Aprepitant and Lumateperone interaction
Aprepitant and Lumateperone: the Lumateperone 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 Lumateperone (CAPLYTA) label · effective 2025-06-20
CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use with CAPLYTA.
Table 6: Clinically Important Drug Interactions with CAPLYTA CYP3A4 Inducers* Prevention or Management Avoid concomitant use of CAPLYTA with CYP3A4 inducers .
Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Recommended dosage is 10.5 mg once daily.
Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors: Recommended dosage is 21 mg once daily.
Clinical Impact Concomitant use of CAPLYTA with CYP3A4 inducers decreases the exposure of lumateperone [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) ].
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