Cabergoline and Posaconazole interaction

Cabergoline and Posaconazole: the Posaconazole prescribing label 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 Posaconazole (NOXAFIL) label · effective 2026-02-13

Major

Use with Ergot Alkaloids Noxafil may increase the plasma concentrations of ergot alkaloids (ergotamine and dihydroergotamine) which may lead to ergotism [see Drug Interactions (7.2) ].

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Major

Prevention or Management Ergotamine, Dihydroergotamine Concomitant use with posaconazole is contraindicated.

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Moderate

Posaconazole may increase the plasma concentrations of ergot alkaloids (ergotamine and dihydroergotamine) which may lead to ergotism.

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Minor

Ergot Alkaloids Mechanism and Clinical Effect(s) Most of the ergot alkaloids are CYP3A4 substrates.

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