Drug Interactions With Raltegravir

Problems may occur if raltegravir is taken with certain other medications, such as atazanavir, phenobarbital, and phenytoin. These interactions can alter the level of raltegravir in your blood, possibly making it less effective. To avoid these problems, be sure to talk to your healthcare provider about any raltegravir drug interactions that may apply to you.

Drug Interactions With Raltegravir: An Overview

 Raltegravir (Isentress™) can potentially interact with several other medicines. Some of the medicines that may lead to drug interactions with raltegravir include:
 
 
 
  • Rifampin (Rifadin®)

  

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
 
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