Atazanavir and Rivaroxaban interaction
Atazanavir and Rivaroxaban: both prescribing labels flag 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 Atazanavir (REYATAZ) label · effective 2024-12-05
Refer to the respective DOAC prescribing information regarding dosing instructions for coadministration with P-gp inhibitors. rivaroxaban REYATAZ with ritonavir ↑ rivaroxaban Coadministration of REYATAZ with ritonavir, a strong CYP3A4/P-gp inhibitor, and rivaroxaban is not recommended, as it may result in an increased risk of bleeding.
Anticoagulants: warfarin ↑ warfarin Coadministration with REYATAZ has the potential to produce serious and/or life-threatening bleeding and has not been studied.
REYATAZ ↑ rivaroxaban Coadministration of REYATAZ, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, and rivaroxaban may result in an increased risk of bleeding.
Close monitoring is recommended when REYATAZ is coadministered with rivaroxaban. apixaban REYATAZ with ritonavir ↑ apixaban Concomitant use of REYATAZ with ritonavir, a strong CYP3A4/P-gp inhibitor, may result in an increased risk of bleeding.
Direct-Acting Oral Anticoagulants: betrixaban, dabigatran, edoxaban ↑ betrixaban ↑ dabigatran ↑ edoxaban Concomitant use of REYATAZ with ritonavir, a strong CYP3A4/P-gp inhibitor, may result in an increased risk of bleeding.
From the Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) label · effective 2026-08-12
Use with P-gp and Strong CYP3A Inhibitors or Inducers Avoid concomitant use of XARELTO with known combined P-gp and strong CYP3A inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7.2) ] .
• Avoid combined P-gp and strong CYP3A inhibitors and inducers ( 7.2 , 7.3 )
Drugs that Inhibit Cytochrome P450 3A Enzymes and Drug Transport Systems Interaction with Combined P-gp and Strong CYP3A Inhibitors Avoid concomitant administration of XARELTO with known combined P-gp and strong CYP3A inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole and ritonavir) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .
Interaction with Combined P-gp and Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors in Patients with Renal Impairment XARELTO should not be used in patients with CrCl 15 to <80 mL/min who are receiving concomitant combined P-gp and moderate CYP3A inhibitors (e.g., erythromycin) unless the potential benefit justifies the potential risk [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) and Clinical…
Concomitant use of drugs that are known combined P-gp and strong CYP3A inhibitors increases rivaroxaban exposure and may increase bleeding risk [see Drug Interactions (7.2) ] .
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