DHHS Adult ARV Guidelines

Panel on Antiretroviral Guidelines for Adults and Adolescents. Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Adults and Adolescents with HIV. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Interaction Color Code Clinical Bottom Line Clinical Effects Drug 1 effect Drug 2 dose Drug 2 effect Management
Rilpivirine Esomeprazole 123 Red: Avoid combination Do not coadminister: Reduced levels of rilpivirine

Decreased rilpivirine effects

Contraindicated. Use alternative agents.

Lenacapavir Pitavastatin 1 Green: Administer standard doses Administer standard doses

No clinically significant effect expected

Not reported

2 mg x 1 (with food), administered 3 days after LEN

AUC decreased 4%

Lenacapavir Midazolam 1 Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential for increased sedation

Not reported

2.5 mg orally x 1 with food, administered 1 day after LEN

AUC increased 308%; Cmax increased 116%. AUC for 1-hydroxy metabolite decreased 16%.

If co-administering, monitor for excess sedation and adjust dose accordingly

Lenacapavir Zolpidem Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential increased risk of excessive sedation

If coadministering, initiate lowest starting dose. Monitor for excessive sedation.

Lenacapavir Warfarin Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential increased risk of bleeding

Use with caution. Monitor INR and for warfarin adverse effects (e.g. bleeding)

Lenacapavir Voriconazole Green: Administer standard doses Administer standard doses

No clinically significant effect expected

AUC increased 41%; Cmax increased 9%

400 mg BID x 2 days then 200 mg BID

Not reported

Lenacapavir Vardenafil Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Increased risk of vardenafil adverse effects (e.g. flushing, headache, hypotension)

If co-administering vardenafil for erectile dysfunction, dose should not exceed 5 mg per 24 hour. Monitor for adverse effects.

Lenacapavir Triazolam Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Increased risk of triazolam adverse effects

If coadministering, monitor for triazolam adverse effects (e.g. sedation, respiratory depression).

Lenacapavir Trazodone Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential increased risk of trazodone adverse effects (e.g. sedation, CNS effects)

If coadministering start with lowest dose and titrate to clinical effect. Monitor for trazodone-related adverse events.

Lenacapavir Tramadol Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Increased risk of tramadol adverse effects

If coadministering, consider decreasing tramadol dose when coadministering. Titrate to clinical effect and monitor for sedation.

Lenacapavir Tenofovir alafenamide Green: Administer standard doses Administer standard doses

No clinically significant effect expected

Not reported

25 mg x 1

TAF AUC increased 32%; Cmax increased 24%. TFV AUC increased 47%; Cmax increased 23%

Lenacapavir Suvorexant Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential increased risk of excessive sedation

If coadministering, initiate dose at 5 mg daily. May increase to 10 mg daily if not effective. Monitor for excessive sedation.

Lenacapavir St. John's Wort Red: Avoid combination Do not coadminister: reduced levels of lenacapavir

Potential loss of antiviral efficacy

Contraindicated. Use alternative agents.

Lenacapavir Simvastatin Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Increased risk of simvastatin adverse effects

Initiate simvastatin with the lowest starting dose and titrate to clinical effect. Monitor for adverse effects of lovastatin (e.g. myopathy, elevated transaminases).

Lenacapavir Rifapentine Red: Avoid combination Do not coadminister: reduced levels of lenacapavir

Potential loss of antiviral efficacy

Use alternative agents

Lenacapavir Quinidine Red: Avoid combination Do not coadminister: potentially increased levels of quinidine

Potential increased risk of quinidine adverse effects

Use alternative agents.

Lenacapavir Quetiapine Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential increased risk of quetiapine adverse effects (e.g. sedation, QT prolongation)

Consider using alternative antipsychotics. If coadministering, consider quetiapine dose reduction and monitor for adverse effects.

Lenacapavir Propafenone Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential increased risk of propafenone adverse effects

Consider using alternative antiarrhythmic or ARV. If coadministering, monitor for propafenone adverse effects.

Lenacapavir Primidone Red: Avoid combination Do not coadminister: reduced levels of lenacapavir

Potential loss of antiviral efficacy

Use alternative agents.

Lenacapavir Prednisone Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential increased risk of corticosteroid adverse effects (e.g. Cushing's syndrome and adrenal supression).

If co-administering, initiate with the lowest starting dose and titrate to clinical effect. Monitor for corticosteroid-related adverse effects (e.g. Cushing's syndrome, adrenal insufficiency).

Lenacapavir Prednisolone Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential increased risk of corticosteroid adverse effects (e.g. Cushing's syndrome and adrenal supression).

If co-administering, initiate with the lowest starting dose and titrate to clinical effect. Monitor for corticosteroid-related adverse effects (e.g. Cushing's syndrome, adrenal insufficiency).

Lenacapavir Praziquantel Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: risks likely to outweigh benefits

Potential increased risk of praziquantel adverse effects

Consider alternative antiretroviral. If coadministration is necessary, monitor for praziquantel adverse effects.

Lenacapavir Phenytoin Red: Avoid combination Do not coadminister: reduced levels of lenacapavir

Potential loss of antiviral efficacy

Contraindicated. Use alternative agents.

Lenacapavir Nevirapine Red: Avoid combination Do not coadminister: reduced levels of lenacapavir

Potential loss of antiviral efficacy

Use alternative agents

Lenacapavir Methylergonovine Red: Avoid combination Do not coadminister: potentially increased levels of methylergonovine

Increased risk of methylergonovine adverse effects

Use alternative agents

Lenacapavir Mavacamten Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential increased risk of mavacamten adverse effects

If initiating lenacapavir in patients stable on mavacamten, reduce mavacamten dose by one level (e.g. 15 mg to 10 mg, 10 mg to 5 mg, 5 mg to 2.5 mg). If initiating mavacamten in patients stable on lenacapavir, use typical starting dose (5 mg daily).

Lenacapavir Lurasidone Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential increased risk of lurasidone adverse effects

If initiating lurasidone in a person stable on lenacapavir, recommended starting dose is 20 mg daily, not to exceed 80 mg daily. If initiating lenacapavir in a person stable on lurasidone, reduce lurasidone dose by 50%

Lenacapavir Lumateperone Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential increased risk of lumateperone adverse effects

If coadministering, reduce lumateperone dose to 21 mg

Lenacapavir Lovastatin Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Increased risk of lovastatin adverse effects

Initiate lovastatin with the lowest starting dose and titrate to clinical effect. Monitor for adverse effects of lovastatin (e.g. myopathy, elevated transaminases).

Lenacapavir Lidocaine Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential increased risk of lidocaine adverse effects

Consider using alternative antiarrythmic or ARV. If coadministering, monitor for lidocaine adverse effects.

Lenacapavir Lamborexant Red: Avoid combination Do not coadminister: potentially increased levels of lamborexant

Potential increased risk of excessive sedation

Use alternative agents.

Lenacapavir Ivabradine Red: Avoid combination Do not coadminister: potentially increased levels of ivabradine

Potential increased risk of ivabradine adverse effects

Use alternative agents.

Lenacapavir Hydrocortisone Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential increased risk of corticosteroid adverse effects (e.g. Cushing's syndrome and adrenal supression).

If co-administering, initiate with the lowest starting dose and titrate to clinical effect. Monitor for hydrocortisone-related adverse effects.

Lenacapavir Flibanserin Red: Avoid combination Do not coadminster: potentially increased levels of flibanserin

Potential increased risk of GI adverse effects, insomnia, dry mouth, tachycardia

Use alternative agents.

Lenacapavir Fentanyl Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Increased risk of fentanyl adverse effects

If coadministering, monitor therapeutic effects and adverse reactions (e.g. sedation, respiratory depression)

Lenacapavir Famotidine Green: Administer standard doses Administer standard doses

No clinically significant effect expected

AUC increased 28%

40 mg daily

Not reported

Lenacapavir Etravirine Red: Avoid combination Do not coadminister: potentially reduced levels of lenacapavir

Potential loss of antiviral efficacy

Use alternative agents.

Lenacapavir Ethosuximide Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential increased ethosuximide effects

If coadministering monitor for ethosuximide-related adverse events.

Lenacapavir Eszopiclone Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential increased risk of excessive sedation

If coadministering, initiate lowest starting dose. Monitor for excessive sedation.

Lenacapavir Eslicarbazepine Red: Avoid combination Do not coadminister: reduced levels of lenacapavir

Potential loss of antiviral efficacy

Use alternative agents.

Lenacapavir Ergotamine Red: Avoid combination Do not coadminister: potentially increased levels of ergotamine

Increased risk of ergotamine adverse effects

Use alternative agents

Lenacapavir Efavirenz Red: Avoid combination Do not coadminister: decreased levels of lenacapavir

Potential for loss of lenacapavir efficacy

AUC decreased 55%; Cmax decreased 36%

600 mg daily (fasted)

Not reported

Use alternative agents

Lenacapavir Disopyramide Red: Avoid combination Do not coadminister: potentially increased levels of disopyramide

Potential increased risk of disopyramide adverse effects

Use alternative agents.

Lenacapavir Diltiazem Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential increased risk of diltiazem adverse effects

If coadministering, monitor for cardiac medication adverse effects (e.g. hypotension)

Lenacapavir Dihydroergotamine Red: Avoid combination Do not coadminister: potentially increased levels of dihydroergotamine

Increased risk of dihydroergotamine adverse effects

Use alternative agents

Lenacapavir Dexamethasone Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential increased risk of corticosteroid adverse effects (e.g. Cushing's syndrome and adrenal supression).

If co-administering, initiate with the lowest starting dose and titrate to clinical effect. Do not use doses of dexamethasone > 16 mg. Monitor for dexamethasone-related adverse effects.

Lenacapavir Dabigatran Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential increased risk of bleeding

Use with caution. Monitor for dabigatran adverse effects (e.g. bleeding)

Lenacapavir Colchicine Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential increased risk of GI adverse effects

If using for gout flare may coadminister a single dose of 1.2 mg. May not repeat dose for at least 3 days. If using for Familiar Mediterranean Fever do not exceed colchicine dose of 1.2 mg daily.

Lenacapavir Cobicistat Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Increased risk of lenacapavir adverse effects

AUC increased 128%; Cmax increased 110%

150 mg once daily (in fed state)

Not reported

Management of interaction depends on component that cobicistat is serving as a PK booster for. See partner antiretroviral for further details.

Lenacapavir Clonazepam Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential increased risk of sedation, respiratory depression

Consider alternative benzodiazepines. If coadministering, use lowest effective dose and monitor for clonazepam adverse effects.

Lenacapavir Cisapride Red: Avoid combination Do not coadminister: potentially increased levels of cisapride

Potential increased risk of cisapride adverse effects

Contraindicated. Use alternative agents

Lenacapavir Carbamazepine Red: Avoid combination Do not coadminister: reduced levels of lenacapavir

Potential loss of antiviral efficacy

Contraindicated. Use alternative agents.

Lenacapavir Buprenorphine Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Unknown effect on buprenorphine

If initiating buprenorphine in a person already on lenacapavir, start with lowest feasible dose and titrate to clinical effect. If initiating lenacapavir in a person stable on buprenorphine, dose adjustment of buprenorphine may be required. Monitor for clinical efficacy and adverse effects (e.g. sedation, respiratory depression).

Lenacapavir Brexpiprazole Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential increased risk of brexpiprazole adverse effects

If coadministering in patients known to be poor CYP2D6 metabolizers, use 1/4 of brexpiprazole dose. Monitor for adverse events.

Lenacapavir Betamethasone Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential increased risk of corticosteroid adverse effects (e.g. Cushing's syndrome and adrenal supression).

If used for local injections, monitor for corticosteroid-related adverse effects (e.g. Cushing's syndrome, adrenal insufficiency).

Lenacapavir Bedaquiline Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential for increased bedaquiline levels

Consider alternative agents. If coadministering, monitor LFTs and ECG.

Lenacapavir Avanafil Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential increased risk of avanafil adverse effects (e.g. hypotension)

If coadministering, avanafil dose should not exceed 50 mg in 24 hours

Lenacapavir Atazanavir/ritonavir Red: Avoid combination Do not coadminister: potentially increased levels of lenacapavir

Potential increase in lenacapavir adverse effects

Use alternative agents

Lenacapavir Apixaban Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential increased risk of bleeding 

Use with caution.  Monitor for apixaban adverse effects (e.g. bleeding)

Lenacapavir Amlodipine Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential increased risk of amlodipine adverse effects

If coadministering, monitor for cardiac medication adverse effects (e.g. hypotension)

Lenacapavir Amiodarone Red: Avoid combination Do not coadminister: potentially increased levels of amiodarone

Potential increased risk of amiodarone and lenacapavir adverse effects

Use alternative agents.

Lenacapavir Alprazolam Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential increased risk of sedation, respiratory depression

If coadministering, use lowest effective dose and monitor for alprazolam adverse effects

Lencapavir Alfuzosin Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Potential for increased alfuzosin effects

Consider alternative to alfuzosin. If coadministered, monitor for adverse effects (e.g. hypotension)