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39 interactions on record

Telaprevir has 39 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 12 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 9 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Atorvastatin Calcium, Everolimus, Everolimus Tablets. Patients taking Telaprevir should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.

Total
39
Contraindicated
12
Major
9
Moderate
8
Minor
2

Contraindicated (12)

  • Telaprevir + Atorvastatin CalciumHepatitis C protease inhibitor that significantly increases atorvastatin AUC. Avoid concomitant use due to increased myo
  • Telaprevir + EverolimusStrong CYP3A4 inhibitor. Should not be coadministered with everolimus.
  • Telaprevir + Everolimus TabletsStrong CYP3A4 inhibitor; co-administration with everolimus is not recommended.
  • Telaprevir + Ezetimibe And Simvastatin] Ezetimibe and Simvastatin Tablets Drug Interactions Associated With Increased Risk of Myopathy/Rhabdomyolysis ( 2.3 ,
  • Telaprevir + FlibanserinStrong CYP3A4 inhibitor; concomitant use is contraindicated due to increased risk of hypotension and syncope.
  • Telaprevir + Irinotecan HydrochlorideCYP3A4 inhibitor may increase systemic exposure to irinotecan or SN-38. Do not administer unless no therapeutic alternat
  • Telaprevir + Lomitapide MesylateConcomitant use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (such as boceprevir, clarithromycin, conivaptan, indinavir, itraconazole, ke
  • Telaprevir + LovastatinStrong CYP3A4 inhibitor increases risk of myopathy by reducing lovastatin elimination.
  • Telaprevir + RapamycinProtease inhibitor and strong CYP3A4/P-gp inhibitor that increases sirolimus concentrations. Avoid concomitant use.
  • Telaprevir + RifampinTelaprevir Decrease AUC by 92% Systemic Hormonal Contraceptives Prevention or Management Advise patients to change to no
  • Telaprevir + Simvastatin7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Drug Interactions Associated with increased Risk of Risk of Myopathy/Rhabdomyolysis ( 2.3 , 2.4 , 4
  • Telaprevir + SuvorexantStrong CYP3A inhibitor; concomitant use not recommended due to increased suvorexant exposure.

Major (9)

Moderate (8)

Minor (2)

Telaprevir + Ezetimibe And SimvastatinContraindicated

] Ezetimibe and Simvastatin Tablets Drug Interactions Associated With Increased Risk of Myopathy/Rhabdomyolysis ( 2.3 , 2.4 , 4 , 5.1 , 7.1 , 7.2 , 7.3 , 7.8 , 12.3 ) Interacting Agents Prescribing Recommendations Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors, (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole, erythromycin, clarithromycin, telithromycin, HIV protease inhibitors, boceprevir, telaprevir, nefazodone, cobicistat-containing products), gemfibrozil, cyclosporine, danazol Contraindicated with ezetimibe and simvastatin tablets Niacin (≥1 g/day) For Chinese patients, not recommended with ezetimibe and simvastatin tablets Verapamil, diltiazem, dronedarone Do not exceed 10 mg/10 mg ezetimibe and simvastatin tablets, daily Amiodarone, amlodipine, ranolazine Do not exceed 10 mg/20 mg ezetimibe and simvastatin tablets, daily Lomitapide For patients with HoFH, do not exceed 10 mg/20 mg ezetimibe and simvastatin tablets 1 Daptomycin Temporally suspend ezetimibe and simvastatin tablets Grapefruit juice Avoid grapefruit juice 1.

Telaprevir + RifampinContraindicated

Telaprevir Decrease AUC by 92% Systemic Hormonal Contraceptives Prevention or Management Advise patients to change to non-hormonal methods of birth control during rifampin therapy Estrogens Decrease exposure Progestins Anticonvulsants Phenytoin § Decrease exposure § Antiarrhythmics Disopyramide Decrease exposure Mexiletine Decrease exposure Quinidine Decrease exposure Propafenone Decrease AUC by 50% to 67% Tocainide Decrease exposure Antiestrogens Tamoxifen Decrease AUC by 86% Toremifene Decrease steady state concentrations of toremifene in serum Antithrombotic Agents Clopidogrel Prevention or Management Concomitant use of clopidogrel and rifampin should be discouraged Increase active metabolite exposure and risk of bleeding Ticagrelor Prevention or Management Avoid use Decrease exposure Antipsychotics Haloperidol Decrease plasma concentrations by 70% Lurasidone Prevention or Management: Concomitant use is contraindicated (See CONTRADICTIONS ) Decrease exposure Oral Anticoagulants Prevention or Management Perform prothrombin time daily or as frequently as necessary to establish and maintain the required dose of anticoagulant Warfarin Decrease exposure Antifungals Fluconazole Decrease AUC by 23% Itraconazole Prevention or Management Not recommended 2 weeks before and during itraconazole treatment Decrease exposure Ketoconazole Decrease exposure Beta-blockers Metoprolol Decrease exposure Propranolol Decrease exposure Benzodiazepines Diazepam *,¶ Decrease exposure Benzodiazepine-Related Drugs Zopiclone Decrease AUC by 82% Zolpidem Decrease AUC by 73% Calcium Channel Blockers ¶ Diltiazem Decrease exposure Nifedipine # Decrease exposure Verapamil Decrease exposure Corticosteroids Þ Prednisolone Decrease exposure Cardiac Glycosides Digoxin Prevention or Management Measure serum digoxin concentrations before initiating rifampin.

Telaprevir + SimvastatinContraindicated

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Drug Interactions Associated with increased Risk of Risk of Myopathy/Rhabdomyolysis ( 2.3 , 2.4 , 4 , 5.1 , 7.1 , 7.2 , 7.3 , 12.3 ) Interacting Agents Prescribing Recommendations Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole,posaconazole, voriconazole, erythromycin, clarithromycin, telithromycin, HIV protease inhibitors, boceprevir, telaprevir, nefazodone, cobicistat-containing products), gemfibrozil, cyclosporine, danazol Contraindicated with simvastatin Niacin (≥1 g/day) For Chinese patients, notrecommended with simvastatin Verapamil, diltiazem, dronedarone Do not exceed 10 mg simvastatin daily Amiodarone, amlodipine, ranolazine Do not exceed 20 mg simvastatin daily Lomitapide For patients with HoFH, do not exceed 20 mg simvastatin daily* Daptomycin Temporarily suspend simvastatin Grapefruit juice Avoid grapefruit juice *For patients with HoFH who have been taking 80 mg simvastatin chronically (e.g., for 12 months or more) without evidence of muscle toxicity, do not exceed 40 mg simvastatin when taking lomitapide.

Data sourced from U.S. FDA drug labeling via openFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine. For informational purposes only. Always consult your pharmacist or physician.