Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide and Nirmatrelvir and ritonavir interaction
Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide and Nirmatrelvir and ritonavir: 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 Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide (BIXLENVO) label · effective 2026-08-27
Concomitant administration of BIXLENVO with combined P-gp, UGT1A1, and strong CYP3A inhibitors is not recommended.
Combined P-gp, UGT1A1, and Strong CYP3A Inhibitors Combined UGT1A1 and strong CYP3A inhibitors may significantly increase plasma concentrations of BIC.
Combined P-gp, UGT1A1, and strong CYP3A inhibitors may significantly increase plasma concentrations of LEN.
Corticosteroids (systemic): cortisone/hydrocortisone dexamethasone ↑ corticosteroids (systemic) ↓ lenacapavir (dexamethasone) Concomitant administration with systemic corticosteroids whose exposures are significantly increased by CYP3A inhibitors can increase the risk for Cushing's syndrome and adrenal suppression.
Lenacapavir (LEN), a component of BIXLENVO, is a moderate inhibitor of CYP3A and a P-gp inhibitor.
From the Nirmatrelvir and ritonavir (Paxlovid) label · effective 2026-02-19
Anti-HIV efavirenz, maraviroc, nevirapine, zidovudine, bictegravir/ emtricitabine/ tenofovir ↑ efavirenz ↑ maraviroc ↑ nevirapine ↓ zidovudine ↑ bictegravir ↔ emtricitabine ↑ tenofovir For further information, refer to the respective anti-HIV drugs prescribing information.
Anti-HIV protease inhibitors atazanavir, darunavir, tipranavir ↑ protease inhibitor For further information, refer to the respective protease inhibitors' prescribing information.
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