Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor interactions

Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor (Trikafta) has 149 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 35 major, 112 moderate, 1 minor, and 1 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.

Interactions from the label

Major interactions (35)

  • AprepitantCYP3A4 inhibitorMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ArmodafinilCNS stimulantMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • BosentanCYP3A4 inducerMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CarbamazepineanticonvulsantMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CenobamateanticonvulsantMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ClobazambenzodiazepineMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Deferasiroxiron supplementMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DexamethasonecorticosteroidMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EfavirenzantiretroviralMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EslicarbazepineanticonvulsantMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EtravirineantiretroviralMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FosphenytoinanticonvulsantMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • GrapefruitFood and drinkMajor

    Avoid food or drink containing grapefruit. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • GriseofulvinantifungalMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Itraconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Lumacaftor/Ivacaftor Not recommended 2 weeks before, during, and 2 weeks after TOLSURA treatment. (Itraconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Lopinavir and ritonavirantiretroviralMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LorlatinibCYP3A4 inducerMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MitapivatCYP3A4 inducerMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MitotaneCYP3A4 inducerMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ModafinilCNS stimulantMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Nafcillinpenicillin antibioticMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • NevirapineantiretroviralMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • …delayed offset of the recently discontinued CYP3A inducer [see Drug Interactions (7.3) ] : • Anticancer drugs: apalutamide, enzalutamide • Anticonvulsant: carbamazepine, phenobarbital, primidone, phenytoin • Antimycobacterials: rifampin, rifapentine • Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator potentiators: lumacaftor/ivacaftor • Herbal products: St. (Nirmatrelvir and ritonavir label, Contraindications)

  • OxcarbazepineanticonvulsantMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PhenobarbitalbarbiturateMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PhenytoinanticonvulsantMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PrimidoneanticonvulsantMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RifabutinantibioticMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RifampinantibioticMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RifapentineantibioticMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RitonavirantiretroviralMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • SuzetrigineCYP3A4 inducerMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TopiramateanticonvulsantMajor

    Therefore, concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

Moderate interactions (112)

  • AcitretinretinoidModerate

    Patients with elevated vitamin A levels may be at increased risk. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AdapaleneretinoidModerate

    Patients with elevated vitamin A levels may be at increased risk. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AmiodaroneantiarrhythmicModerate

    Concomitant Use with CYP3A Inhibitors Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when used concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Amlodipine and atorvastatindihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate

    Concomitant use of TRIKAFTA may increase exposures of medicinal products that are substrates of these transporters, such as statins, glyburide, nateglinide and repaglinide. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • AtazanavirantiretroviralModerate

    Concomitant Use with CYP3A Inhibitors Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when used concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AtorvastatinstatinModerate

    Concomitant use of TRIKAFTA may increase exposures of medicinal products that are substrates of these transporters, such as statins, glyburide, nateglinide and repaglinide. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • Azelastine and fluticasoneantihistamineModerate

    Although other risk factors were present in some cases (such as corticosteroid use, exposure to radiation), a possible risk attributable to treatment with ivacaftor cannot be excluded. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • BeclomethasonecorticosteroidModerate

    Although other risk factors were present in some cases (such as corticosteroid use, exposure to radiation), a possible risk attributable to treatment with ivacaftor cannot be excluded. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • BetamethasonecorticosteroidModerate

    Although other risk factors were present in some cases (such as corticosteroid use, exposure to radiation), a possible risk attributable to treatment with ivacaftor cannot be excluded. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • BexaroteneretinoidModerate

    Patients with elevated vitamin A levels may be at increased risk. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Effect of TRIKAFTA on Other Drugs CYP2C9 Substrates Ivacaftor may inhibit CYP2C9; therefore, monitoring of the international normalized ratio (INR) during concomitant use of TRIKAFTA with warfarin is recommended. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • BudesonidecorticosteroidModerate

    Although other risk factors were present in some cases (such as corticosteroid use, exposure to radiation), a possible risk attributable to treatment with ivacaftor cannot be excluded. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Budesonide and formoterolcorticosteroidModerate

    Although other risk factors were present in some cases (such as corticosteroid use, exposure to radiation), a possible risk attributable to treatment with ivacaftor cannot be excluded. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Cannabidiol (prescription)anticonvulsantModerate

    Effect of TRIKAFTA on Other Drugs CYP2C9 Substrates Ivacaftor may inhibit CYP2C9; therefore, monitoring of the international normalized ratio (INR) during concomitant use of TRIKAFTA with warfarin is recommended. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • CapecitabineantimetaboliteModerate

    Effect of TRIKAFTA on Other Drugs CYP2C9 Substrates Ivacaftor may inhibit CYP2C9; therefore, monitoring of the international normalized ratio (INR) during concomitant use of TRIKAFTA with warfarin is recommended. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • CiclesonidecorticosteroidModerate

    Although other risk factors were present in some cases (such as corticosteroid use, exposure to radiation), a possible risk attributable to treatment with ivacaftor cannot be excluded. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CimetidineH2 blockerModerate

    Concomitant Use with CYP3A Inhibitors Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when used concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Clarithromycinmacrolide antibioticModerate

    Concomitant Use with CYP3A Inhibitors Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when used concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ClobetasolcorticosteroidModerate

    Although other risk factors were present in some cases (such as corticosteroid use, exposure to radiation), a possible risk attributable to treatment with ivacaftor cannot be excluded. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Conjugated estrogensestrogenModerate

    For patients with CF taking hormonal contraceptives who develop rash, consider interrupting TRIKAFTA and hormonal contraceptives. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • For patients with CF taking hormonal contraceptives who develop rash, consider interrupting TRIKAFTA and hormonal contraceptives. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • CyclosporineimmunosuppressantModerate

    When used concomitantly with digoxin or other substrates of P-gp with a narrow therapeutic index such as cyclosporine, everolimus, sirolimus and tacrolimus, caution and appropriate monitoring should be used [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • DarunavirantiretroviralModerate

    Concomitant Use with CYP3A Inhibitors Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when used concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Darunavir and cobicistatantiretroviralModerate

    Concomitant Use with CYP3A Inhibitors Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when used concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DeflazacortcorticosteroidModerate

    Although other risk factors were present in some cases (such as corticosteroid use, exposure to radiation), a possible risk attributable to treatment with ivacaftor cannot be excluded. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Desogestrel and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    For patients with CF taking hormonal contraceptives who develop rash, consider interrupting TRIKAFTA and hormonal contraceptives. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • DesonidecorticosteroidModerate

    Although other risk factors were present in some cases (such as corticosteroid use, exposure to radiation), a possible risk attributable to treatment with ivacaftor cannot be excluded. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Digoxindigitalis glycosideModerate

    Transporters Concomitant use of ivacaftor or tezacaftor/ivacaftor with digoxin, a sensitive P-gp substrate, increased digoxin AUC by 1.3-fold, consistent with weak inhibition of P-gp by ivacaftor. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • Diltiazemcalcium channel blockerModerate

    Concomitant Use with CYP3A Inhibitors Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when used concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DisulfiramCYP2C9 inhibitorModerate

    Effect of TRIKAFTA on Other Drugs CYP2C9 Substrates Ivacaftor may inhibit CYP2C9; therefore, monitoring of the international normalized ratio (INR) during concomitant use of TRIKAFTA with warfarin is recommended. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • DronedaroneantiarrhythmicModerate

    Concomitant Use with CYP3A Inhibitors Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when used concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Drospirenone and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    For patients with CF taking hormonal contraceptives who develop rash, consider interrupting TRIKAFTA and hormonal contraceptives. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • Concomitant Use with CYP3A Inhibitors Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when used concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Erythromycinmacrolide antibioticModerate

    Concomitant Use with CYP3A Inhibitors Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when used concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • For patients with CF taking hormonal contraceptives who develop rash, consider interrupting TRIKAFTA and hormonal contraceptives. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • EstradiolestrogenModerate

    For patients with CF taking hormonal contraceptives who develop rash, consider interrupting TRIKAFTA and hormonal contraceptives. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • Estradiol and dienogestoral contraceptiveModerate

    For patients with CF taking hormonal contraceptives who develop rash, consider interrupting TRIKAFTA and hormonal contraceptives. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • For patients with CF taking hormonal contraceptives who develop rash, consider interrupting TRIKAFTA and hormonal contraceptives. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • For patients with CF taking hormonal contraceptives who develop rash, consider interrupting TRIKAFTA and hormonal contraceptives. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • For patients with CF taking hormonal contraceptives who develop rash, consider interrupting TRIKAFTA and hormonal contraceptives. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • EverolimusimmunosuppressantModerate

    When used concomitantly with digoxin or other substrates of P-gp with a narrow therapeutic index such as cyclosporine, everolimus, sirolimus and tacrolimus, caution and appropriate monitoring should be used [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • Concomitant use of TRIKAFTA may increase exposures of medicinal products that are substrates of these transporters, such as statins, glyburide, nateglinide and repaglinide. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • Fluconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Concomitant use of fluconazole increased ivacaftor AUC by 2.9-fold [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • FludrocortisonecorticosteroidModerate

    Although other risk factors were present in some cases (such as corticosteroid use, exposure to radiation), a possible risk attributable to treatment with ivacaftor cannot be excluded. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FlunisolidecorticosteroidModerate

    Although other risk factors were present in some cases (such as corticosteroid use, exposure to radiation), a possible risk attributable to treatment with ivacaftor cannot be excluded. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FluocinonidecorticosteroidModerate

    Although other risk factors were present in some cases (such as corticosteroid use, exposure to radiation), a possible risk attributable to treatment with ivacaftor cannot be excluded. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FluorouracilantimetaboliteModerate

    Effect of TRIKAFTA on Other Drugs CYP2C9 Substrates Ivacaftor may inhibit CYP2C9; therefore, monitoring of the international normalized ratio (INR) during concomitant use of TRIKAFTA with warfarin is recommended. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • FluticasonecorticosteroidModerate

    Although other risk factors were present in some cases (such as corticosteroid use, exposure to radiation), a possible risk attributable to treatment with ivacaftor cannot be excluded. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Fluticasone and salmeterolcorticosteroidModerate

    Although other risk factors were present in some cases (such as corticosteroid use, exposure to radiation), a possible risk attributable to treatment with ivacaftor cannot be excluded. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FluvastatinstatinModerate

    Effect of TRIKAFTA on Other Drugs CYP2C9 Substrates Ivacaftor may inhibit CYP2C9; therefore, monitoring of the international normalized ratio (INR) during concomitant use of TRIKAFTA with warfarin is recommended. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • FosamprenavirantiretroviralModerate

    Concomitant Use with CYP3A Inhibitors Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when used concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FosaprepitantCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    Concomitant Use with CYP3A Inhibitors Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when used concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FulvestrantestrogenModerate

    For patients with CF taking hormonal contraceptives who develop rash, consider interrupting TRIKAFTA and hormonal contraceptives. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • GlimepiridesulfonylureaModerate

    Other medicinal products for which exposure may be increased by TRIKAFTA include glimepiride and glipizide; these medicinal products should be used with caution [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • GlipizidesulfonylureaModerate

    Other medicinal products for which exposure may be increased by TRIKAFTA include glimepiride and glipizide; these medicinal products should be used with caution [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • Glipizide and metforminsulfonylureaModerate

    Other medicinal products for which exposure may be increased by TRIKAFTA include glimepiride and glipizide; these medicinal products should be used with caution [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • GlyburidesulfonylureaModerate

    Concomitant use of TRIKAFTA may increase exposures of medicinal products that are substrates of these transporters, such as statins, glyburide, nateglinide and repaglinide. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • Glyburide and metforminsulfonylureaModerate

    Concomitant use of TRIKAFTA may increase exposures of medicinal products that are substrates of these transporters, such as statins, glyburide, nateglinide and repaglinide. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • HalobetasolcorticosteroidModerate

    Although other risk factors were present in some cases (such as corticosteroid use, exposure to radiation), a possible risk attributable to treatment with ivacaftor cannot be excluded. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • HydrocortisonecorticosteroidModerate

    Although other risk factors were present in some cases (such as corticosteroid use, exposure to radiation), a possible risk attributable to treatment with ivacaftor cannot be excluded. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ImatinibCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    Concomitant Use with CYP3A Inhibitors Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when used concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • IsoniazidantibioticModerate

    Concomitant Use with CYP3A Inhibitors Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when used concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • IsotretinoinretinoidModerate

    Patients with elevated vitamin A levels may be at increased risk. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • IvacaftorCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    Concomitant Use with CYP3A Inhibitors Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when used concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Ketoconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    When used concomitantly with itraconazole and ketoconazole, ivacaftor AUC increased by 15.6-fold and 8.5-fold, respectively [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • LenacapavirantiretroviralModerate

    Concomitant Use with CYP3A Inhibitors Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when used concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LevonorgestrelprogestinModerate

    For patients with CF taking hormonal contraceptives who develop rash, consider interrupting TRIKAFTA and hormonal contraceptives. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    For patients with CF taking hormonal contraceptives who develop rash, consider interrupting TRIKAFTA and hormonal contraceptives. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • LovastatinstatinModerate

    Concomitant use of TRIKAFTA may increase exposures of medicinal products that are substrates of these transporters, such as statins, glyburide, nateglinide and repaglinide. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • MedroxyprogesteroneprogestinModerate

    For patients with CF taking hormonal contraceptives who develop rash, consider interrupting TRIKAFTA and hormonal contraceptives. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • MegestrolprogestinModerate

    For patients with CF taking hormonal contraceptives who develop rash, consider interrupting TRIKAFTA and hormonal contraceptives. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • MethylprednisolonecorticosteroidModerate

    Although other risk factors were present in some cases (such as corticosteroid use, exposure to radiation), a possible risk attributable to treatment with ivacaftor cannot be excluded. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MetronidazoleantibioticModerate

    Effect of TRIKAFTA on Other Drugs CYP2C9 Substrates Ivacaftor may inhibit CYP2C9; therefore, monitoring of the international normalized ratio (INR) during concomitant use of TRIKAFTA with warfarin is recommended. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • Miconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Effect of TRIKAFTA on Other Drugs CYP2C9 Substrates Ivacaftor may inhibit CYP2C9; therefore, monitoring of the international normalized ratio (INR) during concomitant use of TRIKAFTA with warfarin is recommended. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • MifepristoneCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    Concomitant Use with CYP3A Inhibitors Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when used concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Mirabegronbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Concomitant Use with CYP3A Inhibitors Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when used concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MometasonecorticosteroidModerate

    Although other risk factors were present in some cases (such as corticosteroid use, exposure to radiation), a possible risk attributable to treatment with ivacaftor cannot be excluded. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • NateglinidemeglitinideModerate

    Concomitant use of TRIKAFTA may increase exposures of medicinal products that are substrates of these transporters, such as statins, glyburide, nateglinide and repaglinide. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • NefazodoneantidepressantModerate

    Concomitant Use with CYP3A Inhibitors Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when used concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • NitisinoneCYP2C9 inhibitorModerate

    Effect of TRIKAFTA on Other Drugs CYP2C9 Substrates Ivacaftor may inhibit CYP2C9; therefore, monitoring of the international normalized ratio (INR) during concomitant use of TRIKAFTA with warfarin is recommended. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • For patients with CF taking hormonal contraceptives who develop rash, consider interrupting TRIKAFTA and hormonal contraceptives. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • NorethindroneprogestinModerate

    For patients with CF taking hormonal contraceptives who develop rash, consider interrupting TRIKAFTA and hormonal contraceptives. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • Norethindrone and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    For patients with CF taking hormonal contraceptives who develop rash, consider interrupting TRIKAFTA and hormonal contraceptives. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • Norgestimate and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    For patients with CF taking hormonal contraceptives who develop rash, consider interrupting TRIKAFTA and hormonal contraceptives. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • Norgestrel and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    For patients with CF taking hormonal contraceptives who develop rash, consider interrupting TRIKAFTA and hormonal contraceptives. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • Olopatadine and mometasoneantihistamineModerate

    Although other risk factors were present in some cases (such as corticosteroid use, exposure to radiation), a possible risk attributable to treatment with ivacaftor cannot be excluded. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PalbociclibCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    Concomitant Use with CYP3A Inhibitors Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when used concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PerampanelanticonvulsantModerate

    Concomitant Use with CYP3A Inhibitors Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when used concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Pioglitazone and glimepiridethiazolidinedioneModerate

    Other medicinal products for which exposure may be increased by TRIKAFTA include glimepiride and glipizide; these medicinal products should be used with caution [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • PitavastatinstatinModerate

    Concomitant use of TRIKAFTA may increase exposures of medicinal products that are substrates of these transporters, such as statins, glyburide, nateglinide and repaglinide. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • Posaconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Concomitant Use with CYP3A Inhibitors Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when used concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PravastatinstatinModerate

    Concomitant use of TRIKAFTA may increase exposures of medicinal products that are substrates of these transporters, such as statins, glyburide, nateglinide and repaglinide. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • PrednisolonecorticosteroidModerate

    Although other risk factors were present in some cases (such as corticosteroid use, exposure to radiation), a possible risk attributable to treatment with ivacaftor cannot be excluded. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PrednisonecorticosteroidModerate

    Although other risk factors were present in some cases (such as corticosteroid use, exposure to radiation), a possible risk attributable to treatment with ivacaftor cannot be excluded. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ProgesteroneprogestinModerate

    For patients with CF taking hormonal contraceptives who develop rash, consider interrupting TRIKAFTA and hormonal contraceptives. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • RanolazineQT-prolonging drugModerate

    Concomitant Use with CYP3A Inhibitors Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when used concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RepaglinidemeglitinideModerate

    Concomitant use of TRIKAFTA may increase exposures of medicinal products that are substrates of these transporters, such as statins, glyburide, nateglinide and repaglinide. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • RosuvastatinstatinModerate

    Concomitant use of TRIKAFTA may increase exposures of medicinal products that are substrates of these transporters, such as statins, glyburide, nateglinide and repaglinide. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • SimvastatinstatinModerate

    Concomitant use of TRIKAFTA may increase exposures of medicinal products that are substrates of these transporters, such as statins, glyburide, nateglinide and repaglinide. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • SirolimusimmunosuppressantModerate

    When used concomitantly with digoxin or other substrates of P-gp with a narrow therapeutic index such as cyclosporine, everolimus, sirolimus and tacrolimus, caution and appropriate monitoring should be used [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • St. John's wortHerbal and supplementModerate

    John's wort ( Hypericum perforatum ) Strong or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors The dosage of TRIKAFTA should be reduced when used concomitantly with strong CYP3A inhibitors [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • Effect of TRIKAFTA on Other Drugs CYP2C9 Substrates Ivacaftor may inhibit CYP2C9; therefore, monitoring of the international normalized ratio (INR) during concomitant use of TRIKAFTA with warfarin is recommended. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • Suvorexantsedative-hypnoticModerate

    Concomitant Use with CYP3A Inhibitors Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when used concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TacrolimusimmunosuppressantModerate

    When used concomitantly with digoxin or other substrates of P-gp with a narrow therapeutic index such as cyclosporine, everolimus, sirolimus and tacrolimus, caution and appropriate monitoring should be used [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • Ticagrelorantiplatelet agentModerate

    Concomitant Use with CYP3A Inhibitors Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when used concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TretinoinretinoidModerate

    Patients with elevated vitamin A levels may be at increased risk. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TriamcinolonecorticosteroidModerate

    Although other risk factors were present in some cases (such as corticosteroid use, exposure to radiation), a possible risk attributable to treatment with ivacaftor cannot be excluded. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TrimethoprimantibioticModerate

    Effect of TRIKAFTA on Other Drugs CYP2C9 Substrates Ivacaftor may inhibit CYP2C9; therefore, monitoring of the international normalized ratio (INR) during concomitant use of TRIKAFTA with warfarin is recommended. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • Verapamilcalcium channel blockerModerate

    Concomitant Use with CYP3A Inhibitors Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when used concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Voriconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Concomitant Use with CYP3A Inhibitors Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when used concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Warnings and precautions)

  • WarfarinanticoagulantModerate

    Effect of TRIKAFTA on Other Drugs CYP2C9 Substrates Ivacaftor may inhibit CYP2C9; therefore, monitoring of the international normalized ratio (INR) during concomitant use of TRIKAFTA with warfarin is recommended. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • Zafirlukastleukotriene receptor antagonistModerate

    Effect of TRIKAFTA on Other Drugs CYP2C9 Substrates Ivacaftor may inhibit CYP2C9; therefore, monitoring of the international normalized ratio (INR) during concomitant use of TRIKAFTA with warfarin is recommended. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

Minor mentions (1)

No significant interaction reported (1)

  • CiprofloxacinfluoroquinoloneNo interaction

    Drugs with No Clinically Significant Interactions with TRIKAFTA Ciprofloxacin Ciprofloxacin had no clinically relevant effect on the exposure of tezacaftor or ivacaftor and is not expected to affect the exposure of elexacaftor. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

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