Atazanavir and Lenacapavir interaction

Atazanavir and Lenacapavir: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

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

Major

Antiretroviral Agents: atazanavir/cobicistat Drug-drug interaction study was conducted. atazanavir/ritonavir ↑ lenacapavir (atazanavir/cobicistat, atazanavir/ritonavir) Concomitant administration of efavirenz, nevirapine, or tipranavir/ritonavir may result in loss of therapeutic effect and development of resistance. efavirenz nevirapine tipranavir/ritonavir ↓…

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Minor

Effect of SUNLENCA on Other Drugs Lenacapavir is a moderate inhibitor of CYP3A.

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From the Atazanavir (REYATAZ) label · effective 2024-12-05

Minor

Potential for REYATAZ to Affect Other Drugs Atazanavir is an inhibitor of CYP3A and UGT1A1.

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