Rosuvastatin interactions

Rosuvastatin (Crestor, Ezallor), a statin has 111 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 16 major, 61 moderate, 32 minor, and 2 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 (16)

  • Clarithromycinmacrolide antibioticMajor

    Concomitant administration of clarithromycin tablets with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) that are extensively metabolized by CYP3A4 (lovastatin or simvastatin) is contraindicated, due to the increased risk of myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7 )]. (Clarithromycin label, Contraindications)

  • CyclosporineimmunosuppressantMajor

    Steps to Prevent or Reduce the Risk of Myopathy and Rhabdomyolysis The concomitant use of rosuvastatin tablets with cyclosporine or gemfibrozil is not recommended. rosuvastatin tablets dosage modifications are recommended for patients taking certain antiviral medications, darolutamide, and regorafenib [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.6 )] . (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DarunavirantiretroviralMajor

    Lipid Modifying Agents: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors : lovastatin, simvastatin ↑ lovastatin ↑ simvastatin Co-administration is contraindicated due to potential for serious reactions such as myopathy including rhabdomyolysis. atorvastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin ↑ HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors Co-administration of PREZISTA/ritonavir with HMG-Co A reductase inhibitors… (Darunavir label, Drug interactions)

  • Darunavir and cobicistatantiretroviralMajor

    Dosage recommendations with atorvastatin or rosuvastatin are as follows: atorvastatin dosage should not exceed 20 mg/day rosuvastatin dosage should not exceed 20 mg/day Other lipid modifying agents: lomitapide ↑ lomitapide Co-administration is contraindicated due to potential for markedly increased transaminases associated with increased plasma concentrations… (Darunavir and cobicistat label, Drug interactions)

  • DronedaroneantiarrhythmicMajor

    • Statins: Avoid simvastatin doses greater than 10 mg daily. (Dronedarone label, Drug interactions)

  • Lipid-modifying Agents: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors: lovastatin simvastatin ↑ lovastatin ↑ simvastatin Coadministration with lovastatin or simvastatin is contraindicated due to potential for serious reactions such as myopathy including rhabdomyolysis. atorvastatin ↑ atorvastatin Initiate atorvastatin with the lowest starting dose of atorvastatin and titrate… (Elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir label, Drug interactions)

  • Erythromycinmacrolide antibioticMajor

    Do not use erythromycin concomitantly with HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) that are extensively metabolized by CYP 3A4 (lovastatin or simvastatin), due to the increased risk of myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis (see PRECAUTIONS - Drug Interactions ). (Erythromycin label, Contraindications)

  • When used in combination with a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-C lowering therapy, ZETIA is contraindicated in patients for whom a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-C lowering therapy are contraindicated. (Ezetimibe label, Contraindications)

  • GemfibrozilfibrateMajor

    Steps to Prevent or Reduce the Risk of Myopathy and Rhabdomyolysis The concomitant use of rosuvastatin tablets with cyclosporine or gemfibrozil is not recommended. rosuvastatin tablets dosage modifications are recommended for patients taking certain antiviral medications, darolutamide, and regorafenib [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.6 )] . (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Ketoconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Myopathy Coadministration of CYP3A4 metabolized HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors such as simvastatin, and lovastatin is contraindicated with ketoconazole tablets (see PRECAUTIONS: Drug Interactions ). (Ketoconazole label, Contraindications)

  • Table 5: Drug Interactions that Increase the Risk of Myopathy and Rhabdomyolysis with Rosuvastatin Tablets Sofosbuvir/ velpatasvir/ voxilaprevir or Ledipasvir/ sofosbuvir Prevention or Management: Avoid concomitant use with rosuvastatin tablets. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Lopinavir and ritonavirantiretroviralMajor

    …Antipsychotics: lurasidone, pimozide Ergot Derivatives: dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, methylergonovine GI Motility Agent: cisapride Hepatitis C direct acting antiviral: elbasvir/grazoprevir HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors: lovastatin, simvastatin Microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (MTTP) Inhibitor: lomitapide Non-opioid Analgesic (selective blocker of Nav1.8 sodium… (Lopinavir and ritonavir label, Contraindications)

  • …lurasidone, pimozide • Benign prostatic hyperplasia agents: silodosin • Cardiovascular agents: eplerenone, ivabradine • Ergot derivatives: dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, methylergonovine • HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors: lovastatin, simvastatin (these drugs can be temporarily discontinued to allow PAXLOVID use [see Table 2 , Drug Interactions (7.3) ] ) • Immunosuppressants:… (Nirmatrelvir and ritonavir label, Contraindications)

  • Posaconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors Primarily Metabolized through CYP3A4 ( 4.4 , 7.2 ) (Posaconazole label, Contraindications)

  • RitonavirantiretroviralMajor

    …Antifungal: voriconazole ○ Anti-gout: colchicine ○ Antipsychotics: lurasidone, pimozide ○ Ergot Derivatives: dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, methylergonovine ○ GI Motility Agent: cisapride ○ HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors: lovastatin, simvastatin ○ Microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (MTTP) Inhibitor: lomitapide ○ Non-opioid Analgesic (selective blocker of Na v 1.8 sodium… (Ritonavir label, Contraindications)

  • Table 5: Drug Interactions that Increase the Risk of Myopathy and Rhabdomyolysis with Rosuvastatin Tablets Sofosbuvir/ velpatasvir/ voxilaprevir or Ledipasvir/ sofosbuvir Prevention or Management: Avoid concomitant use with rosuvastatin tablets. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

Moderate interactions (61)

  • AlcoholAlcoholModerate

    Patients who consume substantial quantities of alcohol and/or have a history of liver disease may be at increased risk for hepatic injury [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.7 )]. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AmiodaroneantiarrhythmicModerate

    Rosuvastatin plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP2C9 and transporters. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Table 6: Drug Interactions that Decrease the Efficacy of Rosuvastatin Tablets Antacids Prevention or Management In patients taking an antacid, administer rosuvastatin tablets at least 2 hours before the antacid. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • AtazanavirantiretroviralModerate

    Additional Anti-Viral Medications Prevention or Management: • Simeprevir • Dasabuvir/ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir • Elbasvir/grazoprevir • Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir • Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir • Atazanavir/ritonavir • Lopinavir/ritonavir Initiate with rosuvastatin tablets 5 mg once daily, and do not exceed a dosage of rosuvastatin tablets 10 mg once daily. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors: lovastatin simvastatin ↑ lovastatin ↑ simvastatin Initiate lovastatin and simvastatin with the lowest starting dose and titrate carefully while monitoring for safety (e.g., myopathy). (Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide label, Drug interactions)

  • Rosuvastatin plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP2C9 and transporters. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Cannabidiol (prescription)anticonvulsantModerate

    Rosuvastatin plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP2C9 and transporters. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • CapecitabineantimetaboliteModerate

    Rosuvastatin plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP2C9 and transporters. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • ColchicineModerate

    Niacin, fibrates, and colchicine may also increase the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1) ]. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DanazolandrogenModerate

    The risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis is increased by concomitant administration of danazol with statins such as simvastatin, atorvastatin and lovastatin. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • DaptomycinantibioticModerate

    In patients who receive Daptomycin for Injection, CPK levels should be monitored weekly, and more frequently in patients who received recent prior or concomitant therapy with an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or in whom elevations in CPK occur during treatment with Daptomycin for Injection. (Daptomycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Desogestrel and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    Substances increasing the plasma concentrations of COCs: Co-administration of atorvastatin or rosuvastatin and certain COCs containing EE increase AUC values for EE by approximately 20 to 25%. (Desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol label, Drug interactions)

  • DisulfiramCYP2C9 inhibitorModerate

    Rosuvastatin plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP2C9 and transporters. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • EfavirenzantiretroviralModerate

    Rosuvastatin plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP2C9 and transporters. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Rosuvastatin plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP2C9 and transporters. (Rosuvastatin 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)

  • EltrombopagOATP1B1 inhibitorModerate

    …concomitantly administering ALVAIZ and drugs that are substrates of OATP1B1 (e.g., atorvastatin, bosentan, ezetimibe, fluvastatin, glyburide, olmesartan, pitavastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin, repaglinide, rifampin, simvastatin acid, SN-38 [active metabolite of irinotecan], valsartan) or breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP) (e.g., imatinib, irinotecan, lapatinib,… (Eltrombopag label, Drug interactions)

  • EluxadolineopioidModerate

    Increased exposure to rosuvastatin when co-administered with VIBERZI with a potential for increased risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis [ see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) ] Intervention: Use the lowest effective dose of rosuvastatin (see prescribing information of rosuvastatin for additional information on recommended dosing). (Eluxadoline label, Drug interactions)

  • EtravirineantiretroviralModerate

    Rosuvastatin plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP2C9 and transporters. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • The risk is also greater in patients taking VYTORIN 80 mg daily compared with patients taking lower VYTORIN dosages and compared with patients using other statins with similar or greater LDL-C-lowering efficacy [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . (Ezetimibe and simvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Febuxostatxanthine oxidase inhibitorModerate

    Febuxostat Prevention or Management: In patients taking febuxostat, do not exceed a dosage of rosuvastatin tablets 20 mg once daily. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • FenofibratefibrateModerate

    Fenofibrates (e.g., fenofibrate and fenofibric acid) Prevention or Management: Consider if the benefit of using fibrates concomitantly with rosuvastatin tablets outweighs the increased risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Fenofibric acidfibrateModerate

    Fenofibrates (e.g., fenofibrate and fenofibric acid) Prevention or Management: Consider if the benefit of using fibrates concomitantly with rosuvastatin tablets outweighs the increased risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Fluconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Rosuvastatin plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP2C9 and transporters. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • FluorouracilantimetaboliteModerate

    Rosuvastatin plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP2C9 and transporters. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • FluvastatinstatinModerate

    Rosuvastatin plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP2C9 and transporters. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • FosamprenavirantiretroviralModerate

    Lipid Modifying Agents: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors : Atorvastatin a Lovastatin, simvastatin Other lipid modifying agents : Lomitapide ↑Atorvastatin ↑Lovastatin ↑Simvastatin ↑Lomitapide Titrate atorvastatin dose carefully and use the lowest necessary dose; do not exceed atorvastatin 20 mg/day. (Fosamprenavir label, Drug interactions)

  • Icosapent ethylomega-3 fatty acidModerate

    In a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 8,179 statin-treated subjects with established cardiovascular disease (CVD) or diabetes plus an additional risk factor for CVD, adjudicated atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter requiring hospitalization for 24 or more hours occurred in 127 (3%) patients treated with VASCEPA compared to 84 (2%) patients receiving… (Icosapent ethyl label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ImatinibCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    Interactions With Drugs Metabolized by CYP3A4 Gleevec will increase plasma concentration of CYP3A4 metabolized drugs (e.g., triazolo-benzodiazepines, dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers, certain HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, etc.). Use caution when administering Gleevec with CYP3A4 substrates that have a narrow therapeutic window. (Imatinib label, Drug interactions)

  • IvacaftorCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    Rosuvastatin plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP2C9 and transporters. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Lanthanumphosphate binderModerate

    Examples of relevant classes of compounds where antacids have been demonstrated to reduce bioavailability include antibiotics (such as quinolones, ampicillin, and tetracyclines), thyroid hormones, ACE inhibitors, statin lipid regulators, and anti-malarials. (Lanthanum label, Drug interactions)

  • LeflunomideimmunosuppressantModerate

    Rosuvastatin: The dose of rosuvastatin should not exceed 10 mg once daily in patients taking ARAVA. (Leflunomide label, Drug interactions)

  • LenacapavirantiretroviralModerate

    HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors: lovastatin simvastatin ↑ lovastatin ↑ simvastatin Initiate lovastatin and simvastatin with the lowest starting dose and titrate carefully while monitoring for safety (e.g., myopathy). (Lenacapavir label, Drug interactions)

  • Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    Substances increasing the systemic exposure of CHCs: Co-administration of atorvastatin or rosuvastatin and CHCs containing ethinyl estradiol increase systemic exposure of ethinyl estradiol by approximately 20 to 25 percent. (Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol label, Drug interactions)

  • LovastatinstatinModerate

    However, another HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor has been found to produce a less than two-second increase in prothrombin time in healthy volunteers receiving low doses of warfarin. (Lovastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • MagnesiumVitamin and mineralModerate

    Mechanism and Clinical Effect(s) Concomitant aluminum and magnesium hydroxide combination antacid administration decreased the mean exposure of rosuvastatin 50% [ see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) ]. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • MetronidazoleantibioticModerate

    Rosuvastatin plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP2C9 and transporters. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Miconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Rosuvastatin plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP2C9 and transporters. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • NefazodoneantidepressantModerate

    HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors – When single 40 mg doses of simvastatin or atorvastatin, both substrates of CYP3A4, were given to healthy adult volunteers who had received nefazodone hydrochloride, 200 mg BID for 6 days, approximately 20 fold increases in plasma concentrations of simvastatin and simvastatin acid and 3 to 4 fold increases in plasma concentrations… (Nefazodone label, Drug interactions)

  • NiacinModerate

    Niacin, fibrates, and colchicine may also increase the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1) ]. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • NitisinoneCYP2C9 inhibitorModerate

    Rosuvastatin plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP2C9 and transporters. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Substances Increasing the Plasma Concentrations of CHCs Co-administration of atorvastatin or rosuvastatin and certain CHCs containing EE increase AUC values for EE by approximately 20% to 25%. (Norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol label, Drug interactions)

  • Norgestimate and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    Substances increasing the plasma concentrations of COCs Co-administration of atorvastatin or rosuvastatin and certain COCs containing ethinyl estradiol (EE) increase AUC values for EE by approximately 20-25%. (Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol label, Drug interactions)

  • Norgestrel and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    Substances increasing the plasma concentrations of COCs Co-administration of atorvastatin or rosuvastatin and certain COCs containing EE increase AUC values for EE by approximately 20-25%. (Norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol label, Drug interactions)

  • Omeprazole and sodium bicarbonateproton pump inhibitorModerate

    Table 6: Drug Interactions that Decrease the Efficacy of Rosuvastatin Tablets Antacids Prevention or Management In patients taking an antacid, administer rosuvastatin tablets at least 2 hours before the antacid. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • PazopanibModerate

    Insufficient data are available to assess the risk of concomitant administration of alternative statins and VOTRIENT. (Pazopanib label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Niacin, fibrates, and colchicine may also increase the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1) ]. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • QuinineantimalarialModerate

    Thus, clinicians considering combined therapy of quinine sulfate with atorvastatin or other HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors ("statins") that are CYP3A4 substrates (e.g., simvastatin, lovastatin) should carefully weigh the potential benefits and risks of each medication. (Quinine label, Drug interactions)

  • RifampinantibioticModerate

    Decrease exposure Selective 5-HT 3 Receptor Antagonists Ondansetron Decrease exposure Statins Metabolized by CYP3A4 Simvastatin Decrease exposure Thiazolidinediones Rosiglitazone Decrease AUC by 66% Tricyclic Antidepressants Nortriptyline A tuberculosis treatment regimen including rifampin (600 mg/day), isoniazid (300 mg/day), pyrazinamide (500 mg 3× per day),… (Rifampin label, Drug interactions)

  • RolapitantCYP2D6 inhibitorModerate

    Use the lowest effective dose of rosuvastatin (see prescribing information for additional information on recommended dosing). (Rolapitant label, Drug interactions)

  • SimvastatinstatinModerate

    The risk is also greater in patients taking an 80 mg daily dosage of ZOCOR compared with patients taking lower ZOCOR dosages and compared with patients using other statins with similar or greater LDL-C-lowering efficacy [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . (Simvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • SirolimusimmunosuppressantModerate

    During sirolimus therapy with or without cyclosporine, patients should be monitored for elevated lipids, and patients administered an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor and/or fibrate should be monitored for the possible development of rhabdomyolysis and other adverse effects, as described in the respective labeling for these agents. (Sirolimus label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Sodium bicarbonateantacidModerate

    Table 6: Drug Interactions that Decrease the Efficacy of Rosuvastatin Tablets Antacids Prevention or Management In patients taking an antacid, administer rosuvastatin tablets at least 2 hours before the antacid. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Rosuvastatin plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP2C9 and transporters. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • TeriflunomideimmunosuppressantModerate

    Teriflunomide Prevention or Management: In patients taking teriflunomide, do not exceed a dosage of rosuvastatin tablets 10 mg once daily. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Ticagrelorantiplatelet agentModerate

    Ticagrelor Prevention or Management: In patients taking ticagrelor, do not exceed a dosage of rosuvastatin tablets 20 mg once daily. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • TrimethoprimantibioticModerate

    Rosuvastatin plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP2C9 and transporters. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • UpadacitinibimmunosuppressantModerate

    Elevations in LDL cholesterol decreased to pre-treatment levels in response to statin therapy. (Upadacitinib label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Voriconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Rosuvastatin plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP2C9 and transporters. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • WarfarinanticoagulantModerate

    Table 7: Rosuvastatin Tablet Effects on Other Drugs Warfarin Prevention or Management: In patients taking warfarin, obtain an INR before starting rosuvastatin tablets and frequently enough after initiation, dosage titration or discontinuation to ensure that no significant alteration in INR occurs. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Zafirlukastleukotriene receptor antagonistModerate

    Rosuvastatin plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP2C9 and transporters. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)

Minor mentions (32)

  • AbataceptimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AbrocitinibJAK inhibitorMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AdalimumabimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AlemtuzumabimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AzathioprineimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • BaricitinibJAK inhibitorMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CladribineantimetaboliteMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CyclophosphamideimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Dimethyl fumarateimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EtanerceptimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EverolimusimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Finasteride5-alpha reductase inhibitorMinor

    …acid, α-blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, analgesics, anti-convulsants, beta-adrenergic blocking agents, diuretics, calcium channel blockers, cardiac nitrates, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), benzodiazepines, H 2 antagonists and quinolone anti-infectives without evidence of clinically significant… (Finasteride label, Drug interactions)

  • FingolimodimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • GuselkumabimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • InfliximabimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MercaptopurineantimetaboliteMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MethotrexateimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MycophenolateimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • NatalizumabimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • NilotinibQT-prolonging drugMinor

    Should treatment with any HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (a lipid lowering agent) be needed to treat lipid elevations, evaluate the potential for a drug-drug interaction before initiating therapy as certain HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors are metabolized by the CYP3A4 pathway [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )] . (Nilotinib label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OcrelizumabimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Pimecrolimuscalcineurin inhibitorMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PonesimodimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Prasugrelantiplatelet agentMinor

    Effient can be administered with aspirin (75 mg to 325 mg per day), heparin, GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors, statins, digoxin, and drugs that elevate gastric pH, including proton pump inhibitors and H 2 blockers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • RitlecitinibJAK inhibitorMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RituximabimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • SecukinumabimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TacrolimusimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TocilizumabimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TofacitinibimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • UstekinumabimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Verapamilcalcium channel blockerMinor

    HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors The use of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors that are CYP3A4 substrates in combination with verapamil has been associated with reports of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis. (Verapamil label, Drug interactions)

No significant interaction reported (2)

  • BrexpiprazoleantipsychoticNo interaction

    Additionally, no dosage adjustment for substrates of CYP2D6 (e.g., dextromethorphan), CYP3A4 (e.g., lovastatin), CYP2B6 (e.g., bupropion), BCRP (e.g., rosuvastatin), or P-gp (e.g., fexofenadine) is required when administered concomitantly with REXULTI. (Brexpiprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • RaltegravirantiretroviralNo interaction

    Based on these data, ISENTRESS is not expected to affect the pharmacokinetics of drugs that are substrates of these enzymes or P-glycoprotein (e.g., protease inhibitors, NNRTIs, opioid analgesics, statins, azole antifungals, proton pump inhibitors and anti-erectile dysfunction agents). (Raltegravir label, Drug interactions)

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