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Darunavir

Protease InhibitorHIV Protease InhibitorsCytochrome P450 3A Inhibitors

Route: Oral

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103 interactions on record⛔ Black Box Warning

Darunavir has 103 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 19 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 14 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Alfuzosin, Atorvastatin, Colchicine Tablets 0.5 Mg. Patients taking Darunavir 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
103
Contraindicated
19
Major
14
Moderate
23

Contraindicated (19)

  • Darunavir + AlfuzosinOther Agents Alpha 1-adrenoreceptor antagonist: alfuzosin ↑ alfuzosin Co-administration is contraindicated due to potent
  • Darunavir + AtorvastatinLipid Modifying Agents: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors: lovastatin, simvastatin atorvastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin Ot
  • Darunavir + Colchicine Tablets 0.5 MgStrong CYP3A4 inhibitor causing significant increases in colchicine plasma levels.
  • Darunavir + DiazepamSedatives/hypnotics: orally administered midazolam, triazolam metabolized by CYP3A e.g., buspirone, diazepam, estazolam,
  • Darunavir + Disopyramideamiodarone, bepridil, disopyramide, flecainide, lidocaine (systemic), mexiletine, propafenone, quinidine digoxin ↑ ranol
  • Darunavir + ElbasvirHepatitis C virus (HCV): Direct-Acting Antivirals: elbasvir/grazoprevir ↑ elbasvir/grazoprevir Co-administration is cont
  • Darunavir + EstazolamSedatives/hypnotics: orally administered midazolam, triazolam metabolized by CYP3A e.g., buspirone, diazepam, estazolam,
  • Darunavir + Ezetimibe And SimvastatinStrong CYP3A4 inhibitor; concomitant use is contraindicated due to increased risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis.
  • Darunavir + GlecaprevirHepatitis C virus (HCV): Direct-Acting Antivirals: elbasvir/grazoprevir glecaprevir/pibrentasvir ↑ elbasvir/grazoprevir
  • Darunavir + GrazoprevirHepatitis C virus (HCV): Direct-Acting Antivirals: elbasvir/grazoprevir ↑ elbasvir/grazoprevir Co-administration is cont
  • Darunavir + Lomitapide MesylateConcomitant use of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors (such as amprenavir, aprepitant, atazanavir, ciprofloxacin, crizotinib, da
  • Darunavir + LovastatinLipid Modifying Agents: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors: lovastatin, simvastatin ↑ lovastatin ↑ simvastatin Co-administrati
  • Darunavir + MidazolamSedatives/hypnotics: orally administered midazolam, triazolam ↑ midazolam ↑ triazolam Co-administration is contraindicat
  • Darunavir + PibrentasvirHepatitis C virus (HCV): Direct-Acting Antivirals: elbasvir/grazoprevir glecaprevir/pibrentasvir ↑ elbasvir/grazoprevir
  • Darunavir + PravastatinLipid Modifying Agents: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors: lovastatin, simvastatin atorvastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin Ot
  • Darunavir + RifampinTable 1: Drug Interactions with Rifampin that Affect Concomitant Drug Concentrations Administered with rifampin 600 mg d
  • Darunavir + RosuvastatinLipid Modifying Agents: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors: lovastatin, simvastatin atorvastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin Ot
  • Darunavir + SimvastatinLipid Modifying Agents: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors: lovastatin, simvastatin atorvastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin Ot
  • Darunavir + TriazolamSedatives/hypnotics: orally administered midazolam, triazolam ↑ midazolam ↑ triazolam Co-administration is contraindicat

Major (14)

Moderate (23)

Darunavir + Amlodipine And Atorvastatin⚠️Major

No drug interaction studies have been conducted with amlodipine besylate and atorvastatin calcium and other drugs, although studies have been conducted in the individual amlodipine and atorvastatin components, as described below: Amlodipine Increased Risk of Myopathy and Rhabdomyolysis ( 2 , 5.1 , 7.3 , 12.3 ) Cyclosporine, tipranavir plus ritonavir, glecaprevir plus pibrentasvir Avoid atorvastatin Clarithromycin, itraconazole, saquinavir plus ritonavir, darunavir plus ritonavir, fosamprenavir, fosamprenavir plus ritonavir, elbasvir plus grazoprevir,letermovir Do not exceed 20 mg atorvastatin daily Nelfinavir Do not exceed 40 mg atorvastatin daily Lopinavir plus ritonavir, simeprevir, fibric acid derivatives, erythromycin, azole antifungals, lipid-modifying doses of niacin, colchicine Consider the risk/benefit of concomitant use with atorvastatin Other Lipid-Lowering Medications: Increased risk of myopathy (7) . In patients taking saquinavir plus ritonavir, darunavir plus ritonavir, fosamprenavir,fosamprenavir plus ritonavir, elbasvir plus grazoprevir or letermovir, do not exceed atorvastatin 20 mg. Examples: Tipranavir plus ritonavir, glecaprevir plus pibrentasvir, lopinavir plus ritonavir, simeprevir, saquinavir plus ritonavir, darunavir plus ritonavir, fosamprenavir, fosamprenavir plus ritonavir, elbasvir plus grazoprevir, letermovir, nelfinavir, and ledipasvir plus sofosbuvir.

Darunavir + Atorvastatin Calcium⚠️Major

Drug Interactions Associated with Increased Risk of Myopathy/Rhabdomyolysis ( 2.6 , 5.1 , 7 , 12.3 ) Interacting Agents Prescribing Recommendations Cyclosporine, HIV protease inhibitors (tipranavir plus ritonavir), hepatitis C protease inhibitor (telaprevir) Avoid atorvastatin HIV protease inhibitor (lopinavir plus ritonavir) Use with caution and lowest dose necessary Clarithromycin, itraconazole, HIV protease inhibitors (saquinavir plus ritonavir, darunavir plus ritonavir, fosamprenavir, fosamprenavir plus ritonavir) Do not exceed 20 mg atorvastatin daily HIV protease inhibitor (nelfinavir) Hepatitis C protease inhibitor (boceprevir) Do not exceed 40 mg atorvastatin daily • Other Lipid-Lowering Medications: Use with fibrate products or lipid-modifying doses (≥ 1 g/day) of niacin increases the risk of adverse skeletal muscle effects. In patients taking the HIV protease inhibitors saquinavir plus ritonavir, darunavir plus ritonavir, fosamprenavir, or fosamprenavir plus ritonavir, the dose of atorvastatin should not exceed 20 mg and should be used with caution [ see Dosage and Administration ( 2.6 ) and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) ].

Darunavir + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir Sodium, Lamivudineℹ️Unknown

Using cross-study comparisons to historical pharmacokinetic data for each interacting drug, dolutegravir did not appear to affect the pharmacokinetics of the following drugs: atazanavir, darunavir, efavirenz, etravirine, fosamprenavir, lopinavir, ritonavir, and boceprevir. Etravirine significantly reduced plasma concentrations of dolutegravir, but the effect of etravirine was mitigated by coadministration of lopinavir/ritonavir or darunavir/ritonavir and is expected to be mitigated by atazanavir/ritonavir ( Table 6 ) [see Drug Interactions ( 7.3 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Darunavir/ritonavir, lopinavir/ritonavir, rilpivirine, tenofovir, boceprevir, prednisone, rifabutin, and omeprazole had no clinically significant effect on the pharmacokinetics of dolutegravir.

Darunavir + Etravirineℹ️Unknown

dolutegravir/darunavir/ritonavir ↓ dolutegravir ↔ etravirine The effect of etravirine on dolutegravir plasma concentrations was mitigated by co- administration of darunavir/ritonavir or lopinavir/ritonavir, and is expected to be mitigated by atazanavir/ritonavir. dolutegravir/lopinavir/ritonavir ↔ dolutegravir ↔ etravirine Dolutegravir should only be used with etravirine tablets when co- administered with atazanavir/ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, or lopinavir/ritonavir. HIV-antiviral agents: protease inhibitors (PIs) atazanavir (without ritonavir) atazanavir/ritonavir atazanavir/cobicistat darunavir/ritonavir darunavir/cobicistat fosamprenavir (without ritonavir) fosamprenavir/ritonavir indinavir (without ritonavir) lopinavir/ritonavir ↓ atazanavir ↓ atazanavir ↔ etravirine ↓ atazanavir ↓ cobicistat ↓ etravirine ↓ cobicistat darunavir: effect unknown ↑ amprenavir ↑ amprenavir ↓ indinavir ↓ etravirine Co-administration of etravirine tablets and atazanavir without low- dose ritonavir is not recommended.

Darunavir + Ledipasvir And Sofosbuvirℹ️Unknown

Regimens containing tenofovir DF and an HIV protease inhibitor/ ritonavir or cobicistat atazanavir/ritonavir or cobicistat + emtricitabine/tenofovir DF darunavir/ritonavir or cobicistat + emtricitabine/tenofovir DF lopinavir/ritonavir + emtricitabine/tenofovir DF ↑ tenofovir The safety of increased tenofovir concentrations in the setting of HARVONI and an HIV protease inhibitor/ritonavir or cobicistat has not been established. 7.3 Drugs without Clinically Significant Interactions with HARVONI Based on drug interaction studies conducted with the components of HARVONI (ledipasvir or sofosbuvir) or HARVONI, no clinically significant drug interactions have been either observed or are expected when HARVONI is used with the following drugs [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]: abacavir, atazanavir/ritonavir, cyclosporine, darunavir/ritonavir, dolutegravir, efavirenz, elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide, emtricitabine, lamivudine, methadone, midazolam, oral contraceptives, pravastatin, raltegravir, rilpivirine, tacrolimus, or verapamil.

Darunavir + Warfarinℹ️Unknown

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.

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.