Does Erythromycin Interact with Cabotegravir And Rilpivirine?
Erythromycin and Cabotegravir And Rilpivirine have a unknown drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Antimycobacterials: Rifampin a Rifapentine ↓Cabotegravir ↓Rilpivirine Antimycobacterial: Rifabutin a ↓Cabotegravir ↔Rifabutin ↓Rilpivirine Glucocorticoid (systemic): Dexamethasone (more than a single-dose treatment) ↓Rilpivirine Herbal product: St John’s wort ( Hypericum perforatum ) ↓Rilpivirine Macrolide or ketolide antibiotics: Azithromycin Clarithromycin Erythromycin ↔Cabotegravir ↑Rilpivirine Macrolides are expected to increase concentrations of rilpivirine and are associated with a risk of Torsade de Pointes [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] . Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This information is based on official FDA drug labeling sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Severity
- Unknown
- Erythromycin Class
- Macrolide
- Management
- Consult your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Erythromycin and your doctor is considering prescribing Cabotegravir And Rilpivirine (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider