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 Calcium— Hepatitis C protease inhibitor that significantly increases atorvastatin AUC. Avoid concomitant use due to increased myo…
- Telaprevir + Everolimus— Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. Should not be coadministered with everolimus.
- Telaprevir + Everolimus Tablets— Strong 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 + Flibanserin— Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor; concomitant use is contraindicated due to increased risk of hypotension and syncope.
- Telaprevir + Irinotecan Hydrochloride— CYP3A4 inhibitor may increase systemic exposure to irinotecan or SN-38. Do not administer unless no therapeutic alternat…
- Telaprevir + Lomitapide Mesylate— Concomitant use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (such as boceprevir, clarithromycin, conivaptan, indinavir, itraconazole, ke…
- Telaprevir + Lovastatin— Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor increases risk of myopathy by reducing lovastatin elimination.
- Telaprevir + Rapamycin— Protease inhibitor and strong CYP3A4/P-gp inhibitor that increases sirolimus concentrations. Avoid concomitant use.
- Telaprevir + Rifampin— Telaprevir Decrease AUC by 92% Systemic Hormonal Contraceptives Prevention or Management Advise patients to change to no…
- Telaprevir + Simvastatin— 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Drug Interactions Associated with increased Risk of Risk of Myopathy/Rhabdomyolysis ( 2.3 , 2.4 , 4 …
- Telaprevir + Suvorexant— Strong CYP3A inhibitor; concomitant use not recommended due to increased suvorexant exposure.
Major (9)
- Telaprevir + Digoxin— Increases digoxin serum concentration by 50% and AUC by 85%. Requires monitoring and dose reduction.
- Telaprevir + Nimodipine— Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor that significantly increases nimodipine plasma concentration and blood pressure lowering effect.…
- Telaprevir + Norethindrone Acetate/Ethinyl Estradiol— Telaprevir decreases plasma concentrations of estrogen and progestin, potentially reducing contraceptive effectiveness.
- Telaprevir + Norethindrone And Ethinyl Estradiol— HCV protease inhibitor that may significantly decrease plasma concentrations of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol, pot…
- Telaprevir + Norgestimate And Ethinyl Estradiol— HCV protease inhibitor that may decrease plasma concentrations of estrogen and/or progestin, potentially reducing contra…
- Telaprevir + Palbociclib— Avoid concomitant use of strong CYP3A inhibitors (e.g., clarithromycin, indinavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, lopinavir…
- Telaprevir + Tacrolimus— Strong CYP3A Inhibitors 3 : Protease inhibitors (e.g, nelfinavir, telaprevir, boceprevir, ritonavir), azole antifungals …
- Telaprevir + Tacrolimus Extended-Release Capsules— Strong CYP3A Inhibitors : Protease inhibitors (e.g., nelfinavir, telaprevir, boceprevir, ritonavir), azole antifungals (…
- Telaprevir + Trabectedin— Avoid using strong CYP3A inhibitors (e.g., oral ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole, clarithromycin, …
Moderate (8)
- Telaprevir + Desogestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol And Ethinyl Estradiol— HCV protease inhibitor that may decrease plasma concentrations of estrogen and/or progestin, potentially diminishing con…
- Telaprevir + Etonogestrel— HCV protease inhibitor that may decrease plasma concentrations of etonogestrel.
- Telaprevir + Itraconazole— Potent CYP3A4 inhibitor that may increase itraconazole bioavailability. Monitor for increased itraconazole exposure.
- Telaprevir + Levonorgestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol And Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets— Telaprevir, an HCV protease inhibitor, may significantly decrease plasma concentrations of estrogen and/or progestin.
- Telaprevir + Levonorgestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol And Ferrous Fumarate— HCV protease inhibitor that may decrease plasma concentrations of estrogen and/or progestin.
- Telaprevir + Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol And Ethinyl Estradiol— HCV protease inhibitor that may decrease plasma concentrations of estrogen and/or progestin.
- Telaprevir + Norethindrone— Significant decrease in systemic concentrations of norethindrone may occur.
- Telaprevir + Paricalcitol— Strong CYP3A inhibitor that increases paricalcitol exposure. Dose adjustment may be necessary; monitor iPTH and serum ca…
Minor (2)
- Telaprevir + Eltrombopag— No dose adjustment recommended when coadministered with eltrombopag.
- Telaprevir + Eltrombopag Olamine— No dose adjustment recommended when coadministered with eltrombopag.