Darunavir and Posaconazole interaction
Darunavir and Posaconazole: 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 Darunavir (PREZISTA) label · effective 2025-08-29
When co-administration is required, the daily dose of ketoconazole or itraconazole should not exceed 200 mg with monitoring for increased antifungal adverse events. voriconazole ↓ voriconazole Voriconazole is not recommended for patients receiving PREZISTA/ritonavir unless an assessment comparing predicted benefit to risk ratio justifies the use of voriconazole.
Other: trazodone ↑ trazodone Antifungals : itraconazole, isavuconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole ↑ darunavir ↑ itraconazole ↑ isavuconazole ↑ ketoconazole ↔ posaconazole Monitor for increased PREZISTA/ritonavir and/or antifungal adverse events with concomitant use of these antifungals.
Co-administration of darunavir and ritonavir and other drugs that inhibit CYP3A, or P-gp may decrease the clearance of darunavir and ritonavir and may result in increased plasma concentrations of darunavir and ritonavir (see Table 10 ).
If the antiretroviral regimen must be withheld for a prolonged period, consideration should be given to initiating a revised regimen that does not include a CYP3A or P-gp inhibitor.
The specific recommendations are based on indication, renal function, and effect of the co-administered P-gp inhibitors on the concentration of dabigatran or edoxaban.
From the Posaconazole (NOXAFIL) label · effective 2026-02-13
Anti-HIV Drugs that are CYP3A4 Substrates Mechanism and Clinical Effect(s) Ritonavir and atazanavir are CYP3A4 substrates and posaconazole increased plasma concentrations of these drugs [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].
Effects of Noxafil and Noxafil PowderMix on Other Drugs Posaconazole is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor.
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