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Does Voriconazole Interact with Ritonavir 100 Mg?

Voriconazole and Ritonavir 100 Mg have a contraindicated drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Antifungals: ketoconazole itraconazole voriconazole ↑ ketoconazole ↑ itraconazole ↓ voriconazole High doses of ketoconazole or itraconazole (greater than 200 mg per day) are not recommended. Co-administration of voriconazole and ritonavir doses of 400 mg every 12 hours or greater is contraindicated due to the potential for loss of antifungal response [see Contraindications ( 4 )] . Co-administration of voriconazole and ritonavir 100 mg should be avoided, unless an assessment of the benefit/risk to the patient justifies the use of voriconazole. 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
Contraindicated
Voriconazole Class
Azole Antifungal
Ritonavir 100 Mg Class
Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitor
Management
Do not take together
Data Source
U.S. FDA via OpenFDA

What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist

If you are taking Voriconazole and your doctor is considering prescribing Ritonavir 100 Mg (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
  • Ask about alternative medications that do not interact with your current regimen
  • Ask how frequently you should be monitored while these are co-prescribed
  • Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider
💊 Voriconazole(Vfend)+💊 Ritonavir 100 Mg(Ritonavir Film Coated)

Severity & Interaction Details

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contraindicated
Avoid this combination
FDA labeling lists this pair as contraindicated. The risk outweighs the benefit in nearly all cases.
Severity scale
MinorContra
On record
Yes
Drug A class
Azole Antifungal
Drug B class
Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitor
Source
FDA drug label - ritonavir 100 mg

What this means in plain English

Antifungals: ketoconazole itraconazole voriconazole ↑ ketoconazole ↑ itraconazole ↓ voriconazole High doses of ketoconazole or itraconazole (greater than 200 mg per day) are not recommended. Co-administration of voriconazole and ritonavir doses of 400 mg every 12 hours or greater is contraindicated due to the potential for loss of antifungal response [see Contraindications ( 4 )] . Co-administration of voriconazole and ritonavir 100 mg should be avoided, unless an assessment of the benefit/risk to the patient justifies the use of voriconazole.

About Voriconazole and Ritonavir 100 Mg

Voriconazole is an Azole Antifungal, while Ritonavir 100 Mg is a Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitor. Voriconazole is also sold under the brand name Vfend. Both medications are taken by mouth. Ritonavir 100 Mg additionally carries an FDA boxed warning, the FDA's strongest safety alert.

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Data sourced from U.S. FDA drug labeling via openFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine, supplemented with a small number of well-established interactions from curated clinical references. For informational purposes only. Always consult your pharmacist or physician.