voriconazole ↓ voriconazole ↑ efavirenz Coadministration of efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with voriconazole is contraindicated [see Contraindications ( 4 )] because it may lead to reduced therapeutic effect of voriconazole and increased risk of EFV-associated adverse reactions Anti-infective: clarithromycin ↓ clarithromycin ↑ 14-OH metabolite Consider alternatives to macrolide antibiotics because of the risk of QT interval prolongation.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
elbasvir/grazoprevir ↓ elbasvir ↓ grazoprevir Coadministration of efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with elbasvir/grazoprevir is contraindicated [see Contraindications ( 4 )] because it may lead to loss of virologic response to elbasvir/grazoprevir.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
elbasvir/grazoprevir ↓ elbasvir ↓ grazoprevir Coadministration of efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with elbasvir/grazoprevir is contraindicated [see Contraindications ( 4 )] because it may lead to loss of virologic response to elbasvir/grazoprevir.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
( 4 , 5.4 , 7 ) • HIV-1 protease inhibitors: Coadministration of efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with either lopinavir/ritonavir or darunavir and ritonavir increases tenofovir concentrations. Protease inhibitor: darunavir/ritonavir lopinavir/ritonavir ↑ tenofovir ↓ lopinavir ↑ tenofovir Monitor patients receiving efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate concomitantly with ritonavir-boosted darunavir for TDF-associated adverse reactions. Do not use once daily administration of lopinavir/ritonavir.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
voriconazole ↓ voriconazole ↑ efavirenz Coadministration of efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with voriconazole is contraindicated [see Contraindications ( 4 )] because it may lead to reduced therapeutic effect of voriconazole and increased risk of EFV-associated adverse reactions Anti-infective: clarithromycin ↓ clarithromycin ↑ 14-OH metabolite Consider alternatives to macrolide antibiotics because of the risk of QT interval prolongation.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
posaconazole ↓ posaconazole Avoid concomitant use unless the benefit outweighs the risks.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
( 4 , 5.4 , 7 ) • HIV-1 protease inhibitors: Coadministration of efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with either lopinavir/ritonavir or darunavir and ritonavir increases tenofovir concentrations. Protease inhibitor: darunavir/ritonavir lopinavir/ritonavir ↑ tenofovir ↓ lopinavir ↑ tenofovir Monitor patients receiving efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate concomitantly with ritonavir-boosted darunavir for TDF-associated adverse reactions.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
( 4 , 5.4 , 7 ) • HIV-1 protease inhibitors: Coadministration of efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with either lopinavir/ritonavir or darunavir and ritonavir increases tenofovir concentrations. Monitor for evidence of tenofovir toxicity. Coadministration of efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with either atazanavir or atazanavir and ritonavir is not recommended.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Some examples include, but are not limited to, acyclovir, adefovir dipivoxil, cidofovir, ganciclovir, valacyclovir, valganciclovir, aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin), and high-dose or multiple NSAIDs [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )].
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Some examples include, but are not limited to, acyclovir, adefovir dipivoxil, cidofovir, ganciclovir, valacyclovir, valganciclovir, aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin), and high-dose or multiple NSAIDs [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )].
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Protease inhibitor: fosamprenavir calcium ↓ amprenavir Fosamprenavir (unboosted): Appropriate doses of fosamprenavir and efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with respect to safety and efficacy have not been established. Fosamprenavir/ritonavir: An additional 100 mg/day (300 mg total) of ritonavir is recommended when efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is administered with fosamprenavir/ritonavir once daily. No change in the ritonavir dose is required when efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is administered with fosamprenavir plus ritonavir twice daily.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Coadministration of efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with either atazanavir or atazanavir and ritonavir is not recommended. Table 3 Established and Potentially Significant a Drug Interactions Concomitant Drug Class: Drug Name Effect Clinical Comment HIV antiviral agents Protease inhibitor: atazanavir ↓ atazanavir ↑ tenofovir Coadministration of atazanavir with efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is not recommended. The combined effect of EFV plus TDF on atazanavir plasma concentrations is not known.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors: atorvastatin pravastatin simvastatin ↓ atorvastatin ↓ pravastatin ↓ simvastatin Plasma concentrations of atorvastatin, pravastatin, and simvastatin decreased with EFV.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Hepatitis C antiviral agents boceprevir ↓ boceprevir Plasma trough concentrations of boceprevir were decreased when boceprevir was coadministered with EFV, which may result in loss of therapeutic effect.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Some examples include, but are not limited to, acyclovir, adefovir dipivoxil, cidofovir, ganciclovir, valacyclovir, valganciclovir, aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin), and high-dose or multiple NSAIDs [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )].
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Others e.g., felodipine nicardipine nifedipine verapamil ↓ calcium channel blocker No data are available on the potential interactions of EFV with other calcium channel blockers that are substrates of CYP3A.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Protease inhibitor: fosamprenavir calcium ↓ amprenavir Fosamprenavir (unboosted): Appropriate doses of fosamprenavir and efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with respect to safety and efficacy have not been established. Fosamprenavir/ritonavir: An additional 100 mg/day (300 mg total) of ritonavir is recommended when efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is administered with fosamprenavir/ritonavir once daily. No change in the ritonavir dose is required when efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is administered with fosamprenavir plus ritonavir twice daily.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Some examples include, but are not limited to, acyclovir, adefovir dipivoxil, cidofovir, ganciclovir, valacyclovir, valganciclovir, aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin), and high-dose or multiple NSAIDs [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )].
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
glecaprevir/pibrentasvir ↓ glecaprevir ↓ pibrentasvir Coadministration of efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is not recommended because it may lead to reduced therapeutic effect of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Protease inhibitor: indinavir ↓ indinavir The optimal dose of indinavir, when given in combination with EFV, is not known. Increasing the indinavir dose to 1000 mg every 8 hours does not compensate for the increased indinavir metabolism due to EFV.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Antifungals: itraconazole ↓ itraconazole ¯ hydroxy- itraconazole Since no dose recommendation for itraconazole can be made, alternative antifungal treatment should be considered.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
ketoconazole ↓ ketoconazole Drug interaction trials with efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and ketoconazole have not been conducted. Efavirenz has the potential to decrease plasma concentrations of ketoconazole.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
ledipasvir/sofosbuvir ↑ tenofovir Patients receiving efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and HARVONI ® (ledipasvir/sofosbuvir) concomitantly should be monitored for adverse reactions associated with TDF.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Others e.g., felodipine nicardipine nifedipine verapamil ↓ calcium channel blocker No data are available on the potential interactions of EFV with other calcium channel blockers that are substrates of CYP3A.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Others e.g., felodipine nicardipine nifedipine verapamil ↓ calcium channel blocker No data are available on the potential interactions of EFV with other calcium channel blockers that are substrates of CYP3A.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
glecaprevir/pibrentasvir ↓ glecaprevir ↓ pibrentasvir Coadministration of efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is not recommended because it may lead to reduced therapeutic effect of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors: atorvastatin pravastatin simvastatin ↓ atorvastatin ↓ pravastatin ↓ simvastatin Plasma concentrations of atorvastatin, pravastatin, and simvastatin decreased with EFV.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Integrase strand transfer inhibitor: raltegravir ↓ raltegravir The clinical significance of this interaction has not been directly assessed.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
( 4 , 5.4 , 7 ) • HIV-1 protease inhibitors: Coadministration of efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with either lopinavir/ritonavir or darunavir and ritonavir increases tenofovir concentrations. Coadministration of efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with either atazanavir or atazanavir and ritonavir is not recommended. There are insufficient data to support dosing recommendations for atazanavir or atazanavir/ritonavir in combination with efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Protease inhibitor: saquinavir ↓ saquinavir Appropriate doses of the combination of EFV and saquinavir/ritonavir with respect to safety and efficacy have not been established.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
simeprevir ↓ simeprevir ↔ efavirenz Concomitant administration of simeprevir with EFV is not recommended because it may result in loss of therapeutic effect of simeprevir.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors: atorvastatin pravastatin simvastatin ↓ atorvastatin ↓ pravastatin ↓ simvastatin Plasma concentrations of atorvastatin, pravastatin, and simvastatin decreased with EFV.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
ledipasvir/sofosbuvir ↑ tenofovir Patients receiving efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and HARVONI ® (ledipasvir/sofosbuvir) concomitantly should be monitored for adverse reactions associated with TDF. sofosbuvir/velpatasvir sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/ voxilaprevir ↑ tenofovir ↓ velpatasvir ↓ voxilaprevir Coadministration of EFV-containing regimens and EPCLUSA ® (sofosbuvir/velpatasvir) or VOSEVI ® (sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir) is not recommended.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Some examples include, but are not limited to, acyclovir, adefovir dipivoxil, cidofovir, ganciclovir, valacyclovir, valganciclovir, aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin), and high-dose or multiple NSAIDs [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )].
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Some examples include, but are not limited to, acyclovir, adefovir dipivoxil, cidofovir, ganciclovir, valacyclovir, valganciclovir, aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin), and high-dose or multiple NSAIDs [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )].
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
sofosbuvir/velpatasvir sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/ voxilaprevir ↑ tenofovir ↓ velpatasvir ↓ voxilaprevir Coadministration of EFV-containing regimens and EPCLUSA ® (sofosbuvir/velpatasvir) or VOSEVI ® (sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir) is not recommended.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
sofosbuvir/velpatasvir sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/ voxilaprevir ↑ tenofovir ↓ velpatasvir ↓ voxilaprevir Coadministration of EFV-containing regimens and EPCLUSA ® (sofosbuvir/velpatasvir) or VOSEVI ® (sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir) is not recommended.
Source: FDA drug label - efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate