Dolutegravir interactions

Dolutegravir (Tivicay), an antiretroviral has 59 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 8 major, 34 moderate, 17 minor, and 0 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

Major interactions (8)

  • Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamideantiretroviralMajor

    Because BIXLENVO is a complete regimen, coadministration with other antiretroviral medications for the treatment of HIV-1 infection is not recommended ( 7.1 ) (Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide label, Drug interactions)

  • DofetilideantiarrhythmicMajor

    TIVICAY and TIVICAY PD are contraindicated in patients: with previous hypersensitivity reaction to dolutegravir [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. receiving dofetilide due to the potential for increased dofetilide plasma concentrations and the risk for serious and/or life-threatening events [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )] . (Dolutegravir label, Contraindications)

  • EntecavirantiviralMajor

    Therapy with BARACLUDE is not recommended for HIV/HBV co-infected patients who are not also receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . (Entecavir label, Boxed warning)

  • HydroxyureaantimetaboliteMajor

    Increased Toxicity with Concomitant Use of Antiretroviral Drugs Pancreatitis Pancreatitis (including fatal cases) have occurred in patients with HIV infection during therapy with hydroxyurea and didanosine, with or without stavudine. (Hydroxyurea label, Drug interactions)

  • Nirmatrelvir and ritonavirantiviralMajor

    …Drug Class: Drug Name Effect on Concentration of Dolutegravir and/or Concomitant Drug Clinical Comment HIV-1 Antiviral Agents Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor: Etravirine a ↓Dolutegravir Use of TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD with etravirine without coadministration of atazanavir/ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, or lopinavir/ritonavir is not recommended. (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • RifampinantibioticMajor

    …Concentrations Administered with rifampin 600 mg daily, unless otherwise specified Drug or Drug Class and Prevention or Management Clinical Effect AUC = area under the time-concentration curve Antiretrovirals Prevention or Management: Concomitant use is contraindicated (see CONTRAINDICATIONS ) Atazanavir Decrease AUC by 72% Darunavir Rifampin dosage used concomitantly with… (Rifampin label, Drug interactions)

  • RitonavirantiretroviralMajor

    …Drug Class: Drug Name Effect on Concentration of Dolutegravir and/or Concomitant Drug Clinical Comment HIV-1 Antiviral Agents Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor: Etravirine a ↓Dolutegravir Use of TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD with etravirine without coadministration of atazanavir/ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, or lopinavir/ritonavir is not recommended. (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • St. John's wortHerbal and supplementMajor

    John’s wort ( Hypericum perforatum ) ↓Dolutegravir Avoid coadministration with TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD because there are insufficient data to make dosing recommendations. (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

Moderate interactions (34)

  • Buprenorphine and naloxoneopioidModerate

    Antiretrovirals: Patients who are on chronic buprenorphine treatment should have their dose monitored if NNRTIs are added to their treatment regimen. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)

  • CalciumVitamin and mineralModerate

    Calcium supplements can reduce absorption of these medicines; take them several hours apart. (NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Calcium)

  • CarbamazepineanticonvulsantModerate

    Carbamazepine a ↓Dolutegravir Adjust dose of TIVICAY to twice daily in treatment-naïve or treatment-experienced, INSTI-naïve adult patients. (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • Conjugated estrogensestrogenModerate

    …following drugs can be coadministered with dolutegravir without a dose adjustment: atazanavir/ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, elbasvir/grazoprevir, methadone, midazolam, omeprazole, oral contraceptives containing norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol, prednisone, rifabutin, rilpivirine, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, and tenofovir [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • Dalfampridinepotassium supplementModerate

    Dolutegravir may increase plasma concentrations of drugs eliminated via OCT2 or MATE1 (dofetilide, dalfampridine, and metformin, Table 8 ) [see Contraindications ( 4 ), Drug Interactions ( 7.3 )] . (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • Dexlansoprazoleproton pump inhibitorModerate

    Decreased exposure of some antiretroviral drugs (e.g., rilpivirine, atazanavir, and nelfinavir) when used concomitantly with dexlansoprazole may reduce antiviral effect and promote the development of drug resistance . (Dexlansoprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Drospirenone and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    …following drugs can be coadministered with dolutegravir without a dose adjustment: atazanavir/ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, elbasvir/grazoprevir, methadone, midazolam, omeprazole, oral contraceptives containing norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol, prednisone, rifabutin, rilpivirine, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, and tenofovir [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • EluxadolineopioidModerate

    Examples: cyclosporine, gemfibrozil, antiretrovirals (atazanavir, lopinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir, tipranavir), rifampin, eltrombopag Drugs that Cause Constipation Clinical Impact: Increased risk for constipation related adverse reactions and potential for constipation related serious adverse reactions Intervention: Avoid use with other drugs that may cause… (Eluxadoline label, Drug interactions)

  • Empagliflozin and metforminSGLT2 inhibitorModerate

    Dolutegravir may increase plasma concentrations of drugs eliminated via OCT2 or MATE1 (dofetilide, dalfampridine, and metformin, Table 8 ) [see Contraindications ( 4 ), Drug Interactions ( 7.3 )] . (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • Emtricitabine and tenofovirantiretroviralModerate

    …following drugs can be coadministered with dolutegravir without a dose adjustment: atazanavir/ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, elbasvir/grazoprevir, methadone, midazolam, omeprazole, oral contraceptives containing norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol, prednisone, rifabutin, rilpivirine, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, and tenofovir [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • Esomeprazoleproton pump inhibitorModerate

    • Decreased exposure of some antiretroviral drugs (e.g., rilpivirine atazanavir, and nelfinavir) when used concomitantly with esomeprazole may reduce antiviral effect and promote the development of drug resistance [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Esomeprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • EstradiolestrogenModerate

    …following drugs can be coadministered with dolutegravir without a dose adjustment: atazanavir/ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, elbasvir/grazoprevir, methadone, midazolam, omeprazole, oral contraceptives containing norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol, prednisone, rifabutin, rilpivirine, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, and tenofovir [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • Glyburide and metforminsulfonylureaModerate

    Dolutegravir may increase plasma concentrations of drugs eliminated via OCT2 or MATE1 (dofetilide, dalfampridine, and metformin, Table 8 ) [see Contraindications ( 4 ), Drug Interactions ( 7.3 )] . (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • Lansoprazoleproton pump inhibitorModerate

    Decreased exposure of some antiretroviral drugs (e.g., rilpivirine, atazanavir, and nelfinavir) when used concomitantly with lansoprazole may reduce antiviral effect and promote the development of drug resistance. (Lansoprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • LevonorgestrelprogestinModerate

    …following drugs can be coadministered with dolutegravir without a dose adjustment: atazanavir/ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, elbasvir/grazoprevir, methadone, midazolam, omeprazole, oral contraceptives containing norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol, prednisone, rifabutin, rilpivirine, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, and tenofovir [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    …following drugs can be coadministered with dolutegravir without a dose adjustment: atazanavir/ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, elbasvir/grazoprevir, methadone, midazolam, omeprazole, oral contraceptives containing norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol, prednisone, rifabutin, rilpivirine, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, and tenofovir [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • MedroxyprogesteroneprogestinModerate

    …following drugs can be coadministered with dolutegravir without a dose adjustment: atazanavir/ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, elbasvir/grazoprevir, methadone, midazolam, omeprazole, oral contraceptives containing norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol, prednisone, rifabutin, rilpivirine, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, and tenofovir [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • MegestrolprogestinModerate

    …following drugs can be coadministered with dolutegravir without a dose adjustment: atazanavir/ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, elbasvir/grazoprevir, methadone, midazolam, omeprazole, oral contraceptives containing norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol, prednisone, rifabutin, rilpivirine, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, and tenofovir [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • MetforminbiguanideModerate

    Dolutegravir may increase plasma concentrations of drugs eliminated via OCT2 or MATE1 (dofetilide, dalfampridine, and metformin, Table 8 ) [see Contraindications ( 4 ), Drug Interactions ( 7.3 )] . (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • MethadoneopioidModerate

    …interaction trial results, the following drugs can be coadministered with dolutegravir without a dose adjustment: atazanavir/ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, elbasvir/grazoprevir, methadone, midazolam, omeprazole, oral contraceptives containing norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol, prednisone, rifabutin, rilpivirine, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, and tenofovir [see Clinical… (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • MidazolambenzodiazepineModerate

    …interaction trial results, the following drugs can be coadministered with dolutegravir without a dose adjustment: atazanavir/ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, elbasvir/grazoprevir, methadone, midazolam, omeprazole, oral contraceptives containing norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol, prednisone, rifabutin, rilpivirine, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, and tenofovir [see Clinical Pharmacology… (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • NorethindroneprogestinModerate

    …following drugs can be coadministered with dolutegravir without a dose adjustment: atazanavir/ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, elbasvir/grazoprevir, methadone, midazolam, omeprazole, oral contraceptives containing norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol, prednisone, rifabutin, rilpivirine, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, and tenofovir [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • Norethindrone and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    …following drugs can be coadministered with dolutegravir without a dose adjustment: atazanavir/ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, elbasvir/grazoprevir, methadone, midazolam, omeprazole, oral contraceptives containing norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol, prednisone, rifabutin, rilpivirine, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, and tenofovir [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • Norgestimate and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    …following drugs can be coadministered with dolutegravir without a dose adjustment: atazanavir/ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, elbasvir/grazoprevir, methadone, midazolam, omeprazole, oral contraceptives containing norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol, prednisone, rifabutin, rilpivirine, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, and tenofovir [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • Omeprazoleproton pump inhibitorModerate

    …results, the following drugs can be coadministered with dolutegravir without a dose adjustment: atazanavir/ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, elbasvir/grazoprevir, methadone, midazolam, omeprazole, oral contraceptives containing norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol, prednisone, rifabutin, rilpivirine, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, and tenofovir [see Clinical Pharmacology (… (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • OrlistatModerate

    Drug Interactions and Decreased Vitamin Absorption ORLISTAT may interact with concomitant drugs including cyclosporine, levothyroxine, warfarin, amiodarone, antiepileptic drugs, and antiretroviral drugs [see Drug Interactions (7) ]. (Orlistat label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Pantoprazoleproton pump inhibitorModerate

    • Decreased exposure of some antiretroviral drugs (e.g., rilpivirine atazanavir, and nelfinavir) when used concomitantly with pantoprazole may reduce antiviral effect and promote the development of drug resistance. (Pantoprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Pioglitazone and metforminthiazolidinedioneModerate

    Dolutegravir may increase plasma concentrations of drugs eliminated via OCT2 or MATE1 (dofetilide, dalfampridine, and metformin, Table 8 ) [see Contraindications ( 4 ), Drug Interactions ( 7.3 )] . (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • Posaconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Anti-HIV Drugs that are CYP3A4 Substrates Mechanism and Clinical Effect(s) Ritonavir and atazanavir are CYP3A4 substrates and posaconazole increased plasma concentrations of these drugs [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Posaconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • PrednisonecorticosteroidModerate

    …following drugs can be coadministered with dolutegravir without a dose adjustment: atazanavir/ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, elbasvir/grazoprevir, methadone, midazolam, omeprazole, oral contraceptives containing norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol, prednisone, rifabutin, rilpivirine, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, and tenofovir [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • ProgesteroneprogestinModerate

    …following drugs can be coadministered with dolutegravir without a dose adjustment: atazanavir/ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, elbasvir/grazoprevir, methadone, midazolam, omeprazole, oral contraceptives containing norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol, prednisone, rifabutin, rilpivirine, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, and tenofovir [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • Rabeprazoleproton pump inhibitorModerate

    Decreased exposure of some antiretroviral drugs (e.g., rilpivirine, atazanavir, and nelfinavir) when used concomitantly with rabeprazole may reduce antiviral effect and promote the development of drug resistance. (Rabeprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Sitagliptin and metforminDPP-4 inhibitorModerate

    Dolutegravir may increase plasma concentrations of drugs eliminated via OCT2 or MATE1 (dofetilide, dalfampridine, and metformin, Table 8 ) [see Contraindications ( 4 ), Drug Interactions ( 7.3 )] . (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • Sofosbuvir and velpatasvirantiviralModerate

    …following drugs can be coadministered with dolutegravir without a dose adjustment: atazanavir/ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, elbasvir/grazoprevir, methadone, midazolam, omeprazole, oral contraceptives containing norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol, prednisone, rifabutin, rilpivirine, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, and tenofovir [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

Minor mentions (17)

  • Antacids (Tums, Maalox, Mylanta)OTC productMinor

    TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD should be taken 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking cation-containing antacids or laxatives, sucralfate, oral supplements containing iron or calcium, or buffered medications. (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • BisacodyllaxativeMinor

    TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD should be taken 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking cation-containing antacids or laxatives, sucralfate, oral supplements containing iron or calcium, or buffered medications. (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • BuprenorphineopioidMinor

    Intervention: None Antiretrovirals: Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) Clinical Impact: Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) are metabolized principally by CYP3A4. (Buprenorphine label, Drug interactions)

  • Deferasiroxiron supplementMinor

    Oral calcium or iron supplements, including multivitamins containing calcium or iron a ↓Dolutegravir When taken with food, TIVICAY and supplements or multivitamins containing calcium or iron can be taken at the same time. (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • Divalproex (valproate)anticonvulsantMinor

    Additionally, the relevance of these in vitro findings is uncertain for patients receiving maximally suppressive antiretroviral therapy. (Divalproex (valproate) label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DocusatelaxativeMinor

    TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD should be taken 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking cation-containing antacids or laxatives, sucralfate, oral supplements containing iron or calcium, or buffered medications. (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • HydrocortisonecorticosteroidMinor

    Examples: Anti-fungals: itraconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole Antibiotics: erythromycin and clarithromycin Antiretrovirals: ritonavir Grapefruit juice CYP3A4 Inducers Clinical Impact: Hydrocortisone is metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4). (Hydrocortisone label, Drug interactions)

  • IronVitamin and mineralMinor

    Oral calcium or iron supplements, including multivitamins containing calcium or iron a ↓Dolutegravir When taken with food, TIVICAY and supplements or multivitamins containing calcium or iron can be taken at the same time. (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • LactuloselaxativeMinor

    TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD should be taken 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking cation-containing antacids or laxatives, sucralfate, oral supplements containing iron or calcium, or buffered medications. (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • OxcarbazepineanticonvulsantMinor

    Use alternative treatment that does not include carbamazepine where possible for INSTI-experienced patients with certain INSTI-associated resistance substitutions or clinically suspected INSTI resistance. b Oxcarbazepine Phenytoin Phenobarbital St. (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenobarbitalbarbiturateMinor

    Use alternative treatment that does not include carbamazepine where possible for INSTI-experienced patients with certain INSTI-associated resistance substitutions or clinically suspected INSTI resistance. b Oxcarbazepine Phenytoin Phenobarbital St. (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenytoinanticonvulsantMinor

    Use alternative treatment that does not include carbamazepine where possible for INSTI-experienced patients with certain INSTI-associated resistance substitutions or clinically suspected INSTI resistance. b Oxcarbazepine Phenytoin Phenobarbital St. (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • Polyethylene glycol 3350laxativeMinor

    TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD should be taken 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking cation-containing antacids or laxatives, sucralfate, oral supplements containing iron or calcium, or buffered medications. (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • Senna (sennosides)laxativeMinor

    TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD should be taken 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking cation-containing antacids or laxatives, sucralfate, oral supplements containing iron or calcium, or buffered medications. (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • Sodium bicarbonateantacidMinor

    TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD should be taken 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking cation-containing antacids or laxatives, sucralfate, oral supplements containing iron or calcium, or buffered medications. (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • SucralfateMinor

    TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD should be taken 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking cation-containing antacids or laxatives, sucralfate, oral supplements containing iron or calcium, or buffered medications. (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • Valproic acidanticonvulsantMinor

    Additionally, the relevance of these in vitro findings is uncertain for patients receiving maximally suppressive antiretroviral therapy. (Valproic acid label, Warnings and precautions)

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