Dexamethasone and Ubrogepant interaction

Dexamethasone and Ubrogepant: the Ubrogepant 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 Ubrogepant (UBRELVY) label · effective 2025-06-05

Major

Strong CYP3A4 Inducers: Should be avoided as concomitant use will result in reduction of ubrogepant exposure.

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Moderate

CYP3A4 I nducers Co-administration of UBRELVY with rifampin, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, resulted in a significant reduction in ubrogepant exposure [ s ee Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) ] .

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Moderate

Dose adjustment is recommended with concomitant use of UBRELVY and moderate or weak CYP3A4 inducers [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] .

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Minor

In patients taking strong CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., phenytoin, barbiturates, rifampin, St.

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Minor

Co-administration of UBRELVY with moderate or weak CYP3A4 inducers was not evaluated in a clinical study.

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