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Erlotinib

Also known as: Tarceva

Kinase InhibitorProtein Kinase Inhibitors

Route: Oral

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52 interactions on record

Erlotinib has 52 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. 28 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Boceprevir, Carbamazepine, Ciprofloxacin. Patients taking Erlotinib 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
52
Major
28
Moderate
13

Major (28)

  • Erlotinib + Boceprevir— Avoid co-administering erlotinib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., boceprevir, clarithromycin, conivaptan, indinavir,…
  • Erlotinib + Carbamazepine— CYP3A4 inducer decreases erlotinib exposure. Increase erlotinib dosage if co-administration is unavoidable.
  • Erlotinib + Ciprofloxacin— Avoid co-administering erlotinib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., boceprevir, clarithromycin, conivaptan, indinavir,…
  • Erlotinib + Clarithromycin— Avoid co-administering erlotinib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., boceprevir, clarithromycin, conivaptan, indinavir,…
  • Erlotinib + Conivaptan— Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor increases erlotinib exposure, raising risk of exposure-related toxicity. Avoid co-administration…
  • Erlotinib + Famotidine— Famotidine reduces gastric acidity and may significantly reduce erlotinib absorption. See prescribing information for ad…
  • Erlotinib + Grapefruit Juice— Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor increases erlotinib exposure, raising risk of exposure-related toxicity. Avoid co-administration…
  • Erlotinib + Grapefruit Products— Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor increases erlotinib exposure, raising risk of exposure-related toxicity. Avoid co-administration…
  • Erlotinib + Indinavir— Avoid co-administering erlotinib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., boceprevir, clarithromycin, conivaptan, indinavir,…
  • Erlotinib + Itraconazole— Avoid co-administering erlotinib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., boceprevir, clarithromycin, conivaptan, indinavir,…
  • Erlotinib + Ketoconazole— Eletriptan: Eletriptan should be used with caution with ketoconazole, and specifically, should not be used within at lea…
  • Erlotinib + Lopinavir— Avoid co-administering erlotinib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., boceprevir, clarithromycin, conivaptan, indinavir,…
  • Erlotinib + Lopinavir And Ritonavir— Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor increases erlotinib exposure, raising risk of exposure-related toxicity. Avoid co-administration…
  • Erlotinib + Nefazodone— Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor increases erlotinib exposure, raising risk of exposure-related toxicity. Avoid co-administration…
  • Erlotinib + Nelfinavir— Avoid co-administering erlotinib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., boceprevir, clarithromycin, conivaptan, indinavir,…
  • Erlotinib + Phenobarbital— CYP3A4 inducer decreases erlotinib exposure. Increase erlotinib dosage if co-administration is unavoidable.
  • Erlotinib + Phenytoin— CYP3A4 inducer and moderate CYP1A2 inducer decreases erlotinib exposure. Increase erlotinib dosage if co-administration …
  • Erlotinib + Posaconazole— Avoid co-administering erlotinib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., boceprevir, clarithromycin, conivaptan, indinavir,…
  • Erlotinib + Rifabutin— CYP3A4 inducer decreases erlotinib exposure. Increase erlotinib dosage if co-administration is unavoidable.
  • Erlotinib + Rifampin— CYP3A4 inducer and moderate CYP1A2 inducer decreases erlotinib exposure. Increase erlotinib dosage if co-administration …
  • Erlotinib + Rifapentine— CYP3A4 inducer decreases erlotinib exposure. Increase erlotinib dosage if co-administration is unavoidable.
  • Erlotinib + Ritonavir— Avoid co-administering erlotinib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., boceprevir, clarithromycin, conivaptan, indinavir,…
  • Erlotinib + Saquinavir— Avoid co-administering erlotinib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., boceprevir, clarithromycin, conivaptan, indinavir,…
  • Erlotinib + St. John'S Wort— CYP3A4 inducer decreases erlotinib exposure. Increase erlotinib dosage if co-administration is unavoidable.
  • Erlotinib + Telithromycin— Avoid co-administering erlotinib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., boceprevir, clarithromycin, conivaptan, indinavir,…
  • Erlotinib + Teriflunomide— Avoid smoking tobacco (CYP1A2 inducer) and avoid concomitant use of erlotinib with moderate CYP1A2 inducers (e.g., terif…
  • Erlotinib + Voriconazole— Avoid co-administering erlotinib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., boceprevir, clarithromycin, conivaptan, indinavir,…
  • Erlotinib + Warfarin— Coumarin-derived anticoagulant interaction increases INR and bleeding risk, with fatal cases reported. Regularly monitor…

Moderate (13)

Data sourced from U.S. FDA drug labeling via openFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine, supplemented with a small number of well-established interactions from curated clinical references. For informational purposes only. Always consult your pharmacist or physician.

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