Romidepsin interactions

Romidepsin (Istodax) has 67 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 32 major, 34 moderate, 1 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.

Interactions from the label

Major interactions (32)

  • AprepitantCYP3A4 inhibitorMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • ArmodafinilCNS stimulantMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • BosentanCYP3A4 inducerMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • CarbamazepineanticonvulsantMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • CenobamateanticonvulsantMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • ClobazambenzodiazepineMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • Deferasiroxiron supplementMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • DexamethasonecorticosteroidMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • EfavirenzantiretroviralMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • EslicarbazepineanticonvulsantMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • EtravirineantiretroviralMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • FosphenytoinanticonvulsantMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • GriseofulvinantifungalMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • Lopinavir and ritonavirantiretroviralMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • LorlatinibCYP3A4 inducerMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • MitapivatCYP3A4 inducerMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • MitotaneCYP3A4 inducerMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • ModafinilCNS stimulantMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • Nafcillinpenicillin antibioticMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • NevirapineantiretroviralMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • OxcarbazepineanticonvulsantMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenobarbitalbarbiturateMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenytoinanticonvulsantMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • PrimidoneanticonvulsantMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • RifabutinantibioticMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • RifampinantibioticMajor

    Avoid co-administration of ISTODAX with rifampin. (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • RifapentineantibioticMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • RitonavirantiretroviralMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • SuzetrigineCYP3A4 inducerMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • TopiramateanticonvulsantMajor

    • Avoid use with rifampin and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( 7.3 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

Moderate interactions (34)

  • AmiodaroneantiarrhythmicModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • AtazanavirantiretroviralModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • CimetidineH2 blockerModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • Clarithromycinmacrolide antibioticModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • CyclosporineimmunosuppressantModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • DarunavirantiretroviralModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • Darunavir and cobicistatantiretroviralModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • Diltiazemcalcium channel blockerModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • DronedaroneantiarrhythmicModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • Erythromycinmacrolide antibioticModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • EverolimusimmunosuppressantModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • Fluconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • FosamprenavirantiretroviralModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • FosaprepitantCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • ImatinibCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • IsoniazidantibioticModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • Itraconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • IvacaftorCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • Ketoconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • LenacapavirantiretroviralModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • MifepristoneCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • Mirabegronbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • NefazodoneantidepressantModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • PalbociclibCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • PerampanelanticonvulsantModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • Posaconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • RanolazineQT-prolonging drugModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • Suvorexantsedative-hypnoticModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • Ticagrelorantiplatelet agentModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • Verapamilcalcium channel blockerModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • Voriconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    • Monitor for toxicities related to increased romidepsin exposure when co-administering romidepsin with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

  • WarfarinanticoagulantModerate

    • Carefully monitor prothrombin time (PT) and International Normalized Ratio (INR) in patients concurrently administered ISTODAX and warfarin or coumarin derivatives ( 7.1 ). (Romidepsin label, Drug interactions)

Minor mentions (1)

  • GanciclovirantiviralMinor

    Reactivation of Epstein Barr viral infection leading to liver failure has occurred in recipients of ISTODAX including after ganciclovir prophylaxis. (Romidepsin label, Warnings and precautions)

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