Interaction Checker
Potential Interaction
Ritonavir (RTV)
Tenofovir-DF (TDF)
Quality of Evidence: Low
Summary:
Coadministration with ritonavir alone has not been studied. Coadministration of tenofovir-DF and ritonavir (100 mg twice daily with lopinavir, darunavir or saquinavir) had no significant effect on ritonavir concentrations. However, a higher risk of renal impairment has been reported in patients receiving tenofovir-DF in combination with a ritonavir boosted protease inhibitor. Close monitoring of renal function is required in these patients.
Description:
When tenofovir disoproxil fumarate was administered with low dose ritonavir (as lopinavir/ritonavir), there was no significant effect on lopinavir/ritonavir PK parameters; tenofovir AUC and Cmin increased by 32% and 51%, but there was no change in Cmax. Coadministration as darunavir/ritonavir had no significant effect on darunavir/ritonavir PK parameters, but increased tenofovir AUC and Cmin by 22% and 37%. A higher risk of renal impairment has been reported in patients receiving tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in combination with a ritonavir or cobicistat boosted protease inhibitor. A close monitoring of renal function is required in these patients. In patients with renal risk factors, the co-administration of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with a boosted protease inhibitor should be carefully evaluated.
Viread Summary of Product Characteristics, Gilead Sciences Ltd, September 2016.
Coadministration of low dose ritonavir (coformulated as lopinavir/ritonavir, 400/100 mg twice times daily for 14 days) and tenofovir-DF (300 mg once daily) was investigated in 24 healthy volunteers. There was no change in tenofovir Cmax; AUC and Cmin increased by 32% and 51% respectively. There was no change in Cmax, AUC or Cmin for lopinavir or ritonavir. When low dose ritonavir (100 mg twice daily for 14 days) was coadministered with saquinavir (1000 mg twice daily ) and tenofovir (300 mg once daily) in 35 healthy volunteers, there was no change in tenofovir AUC or Cmax, but Cmin increased by 23%. There was no change in ritonavir Cmax or AUC, but Cmin increased by 23%.
Viread Prescribing Information, Gilead Sciences Inc, February 2016.
The coadministration of tenofovir diproxil fumarate (300 mg once daily) was investigated in 18 HIV-1 infected individuals receiving saquinavir hard gel/ritonavir combination (1000/100 mg twice daily). On day 1, 12 h pharmacokinetic profiles for saquinavir and ritonavir were obtained, tenofovir was then added to the regimen and blood sampling repeated at days 3 and 14. Following the addition of tenofovir, saquinavir and ritonavir plasma concentrations were not significantly different compared with day 1. Geometric mean ratios (95% confidence intervals) for the AUC on days 3 and 14 were 1.16 (0.97, 1.59) and 0.99 (0.87, 1.30) for saquinavir and 1.05 (0.92, 1.28) and 1.08 (0.97, 1.30) for ritonavir.
Pharmacokinetics of saquinavir hard gel/ritonavir (1000/100 mg twice daily) when administered with tenofovir diproxil fumarate in HIV-1-infected subjects. Boffito M, Back D, Stainsby-Tron M, et al. Br J Clin Pharmacol, 2005, 59: 38-42.
The effect of tenofovir on the pharmacokinetics of lopinavir and ritonavir was investigated in 18 treatment experienced HIV+ patients. Lopinavir concentrations decreased in the presence of tenofovir (Cmin from 4.61 to 3.06 µg/ml; Cmax from 10.68 to 9.65 µg/ml). Decreases in ritonavir concentrations were also observed (Cmin from 0.63 to 0.35 µg/ml; Cmax from 1.02 to 0.72 µg/ml). Therapeutic drug monitoring of lopinavir when coadministered with tenofovir may be useful to indicate if individual dose modification of lopinavir and/or ritonavir is required.
Pharmacokinetic drug interaction of lopinavir/ritonavir in combination with tenofovir in experienced HIV+ patients. Breilh D, Rouzes A, Djabarouti S, et al. 44th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, Washington, October/November 2004, abstract A-445.
Coadministration of hard gel saquinavir/ritonavir (1000/100 mg twice daily) alone and with tenofovir (300 mg once daily) was studied in 40 healthy subjects. The pharmacokinetics of tenofovir were not substantially effected by saquinavir/ritonavir (Cmin, Cmax and AUC increased by 23%, 15% and 14% respectively). Ritonavir exposure was slightly increased; Cmin, Cmax and AUC increased by 23%, 10% and 11% respectively. Saquinavir Cmin was moderately enhanced (47% increase); Cmax and AUC increased by 22% and 29% respectively. All subjects achieved a SQV Cmin above 100 ng/ml.
Pharmacokinetic assessment of tenofovir DF and ritonavir-boosted saquinavir in healthy subjects. Zong J, Chittick G, Blum MR, et al. 44th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, Washington, October/November 2004, abstract A-444.
Coadministration of ritonavir (100 mg once daily, given with atazanavir) and tenofovir (300 mg once daily) was investigated in 10 male HIV+ subjects. In the presence of tenofovir, there were decreases in ritonavir AUC (7011 to 5217 ng/ml.h), Cmax (886 to 642 ng/ml) and Cmin (43 to 39 ng/ml). Atazanavir concentrations were also decreased in the presence of tenofovir.
Pharmacokinetic parameters of atazanavir/ritonavir when combined to tenofovir in HIV-infected patients with multiple treatment failures: a sub-study of PUZZLE2-ANRS 107 trial. Taburet AM, Piketty C, Gerard L, et al. 10th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, Boston, February 2003. Abstract 537.
Potential Interaction
_ZZDarunavir
Tenofovir-DF (TDF)
Quality of Evidence: Moderate
Summary:
Note: this interaction was studied using a darunavir/ritonavir dose lower than that licensed. Coadministration of tenofovir-DF (300 mg once daily) and darunavir/ritonavir (300/100 mg twice daily) increased darunavir Cmax (16%), AUC (21%) and Cmin (24%). Tenofovir Cmax, AUC and Cmin increased by 24%, 22% and 37%, respectively. No adjustments to the licensed doses are required. A higher risk of renal impairment has been reported in patients receiving tenofovir-DF and a ritonavir or cobicistat boosted protease inhibitor. Close monitoring of renal function and for tenofovir-associated adverse reactions is required in these patients.
Description:
Coadministration of tenofovir (300 mg once daily) and darunavir/ritonavir (at a dose lower than recommended or with a different dosing regimen) increased tenofovir AUC, Cmax and Cmin by 22%, 24% and 37%, respectively. Darunavir AUC, Cmax and Cmin increased by 21%, 16% and 24%, respectively. The increase in tenofovir is from an effect on MDR1 transport in renal tubules. Monitoring of renal function may be indicated when darunavir coadministered with low dose ritonavir is given in combination with tenofovir, particularly in patients with underlying systemic or renal disease, or in patients taking nephrotoxic agents.
Prezista Summary of Product Characteristics, Janssen-Cilag Ltd, June 2012.
The interaction between darunavir/ritonavir and tenofovir was evaluated in clinical studies and no dose adjustment is needed for either drug. Coadministration of tenofovir (300 mg once daily) and darunavir/ritonavir (300/100 mg twice daily) was studied in 12 subjects. Darunavir and tenofovir exposure was increased. Darunavir Cmax, AUC and Cmin increased by 16%, 21% and 24%, respectively. Tenofovir Cmax, AUC and Cmin increased by 24%, 22% and 37%, respectively. Darunavir/ritonavir and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate can be coadministered without any dose adjustments.
Prezista Prescribing Information, Tibotec Inc, June 2012.
When tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (300 mg once daily) was administered with darunavir/ritonavir (300/100 mg twice daily), there was no sigificant effect on darunavir/ritonavir PK parameters. Tenofovir AUC increased by 22% and Cmin increased by 37%. No dose adjustment is recommended. The increased exposure of tenofovir could potentiate tenofovir associated adverse events, including renal disorders. Renal function should be closely monitored.
Viread Summary of Product Characteristics, Gilead Sciences Ltd, September 2016.
Darunavir coadministered with ritonavir have been shown to increase tenofovir concentrations. Coadministration of darunavir/ritonavir (300/100 mg twice daily) and tenofovir-DF (300 mg once daily) was studied in 12 subjects. Tenofovir Cmax, AUC and Cmin increased by 24%, 22% and 37%, respectively; darunavir Cmax, AUC and Cmin increased by 16%, 21% and 24%, respectively. Patients receiving tenofovir-DF concomitantly with ritonavir-boosted darunavir should be monitored for tenofovir-associated adverse reactions. Tenofovir-DF should be discontinued in patients who develop tenofovir-associated adverse reactions.
Viread Prescribing Information, Gilead Sciences International Inc, February 2016.
Potential Interaction
Tenofovir-DF (TDF)
Aspirin [Acetylsalicylic acid] (Analgesic)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied but is unlikely to result in a pharmacokinetic interaction. Aspirin is rapidly deacetylated to form salicylic acid which is further glucuronidated by several UGTs (major UGT1A6). However, coadministration could potentially result in increased risk of nephrotoxicity. The risk is increased if an NSAID is used for a long duration, if the patient has a pre-existing renal dysfunction, has a low body weight, or receives other drugs that may increase tenofovir exposure. Cases of acute renal failure after initiation of high dose or multiple NSAIDs have been reported in patients treated with tenofovir-DF and with risk factors for renal dysfunction. Alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered in patients at risk for renal dysfunction. If tenofovir-DF is co-administered with an NSAID, renal function should be monitored adequately.
Description:
Potential Interaction
Ritonavir (RTV)
_ZZDarunavir
Quality of Evidence: Low
Summary:
Darunavir should only be used in combination with 100 mg of ritonavir as a pharmacokinetic enhancer. Increasing the dose of ritonavir did not significantly affect darunavir concentrations and is not recommended.
Description:
Norvir Summary of Product Characteristics, AbbVie Ltd, September 2016.
Coadministration is expected to increase darunavir concentrations. See the complete Prescribing Information for darunavir for details on co-administration with ritonavir.
Norvir Prescribing Information, AbbVie Inc, December 2016.
Darunavir must always be given orally with low dose ritonavir as a pharmacokinetic enhancer. Increasing the dose of ritonavir did not significantly affect darunavir concentrations and is not recommended. The overall pharmacokinetic enhancement effect by ritonavir was an approximate 14-fold increase in the systemic exposure of darunavir when a single dose of 600 mg darunavir was given orally in combination with ritonavir at 100 mg twice daily Therefore, darunavir must only be used in combination with low dose ritonavir as a pharmacokinetic enhancer.
Prezista Summary of Product Characteristics, Janssen-Cilag Ltd, June 2012.
Darunavir is primarily metabolized by CYP3A. Ritonavir inhibits CYP3A, thereby increasing the plasma concentrations of darunavir. When a single dose of 600 mg darunavir was given orally in combination with 100 mg ritonavir twice daily, there was an approximate 14-fold increase in the systemic exposure of darunavir. Therefore, darunavir should only be used in combination with 100 mg of ritonavir to achieve sufficient exposures of darunavir.
Prezista Prescribing Information, Tibotec Inc, June 2012.
No Interaction Expected
Ritonavir (RTV)
Omeprazole
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Based on interaction studies with lopinavir/ritonavir and atazanavir/ritonavir, concurrent administration of a proton pump inhibitor (omeprazole) or a H2-receptor antagonist (ranitidine) does not significantly modify ritonavir efficacy as a pharmacokinetic enhancer despite a slight change of exposure of about 6-18%.
Description:
Proton pump inhibitors and H2-receptor antagonists (e.g. omeprazole or ranitidine) may reduce concentrations for co-administered protease inhibitors. For specific information regarding the impact of co-administration of acid reducing agents, refer to the SmPC of the co-administered protease inhibitor. Based on interaction studies with the ritonavir boosted protease inhibitors (lopinavir/ritonavir, atazanavir), concurrent administration of omeprazole or ranitidine does not significantly modify ritonavir efficacy as a pharmacokinetic enhancer despite a slight change of exposure (about 6 - 18%).
Norvir Summary of Product Characteristics, AbbVie Ltd, September 2016.
No Interaction Expected
Ritonavir (RTV)
Emtricitabine (FTC)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Based on the results of in vitro experiments and the known elimination pathways of emtricitabine, the potential for CYP450 mediated interactions involving emtricitabine with other medicinal products is low.
Description:
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No Interaction Expected
Tenofovir-DF (TDF)
Emtricitabine (FTC)
Quality of Evidence: Low
Summary:
No significant interactions were observed between emtricitabine and tenofovir-DF. Coadministration of tenofovir-DF (300 mg once daily) and emtricitabine (200 mg once daily for 7 days) had no effect on tenofovir AUC, Cmax or Cmin. Emtricitabine AUC and Cmax were unaltered and there was a 20% increase in Cmin.
Description:
There are no clinically significant interactions when emtricitabine is co-administered with indinavir, zidovudine, stavudine, famciclovir or tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.
Emtriva Summary of Product Characteristics, Gilead Sciences Ltd, April 2019.
No significant interactions were observed between emtricitabine and tenofovir. Coadministration of emtricitabine (200 mg once daily for 7 days) and tenofovir (300 mg once daily for 7 days) was studied in 17 HIV-negative subjects. There was no change in emtricitabine AUC and Cmax and a 20% increase in Cmin. Tenofovir AUC, Cmax and Cmin were unaltered.
Emtriva Prescribing Information, Gilead Sciences Inc, December 2018.
There were no clinically significant pharmacokinetic interactions when tenofovir disoproxil fumarate was coadministered with emtricitabine.
Viread Summary of Product Characteristics, Gilead Sciences Ltd, September 2016.
Coadministration of tenofovir-DF (300 mg once daily) and emtricitabine (200 mg once daily for 7 days) was studied in 17 HIV-negative subjects. There was no change in tenofovir pharmacokinetic parameters. Emtricitabine AUC and Cmax were unaltered and there was a 20% increase in Cmin.
Viread Prescribing Information, Gilead Sciences International Inc, February 2016.
No Interaction Expected
_ZZDarunavir
Aspirin [Acetylsalicylic acid] (Analgesic)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Description:
No Interaction Expected
_ZZDarunavir
Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Description:
No Interaction Expected
_ZZDarunavir
Emtricitabine (FTC)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Description:
This interaction has not been studied. Based on the different elimination pathways of the other NRTIs zidovudine, emtricitabine, stavudine, lamivudine, that are primarily renally excreted, and abacavir for which metabolism is not mediated by CYP450, no interactions are expected for these medicinal compounds and darunavir coadministered with low dose ritonavir.
Prezista Summary of Product Characteristics, Janssen-Cilag Ltd, June 2012.
Based on the different elimination pathways of the NRTIs (zidovudine, zalcitabine, emtricitabine, stavudine, lamivudine and abacavir) that are primarily renally excreted, no drug interactions are expected for these drugs and darunavir/ritonavir.
Prezista Prescribing Information, Tibotec Inc, June 2012.
No Interaction Expected
_ZZDarunavir
Omeprazole
Quality of Evidence: Moderate
Summary:
Description:
Coadministration of omeprazole (20 mg once daily) and darunavir/ritonavir (at a dose lower than recommended or with a different dosing regimen) had no effect on darunavir AUC, Cmax and Cmin. Darunavir coadministered with low dose ritonavir can be coadministered with proton pump inhibitors without dose adjustments.
Prezista Summary of Product Characteristics, Janssen-Cilag Ltd, June 2012.
The interaction between darunavir/ritonavir and omeprazole was evaluated in clinical studies and no dose adjustment is needed for either drug. Coadministration of omeprazole (20 mg once daily) and darunavir/ritonavir (400/100 mg twice daily) was studied in 16 subjects. There was no significant change in darunavir exposure (Cmax, AUC and Cmin increased by 2%, 4% and 8% respectively).
Prezista Prescribing Information, Tibotec Inc, June 2012.
The effect of darunavir/ritonavir (600/100 mg twice daily) on the activity of CYP2C9, 2D6 and 2C19 was investigated in 12 HIV- subjects using single doses of a probe cocktail containing warfarin (10 mg with vitamin K, CYP2C9), dextromethorphan (30 mg, CYP2D6) and omeprazole (40 mg, CYP2C19). The AUC ratio of omeprazole to 5-OH omeprazole decreased by 31%, suggesting induction of CYP2C19.
Cocktail study to investigate the in-vivo drug interaction potential of darunavir co-administered with low-dose ritonavir on cytochrome P450 enzymes 2D6, 2C9 and 2C19. Sekar V, Spinosa-Guzman S, Meyvisch P, et al. 9th International Workshop on Clinical Pharmacology of HIV Therapy, New Orleans, April 2008.
The effect of ranitidine (150 mg twice daily) and omeprazole (20 mg once daily) on the plasma pharmacokinetics of a non-licensed dose of darunavir/ritonavir (400/100 mg twice daily) was investigated in 12 HIV-negative volunteers. Treatment was given for 4 days with an additional morning dose on day 5, and regimens were separated by a washout period of 7 days. Compared with darunavir/ritonavir alone, no significant changes in darunavir pharmacokinetic parameters were observed during coadministration with either ranitidine or omeprazole. No dose adjustments are required when darunavir/ritonavir is coadministered with omeprazole or ranitidine.
Pharmacokinetic interaction between darunavir boosted with ritonavir and omeprazole or ranitidine in human immunodeficiency virus-negative healthy volunteers. Sekar VJ, Lefebvre E, De Paepe E, et al. Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 2007, 51(3): 958-961.
No Interaction Expected
Tenofovir-DF (TDF)
Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Emtricitabine (FTC)
Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Emtricitabine (FTC)
Aspirin [Acetylsalicylic acid] (Analgesic)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Tenofovir-DF (TDF)
Omeprazole
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Emtricitabine (FTC)
Omeprazole
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Tenofovir-DF (TDF)
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) [in multivitamins]
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied. Large doses of ascorbic acid may cause the urine to become acidic causing unexpected renal tubular reabsorption of acidic drugs, thus producing an exaggerated response. Conversely basic drugs may exhibit decreased reabsorption resulting in a decreased therapeutic effect. Tenofovir-DF is predominantly eliminated unchanged via active renal tubular secretion, however unless treatment with ascorbic acid involves large doses of prolonged duration, significant interactions are not expected with vitamin C when given alone or in multivitamins.
Description:
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No Interaction Expected
Ritonavir (RTV)
Ephedrine
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied but based on metabolism and clearance a clinically significant interaction is unlikely. Ephedrine is predominantly eliminated unchanged via the kidneys.
Description:
(See Summary)
No Interaction Expected
_ZZDarunavir
Ephedrine
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Emtricitabine (FTC)
Ephedrine
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied but based on metabolism and clearance a clinically significant interaction is unlikely. Ephedrine is predominantly eliminated unchanged via the kidneys possibly via the renal transporter OCT2. Emtricitabine is unlikely to interact as it is not transported by OCTs.
Description:
(See Summary)
No Interaction Expected
Tenofovir-DF (TDF)
Ephedrine
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied but based on metabolism and clearance, a clinically significant interaction is unlikely. Ephedrine is predominantly eliminated unchanged via the kidneys possibly via the renal transporter OCT2. Tenofovir is not a substrate of OCTs.
Description:
(See Summary)
No Interaction Expected
Emtricitabine (FTC)
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) [in multivitamins]
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied. Large doses of ascorbic acid may cause the urine to become acidic causing unexpected renal tubular reabsorption of acidic drugs, thus producing an exaggerated response. Conversely basic drugs may exhibit decreased reabsorption resulting in a decreased therapeutic effect. Emtricitabine is predominantly eliminated unchanged via active renal tubular secretion, however unless treatment with ascorbic acid involves large doses of prolonged duration, significant interactions are not expected with vitamin C when given alone or in multivitamins.
Description:
(See Summary)
No Interaction Expected
_ZZDarunavir
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) [in multivitamins]
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Ritonavir (RTV)
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) [in multivitamins]
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied but based on metabolism and clearance a clinically significant interaction is unlikely with vitamin C when given alone or in multivitamins. Ascorbic acid is oxidised to dehydroascorbic acid where some is metabolised to oxalic acid and the inactive ascorbate-2-sulphate. Large doses are rapidly excreted in the urine when in excess of the requirements of the body. Ritonavir does not interfere with this metabolic pathway.
Description:
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No Interaction Expected
Tenofovir-DF (TDF)
Poppers (Amyl nitrate)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Description:
No Interaction Expected
_ZZDarunavir
Poppers (Amyl nitrate)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Emtricitabine (FTC)
Poppers (Amyl nitrate)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Ritonavir (RTV)
Poppers (Amyl nitrate)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Description:
No Interaction Expected
_ZZDarunavir
Menthol
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied but based on metabolism and clearance, a clinically significant interaction is unlikely. Although menthol is a moderate inhibitor of CYP3A4, any additional effect on exposure of darunavir in the presence of ritonavir or cobicistat is unlikely.
Description:
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No Interaction Expected
Ritonavir (RTV)
Menthol
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied but based on metabolism and clearance, a clinically significant interaction is unlikely. Menthol is a moderate inhibitor of CYP3A4, but a clinically relevant effect on ritonavir exposure is unlikely.
Description:
(See Summary)
No Interaction Expected
Emtricitabine (FTC)
Menthol
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied but based on metabolism and clearance, a clinically significant interaction is unlikely. There is no evidence to suggest that menthol impacts UGTs or P-gp.
Description:
(See Summary)
No Interaction Expected
Tenofovir-DF (TDF)
Menthol
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Coadministration has not been studied but based on metabolism and clearance, a clinically significant interaction is unlikely. There is no evidence to suggest that menthol impacts UGTs or P-gp.
Description:
(See Summary)
No Interaction Expected
Ritonavir (RTV)
Aspirin [Acetylsalicylic acid] (Analgesic)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Description:
No Interaction Expected
Ritonavir (RTV)
Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)
Quality of Evidence: Very Low
Summary:
Description:
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