Amlodipine and Rifampin interaction

Amlodipine and Rifampin: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.

Moderate

Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.

What the FDA labels say

From the Amlodipine (NORLIQVA) label · effective 2026-02-16

Moderate

Blood pressure should be closely monitored when amlodipine is co-administered with CYP3A inducers.

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Minor

CYP3A Inducers No information is available on the quantitative effects of CYP3A inducers on amlodipine.

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From the Rifampin (Rifadin IV) label · effective 2026-05-27

Moderate

…exposure Benzodiazepines Diazepam , Administered with rifampin 1200 mg daily Decrease exposure Benzodiazepine-related drugs Zopiclone Decrease AUC by 82% Zolpidem Decrease AUC by 73% Calcium Channel Blockers Diltiazem Decrease exposure Nifedipine Rifampin 1200 mg administered as a single oral dose 8 hours before administering a single oral dose of nifedipine 10…

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