Interaction Checker

Macitentan interactions

Macitentan (Opsumit) has 76 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 52 major, 0 moderate, 24 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 (52)

  • AmiodaroneantiarrhythmicMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir) increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.2 , 12.3 ) . (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • AprepitantCYP3A4 inhibitorMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inducers (rifampin) reduce exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.1 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • ArmodafinilCNS stimulantMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inducers (rifampin) reduce exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.1 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • BosentanCYP3A4 inducerMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inducers (rifampin) reduce exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.1 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • Cannabidiol (prescription)anticonvulsantMajor

    Moderate dual CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 inhibitors (fluconazole, amiodarone) or use of combined CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 inhibitors may increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.3 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • CapecitabineantimetaboliteMajor

    Moderate dual CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 inhibitors (fluconazole, amiodarone) or use of combined CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 inhibitors may increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.3 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • CarbamazepineanticonvulsantMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inducers (rifampin) reduce exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.1 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • CenobamateanticonvulsantMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inducers (rifampin) reduce exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.1 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • CimetidineH2 blockerMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir) increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.2 , 12.3 ) . (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • Clarithromycinmacrolide antibioticMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir) increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.2 , 12.3 ) . (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • ClobazambenzodiazepineMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inducers (rifampin) reduce exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.1 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • CyclosporineimmunosuppressantMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir) increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.2 , 12.3 ) . (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • Deferasiroxiron supplementMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inducers (rifampin) reduce exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.1 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • DexamethasonecorticosteroidMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inducers (rifampin) reduce exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.1 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • Diltiazemcalcium channel blockerMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir) increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.2 , 12.3 ) . (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • DisulfiramCYP2C9 inhibitorMajor

    Moderate dual CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 inhibitors (fluconazole, amiodarone) or use of combined CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 inhibitors may increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.3 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • DronedaroneantiarrhythmicMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir) increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.2 , 12.3 ) . (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • Erythromycinmacrolide antibioticMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir) increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.2 , 12.3 ) . (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • EslicarbazepineanticonvulsantMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inducers (rifampin) reduce exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.1 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • EverolimusimmunosuppressantMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir) increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.2 , 12.3 ) . (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • Fluconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir) increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.2 , 12.3 ) . (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • FluvastatinstatinMajor

    Moderate dual CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 inhibitors (fluconazole, amiodarone) or use of combined CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 inhibitors may increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.3 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • GriseofulvinantifungalMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inducers (rifampin) reduce exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.1 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • ImatinibCYP3A4 inhibitorMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir) increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.2 , 12.3 ) . (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • IsoniazidantibioticMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir) increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.2 , 12.3 ) . (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • Itraconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir) increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.2 , 12.3 ) . (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • IvacaftorCYP3A4 inhibitorMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir) increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.2 , 12.3 ) . (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • Ketoconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir) increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.2 , 12.3 ) . (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • MetronidazoleantibioticMajor

    Moderate dual CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 inhibitors (fluconazole, amiodarone) or use of combined CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 inhibitors may increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.3 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • Miconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Moderate dual CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 inhibitors (fluconazole, amiodarone) or use of combined CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 inhibitors may increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.3 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • Mirabegronbeta-adrenergic agonistMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir) increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.2 , 12.3 ) . (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • ModafinilCNS stimulantMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inducers (rifampin) reduce exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.1 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • Nirmatrelvir and ritonavirantiviralMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir) increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.2 , 12.3 ) . (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • OxcarbazepineanticonvulsantMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inducers (rifampin) reduce exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.1 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • PalbociclibCYP3A4 inhibitorMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir) increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.2 , 12.3 ) . (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • PerampanelanticonvulsantMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir) increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.2 , 12.3 ) . (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenobarbitalbarbiturateMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inducers (rifampin) reduce exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.1 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inducers (rifampin) reduce exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.1 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenytoinanticonvulsantMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inducers (rifampin) reduce exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.1 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • Posaconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir) increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.2 , 12.3 ) . (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • PrimidoneanticonvulsantMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inducers (rifampin) reduce exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.1 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • RanolazineQT-prolonging drugMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir) increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.2 , 12.3 ) . (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • RifampinantibioticMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inducers (rifampin) reduce exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.1 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • RitonavirantiretroviralMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inducers (rifampin) reduce exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.1 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprimsulfonamideMajor

    Moderate dual CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 inhibitors (fluconazole, amiodarone) or use of combined CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 inhibitors may increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.3 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • Suvorexantsedative-hypnoticMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir) increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.2 , 12.3 ) . (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • Ticagrelorantiplatelet agentMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir) increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.2 , 12.3 ) . (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • TopiramateanticonvulsantMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inducers (rifampin) reduce exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.1 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • TrimethoprimantibioticMajor

    Moderate dual CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 inhibitors (fluconazole, amiodarone) or use of combined CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 inhibitors may increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.3 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • Verapamilcalcium channel blockerMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir) increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.2 , 12.3 ) . (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • Voriconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir) increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.2 , 12.3 ) . (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

  • Zafirlukastleukotriene receptor antagonistMajor

    Moderate dual CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 inhibitors (fluconazole, amiodarone) or use of combined CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 inhibitors may increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.3 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)

Minor mentions (24)

  • Acetazolamidecarbonic anhydrase inhibitorMinor

    Postmarketing cases of edema and fluid retention occurring within weeks of starting OPSUMIT, some requiring intervention with a diuretic or hospitalization for decompensated heart failure, have been reported [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . (Macitentan label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Amiloridepotassium-sparing diureticMinor

    Postmarketing cases of edema and fluid retention occurring within weeks of starting OPSUMIT, some requiring intervention with a diuretic or hospitalization for decompensated heart failure, have been reported [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . (Macitentan label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazidebeta blockerMinor

    Postmarketing cases of edema and fluid retention occurring within weeks of starting OPSUMIT, some requiring intervention with a diuretic or hospitalization for decompensated heart failure, have been reported [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . (Macitentan label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Bumetanideloop diureticMinor

    Postmarketing cases of edema and fluid retention occurring within weeks of starting OPSUMIT, some requiring intervention with a diuretic or hospitalization for decompensated heart failure, have been reported [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . (Macitentan label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Chlorthalidonethiazide diureticMinor

    Postmarketing cases of edema and fluid retention occurring within weeks of starting OPSUMIT, some requiring intervention with a diuretic or hospitalization for decompensated heart failure, have been reported [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . (Macitentan label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Drospirenone and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveMinor

    Advise patients who can become pregnant to use effective contraceptive methods prior to initiation of treatment, during treatment, and for one month after discontinuation of treatment with OPSUMIT. (Macitentan label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Eplerenonealdosterone antagonistMinor

    Postmarketing cases of edema and fluid retention occurring within weeks of starting OPSUMIT, some requiring intervention with a diuretic or hospitalization for decompensated heart failure, have been reported [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . (Macitentan label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Ethacrynic acidloop diureticMinor

    Postmarketing cases of edema and fluid retention occurring within weeks of starting OPSUMIT, some requiring intervention with a diuretic or hospitalization for decompensated heart failure, have been reported [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . (Macitentan label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Furosemideloop diureticMinor

    Postmarketing cases of edema and fluid retention occurring within weeks of starting OPSUMIT, some requiring intervention with a diuretic or hospitalization for decompensated heart failure, have been reported [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . (Macitentan label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Hydrochlorothiazidethiazide diureticMinor

    Postmarketing cases of edema and fluid retention occurring within weeks of starting OPSUMIT, some requiring intervention with a diuretic or hospitalization for decompensated heart failure, have been reported [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . (Macitentan label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Indapamidethiazide diureticMinor

    Postmarketing cases of edema and fluid retention occurring within weeks of starting OPSUMIT, some requiring intervention with a diuretic or hospitalization for decompensated heart failure, have been reported [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . (Macitentan label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveMinor

    Advise patients who can become pregnant to use effective contraceptive methods prior to initiation of treatment, during treatment, and for one month after discontinuation of treatment with OPSUMIT. (Macitentan label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazideACE inhibitorMinor

    Postmarketing cases of edema and fluid retention occurring within weeks of starting OPSUMIT, some requiring intervention with a diuretic or hospitalization for decompensated heart failure, have been reported [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . (Macitentan label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Losartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    Postmarketing cases of edema and fluid retention occurring within weeks of starting OPSUMIT, some requiring intervention with a diuretic or hospitalization for decompensated heart failure, have been reported [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . (Macitentan label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Metolazonethiazide diureticMinor

    Postmarketing cases of edema and fluid retention occurring within weeks of starting OPSUMIT, some requiring intervention with a diuretic or hospitalization for decompensated heart failure, have been reported [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . (Macitentan label, Warnings and precautions)

  • NorethindroneprogestinMinor

    Advise patients who can become pregnant to use effective contraceptive methods prior to initiation of treatment, during treatment, and for one month after discontinuation of treatment with OPSUMIT. (Macitentan label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Norethindrone and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveMinor

    Advise patients who can become pregnant to use effective contraceptive methods prior to initiation of treatment, during treatment, and for one month after discontinuation of treatment with OPSUMIT. (Macitentan label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Norgestimate and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveMinor

    Advise patients who can become pregnant to use effective contraceptive methods prior to initiation of treatment, during treatment, and for one month after discontinuation of treatment with OPSUMIT. (Macitentan label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Spironolactonealdosterone antagonistMinor

    Postmarketing cases of edema and fluid retention occurring within weeks of starting OPSUMIT, some requiring intervention with a diuretic or hospitalization for decompensated heart failure, have been reported [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . (Macitentan label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazidealdosterone antagonistMinor

    Postmarketing cases of edema and fluid retention occurring within weeks of starting OPSUMIT, some requiring intervention with a diuretic or hospitalization for decompensated heart failure, have been reported [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . (Macitentan label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Torsemideloop diureticMinor

    Postmarketing cases of edema and fluid retention occurring within weeks of starting OPSUMIT, some requiring intervention with a diuretic or hospitalization for decompensated heart failure, have been reported [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . (Macitentan label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Triamterenepotassium-sparing diureticMinor

    Postmarketing cases of edema and fluid retention occurring within weeks of starting OPSUMIT, some requiring intervention with a diuretic or hospitalization for decompensated heart failure, have been reported [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . (Macitentan label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazidepotassium-sparing diureticMinor

    Postmarketing cases of edema and fluid retention occurring within weeks of starting OPSUMIT, some requiring intervention with a diuretic or hospitalization for decompensated heart failure, have been reported [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . (Macitentan label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    Postmarketing cases of edema and fluid retention occurring within weeks of starting OPSUMIT, some requiring intervention with a diuretic or hospitalization for decompensated heart failure, have been reported [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . (Macitentan label, Warnings and precautions)

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