Efavirenz and Itraconazole interaction
Efavirenz and Itraconazole: 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 Efavirenz label · effective 2024-03-31
Antifungals: Voriconazole Itraconazole Ketoconazole Posaconazole ↓ voriconazole * ↑ efavirenz * ↓ itraconazole * ↓ hydroxyitraconazole * ↓ ketoconazole ↓ posaconazole * Efavirenz and voriconazole should not be coadministered at standard doses.
Consider alternative antifungal treatment because no dose recommendation for itraconazole can be made.
Consider alternative antifungal treatment because no dose recommendation for ketoconazole can be made.
From the Itraconazole (Tolsura) label · effective 2025-04-23
Antivirals Efavirenz Nevirapine Not recommended 2 weeks before and during TOLSURA treatment.
Cardiac Dysrhythmias : Life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias and/or sudden death have occurred in patients using certain drugs that are metabolized by human CYP450 enzymes concomitantly with oral itraconazole and/or other CYP3A4 inhibitors.
Cardiac Dysrhythmias Life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias and/or sudden death have occurred in patients using drugs such as, pimozide, methadone, or quinidine concomitantly with oral itraconazole and/or other CYP3A4 inhibitors.
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