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Rifaximin interactions

Rifaximin (Xifaxan), an antibiotic has 39 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 0 major, 21 moderate, 18 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.

Moderate interactions (21)

  • AmiodaroneantiarrhythmicModerate

    • Concomitant P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitors (e.g., cyclosporine): Caution should be exercised when concomitant use of XIFAXAN and a P-glycoprotein inhibitor is needed. (Rifaximin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Clarithromycinmacrolide antibioticModerate

    • Concomitant P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitors (e.g., cyclosporine): Caution should be exercised when concomitant use of XIFAXAN and a P-glycoprotein inhibitor is needed. (Rifaximin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CyclosporineimmunosuppressantModerate

    • Concomitant P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitors (e.g., cyclosporine): Caution should be exercised when concomitant use of XIFAXAN and a P-glycoprotein inhibitor is needed. (Rifaximin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Diltiazemcalcium channel blockerModerate

    • Concomitant P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitors (e.g., cyclosporine): Caution should be exercised when concomitant use of XIFAXAN and a P-glycoprotein inhibitor is needed. (Rifaximin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DronedaroneantiarrhythmicModerate

    • Concomitant P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitors (e.g., cyclosporine): Caution should be exercised when concomitant use of XIFAXAN and a P-glycoprotein inhibitor is needed. (Rifaximin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FlibanserinCNS depressantModerate

    • Concomitant P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitors (e.g., cyclosporine): Caution should be exercised when concomitant use of XIFAXAN and a P-glycoprotein inhibitor is needed. (Rifaximin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Itraconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    • Concomitant P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitors (e.g., cyclosporine): Caution should be exercised when concomitant use of XIFAXAN and a P-glycoprotein inhibitor is needed. (Rifaximin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • IvacaftorCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    • Concomitant P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitors (e.g., cyclosporine): Caution should be exercised when concomitant use of XIFAXAN and a P-glycoprotein inhibitor is needed. (Rifaximin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Ketoconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    • Concomitant P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitors (e.g., cyclosporine): Caution should be exercised when concomitant use of XIFAXAN and a P-glycoprotein inhibitor is needed. (Rifaximin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Mirabegronbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    • Concomitant P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitors (e.g., cyclosporine): Caution should be exercised when concomitant use of XIFAXAN and a P-glycoprotein inhibitor is needed. (Rifaximin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Nirmatrelvir and ritonavirantiviralModerate

    • Concomitant P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitors (e.g., cyclosporine): Caution should be exercised when concomitant use of XIFAXAN and a P-glycoprotein inhibitor is needed. (Rifaximin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Posaconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    • Concomitant P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitors (e.g., cyclosporine): Caution should be exercised when concomitant use of XIFAXAN and a P-glycoprotein inhibitor is needed. (Rifaximin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PropafenoneantiarrhythmicModerate

    • Concomitant P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitors (e.g., cyclosporine): Caution should be exercised when concomitant use of XIFAXAN and a P-glycoprotein inhibitor is needed. (Rifaximin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RanolazineQT-prolonging drugModerate

    • Concomitant P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitors (e.g., cyclosporine): Caution should be exercised when concomitant use of XIFAXAN and a P-glycoprotein inhibitor is needed. (Rifaximin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RitonavirantiretroviralModerate

    • Concomitant P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitors (e.g., cyclosporine): Caution should be exercised when concomitant use of XIFAXAN and a P-glycoprotein inhibitor is needed. (Rifaximin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Sofosbuvir and velpatasvirantiviralModerate

    • Concomitant P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitors (e.g., cyclosporine): Caution should be exercised when concomitant use of XIFAXAN and a P-glycoprotein inhibitor is needed. (Rifaximin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Suvorexantsedative-hypnoticModerate

    • Concomitant P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitors (e.g., cyclosporine): Caution should be exercised when concomitant use of XIFAXAN and a P-glycoprotein inhibitor is needed. (Rifaximin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Ticagrelorantiplatelet agentModerate

    • Concomitant P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitors (e.g., cyclosporine): Caution should be exercised when concomitant use of XIFAXAN and a P-glycoprotein inhibitor is needed. (Rifaximin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Verapamilcalcium channel blockerModerate

    • Concomitant P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitors (e.g., cyclosporine): Caution should be exercised when concomitant use of XIFAXAN and a P-glycoprotein inhibitor is needed. (Rifaximin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • WarfarinanticoagulantModerate

    Warfarin: Monitor INR and prothrombin time; dose adjustment of warfarin may be needed to maintain target INR range. (Rifaximin label, Drug interactions)

  • ZonisamideanticonvulsantModerate

    • Concomitant P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitors (e.g., cyclosporine): Caution should be exercised when concomitant use of XIFAXAN and a P-glycoprotein inhibitor is needed. (Rifaximin label, Warnings and precautions)

Minor mentions (18)

  • AprepitantCYP3A4 inhibitorMinor

    CYP3A4 Substrates An in vitro study has suggested that rifaximin induces CYP3A4 [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Rifaximin label, Drug interactions)

  • ArmodafinilCNS stimulantMinor

    CYP3A4 Substrates An in vitro study has suggested that rifaximin induces CYP3A4 [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Rifaximin label, Drug interactions)

  • BosentanCYP3A4 inducerMinor

    CYP3A4 Substrates An in vitro study has suggested that rifaximin induces CYP3A4 [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Rifaximin label, Drug interactions)

  • CarbamazepineanticonvulsantMinor

    CYP3A4 Substrates An in vitro study has suggested that rifaximin induces CYP3A4 [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Rifaximin label, Drug interactions)

  • CenobamateanticonvulsantMinor

    CYP3A4 Substrates An in vitro study has suggested that rifaximin induces CYP3A4 [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Rifaximin label, Drug interactions)

  • ClobazambenzodiazepineMinor

    CYP3A4 Substrates An in vitro study has suggested that rifaximin induces CYP3A4 [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Rifaximin label, Drug interactions)

  • Deferasiroxiron supplementMinor

    CYP3A4 Substrates An in vitro study has suggested that rifaximin induces CYP3A4 [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Rifaximin label, Drug interactions)

  • DexamethasonecorticosteroidMinor

    CYP3A4 Substrates An in vitro study has suggested that rifaximin induces CYP3A4 [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Rifaximin label, Drug interactions)

  • EslicarbazepineanticonvulsantMinor

    CYP3A4 Substrates An in vitro study has suggested that rifaximin induces CYP3A4 [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Rifaximin label, Drug interactions)

  • GriseofulvinantifungalMinor

    CYP3A4 Substrates An in vitro study has suggested that rifaximin induces CYP3A4 [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Rifaximin label, Drug interactions)

  • ModafinilCNS stimulantMinor

    CYP3A4 Substrates An in vitro study has suggested that rifaximin induces CYP3A4 [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Rifaximin label, Drug interactions)

  • OxcarbazepineanticonvulsantMinor

    CYP3A4 Substrates An in vitro study has suggested that rifaximin induces CYP3A4 [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Rifaximin label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenobarbitalbarbiturateMinor

    CYP3A4 Substrates An in vitro study has suggested that rifaximin induces CYP3A4 [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Rifaximin label, Drug interactions)

  • Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantMinor

    CYP3A4 Substrates An in vitro study has suggested that rifaximin induces CYP3A4 [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Rifaximin label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenytoinanticonvulsantMinor

    CYP3A4 Substrates An in vitro study has suggested that rifaximin induces CYP3A4 [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Rifaximin label, Drug interactions)

  • PrimidoneanticonvulsantMinor

    CYP3A4 Substrates An in vitro study has suggested that rifaximin induces CYP3A4 [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Rifaximin label, Drug interactions)

  • RifampinantibioticMinor

    CYP3A4 Substrates An in vitro study has suggested that rifaximin induces CYP3A4 [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Rifaximin label, Drug interactions)

  • TopiramateanticonvulsantMinor

    CYP3A4 Substrates An in vitro study has suggested that rifaximin induces CYP3A4 [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Rifaximin label, Drug interactions)

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