Nelfinavir has 129 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 25 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 43 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Colchicine Tablets 0.5 Mg, Dapagliflozin And Saxagliptin, Dihydroergotamine Mesylate. Patients taking Nelfinavir 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
- 129
- Contraindicated
- 25
- Major
- 43
- Moderate
- 36
- Minor
- 1
Contraindicated (25)
- Nelfinavir + Colchicine Tablets 0.5 Mg— Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor causing significant increases in colchicine plasma levels.
- Nelfinavir + Dapagliflozin And Saxagliptin— Anticipated significant increase in saxagliptin plasma concentrations. Do not coadminister with dapagliflozin and saxagl…
- Nelfinavir + Dihydroergotamine Mesylate— Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor; rare reports of serious adverse events including vasospasm leading to cerebral ischemia and isc…
- Nelfinavir + Esomeprazole— Concomitant use is not recommended. Co-administration decreases nelfinavir serum levels (AUC decreased by 92%, Cmax by 8…
- Nelfinavir + Esomeprazole Magnesium— Concomitant use is not recommended. Esomeprazole magnesium decreases nelfinavir serum levels, potentially reducing thera…
- Nelfinavir + Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed Release Capsules— Esomeprazole magnesium decreases nelfinavir serum levels (AUC decreased by 92%), which may result in loss of therapeutic…
- Nelfinavir + Esomeprazole Strontium— Concomitant use not recommended. Esomeprazole substantially decreases nelfinavir serum levels (AUC decreased by 92%, Cma…
- Nelfinavir + Ezetimibe And Simvastatin— Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor; concomitant use is contraindicated due to increased risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis.
- Nelfinavir + Flibanserin— Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor; concomitant use is contraindicated due to increased risk of hypotension and syncope.
- Nelfinavir + Fluticasone Propionate— Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor may increase systemic corticosteroid effects of fluticasone propionate.
- Nelfinavir + Fluticasone Propionate And Salmeterol— Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor may increase systemic corticosteroid and cardiovascular adverse effects when used with fluticaso…
- Nelfinavir + Irinotecan Hydrochloride— CYP3A4 inhibitor may increase systemic exposure to irinotecan or SN-38. Do not administer unless no therapeutic alternat…
- Nelfinavir + Ivabradine— Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor that increases ivabradine plasma concentrations, exacerbating bradycardia and conduction disturb…
- Nelfinavir + Lomitapide Mesylate— Concomitant use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (such as boceprevir, clarithromycin, conivaptan, indinavir, itraconazole, ke…
- Nelfinavir + Methylergonovine— HIV protease inhibitor and strong CYP 3A4 inhibitor; should not be co-administered due to risk of vasospasm leading to c…
- Nelfinavir + Methylergonovine Maleate— HIV protease inhibitor and strong CYP 3A4 inhibitor; rare reports of serious adverse events with ergot alkaloids includi…
- Nelfinavir + Omeprazole— Omeprazole reduces plasma levels of nelfinavir significantly (AUC decreased by 92%), which may result in loss of therape…
- Nelfinavir + Omeprazole And Sodium Bicarbonate— Concomitant use with omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate is contraindicated. Decreased exposure may reduce antiviral effec…
- Nelfinavir + Pantoprazole— Concomitant use not recommended. Pantoprazole substantially decreases nelfinavir plasma concentrations, resulting in los…
- Nelfinavir + Pantoprazole Sodium— Co-administration is not recommended. Pantoprazole substantially decreases nelfinavir plasma concentrations, resulting i…
- Nelfinavir + Ranolazine— ( 7.2 ) 7.1 Effects of Other Drugs on Ranolazine Strong CYP3A Inhibitors Do not use ranolazine with strong CYP3A inhibit…
- Nelfinavir + Simvastatin— Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor (HIV protease inhibitor) that increases simvastatin exposure and risk of myopathy and rhabdomyol…
- Nelfinavir + Suvorexant— Strong CYP3A inhibitor; concomitant use not recommended due to increased suvorexant exposure.
- Nelfinavir + Tacrolimus— Increased tacrolimus concentrations via CYP3A inhibition; avoid concomitant use.
- Nelfinavir + Ticagrelor— Strong CYP3A inhibitor that substantially increases ticagrelor exposure, increasing risk of dyspnea, bleeding, and other…
Major (43)
- Nelfinavir + Ado-Trastuzumab Emtansine— Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor that may increase DM1 exposure and toxicity. Concomitant use should be avoided or KADCYLA treatm…
- Nelfinavir + Amlodipine And Atorvastatin— No drug interaction studies have been conducted with amlodipine besylate and atorvastatin calcium and other drugs, altho…
- Nelfinavir + Aprepitant— Intervention Avoid concomitant use of aprepitant Examples Moderate inhibitor: diltiazem Strong inhibitors: ketoconazole,…
- Nelfinavir + Atorvaliq— Significantly increases atorvastatin plasma levels. Do not exceed ATORVALIQ 40 mg.
- Nelfinavir + Atorvastatin Calcium— Drug Interactions Associated with Increased Risk of Myopathy/Rhabdomyolysis ( 2.6 , 5.1 , 7 , 12.3 ) Interacting Agents …
- Nelfinavir + Cabazitaxel— Strong CYP3A inhibitor may increase plasma concentrations of cabazitaxel. Avoid coadministration or consider 25% dose re…
- Nelfinavir + Cabozantinib— Avoid taking a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin, atazanavir, indinavir, nefazod…
- Nelfinavir + Darifenacin— Darifenacin systemic exposure is increased with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors; daily dose should not exceed 7.5 mg when co-ad…
- Nelfinavir + Dexlansoprazole— Decreased exposure of some antiretroviral drugs (e.g., rilpivirine, atazanavir, and nelfinavir) when used concomitantly …
- Nelfinavir + Erlotinib— Avoid co-administering erlotinib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., boceprevir, clarithromycin, conivaptan, indinavir,…
- Nelfinavir + Erlotinib Hydrochloride— Avoid co-administering erlotinib tablets with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., boceprevir, clarithromycin, conivaptan, in…
- Nelfinavir + Esomeprazole Sodium— Decreased exposure of some antiretroviral drugs (e.g., rilpivirine atazanavir, and nelfinavir) when used concomitantly w…
- Nelfinavir + Eszopiclone— Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor expected to increase eszopiclone exposure and effects similarly to ketoconazole. Dose reduction …
- Nelfinavir + Fosaprepitant— Intervention Avoid concomitant use of fosaprepitant Examples Moderate inhibitor: diltiazemStrong inhibitors:ketoconazole…
- Nelfinavir + Fosaprepitant Dimeglumine— Intervention Avoid concomitant use of FOCINVEZ Examples Moderate inhibitor: diltiazem Strong inhibitors: ketoconazole, i…
- Nelfinavir + Kenalog— Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor may cause increased plasma concentration of triamcinolone acetonide and adverse reactions.
- Nelfinavir + Lansoprazole— Decreased exposure of some antiretroviral drugs (e.g., rilpivirine, atazanavir, and nelfinavir) when used concomitantly …
- Nelfinavir + Lansoprazole, Amoxicillin, Clarithromycin— Decreased exposure of some antiretroviral drugs (e.g., rilpivirine, atazanavir, and nelfinavir) when used concomitantly …
- Nelfinavir + Marcaine, Lidocaine, Kenalog, Povidone Iodine— Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor may increase plasma concentration of triamcinolone leading to adverse reactions.
- Nelfinavir + Midazolam Hydrochloride— Potent CYP3A4 inhibitor may cause intense and prolonged sedation and respiratory depression due to decreased midazolam p…
- Nelfinavir + Mifepristone— Strong CYP3A inhibitor may increase mifepristone plasma concentrations; limit mifepristone dose to 900 mg per day when u…
- Nelfinavir + Naproxen And Esomeprazole Magnesium— Decreased exposure of some antiretroviral drugs (e.g., rilpivirine, atazanavir, and nelfinavir) when used concomitantly …
- Nelfinavir + Nifedipine— CYP3A inhibitor that may increase nifedipine exposure. Careful monitoring and dose adjustment necessary; consider lowest…
- Nelfinavir + Nimodipine— Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor that significantly increases nimodipine plasma concentration and blood pressure lowering effect.…
- Nelfinavir + Norethindrone Acetate/Ethinyl Estradiol— Nelfinavir decreases plasma concentrations of estrogen and progestin, potentially reducing contraceptive effectiveness.
- Nelfinavir + Norethindrone And Ethinyl Estradiol— HIV protease inhibitor that may significantly decrease plasma concentrations of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol, pot…
- Nelfinavir + Norgestimate And Ethinyl Estradiol— HIV protease inhibitor that may decrease plasma concentrations of estrogen and/or progestin, potentially reducing contra…
- Nelfinavir + Omeprazole Magnesium— • Decreased exposure of some antiretroviral drugs (e.g., rilpivirine, atazanavir and nelfinavir) when used concomitantly…
- Nelfinavir + Omeprazole Magnesium, Amoxicillin And Rifabutin— Decreased exposure of some antiretroviral drugs (e.g., rilpivirine, atazanavir, and nelfinavir) when used concomitantly …
- Nelfinavir + Palbociclib— Avoid concomitant use of strong CYP3A inhibitors (e.g., clarithromycin, indinavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, lopinavir…
- Nelfinavir + Pantoprazole Sodium Delayed-Release— Decreased exposure of some antiretroviral drugs (e.g., rilpivirine atazanavir, and nelfinavir) when used concomitantly w…
- Nelfinavir + Pantoprazole Sodium Granules— Decreased exposure of some antiretroviral drugs (e.g., rilpivirine atazanavir, and nelfinavir) when used concomitantly w…
- Nelfinavir + Pantoprazole Sodium In 0.9% Sodium Chloride— • Decreased exposure of some antiretroviral drugs (e.g., rilpivirine atazanavir, and nelfinavir) when used concomitantly…
- Nelfinavir + Paricalcitol— Strong CYP3A inhibitor increases paricalcitol exposure. Dose adjustment may be necessary; monitor intact PTH and serum c…
- Nelfinavir + Rabeprazole— Decreased exposure of some antiretroviral drugs (e.g., rilpivirine, atazanavir, and nelfinavir) when used concomitantly …
- Nelfinavir + Rabeprazole Sodium— • Decreased exposure of some antiretroviral drugs (e.g., rilpivirine, atazanavir, and nelfinavir) when used concomitantl…
- Nelfinavir + Salmeterol Xinafoate— Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor may increase salmeterol exposure and risk of cardiovascular effects.
- Nelfinavir + Saxagliptin— Strong CYP3A4/5 inhibitor anticipated to significantly increase saxagliptin plasma concentrations. Limit saxagliptin dos…
- Nelfinavir + Saxagliptin And Metformin Hydrochloride— Strong CYP3A4/5 inhibitor anticipated to significantly increase saxagliptin plasma concentrations. Dose limitation requi…
- Nelfinavir + Tacrolimus Extended-Release Capsules— Strong CYP3A Inhibitors : Protease inhibitors (e.g., nelfinavir, telaprevir, boceprevir, ritonavir), azole antifungals (…
- Nelfinavir + Toremifene Citrate— Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor that increases toremifene steady-state concentration and should be avoided.
- Nelfinavir + Trabectedin— Avoid using strong CYP3A inhibitors (e.g., oral ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole, clarithromycin, …
- Nelfinavir + Triamcinolone Acetonide— Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor may increase triamcinolone plasma concentration and adverse reactions.
Moderate (36)
- Nelfinavir + Afatinib— P-glycoprotein inhibitor that increases afatinib exposure. Reduce GILOTRIF dose by 10 mg per day if not tolerated.
- Nelfinavir + Albuterol Sulfate And Budesonide— Caution should be exercised when considering the co-administration of AIRSUPRA with long-term ketoconazole and other kno…
- Nelfinavir + Azithromycin— Co-administration increases azithromycin serum concentrations. Close monitoring for adverse reactions including liver en…
- Nelfinavir + Azithromycin Dihydrate— Co-administration increases azithromycin serum concentrations. Close monitoring for liver enzyme abnormalities and heari…
- Nelfinavir + Azithromycin Monohydrate— Co-administration increases azithromycin serum concentrations. Close monitoring for adverse reactions such as liver enzy…
- Nelfinavir + Budesonide— Caution should be exercised when considering the co-administration of PULMICORT FLEXHALER with long-term ketoconazole an…
- Nelfinavir + Budesonide And Formoterol Fumarate— Caution should be exercised when considering the coadministration of BREYNA with long-term ketoconazole and other known …
- Nelfinavir + Budesonide Inhalation— Caution should be exercised when considering the coadministration of budesonide inhalation suspension with long- term ke…
- Nelfinavir + Calcifediol— CYP3A4 inhibitor may alter serum levels of calcifediol by inhibiting vitamin D metabolism enzymes. Dose adjustment and m…
- Nelfinavir + Cyclosporine— HIV protease inhibitor that inhibits CYP3A4 and may increase cyclosporine concentrations. Care should be exercised; dosa…
- Nelfinavir + Darifenacin Hydrobromide— Potent CYP3A4 inhibitor; darifenacin daily dose should not exceed 7.5 mg when co-administered.
- Nelfinavir + Desogestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol And Ethinyl Estradiol— HIV protease inhibitor that may decrease plasma concentrations of estrogen and/or progestin, potentially diminishing con…
- Nelfinavir + Doxazosin Mesylate— Caution should be exercised when concomitantly administering CARDURA XL with a strong CYP 3A4 inhibitor, such as atazana…
- Nelfinavir + Estradiol/Norethindrone Acetate Transdermal System— CYP3A4 inhibitor that may increase plasma concentrations of estrogens and result in side effects.
- Nelfinavir + Etonogestrel— HIV protease inhibitor that may decrease plasma concentrations of etonogestrel.
- Nelfinavir + Everolimus— 7.10 Other Possible Interactions Moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 and P-gp may increase everolimus blood concentrations (e.…
- Nelfinavir + Everolimus Tablets— 7.10 Other Possible Interactions Moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 and P-gp may increase everolimus blood concentrations (e.…
- Nelfinavir + Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate— Caution should be exercised when considering the coadministration of budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate with l…
- Nelfinavir + Fosphenytoin Sodium— May decrease phenytoin serum levels; dose adjustment may be required.
- Nelfinavir + Imatinib— Caution is recommended when administering imatinib mesylate tablets with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, i…
- Nelfinavir + Levonorgestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol And Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets— Nelfinavir, an HIV protease inhibitor, may significantly decrease plasma concentrations of estrogen and/or progestin.
- Nelfinavir + Levonorgestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol And Ferrous Fumarate— HIV protease inhibitor may significantly decrease plasma concentrations of estrogen and/or progestin.
- Nelfinavir + Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol And Ethinyl Estradiol— HIV protease inhibitor that may decrease plasma concentrations of estrogen and/or progestin.
- Nelfinavir + Lopinavir And Ritonavir— Co-administration increases nelfinavir and M8 metabolite concentrations while decreasing lopinavir. KALETRA once daily w…
- Nelfinavir + Mometasone— Caution should be exercised when considering the co-administration of mometasone furoate nasal spray with long-term keto…
- Nelfinavir + Mometasone Furoate— Caution should be exercised when considering the coadministration of ASMANEX HFA with long-term ketoconazole and other k…
- Nelfinavir + Mometasone Furoate And Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate— Caution should be exercised when considering the coadministration of DULERA with long-term ketoconazole and other known …
- Nelfinavir + Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate— Caution should be exercised when considering the coadministration of mometasone furoate monohydrate nasal spray with lon…
- Nelfinavir + Norelgestromin And Ethinyl Estradiol— HIV protease inhibitor that may decrease plasma concentrations of estrogen and/or progestin.
- Nelfinavir + Norethindrone— Significant decrease in systemic concentrations of norethindrone may occur.
- Nelfinavir + Norethindrone Acetate, Ethinyl Estradiol And Ferrous Fumarate— HIV protease inhibitor that may decrease plasma concentrations of estrogen and/or progestin.
- Nelfinavir + Norgestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol— HIV protease inhibitor may significantly decrease plasma concentrations of estrogen and/or progestin.
- Nelfinavir + Paclitaxel— Caution should be exercised when paclitaxel is concomitantly administered with known substrates (e.g., midazolam, buspir…
- Nelfinavir + Phenytoin— May decrease phenytoin serum levels; monitoring of phenytoin levels recommended.
- Nelfinavir + Phenytoin Sodium— May decrease phenytoin serum levels; monitoring of phenytoin levels recommended.
- Nelfinavir + Rydapt— Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor that may increase midostaurin concentrations and risk of toxicity. Monitor for increased adverse…
Minor (1)
- Nelfinavir + Crofelemer— MYTESI administration did not have a clinically relevant interaction with nelfinavir in a drug-drug interaction trial.