Posaconazole

Prevention or Management Atorvastatin, Lovastatin, Simvastatin Concomitant use with posaconazole is contraindicated.

Avoid coadministration of cimetidine with posaconazole unless the benefit outweighs the risks.

Avoid coadministration of efavirenz with posaconazole unless the benefit outweighs the risks.

] 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. If treatment with itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole, erythromycin, clarithromycin or telithromycin is unavoidable, therapy with ezetimibe and simvastatin tablets must be suspended during the course of treatment.

Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor; concomitant use is contraindicated due to increased risk of hypotension and syncope.

Concomitant use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (such as boceprevir, clarithromycin, conivaptan, indinavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, lopinavir/ritonavir, nefazodone, nelfinavir, posaconazole, ritonavir, saquinavir, telaprevir, telithromycin, tipranavir/ritonavir, voriconazole) with lomitapide is contraindicated. Coadministration of lomitapide with P-gp substrates (such as aliskiren, ambrisentan, colchicine, dabigatran etexilate, digoxin, everolimus, fexofenadine, imatinib, lapatinib, maraviroc, nilotinib, posaconazole, ranolazine, saxagliptin, sirolimus, sitagliptin, talinolol, tolvaptan, topotecan) may increase the absorption of P-gp substrates.

Prevention or Management Atorvastatin, Lovastatin, Simvastatin Concomitant use with posaconazole is contraindicated.

Avoid coadministration of phenytoin with posaconazole unless the benefit outweighs the risks.

Concomitant use may result in increased plasma concentrations leading to QTc prolongation and torsades de pointes.

Concomitant use may result in increased plasma concentrations leading to QTc prolongation and torsades de pointes.

Posaconazole increases sirolimus blood concentrations approximately 9-fold, resulting in sirolimus toxicity.

Avoid coadministration of rifabutin with posaconazole unless the benefit outweighs the risks.

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. If treatment with itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole, erythromycin, clarithromycin or telithromycin is unavoidable, therapy with simvastatin must be suspended during the course of treatment.

Strong CYP3A inhibitor; concomitant use not recommended due to increased suvorexant exposure.

Posaconazole increases cyclosporine whole blood concentrations. Reduce cyclosporine dose to approximately three-fourths and monitor trough concentrations.

posaconazole ↓ posaconazole Avoid concomitant use unless the benefit outweighs the risks.

Posaconazole ↓ posaconazole Avoid concomitant use unless the benefit outweighs the risks.

Strong CYP3A inhibitor expected to significantly increase elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor exposures. TRIKAFTA dosage reduction required.

Avoid co-administering erlotinib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., boceprevir, clarithromycin, conivaptan, indinavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, lopinavir/ritonavir, nefazodone, nelfinavir, posaconazole, ritonavir, saquinavir, telithromycin, voriconazole, grapefruit or grapefruit juice) or a combined CYP3A4 and CYP1A2 inhibitor (e.g., ciprofloxacin).

Avoid co-administering erlotinib tablets with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., boceprevir, clarithromycin, conivaptan, indinavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, lopinavir/ritonavir, nefazodone, nelfinavir, posaconazole, ritonavir, saquinavir, telithromycin, voriconazole, grapefruit or grapefruit juice) or a combined CYP3A4 and CYP1A2 inhibitor (e.g., ciprofloxacin).

Interaction Drug Interaction Rifabutin, phenytoin, efavirenz, cimetidine, esomeprazole* Avoid coadministration unless the benefit outweighs the risks ( 7.6 , 7.7 , 7.8 , 7.9 ) Other drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 Consider dosage adjustment and monitor for adverse effects and toxicity ( 7.1 , 7.10 , 7.11 ) Digoxin Monitor digoxin plasma concentrations ( 7.12 ) Fosamprenavir, metoclopramide* Monitor for breakthrough fungal infections ( 7.6 , 7.13 ) *The drug interactions with esomeprazole and metoclopramide do not apply to posaconazole tablets.

Interaction Drug Interaction Rifabutin, phenytoin, efavirenz, cimetidine, esomeprazole* Avoid coadministration unless the benefit outweighs the risks ( 7.6 , 7.7 , 7.8 , 7.9 ) Other drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 Consider dosage adjustment and monitor for adverse effects and toxicity ( 7.1 , 7.10 , 7.11 ) Digoxin Monitor digoxin plasma concentrations ( 7.12 ) Fosamprenavir, metoclopramide* Monitor for breakthrough fungal infections ( 7.6 , 7.13 ) *The drug interactions with esomeprazole and metoclopramide do not apply to posaconazole tablets. Fosamprenavir: Combining fosamprenavir with posaconazole may lead to decreased posaconazole plasma concentrations.

Strong CYP3A inhibitor. Dosage reduction recommended for patients ≥6 months; not recommended for patients <6 months.

Interaction Drug Interaction Rifabutin, phenytoin, efavirenz, cimetidine, esomeprazole The drug interactions with esomeprazole and metoclopramide do not apply to Noxafil tablets or Noxafil PowderMix ( 7.3 , 12.3 ). Avoid coadministration unless the benefit outweighs the risks ( 7.1 , 7.2 ) Other drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 Consider dosage adjustment and monitor for adverse effects and toxicity ( 7.2 ) Digoxin Monitor digoxin plasma concentrations ( 7.2 ) Fosamprenavir, metoclopramide Monitor for breakthrough fungal infections ( 7.1 ) 7.1 Effects of Other Drugs on Noxafil and Noxafil PowderMix Posaconazole is primarily metabolized via UDP-glucuronosyltransferase and is a substrate of p-glycoprotein (P-gp) efflux. Metoclopramide Mechanism and Clinical Effect(s) Concomitant use of Noxafil oral suspension with metoclopramide decreased posaconazole plasma concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ], which may reduce effectiveness of Noxafil oral suspension.

Strong CYP3A inhibitor may increase mifepristone plasma concentrations; limit mifepristone dose to 900 mg per day when used together.

Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor that significantly increases nimodipine plasma concentration and blood pressure lowering effect. Concomitant administration should generally be avoided.

Fluconazole, posaconazole and itraconazole : Avoid concomitant use with TALICIA.

Avoid concomitant use of strong CYP3A inhibitors (e.g., clarithromycin, indinavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, lopinavir/ritonavir, nefazodone, nelfinavir, posaconazole, ritonavir, saquinavir, telaprevir, telithromycin, and voriconazole).

Strong CYP3A inhibitor increases paricalcitol exposure. Dose adjustment may be necessary; monitor intact PTH and serum calcium closely.

Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor that increases regorafenib plasma concentrations and may lead to increased toxicity.

Strong CYP3A Inhibitors 3 : Protease inhibitors (e.g, nelfinavir, telaprevir, boceprevir, ritonavir), azole antifungals (e.g., voriconazole, posaconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole), antibiotics (e.g., clarithromycin, troleandomycin, chloramphenicol), nefazodone, letermovir, Schisandra sphenanthera extracts May increase tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of serious adverse reactions (e.g., neurotoxicity, QT prolongation). Reduce tacrolimus dose (for voriconazole and posaconazole, give one-third of the original dose) and adjust dose based on tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations [see Dosage and Administration (2.2, 2.6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . Posaconazole (see complete prescribing information for Noxafil) : Repeat oral administration of posaconazole (400 mg twice daily for 7 days) increased tacrolimus (0.05 mg/kg single dose) C max and AUC in healthy subjects by an average of 2-fold (90% CI: 2.01, 2.42) and 4.5-fold (90% CI 4.03, 5.19), respectively [ s ee Drug Interactions (7.2)] .

Strong CYP3A Inhibitors : Protease inhibitors (e.g., nelfinavir, telaprevir, boceprevir, ritonavir), azole antifungals (e.g., voriconazole, posaconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole), antibiotics (e.g., clarithromycin, troleandomycin, chloramphenicol), nefazodone, letermovir, Schisandra sphenanthera extracts May increase tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of serious adverse reactions (e.g., neurotoxicity, QT prolongation). Reduce tacrolimus extended-release capsules dose (for voriconazole and posaconazole, give one-third of the original dose) and adjust dose based on tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 , 2.4 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] .

Strong CYP3A inhibitor. Co-administration requires dosage reduction of SYMDEKO due to increased drug exposure.

Avoid using strong CYP3A inhibitors (e.g., oral ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole, clarithromycin, telithromycin, indinavir, lopinavir, ritonavir, boceprevir, nelfinavir, saquinavir, telaprevir, nefazodone, conivaptan) in patients taking YONDELIS.

Prevention or Management Midazolam, Alprazolam, Triazolam Closely monitor for adverse reactions associated with high plasma concentrations of benzodiazepines that are CYP3A4 substrates during concomitant use, and a benzodiazepine receptor antagonist should be available to reverse effects [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ].

Anti-HIV Drugs that are CYP3A4 Substrates Mechanism and Clinical Effect(s) Ritonavir and atazanavir are CYP3A4 substrates and posaconazole increased plasma concentrations of these drugs [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Prevention or Management Ritonavir and Atazanavir Monitor frequently for adverse reactions and toxicity of ritonavir and atazanavir during concomitant use.

Other: trazodone ↑ trazodone Antifungals: itraconazole, isavuconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole ↑ darunavir ↑ itraconazole ↑ isavuconazole ↑ ketoconazole ↔ posaconazole Monitor for increased darunavir/ritonavir and/or antifungal adverse events with concomitant use of these antifungals.

Antifungals: itraconazole, isavuconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole voriconazole ↑ darunavir ↑ itraconazole ↑ isavuconazole ↑ ketoconazole ↔ posaconazole ↓ voriconazole Monitor for increased darunavir/ritonavir and/or antifungal adverse events with concomitant use of these antifungals.

amitriptyline, desipramine, imipramine, nortriptyline ↑ TCAs Other antidepressants: trazodone ↑ trazodone Antifungals: itraconazole, isavuconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole ↑ darunavir ↑ cobicistat Monitor for increased darunavir or cobicistat and/or antifungal adverse reactions. ↑ itraconazole ↑ ketoconazole ↑ isavuconazole ↔ posaconazole Specific dosing recommendations are not available for co-administration with these antifungals.

Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs): e.g., amitriptyline, desipramine, imipramine, nortriptyline ↑ TCAs Other antidepressants: trazodone ↑ trazodone Antifungals: itraconazole, isavuconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole ↑ darunavir ↑ cobicistat Monitor for increased darunavir or cobicistat and/or antifungal adverse reactions. ↑ itraconazole ↑ isavuconazole ↑ ketoconazole ↔ posaconazole (not studied) Specific dosing recommendations are not available for co-administration with these antifungals.

Monitor digoxin plasma concentrations during posaconazole coadministration due to potential increase.

Prevention or Management Verapamil, Diltiazem, Nifedipine, Nicardipine, Felodipine Monitor frequently for adverse reactions and toxicity with concomitant use of posaconazole with calcium channel blockers that are CYP3A4 substrates.

CYP3A4 inhibitor may increase serum hydrocortisone concentrations and risk of adverse reactions; may require dose decrease.

Dose modifications of IMBRUVICA are recommended when used concomitantly with posaconazole, voriconazole and moderate CYP3A inhibitors [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 )].

Strong CYP3A inhibitor may increase ivacaftor exposure. Dosage adjustment recommended when initiating ORKAMBI.

Intervention Drugs with Decreased Absorption (e.g., digoxin, atovaquone, posaconazole oral suspension*, fosfomycin) : Monitor for reduced therapeutic effect of the interacting drug. * Interaction does not apply to posaconazole delayed-release tablets

Benzodiazepines that are CYP3A4 Substrates Mechanism and Clinical Effect(s) Concomitant use of posaconazole with midazolam increased midazolam plasma concentrations which could potentiate and prolong hypnotic and sedative effects [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Prevention or Management Midazolam, Alprazolam, Triazolam Closely monitor for adverse reactions associated with high plasma concentrations of benzodiazepines that are CYP3A4 substrates during concomitant use, and a benzodiazepine receptor antagonist should be available to reverse effects [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ].

Prevention or Management Verapamil, Diltiazem, Nifedipine, Nicardipine, Felodipine Monitor frequently for adverse reactions and toxicity with concomitant use of posaconazole with calcium channel blockers that are CYP3A4 substrates.

Prevention or Management Verapamil, Diltiazem, Nifedipine, Nicardipine, Felodipine Monitor frequently for adverse reactions and toxicity with concomitant use of posaconazole with calcium channel blockers that are CYP3A4 substrates.

Anti-HIV Drugs that are CYP3A4 Substrates Mechanism and Clinical Effect(s) Ritonavir and atazanavir are CYP3A4 substrates and posaconazole increased plasma concentrations of these drugs [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Prevention or Management Ritonavir and Atazanavir Monitor frequently for adverse reactions and toxicity of ritonavir and atazanavir during concomitant use.

Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor that may increase midostaurin concentrations and risk of toxicity. Monitor for increased adverse reactions, especially during first week of administration.

Prevention or Management Midazolam, Alprazolam, Triazolam Closely monitor for adverse reactions associated with high plasma concentrations of benzodiazepines that are CYP3A4 substrates during concomitant use, and a benzodiazepine receptor antagonist should be available to reverse effects [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ].

Examples: Erythromycin, clarithromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, and voriconazole.

Examples: Erythromycin, clarithromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, and voriconazole.

Examples: Erythromycin, clarithromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, and voriconazole.

7.4 Drug Interaction Studies Two pharmacokinetic studies evaluated the effects of co-administration of posaconazole (300 mg QD), ciprofloxacin (500 mg BID), amlodipine (5 to 10 mg QD), and carvedilol (20 to 40 mg QD) on the systemic levels of colchicine. Colchicine plasma levels were markedly elevated when GLOPERBA was co-administered with posaconazole. The recommended dose of GLOPERBA when co-administered with posaconazole is 0.24 mg (2 mL).

Azole Antifungal Agents: fluconazole itraconazole ketoconazole posaconazole voriconazole ↑ RPV , This interaction study has been performed with a dose higher than the recommended dose for RPV assessing the maximal effect on the coadministered drug.

Azole Antifungal Agents: fluconazole itraconazole ketoconazole posaconazole voriconazole ↑ RPV , This interaction study has been performed with a dose higher than the recommended dose for RPV.

Azole Antifungal Agents: fluconazole itraconazole ketoconazole posaconazole voriconazole ↑ RPV , This interaction study has been performed with a dose higher than the recommended dose for RPV assessing the maximal effect on the coadministered drug.

Antifungals : itraconazole ketoconazole posaconazole ↑ etravirine ↓ itraconazole ↓ ketoconazole ↔ posaconazole Posaconazole, a potent inhibitor of CYP3A4, may increase plasma concentrations of etravirine. Dose Adjustments for itraconazole, ketoconazole or posaconazole may be necessary depending on the other co- administered drugs. Antifungals : itraconazole ketoconazole posaconazole ↑ etravirine ↓ itraconazole ↓ ketoconazole ↔ posaconazole Posaconazole, a potent inhibitor of CYP3A4, may increase plasma concentrations of etravirine.

Table 7: Drugs Affected by Phenytoin Interacting Agent Examples Drugs whose efficacy is impaired by phenytoin Azoles Fluconazole, ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole Antineoplastic agents Irinotecan, paclitaxel, teniposide Delavirdine Phenytoin can substantially reduce the concentrations of delavirdine.

7.3 Absence of Clinically Important Interaction with Noxafil and Noxafil PowderMix Additional clinical studies demonstrated that no clinically important effects on zidovudine, lamivudine, indinavir, or caffeine were observed when administered with Noxafil 200 mg once daily; therefore, no dose adjustments are required for these drugs when coadministered with Noxafil 200 mg once daily.

7.4 Drugs without Clinically Significant Interactions with PREVYMIS No clinically significant interactions were observed in adult clinical drug-drug interaction studies of letermovir and acyclovir, digoxin, mycophenolate mofetil, fluconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, ethinyl estradiol, and levonorgestrel.

No clinically relevant effects on the pharmacokinetics of Noxafil oral suspension were observed during concomitant use with antacids, H 2 -receptor antagonists (other than cimetidine), and loperamide [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .

Table 2: Drugs Affected by Phenytoin Interacting Agent Examples Drugs whose efficacy is impaired by phenytoin Azoles Fluconazole, ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole Antineoplastic agents Irinotecan, paclitaxel, teniposide Delavirdine Phenytoin can substantially reduce the concentrations of delavirdine.

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Posaconazole is primarily metabolized via UDP glucuronosyltransferase and is a substrate of p­ glycoprotein (P-gp) efflux. Therefore, inhibitors or inducers of these clearance pathways may affect posaconazole plasma concentrations. Coadministration of drugs that can decrease the plasma concentrations of posaconazole should generally be avoided unless the benefit outweighs the risk.

Azole Antifungal Agents: fluconazole itraconazole ketoconazole *† posaconazole voriconazole ↑ rilpivirine ↓ ketoconazole Concomitant use of rilpivirine tablets with azole antifungal agents may cause an increase in the plasma concentrations of rilpivirine (inhibition of CYP3A enzymes).

posaconazole voriconazole ↑ rilpivirine ↓ ketoconazole Concomitant use of EDURANT or EDURANT PED with azole antifungal agents may cause an increase in the plasma concentrations of rilpivirine (inhibition of CYP3A enzymes).

Table 2: Examples of CYP450 Interactions with Warfarin Enzyme Inhibitors Inducers CYP2C9 amiodarone, capecitabine, cotrimoxazole, etravirine, fluconazole, fluvastatin, fluvoxamine, metronidazole, miconazole, oxandrolone, sulfinpyrazone, tigecycline, voriconazole, zafirlukast aprepitant, bosentan, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, rifampin CYP1A2 acyclovir, allopurinol, caffeine, cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, disulfiram, enoxacin, famotidine, fluvoxamine, methoxsalen, mexiletine, norfloxacin, oral contraceptives, phenylpropanolamine, propafenone, propranolol, terbinafine, thiabendazole, ticlopidine, verapamil, zileuton montelukast, moricizine, omeprazole, phenobarbital, phenytoin, cigarette smoking CYP3A4 alprazolam, amiodarone, amlodipine, amprenavir, aprepitant, atorvastatin, atazanavir, bicalutamide, cilostazol, cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, conivaptan, cyclosporine, darunavir/ritonavir, diltiazem, erythromycin, fluconazole, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, fosamprenavir, imatinib, indinavir, isoniazid, itraconazole, ketoconazole, lopinavir/ritonavir, nefazodone, nelfinavir, nilotinib, oral contraceptives, posaconazole, ranitidine, ranolazine, ritonavir, saquinavir, telithromycin, tipranavir, voriconazole, zileuton armodafinil, amprenavir, aprepitant, bosentan, carbamazepine, efavirenz, etravirine, modafinil, nafcillin, phenytoin, pioglitazone, prednisone, rifampin, rufinamide 7.3 Drugs that Increase Bleeding Risk Examples of drugs known to increase the risk of bleeding are presented in Table 3.

Table 2: Examples of CYP450 Interactions with Warfarin Enzyme Inhibitors Inducers CYP2C9 amiodarone, capecitabine, cotrimoxazole, etravirine, fluconazole, fluvastatin, fluvoxamine, metronidazole, miconazole, oxandrolone, sulfinpyrazone, tigecycline, voriconazole, zafirlukast aprepitant, bosentan, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, rifampin CYP1A2 acyclovir, allopurinol, caffeine, cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, disulfiram, enoxacin, famotidine, fluvoxamine, methoxsalen, mexiletine, norfloxacin, oral contraceptives, phenylpropanolamine, propafenone, propranolol, terbinafine, thiabendazole, ticlopidine, verapamil, zileuton montelukast, moricizine, omeprazole, phenobarbital, phenytoin, cigarette smoking CYP3A4 alprazolam, amiodarone, amlodipine, amprenavir, aprepitant, atorvastatin, atazanavir, bicalutamide, cilostazol, cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, conivaptan, cyclosporine, darunavir/ritonavir, diltiazem, erythromycin, fluconazole, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, fosamprenavir, imatinib, indinavir, isoniazid, itraconazole, ketoconazole, lopinavir/ritonavir, nefazodone, nelfinavir, nilotinib, oral contraceptives, posaconazole, ranitidine, ranolazine, ritonavir, saquinavir, telithromycin, tipranavir, voriconazole, zileuton armodafinil, amprenavir, aprepitant, bosentan, carbamazepine, efavirenz, etravirine, modafinil, nafcillin, phenytoin, pioglitazone, prednisone, rifampin, rufinamide 7.3 Drugs that Increase Bleeding Risk Examples of drugs known to increase the risk of bleeding are presented in Table 3 .