Darunavir and cobicistat and Triazolam interaction
Darunavir and cobicistat and Triazolam: 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 Triazolam label · effective 2026-07-10
• Concomitant use with medications that significantly impair the oxidative metabolism mediated by cytochrome P450 3A (CYP 3A) including ketoconazole, itraconazole, nefazodone, and several human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease inhibitors ( 4 , 5.8 , 17 )
Strong CYP 3A Inhibitors Triazolam is contraindicated in patients receiving strong inhibitors of CYP 3A such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, nefazodone, ritonavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, saquinavir, and lopinavir [see Contraindications (4) , Drug Interactions (7.1) ] .
Prevention or management Do not administer triazolam with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor [see Contraindications (4) , Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ].
Moderate and Weak CYP 3A Inhibitors Triazolam should be used with caution in patients receiving moderate or weak inhibitors of CYP 3A.
• Use with CYP 3A4 Inhibitors : Increased risk of adverse reactions ( 4 , 5.8 , 7.1 )
From the Darunavir and cobicistat (PREZCOBIX) label · effective 2026-02-01
…simvastatin Opioid Antagonist: naloxegol PDE-5 inhibitor: sildenafil when used for treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension Sedatives/hypnotics: orally administered midazolam, triazolam PREZCOBIX or PREZCOBIX PED is contraindicated in patients receiving certain co-administered drugs for which altered plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or…
Sedatives/hypnotics: orally administered midazolam, triazolam ↑ midazolam ↑ triazolam Co-administration is contraindicated due to potential for serious and/or life-threatening reactions such as prolonged or increased sedation or respiratory depression.
Co-administration of triazolam or orally administered midazolam with PREZCOBIX or PREZCOBIX PED may cause large increases in the concentrations of these benzodiazepines. metabolized by CYP3A: e.g. buspirone, diazepam, estazolam, zolpidem ↑ sedatives/hypnotics With concomitant use, titration is recommended with sedatives/hypnotics metabolized by CYP3A and a lower…
Triazolam and orally administered midazolam are extensively metabolized by CYP3A.
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