Itraconazole and Nifedipine interaction
Itraconazole and Nifedipine: 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 Itraconazole (Tolsura) label · effective 2025-04-23
Calcium Channel Blockers Felodipine Nisoldipine Contraindicated during and 2 weeks after TOLSURA treatment.
Calcium channel blockers can have negative inotropic effects which may be additive to those of itraconazole.
Therefore, when co-administering itraconazole and calcium channel blockers, monitor carefully for signs and symptoms of CHF during treatment due to an increased risk of CHF.
Diltiazem Other dihydropyridines Verapamil Monitor for adverse reactions.
Calcium Channel Blockers Diltiazem Monitor for adverse reactions.
From the Nifedipine (Procardia XL) label · effective 2025-12-16
CYP3A inhibitors such as fluconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin, erythromycin, nefazodone, fluoxetine, saquinavir, indinavir, and nelfinavir may result in increased exposure to nifedipine when co-administered.
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