Does Tenofovir Interact with Rifabutin?
Tenofovir and Rifabutin have a unknown drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Bictegravir 75 mg once a day 300 mg once a day (fasted) Healthy subjects ND ↓ AUC 38% ↓ C min 56% ↓ C max 20% Co-administration of rifabutin with Biktarvy (bictegravir/ emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide) is not recommended due to an expected decrease in tenofovir alafenamide in addition to the reported reduction in bictegravir. Rilpivirine 25 mg once a day 300 mg once a day Healthy subjects (18) ND ↓ AUC by 42% ↓ C min by 48% ↓ C max by 31% Co-administration of rifabutin with Odefsey (rilpivirine/ tenofovir alafenamide/ emtricitabine) is not recommended, due to an expected decrease in tenofovir alafenamide in addition to the reported reduction in rilpivirine. 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
- Rifabutin Class
- Rifamycin Antimycobacterial
- Management
- Consult your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Tenofovir and your doctor is considering prescribing Rifabutin (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