Does Levoketoconazole Interact with Darunavir?
Levoketoconazole and Darunavir have a unknown drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Examples Alfentanil, avanafil, buspirone, conivaptan b , dabigatran etexilate, darifenacin, darunavir, digoxin, ebastine, everolimus, fexofenadine, ibrutinib, lomitapide, lovastatin, lurasidone, midazolam, naloxegol, nisoldipine, saquinavir, simvastatin, sirolimus, tacrolimus, tipranavir b , triazolam, and vardenafil. Examples Antivirals (e.g., ritonavir, ritonavir-boosted darunavir, ritonavir-boosted fosamprenavir, saquinavir) Glucocorticoid and progesterone receptor antagonists (e.g., mifepristone) Strong CYP3A4 Inducers Clinical Impact May decrease plasma concentrations of levoketoconazole and reduce the efficacy of RECORLEV Prevention or Management Administration of strong enzyme inducers of CYP3A4 with RECORLEV is not recommended. 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
- Levoketoconazole Class
- Cortisol Synthesis Inhibitor
- Darunavir Class
- Protease Inhibitor
- Management
- Consult your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Levoketoconazole and your doctor is considering prescribing Darunavir (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