Naproxen and esomeprazole and Raltegravir interaction
Naproxen and esomeprazole and Raltegravir: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Naproxen and esomeprazole (Naproxen and esomeprazole magnesium) label · effective 2026-05-27
• Decreased exposure of some antiretroviral drugs (e.g., rilpivirine, atazanavir, and nelfinavir) when used concomitantly with esomeprazole magnesium may reduce antiviral effect and promote the development of drug resistance [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].
• Increased exposure of other antiretroviral drugs (e.g., saquinavir) when used concomitantly with esomeprazole magnesium may increase toxicity [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].
Antiretrovirals Clinical Impact : The effect of esomeprazole magnesium on antiretroviral drugs is variable.
• There are other antiretroviral drugs which do not result in clinically relevant interactions with esomeprazole magnesium.
Other antiretrovirals : See prescribing information of specific drugs.
From the Raltegravir (ISENTRESS) label · effective 2026-07-13
Based on these data, ISENTRESS is not expected to affect the pharmacokinetics of drugs that are substrates of these enzymes or P-glycoprotein (e.g., protease inhibitors, NNRTIs, opioid analgesics, statins, azole antifungals, proton pump inhibitors and anti-erectile dysfunction agents).
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