Efavirenz and Nilotinib interaction
Efavirenz and Nilotinib: 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 Nilotinib (CAVHANZA) label · effective 2026-08-07
Avoid use of concomitant drugs known to prolong the QT interval and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] .
Avoid use of concomitant drugs known to prolong the QT interval and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
Therefore, avoid concomitant CAVHANZA use with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors and/or medicinal products with a known potential to prolong QT [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.9 ), Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] .
Strong CYP3A Inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use with CAVHANZA or reduce CAVHANZA dose if concomitant use cannot be avoided.
Strong CYP3A Inducers: Avoid concomitant use with CAVHANZA.
From the Efavirenz label · effective 2024-03-31
QT Prolonging Drugs There is limited information available on the potential for a pharmacodynamic interaction between efavirenz and drugs that prolong the QTc interval.
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