Does Itraconazole Interact with Ceritinib?
Itraconazole and Ceritinib have a unknown drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Axitinib Bosutinib Cabazitaxel Cabozantinib Ceritinib Cobimetinib a Crizotinib Dabrafenib Dasatinib Docetaxel Ibrutinib Lapatinib Nilotinib Olapariba Pazopanib Sunitinib Trabectedin Trastuzumab emtansine Vinca alkaloids Not recommended during and 2 weeks after itraconazole treatment. 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
- Itraconazole Class
- Azole Antifungal
- Ceritinib Class
- Kinase Inhibitor
- Management
- Consult your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Itraconazole and your doctor is considering prescribing Ceritinib (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