Fosaprepitant and Lorlatinib interaction

Fosaprepitant and Lorlatinib: both prescribing labels 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 Lorlatinib (Lorbrena) label · effective 2026-06-26

Major

• Strong CYP3A Inhibitors : Avoid concomitant use; reduce LORBRENA dose if concomitant use cannot be avoided.

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Major

Strong CYP3A Inhibitors Avoid concomitant use of LORBRENA with a strong CYP3A inhibitor.

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Moderate

Concomitant use with a strong CYP3A inhibitor increased lorlatinib plasma concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , which may increase the incidence and severity of adverse reactions of LORBRENA.

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From the Fosaprepitant (FOCINVEZ) label · effective 2026-03-30

Moderate

CYP3A4 Interactions: Fosaprepitant is a weak inhibitor of CYP3A4, and aprepitant, the active moiety, is a substrate, inhibitor, and inducer of CYP3A4; see Full Prescribing Information for recommendations regarding contraindications, risk of adverse reactions, and dosage adjustment of FOCINVEZ and concomitant drugs.

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Moderate

Use of FOCINVEZ with strong CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin) may result in a reduction in aprepitant plasma concentrations and decreased efficacy of FOCINVEZ.

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Moderate

Single dose fosaprepitant does not induce CYP3A4.

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Moderate

Co-administration of FOCINVEZ with drugs that are inhibitors or inducers of CYP3A4 may result in increased or decreased plasma concentrations of aprepitant, respectively, as shown in Table 8.

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Moderate

…concomitant use of FOCINVEZ Examples Moderate inhibitor: diltiazem Strong inhibitors: ketoconazole, itraconazole, nefazodone, troleandomycin, clarithromycin, ritonavir, nelfinavir Strong CYP3A4 Inducers Clinical Impact Substantially decreased exposure of aprepitant in patients chronically taking a strong CYP3A4 inducer may decrease the efficacy of FOCINVEZ [see Clinical…

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