Aprepitant and Lenacapavir interaction
Aprepitant and Lenacapavir: the Lenacapavir prescribing label flags this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.
Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.
What the FDA labels say
From the Lenacapavir (Sunlenca) label · effective 2026-08-27
Concomitant administration of SUNLENCA with strong CYP3A inducers is contraindicated due to decreased lenacapavir plasma concentrations, which may result in the loss of therapeutic effect and development of resistance to SUNLENCA [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] .
Concomitant administration of SUNLENCA is contraindicated with strong CYP3A inducers.
Concomitant administration of SUNLENCA with strong CYP3A inducers during SUNLENCA treatment is contraindicated [see Contraindications (4) ] .
Concomitant administration of SUNLENCA with moderate CYP3A inducers during SUNLENCA treatment is not recommended.
Strong or Moderate CYP3A Inducers Drugs that are strong or moderate inducers of CYP3A may significantly decrease plasma concentrations of lenacapavir [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , which may result in loss of therapeutic effect of SUNLENCA and development of resistance.
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