Clarithromycin and Fosaprepitant interaction
Clarithromycin and Fosaprepitant: 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 Fosaprepitant (FOCINVEZ) label · effective 2026-03-30
Intervention Avoid concomitant use of FOCINVEZ Examples Moderate inhibitor: diltiazem Strong inhibitors: ketoconazole, itraconazole, nefazodone, troleandomycin, clarithromycin, ritonavir, nelfinavir Strong CYP3A4 Inducers Clinical Impact Substantially decreased exposure of aprepitant in patients chronically taking a strong CYP3A4 inducer may decrease the efficacy…
From the Clarithromycin label · effective 2026-01-01
Clarithromycin and other macrolides are known to inhibit CYP3A and Pgp.
Clarithromycin and other macrolides are known to inhibit CYP3A.
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