclib, ceritinib, dasatinib, encorafenib, ibrutinib, ivosidenib, neratinib, nilotinib, venetoclax, vinblastine, vincristine ↑ anticancer drugs Avoid co-administration of encorafenib or ivosidenib due to potential risk of serious adverse events such as QT interval prolongation.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Narcotic analgesics fentanyl, hydrocodone, oxycodone, meperidine ↑ fentanyl ↑ hydrocodone ↑ oxycodone ↑ meperidine Careful monitoring of therapeutic and adverse effects (including potentially fatal respiratory depression) is recommended when fentanyl, hydrocodone, oxycodone, or meperidine is concomitantly administered with PAXLOVID.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
glecaprevir/pibrentasvir Avoid concomitant use of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir with PAXLOVID.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Antifungals voriconazole ↓ voriconazole Avoid concomitant use of voriconazole.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Calcium channel blockers amlodipine, diltiazem, felodipine, nicardipine, nifedipine, verapamil ↑ calcium channel blocker Caution is warranted and clinical monitoring of patients is recommended.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Antiarrhythmics lidocaine (systemic), disopyramide ↑ antiarrhythmic Caution is warranted and therapeutic concentration monitoring is recommended for antiarrhythmics if available.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Calcium channel blockers amlodipine, diltiazem, felodipine, nicardipine, nifedipine, verapamil ↑ calcium channel blocker Caution is warranted and clinical monitoring of patients is recommended.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Calcium channel blockers amlodipine, diltiazem, felodipine, nicardipine, nifedipine, verapamil ↑ calcium channel blocker Caution is warranted and clinical monitoring of patients is recommended.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Calcium channel blockers amlodipine, diltiazem, felodipine, nicardipine, nifedipine, verapamil ↑ calcium channel blocker Caution is warranted and clinical monitoring of patients is recommended.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
aripiprazole, brexpiprazole, cariprazine, iloperidone, lumateperone, pimavanserin ↑ aripiprazole ↑ brexpiprazole ↑ cariprazine ↑ iloperidone ↑ lumateperone ↑ pimavanserin Dosage adjustment of aripiprazole, brexpiprazole, cariprazine, iloperidone, lumateperone, and pimavanserin is recommended.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Anti-HIV protease inhibitors atazanavir, darunavir, tipranavir ↑ protease inhibitor For further information, refer to the respective protease inhibitors' prescribing information.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors atorvastatin ↑ atorvastatin Consider temporary discontinuation of atorvastatin during treatment with PAXLOVID. Atorvastatin does not need to be withheld prior to or after completing PAXLOVID.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Anti-HIV efavirenz, maraviroc, nevirapine, zidovudine, bictegravir/ emtricitabine/ tenofovir ↑ efavirenz ↑ maraviroc ↑ nevirapine ↓ zidovudine ↑ bictegravir ↔ emtricitabine ↑ tenofovir For further information, refer to the respective anti-HIV drugs prescribing information.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
aripiprazole, brexpiprazole, cariprazine, iloperidone, lumateperone, pimavanserin ↑ aripiprazole ↑ brexpiprazole ↑ cariprazine ↑ iloperidone ↑ lumateperone ↑ pimavanserin Dosage adjustment of aripiprazole, brexpiprazole, cariprazine, iloperidone, lumateperone, and pimavanserin is recommended.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Anticonvulsants clonazepam ↑ anticonvulsant A dose decrease may be needed for clonazepam when co-administered with PAXLOVID and clinical monitoring is recommended.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Anti-HIV protease inhibitors atazanavir, darunavir, tipranavir ↑ protease inhibitor For further information, refer to the respective protease inhibitors' prescribing information.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir and dasabuvir Refer to the ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir and dasabuvir label for further information.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Sedative/hypnotics buspirone, clorazepate, diazepam, estazolam, flurazepam, zolpidem ↑ sedative/hypnotic A dose decrease may be needed for these drugs when co-administered with PAXLOVID and monitoring for adverse events.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Hepatitis C direct acting antivirals elbasvir/grazoprevir ↑ antiviral Increased grazoprevir concentrations can result in alanine transaminase (ALT) elevations.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Anti-infective clarithromycin, erythromycin ↑ clarithromycin ↑ erythromycin Refer to the respective prescribing information for anti-infective dose adjustment.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Sedative/hypnotics buspirone, clorazepate, diazepam, estazolam, flurazepam, zolpidem ↑ sedative/hypnotic A dose decrease may be needed for these drugs when co-administered with PAXLOVID and monitoring for adverse events.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Hepatitis C direct acting antivirals elbasvir/grazoprevir ↑ antiviral Increased grazoprevir concentrations can result in alanine transaminase (ALT) elevations.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
ketoconazole, isavuconazonium sulfate, itraconazole ↑ ketoconazole ↑ isavuconazonium sulfate ↑ itraconazole Refer to the ketoconazole, isavuconazonium sulfate, and itraconazole prescribing information for further information.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Corticosteroids primarily metabolized by CYP3A betamethasone, budesonide, ciclesonide, dexamethasone, fluticasone, methylprednisolone, mometasone, triamcinolone ↑ corticosteroid Co-administration with corticosteroids (all routes of administration) of which exposures are significantly increased by strong CYP3A inhibitors can increase the risk for Cushing’s syndrome and adrenal suppression.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir and dasabuvir Refer to the ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir and dasabuvir label for further information.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir and dasabuvir Refer to the ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir and dasabuvir label for further information.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Corticosteroids primarily metabolized by CYP3A betamethasone, budesonide, ciclesonide, dexamethasone, fluticasone, methylprednisolone, mometasone, triamcinolone ↑ corticosteroid Co-administration with corticosteroids (all routes of administration) of which exposures are significantly increased by strong CYP3A inhibitors can increase the risk for Cushing’s syndrome and adrenal suppression. Alternative corticosteroids including beclomethasone, prednisone, and prednisolone should be considered.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
( 4 , 5.1 , 7 , 12.3 ) 7.1 Potential for PAXLOVID to Affect Other Drugs PAXLOVID (nirmatrelvir co-packaged with ritonavir) is a strong inhibitor of CYP3A, and an inhibitor of CYP2D6, P-gp and OATP1B1. 7.2 Potential for Other Drugs to Affect PAXLOVID Nirmatrelvir and ritonavir are CYP3A substrates; therefore, drugs that induce CYP3A may decrease nirmatrelvir and ritonavir plasma concentrations and reduce PAXLOVID therapeutic effect [see Contraindications (4) and Drug Interactions (7.3) Table 2 ] . The healthcare provider should consult other appropriate resources such as the prescribing information for the interacting drug for comprehensive information on dosing or monitoring with concomitant use of a strong CYP3A inhibitor such as ritonavir.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir Refer to the sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir prescribing information for further information.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Anti-HIV efavirenz, maraviroc, nevirapine, zidovudine, bictegravir/ emtricitabine/ tenofovir ↑ efavirenz ↑ maraviroc ↑ nevirapine ↓ zidovudine ↑ bictegravir ↔ emtricitabine ↑ tenofovir For further information, refer to the respective anti-HIV drugs prescribing information.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors tofacitinib ↑ tofacitinib Dosage adjustment of tofacitinib is recommended. Refer to the tofacitinib prescribing information for more information.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
Corticosteroids primarily metabolized by CYP3A betamethasone, budesonide, ciclesonide, dexamethasone, fluticasone, methylprednisolone, mometasone, triamcinolone ↑ corticosteroid Co-administration with corticosteroids (all routes of administration) of which exposures are significantly increased by strong CYP3A inhibitors can increase the risk for Cushing’s syndrome and adrenal suppression.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
upadacitinib ↑ upadacitinib Dosing recommendations for co-administration of upadacitinib with PAXLOVID depends on the upadacitinib indication. Refer to the upadacitinib prescribing information for more information.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir Refer to the sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir prescribing information for further information.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir
sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir Refer to the sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir prescribing information for further information.
Source: FDA drug label - nirmatrelvir and ritonavir