saquinavir (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Invirase

Dosing & Uses

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Dosage Forms & Strengths

tablet

  • 500mg

HIV Infection

1000 mg (with ritonavir 100 mg) PO q12hr, or in combination with ritonavir-enhanced lopinavir

Treatment-naïve patients

  • Initial dose: 500 mg PO BID plus ritonavir 100 mg BID x 7 days, THEN increase to 1000mg/100mg PO BID
  • This gradual increase is due to potential for increased risk of PR and QT interval prolongation with standard 1000/100-mg BID dose
  • Patients with a baseline QT interval <450 msec, an on-treatment ECG is recommended after ~10 days of therapy
  • Patients with a QT interval prolongation over pretreatment by >20 msec should discontinue saquinavir/ritonavir therapy

Dosage Forms & Strengths

tablet

  • 500mg

HIV Infection

Indicated in combination with ritonavir and other antiretrovirals (ARTs) for treatment of HIV-1 infection

<16 years: Safety and efficacy not established

≥16 years: 1000 mg (plus ritonavir 100 mg) PO q12hr

For patients already taking ritonavir 100 mg BID as part of their ART regimen, no additional ritonavir is needed

Treatment-naïve patients

  • Initial dose: 500 mg PO BID plus ritonavir 100 mg BID x 7 days, THEN increase to 1000mg/100mg PO BID
  • This gradual increase is due to potential for increased risk of PR and QT interval prolongation with standard 1000/100-mg BID dose
  • Patients with a baseline QT interval <450 msec, an on-treatment ECG is recommended after ~10 days of therapy
  • Patients with a QT interval prolongation over pretreatment by >20 msec should discontinue saquinavir/ritonavir therapy

Investigational in treatment-experienced children

  • <2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
  • ≥2 years, 5 to <15 kg: 50 mg/kg (plus ritonavir 3 mg/kg) PO q12hr  
  • ≥2 years, 15-40 kg: 50 mg/kg (plus ritonavir 2.5 mg/kg) PO q12hr
  • ≥2 years, ≥40 kg: 50 mg/kg (plus ritonavir 100mg) PO q12hr
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            • albuterol

              saquinavir, albuterol. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Contraindicated. Saquinavir boosted with ritonavir increases risk of hypokalemia, QT prolongation, and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • alfuzosin

              saquinavir increases levels of alfuzosin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Potential for increased toxicity. .

              alfuzosin and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • amiodarone

              amiodarone will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Contraindicated.

            • artemether

              artemether and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • astemizole

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of astemizole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • atazanavir

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of atazanavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • ceritinib

              ceritinib and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

              ceritinib will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • chloroquine

              chloroquine increases toxicity of saquinavir by QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • clarithromycin

              clarithromycin and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • clozapine

              clozapine and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • cobimetinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of cobimetinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Avoid coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors with (increases cobimetinib systemic exposure by 6.7-fold).

            • conivaptan

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of conivaptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of conivaptan with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated.

            • crizotinib

              crizotinib and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • dasatinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of dasatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

              dasatinib and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • dihydroergotamine

              saquinavir increases levels of dihydroergotamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • dihydroergotamine intranasal

              saquinavir increases levels of dihydroergotamine intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • dofetilide

              dofetilide increases toxicity of saquinavir by QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • dronedarone

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of dronedarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • elbasvir/grazoprevir

              saquinavir increases levels of elbasvir/grazoprevir by Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: Coadministration with strong OATP1B1/3 inhibitors may increase the risk of ALT elevations owing to a significant increase in grazoprevir plasma concentrations.

            • eletriptan

              saquinavir increases levels of eletriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Potential for increased toxicity. Contraindicated for use within 72 hours of potent CYP3A4 inhibitors.

            • eliglustat

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of eliglustat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors are contraindicated with eliglustat poor or intermediate metabolizers; reduce eliglustat dose from 84 mg BID to 84 mg once daily in extensive metabolizers; eliglustat is contraindiated if strong or moderate CYP2D6 inhibitors are given concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors

            • elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

              saquinavir, elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF. Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: Elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir is a complete regimen for HIV and should not be administered with other antiretrovirals.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • eplerenone

              saquinavir increases levels of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Potential for increased toxicity. .

            • ergoloid mesylates

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of ergoloid mesylates by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • ergonovine

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of ergonovine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • erythromycin base

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of erythromycin base by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • erythromycin ethylsuccinate

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of erythromycin ethylsuccinate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • erythromycin lactobionate

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of erythromycin lactobionate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • erythromycin stearate

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • finerenone

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of finerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • flibanserin

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of flibanserin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of flibanserin with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated. Severe hypotension or syncope can occur.

            • gadobenate

              gadobenate and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • gepirone

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of gepirone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • gilteritinib

              gilteritinib and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • isavuconazonium sulfate

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of isavuconazonium sulfate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • ivabradine

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of ivabradine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of ivabradine with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated.

            • lefamulin

              lefamulin will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Lefamulin is contraindicated with CYP3A substrates know to prolong the QT interval.

            • lomitapide

              saquinavir increases levels of lomitapide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Increases lomitapide levels several folds.

            • lonafarnib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of lonafarnib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Lonafarnib is a sensitive CYP3A4 substrate. Coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated.

            • lovastatin

              lovastatin will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Contraindicated.

              saquinavir increases levels of lovastatin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors increase systemic statin exposure and risk of myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis.

            • lurasidone

              saquinavir increases levels of lurasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of lurasidone and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated.

            • mavacamten

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of mavacamten by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase mavacamten systemic exposure, resulting in heart failure due to systolic dysfunction.

            • naloxegol

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of naloxegol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of naloxegol with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors can significantly increase naloxegol systemic exposure which may precipitate opioid withdrawal symptoms

            • pacritinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of pacritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • quinidine

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of quinidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • regorafenib

              saquinavir, regorafenib. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors increase regorafenib levels and decrease exposure of the active metabolites M-2 and M-5.

            • ribociclib

              ribociclib increases toxicity of saquinavir by QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • rifampin

              rifampin will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Contraindicated. May result in loss of antiviral efficacy and/or development of viral resistance.

              rifampin increases toxicity of saquinavir by unspecified interaction mechanism. Contraindicated. Adding rifampin to saquinavir/ritonaivr (ritonavir boosted saquinavir) may result in toxic hepatitis.

            • simvastatin

              simvastatin will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Contraindicated.

              saquinavir increases levels of simvastatin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Contraindicated. Increased risk for rhabdomyolysis with drugs that increase simvastatin systemic exposure.

              saquinavir increases toxicity of simvastatin by Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

            • siponimod

              siponimod and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • sorafenib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of sorafenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • St John's Wort

              St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • sunitinib

              sunitinib and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • tacrolimus

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of tacrolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

              tacrolimus and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • tipranavir

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of tipranavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

              tipranavir will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • trazodone

              trazodone will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Contraindicated.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of trazodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • triazolam

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of triazolam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • vemurafenib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of vemurafenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • venetoclax

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of venetoclax by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated with venetoclax during the initial ramp-up dosing phase. If a strong CYP3A inhibitor must be used after the ramp-up phase, reduce the venetoclax dose by at least 75%.

            • voclosporin

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of voclosporin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • ziprasidone

              ziprasidone increases toxicity of saquinavir by QTc interval. Contraindicated. Potential for serious and/or life threatening reactions such as cardiac arrhythmias.

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            • acalabrutinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of acalabrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of acalabrutinib with strong CYP3A inhibitors. If a strong CYP3A inhibitor must be used short-term (eg, up to 7 days), temporarily interrupt treatment with acalabrutinib.

            • acebutolol

              saquinavir, acebutolol. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased risk of PR prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • adagrasib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of adagrasib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of adagrasib, a CYP3A4 substrate, with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors until adagrasib concentrations have reached steady-state (after ~8 days). If steady state is not reached, concomitant use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors will increase adagrasib concentrations and risk of its toxicities

              adagrasib, saquinavir. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug prolongs the QTc interval, which may increased the risk of Torsade de pointes, other serious arryhthmias, and sudden death. If coadministration unavoidable, more frequent monitoring is recommended for such patients.

            • ado-trastuzumab emtansine

              saquinavir increases levels of ado-trastuzumab emtansine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. DM1, the cytotoxic component, is metabolized mainly by CYP3A4; strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase DM1 exposure and toxicity.

            • afatinib

              saquinavir increases levels of afatinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Reduce afatinib daily dose by 10 mg if not tolerated when coadministered with P-gp inhibitors.

            • almotriptan

              saquinavir increases levels of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use in patients with renal or hepatic impairment.

            • alprazolam

              saquinavir increases levels of alprazolam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for increased toxicity. Avoid coadministration. If need to use, decrease alprazolam dose.

            • amiodarone

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • amisulpride

              amisulpride and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. ECG monitoring is recommended if coadministered.

            • anagrelide

              anagrelide and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • apalutamide

              apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of apalutamide, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, with drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Avoid or substitute another drug for these medications when possible. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered. Adjust dose according to prescribing information if needed.

            • apixaban

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of apixaban by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If taking apixaban dose >2.5 mg BID, decrease dose by 50% if coadministered with strong dual inhibitors of CYP3A4 and P-gp; if currently taking apixaban 2.5 mg PO BID, avoid coadministration with strong dual inhibitors of CYP3A4 and P-gp

            • apomorphine

              saquinavir, apomorphine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

              apomorphine and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • aprepitant

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of aprepitant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • aripiprazole

              aripiprazole and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • arsenic trioxide

              saquinavir, arsenic trioxide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • artemether

              saquinavir increases levels of artemether by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for increased toxicity. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • artemether/lumefantrine

              saquinavir increases levels of artemether/lumefantrine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for increased toxicity. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • asenapine

              saquinavir, asenapine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

              asenapine and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • asenapine transdermal

              asenapine transdermal and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • atenolol

              saquinavir, atenolol. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased risk of PR prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • atomoxetine

              atomoxetine and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • atorvastatin

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of atorvastatin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit atorvastatin dose to 20 mg/day

              saquinavir increases toxicity of atorvastatin by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

            • avanafil

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of avanafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. CYP3A4 inhibitors may reduce avanafil clearance increasing systemic exposure to avanafil; significantly increased levels may result in significant adverse events including severe hypotension, syncope, visual changes, and priapism. Coadministration with strong CYP3A4 is contraindicated.

            • avapritinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of avapritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of avapritinib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

            • axitinib

              saquinavir increases levels of axitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, reduce axitinib dose by 50%.

            • azithromycin

              saquinavir, azithromycin. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • bedaquiline

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of bedaquiline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of bedaquiline with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors for >14 consecutive days, unless the benefit of treatment outweighs the risk

            • betibeglogene autotemcel

              saquinavir, betibeglogene autotemcel. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Do not take antiretroviral medications for at least 1 month before mobilization or expected duration for elimination of the medications, and until all cycles of apheresis are completed. Antiretroviral medications may interfere with manufacturing of apheresed cells.

            • bosentan

              bosentan will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. stop bosentan >36 hours prior to PI initiation and restart 10 days after PI initiation at 62.5 mg once daily or every other day.

            • bosutinib

              saquinavir increases levels of bosutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors increases bosutinib plasma concentration ~5-fold.

              saquinavir increases levels of bosutinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • brigatinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of brigatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If concomitant use of a strong CYP3A inhibitor cannot be avoided, reduce the brigatinib once daily dose by about 50% (ie, from 180 mg to 90 mg, or from 90 mg to 60 mg). After discontinuation of a strong CYP3A inhibitor, resume the brigatinib dose that was tolerated prior to initiating the strong CYP3A inhibitor.

            • bromocriptine

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of bromocriptine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • budesonide

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of budesonide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine

              buprenorphine and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine buccal

              buprenorphine buccal and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine subdermal implant

              buprenorphine subdermal implant and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine transdermal

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of buprenorphine transdermal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              buprenorphine transdermal and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

              buprenorphine, long-acting injection and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • cabergoline

              saquinavir increases levels of cabergoline by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • cabotegravir

              saquinavir, cabotegravir. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Cabotegravir plus rilpivirine is a complete regimen. Coadministration with other antiretroviral medications for treating HIV-1 infection is not recommended.

            • cabozantinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of cabozantinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of cabozantinib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. If a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor is required, decrease cabozantinib dose by 40 mg/day (Cometriq) or by 20 mg/day (Cabometyx). Resume previous dose 2-3 days after strong CYP3A4 inhibitor discontinued.

            • capivasertib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of capivasertib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid coadministration of capivasertib with strong CYP3A inhibitors, reduce capivasertib dose and monitor for adverse effects.

            • carbamazepine

              carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ceritinib

              saquinavir increases levels of ceritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid if possible; if concomitant use is unavoidable, reduce ceritinib dose by ~33%; after discontinuation of strong CYP3A inhibitor, resume at previous dose.

            • chloroquine

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of chloroquine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ciclesonide inhaled

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of ciclesonide inhaled by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • cilostazol

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of cilostazol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • cimetidine

              cimetidine will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ciprofloxacin

              saquinavir increases levels of ciprofloxacin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for increased toxicity. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • cisapride

              saquinavir increases levels of cisapride by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • citalopram

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of citalopram by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • clarithromycin

              clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • clozapine

              saquinavir increases levels of clozapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for increased toxicity. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • cobicistat

              cobicistat will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              cobicistat will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of cobicistat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • colchicine

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of colchicine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use of colchicine with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. If coadministration is necessary, decrease colchicine dose or frequency as recommended in prescribing information. Use of any colchicine product in conjunction with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment.

            • copanlisib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of copanlisib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If concomitant use with strong CYP3A inhibitors cannot be avoided, reduce copanlisib dose to 45 mg.

            • dabrafenib

              saquinavir increases levels of dabrafenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              dabrafenib will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • dapsone

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of dapsone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • daridorexant

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of daridorexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • darunavir

              saquinavir decreases levels of darunavir by increasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of darunavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • degarelix

              degarelix and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • delavirdine

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of delavirdine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • desflurane

              desflurane and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • dexamethasone

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of dexamethasone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • disopyramide

              saquinavir increases levels of disopyramide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • doxorubicin

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of doxorubicin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • doxorubicin liposomal

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of doxorubicin liposomal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • dronedarone

              dronedarone will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • droperidol

              saquinavir increases levels of droperidol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for increased toxicity. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • edoxaban

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of edoxaban by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dose adjustment may be required with strong P-gp inhibitors. DVT/PE treatment: Decrease dose to 30 mg PO once daily. NVAF: No dose reduction recommended

            • efavirenz

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              efavirenz and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • elacestrant

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of elacestrant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • elbasvir/grazoprevir

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of elbasvir/grazoprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • eliglustat

              eliglustat and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • elivaldogene autotemcel

              elivaldogene autotemcel, saquinavir. Either decreases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Patients should not take antiretroviral medications for at least 1 month before initiating medications for stem cell mobilization, for the duration of the medications? elimination, and until all cycles of apheresis are completed.

            • eluxadoline

              saquinavir increases levels of eluxadoline by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Decrease eluxadoline dose to 75 mg PO BID if coadministered with OATP1B1 inhibitors. .

            • encorafenib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of encorafenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If concomitant use of a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor is unavoidable, reduce encorafenib dose to one-third of the dose (eg, reduce from 450 mg/day to 150 mg/day). After discontinuing the inhibitor for 3-5 elimination half-lives, resume previous encorafenib dose.

              encorafenib and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • entrectinib

              saquinavir and entrectinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of entrectinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors with entrectinib, a CYP3A4 substrate. If coadministration unavoidable, reduce entrectinib dose to 100 mg/day for patients aged 12 y or older with BSA >1.50m2. Resume previous entrectinib dose after discontinuing strong CYP3A inhibitor for 3-5 elimination half-lives.

            • enzalutamide

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of enzalutamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              enzalutamide will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erdafitinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of erdafitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, monitor closely for adverse reactions and consider decreasing dose accordingly. If strong CYP3A4 inhibitor is discontinued, consider increasing erdafitinib dose in the absence of any drug-related toxicities.

              erdafitinib will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, separate administration by at least 6 hr before or after administration of P-gp substrates with narrow therapeutic index.

            • ergoloid mesylates

              saquinavir increases levels of ergoloid mesylates by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • ergotamine

              saquinavir increases levels of ergotamine by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of ergotamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • eribulin

              eribulin and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for enhanced QTc-prolonging effects; if concurrent use is necessary then ECG monitoring is recommended.

            • erlotinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of erlotinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin base

              erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin ethylsuccinate

              erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin lactobionate

              erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin stearate

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • escitalopram

              escitalopram increases toxicity of saquinavir by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of escitalopram by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ethinylestradiol

              saquinavir, ethinylestradiol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Significant changes (increase or decrease) can occur in estrogen plasma levels. Efficacy of hormonal contraceptives may be reduced. Use of a nonhormonal contraceptive is recommended. .

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of ethinylestradiol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • everolimus

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of everolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • fedratinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of fedratinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid fedratinib coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, decrease fedratinib dose to 200 mg/day. If CYP3A4 inhibitor discontinued, increase fedratinib dose to 300 mg/day for 2 weeks, and then 400 mg/day thereafter as tolerated.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of fedratinib by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fedratinib (a CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 substrate) with dual CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 inhibitor. Effect of coadministration of a dual CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 inhibitor with fedratinib has not been studied.

            • felbamate

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of felbamate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • fentanyl

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of fentanyl by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors with fentanyl is necessary, monitor patients for respiratory depression and sedation at frequent intervals and consider fentanyl dose adjustments until stable drug effects are achieved.

            • fentanyl intranasal

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of fentanyl intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors with fentanyl is necessary, monitor patients for respiratory depression and sedation at frequent intervals and consider fentanyl dose adjustments until stable drug effects are achieved.

            • fentanyl transdermal

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of fentanyl transdermal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors with fentanyl is necessary, monitor patients for respiratory depression and sedation at frequent intervals and consider fentanyl dose adjustments until stable drug effects are achieved.

            • fentanyl transmucosal

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of fentanyl transmucosal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors with fentanyl is necessary, monitor patients for respiratory depression and sedation at frequent intervals and consider fentanyl dose adjustments until stable drug effects are achieved.

            • fexinidazole

              saquinavir will decrease the level or effect of fexinidazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid coadministration, monitor fexinidazole for decreased efficacy owing to decreased plasma concentrations of active M1 and M2 metabolites.

              fexinidazole and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fexinidazole with drugs known to block potassium channels or prolong QT interval.

              fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Fexinidazole inhibits CYP3A4. Coadministration may increase risk for adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.

            • fingolimod

              fingolimod and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • fluphenazine

              saquinavir increases levels of fluphenazine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for increased toxicity. .

            • fluticasone intranasal

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of fluticasone intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase systemic corticosteroid adverse effects; monitor for signs/symptoms of high corticosteroid concentrations including Cushing type signs/symptoms.

            • fosaprepitant

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of fosaprepitant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • gemifloxacin

              saquinavir increases levels of gemifloxacin by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for increased toxicity. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

              saquinavir increases levels of gemifloxacin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for increased toxicity. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • gilteritinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of gilteritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consider alternatives to any strong CYP3A4 inhibitor when coadministered with gilteritinib. If such a combination cannot be avoided, closely monitor for gilteritinib-related adverse effects. Interrupt and reduce gilteritinib dosage in patients with serious or life-threatening toxicity.

            • glasdegib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of glasdegib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consider alternate therapies that are not strong CYP3A inhibitors or monitor for increased risk of adverse effects, including QTc interval prolongation.

              saquinavir and glasdegib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.

            • granisetron

              saquinavir increases levels of granisetron by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for increased toxicity. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • haloperidol

              saquinavir increases levels of haloperidol by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for increased toxicity. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

              saquinavir increases levels of haloperidol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for increased toxicity. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • hydroxychloroquine sulfate

              hydroxychloroquine sulfate and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • hydroxyprogesterone caproate (DSC)

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of hydroxyprogesterone caproate (DSC) by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • hydroxyzine

              hydroxyzine and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ibrutinib

              saquinavir increases levels of ibrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of ibrutinib and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. If a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor must be used short-term (eg, anti-infectives for =7 days), interrupt ibrutinib therapy until strong CYP3A4 inhibitor is discontinued.

            • idelalisib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of idelalisib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministered with strong CYP3A inhibitors, monitor for signs of idelalisib toxicity; follow recommendations for dosage modifications if adverse reactions occur

              idelalisib will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Idelalisib is a strong CYP3A inhibitor; avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates

            • indinavir

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of indinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • infigratinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of infigratinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • inotuzumab

              inotuzumab and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid concomitant use, obtain ECGs and electrolytes before and after initiation of any drug known to prolong QTc, and periodically monitor as clinically indicated during treatment.

            • irinotecan

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of irinotecan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • irinotecan liposomal

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of irinotecan liposomal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • isoflurane

              isoflurane and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • itraconazole

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of itraconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              itraconazole and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ivosidenib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of ivosidenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration of a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor is unavoidable, reduce ivosidenib dose to 250 mg qDay. If the strong inhibitor is discontinued, increase ivosidenib dose (after at least 5 half-lives of the strong CYP3A4 inhibitor) to the recommended dose of 500 mg qDay. Monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.

              ivosidenib and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of QTc prolonging drugs with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration of a QTc prolonging drug is unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.

              ivosidenib will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with ivosidenib or replace with alternative therapies. If coadministration is unavoidable, monitor patients for loss of therapeutic effect of these drugs.

            • ixabepilone

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of ixabepilone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ketoconazole

              ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lapatinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of lapatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • larotrectinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of larotrectinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of larotrectinib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is unavoidable, reduce larotrectinib dose by 50%. Resume prior larotrectinib dose once CYP3A4 inhibitor discontinued for 3-5 half-lives.

            • lasmiditan

              lasmiditan increases levels of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lefamulin

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of lefamulin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of lefamulin with strong CYP3A inhibitors.

            • lemborexant

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of lemborexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of lemborexant with moderate or strong CYP3A inhibitors.

            • leniolisib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of leniolisib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • levofloxacin

              saquinavir increases levels of levofloxacin by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for increased toxicity. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • levoketoconazole

              levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • levonorgestrel oral/ethinylestradiol/ferrous bisglycinate

              saquinavir, levonorgestrel oral/ethinylestradiol/ferrous bisglycinate. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Significant changes (increase or decrease) can occur in estrogen plasma levels. Efficacy of hormonal contraceptives may be reduced. Use of a nonhormonal contraceptive is recommended.

            • lithium

              lithium and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lopinavir

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of lopinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lorlatinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of lorlatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministering lorlatinib with strong CYP3A inhibitors. If unavoidable, reduce lorlatinib dose by 25 mg/day. If strong CYP3A inhibitor discontinued, increase to previous lorlatinib (dose after 3 plasma half-lives of strong CYP3A inhibitor). See monograph for further details.

              lorlatinib will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lumefantrine

              saquinavir increases levels of lumefantrine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for increased toxicity. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • lurbinectedin

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of lurbinectedin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, reduce lurbinectedin dose by 50%. After strong CYP3A inhibitor discontinued for 5 half-lives, increase lurbinectedin to dose used before coadministration.

            • macimorelin

              macimorelin and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Macimorelin causes an increase of ~11 msec in the corrected QT interval. Avoid coadministration with drugs that prolong QT interval, which could increase risk for developing torsade de pointes-type ventricular tachycardia. Allow sufficient washout time of drugs that are known to prolong the QT interval before administering macimorelin.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of macimorelin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • macitentan

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of macitentan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministering macitentan with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

            • medroxyprogesterone

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of medroxyprogesterone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • mefloquine

              saquinavir increases levels of mefloquine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for increased toxicity. Avoid coadministration during and for 15 weeks after discontinuing mefloquine. .

            • mestranol

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of mestranol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • methadone

              saquinavir, methadone. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased risk of PR prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of methadone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • methylergonovine

              saquinavir increases levels of methylergonovine by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of methylergonovine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • midazolam

              saquinavir increases levels of midazolam by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of midazolam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • midazolam intranasal

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of midazolam intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors with midazolam intranasal causes higher midazolam systemic exposure, which may prolong sedation.

            • midostaurin

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of midostaurin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors cannot be avoided, monitor midostaurin for increased risk of adverse reactions, especially during the first week of treatment.

            • mifepristone

              mifepristone will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • mobocertinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of mobocertinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              mobocertinib and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, reduce mobocertinib dose and monitor QTc interval more frequently.

            • moxifloxacin

              saquinavir increases levels of moxifloxacin by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for increased toxicity. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • nefazodone

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of nefazodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • nelfinavir

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of nelfinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • neratinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of neratinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of neratinib with strong/moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

            • nevirapine

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of nevirapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • nilotinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of nilotinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • nirogacestat

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of nirogacestat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • olanzapine

              olanzapine and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • olaparib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of olaparib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with strong CYP3A inhibitors cannot be avoided, reduce olaparib dose to 150 mg (capsule) or 100 mg (tablet) PO BID. Do not substitute tablets with capsules.

            • omaveloxolone

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of omaveloxolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unavoidable, reduce omaveloxolone dose to 50 mg/day. Closely monitor and discontinue if adverse effects emerge.

            • ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir & dasabuvir (DSC)

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir & dasabuvir (DSC) by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ondansetron

              ondansetron and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • osimertinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of osimertinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of osimertinib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. If no other alternative treatment exists, monitor patient more closely for adverse effects.

            • oxaliplatin

              oxaliplatin and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • oxycodone

              saquinavir increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Oxycodone dose reduction may be warranted when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

            • palbociclib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of palbociclib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of palbociclib with strong CYP3A inhibitors. If unable to avoid, reduce palbociclib dose to 75 mg/day.

            • paliperidone

              saquinavir, paliperidone. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • palovarotene

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of palovarotene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • panobinostat

              saquinavir and panobinostat both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Panobinostat is known to significantly prolong QT interval. Panobinostat prescribing information states use with drugs known to prolong QTc is not recommended.

            • pazopanib

              saquinavir increases levels of pazopanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for increased toxicity. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • pemigatinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of pemigatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors is unavoidable, reduce pemigatinib dose (refer to drug monograph dosage modifications). After discontinuing the CYP3A4 inhibitor for 3 elimination half-lives, may resume previous pemigatinib dose.

            • pentamidine

              saquinavir, pentamidine. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased risk of PR or QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • perphenazine

              saquinavir, perphenazine. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased risk of PR or QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • pexidartinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of pexidartinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors is unavoidable, reduce pexidartinib dose (refer to drug monograph dosage modifications). After discontinuing the CYP3A4 inhibitor for 3 elimination half-lives, may resume previous pexidartinib dose.

            • pimavanserin

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of pimavanserin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Decrease dose to 17 mg/day if pimavanserin is coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

            • pimozide

              saquinavir increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of prolonged QTc interval.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • pirtobrutinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of pirtobrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration is unavoidable, reduce pirtobrutinib by 50 mg. If current pirtobrutinib dose is 50 mg qDay, discontinue pirtobrutinib for duration of strong CYP3A inhibitor use. Once strong CYP3A inhibitor discontinued for 5 half-lives, resume pirtobrutinib at the dose taken before initiating the strong CYP3A inhibitor.

            • pitolisant

              saquinavir and pitolisant both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of pitolisant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • pomalidomide

              saquinavir increases levels of pomalidomide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              saquinavir increases levels of pomalidomide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ponatinib

              saquinavir increases levels of ponatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Decrease ponatinib starting dose to 30 mg qDay if coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors cannot be avoided.

            • pralsetinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of pralsetinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • primaquine

              primaquine and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • procainamide

              saquinavir, procainamide. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased risk of PR or QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • prochlorperazine

              saquinavir, prochlorperazine. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • quazepam

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of quazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • quetiapine

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of quetiapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • quinidine

              quinidine will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • quinine

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of quinine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • ranolazine

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of ranolazine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • red yeast rice

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of red yeast rice by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. May increase creatine kinase levels and increase risk of myopathy or rhabdomyolysis; red yeast rice contains monocolin K (reportedly identical to lovastatin)

            • repotrectinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of repotrectinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Discontinue strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors and wait 3-5 elimination half-lives before initiating repotrectinib.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of repotrectinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ribociclib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of ribociclib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If a strong CYP3A inhibitor must be coadministered with ribociclib, reduce the ribociclib starting dose to 400 mg/day.

              ribociclib will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • rifabutin

              saquinavir will decrease the level or effect of rifabutin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dosage reduction of rifabutin by at least 75% of the usual dose of 300 mg/day is recommended (ie, a maximum dose of 150 mg every other day or 3 times/week). Increased monitoring for adverse events is warranted in patients receiving the combination. Consider monitoring rifabutin concentrations to ensure adequate exposure.

              rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • rifapentine

              rifapentine decreases levels of saquinavir by increasing metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • rimegepant

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of rimegepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of rimegepant by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • riociguat

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of riociguat by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of riociguat (substrate of CYP isoenzymes 1A1, 2C8, 3A, 2J2) with strong CYP inhibitors may require a decreased initial dose of 0.5 mg PO TID; monitor for signs of hypotension and reduce dose if needed

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of riociguat by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of riociguat (an ABCG2 [BCRP] substrate) with strong ABCG2 inhibitors may require a decreased initial dose of 0.5 mg PO TID; monitor for signs of hypotension and reduce dose if needed

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of riociguat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ritonavir

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of ritonavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • romidepsin

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of romidepsin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with strong 3A4 inhibitors shoul d be avoided if possible.

            • rosuvastatin

              saquinavir increases toxicity of rosuvastatin by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

            • ruxolitinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Reduce ruxolitinib starting dose to 10 mg BID with platelet count 100 X 10^9/L or more and concurrent use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors; avoid with platelet counts <100 X 10^9/L

            • ruxolitinib topical

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib topical by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Reduce ruxolitinib starting dose to 10 mg BID with platelet count 100 X 10^9/L or more and concurrent use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors; avoid with platelet counts <100 X 10^9/L

            • selpercatinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of selpercatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • selumetinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of selumetinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors cannot be avoided, reduce selumetinib dosage (refer to selumetinib monograph for further information). After discontinuation of the strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor for 3 elimination half-lives, resume selumetinib dose that was taken before initiating the inhibitor.

            • sertraline

              sertraline and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • sevoflurane

              sevoflurane and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • siponimod

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of siponimod by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of siponimod with a moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitor PLUS a moderate or strong CYP2C9 inhibitor is not recommended.

            • sirolimus

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of sirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • solifenacin

              saquinavir increases levels of solifenacin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for increased toxicity. Increased risk of PR or QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

              solifenacin and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • sonidegib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of sonidegib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sonidegib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

            • sotalol

              saquinavir, sotalol. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • sotorasib

              sotorasib will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If use is unavoidable, refer to the prescribing information of the P-gp substrate for dosage modifications.

            • sparsentan

              saquinavir, sparsentan. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unavoidable, interrupt treatment with sparsentan. When resuming sparsentan, consider dose titration. .

            • St John's Wort

              St John's Wort decreases levels of saquinavir by increasing metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • sunitinib

              saquinavir increases levels of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for increased toxicity. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • suvorexant

              saquinavir increases levels of suvorexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Suvorexant not recommended with use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

            • tamoxifen

              saquinavir, tamoxifen. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. CYP3A4 inhibition decreases metabolism of tamoxifen to N-desmethyl tamoxifen (active metabolite with similar biologic activity).

            • tamsulosin

              saquinavir increases levels of tamsulosin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • tazemetostat

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of tazemetostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • telavancin

              saquinavir, telavancin. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • temsirolimus

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • tepotinib

              tepotinib will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If concomitant use unavoidable, reduce the P-gp substrate dosage if recommended in its approved product labeling.

            • tetrabenazine

              tetrabenazine and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • tiagabine

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of tiagabine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • tipranavir

              tipranavir decreases levels of saquinavir by unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • tofacitinib

              saquinavir increases levels of tofacitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Reduce tofacitinib dose to 5 mg qDay when coadministered with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors.

            • tolterodine

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of tolterodine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • tolvaptan

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of tolvaptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • topotecan

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of topotecan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Product labeling for PO topotecan recommends avoiding concomitant use of P-gp inhibitors; the interaction with IV topotecan may be less severe but is still likely of clinical significance

            • trabectedin

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of trabectedin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If strong CYP3A inhibitor must be used, short-term (eg, less than 14 days), administer strong CYP3A inhibitor 1 week after trabectedin infusion, and discontinue the day prior to next trabectedin infusion

            • triazolam

              saquinavir increases levels of triazolam by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • tucatinib

              tucatinib will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of tucatinib with CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. If unavoidable, reduce CYP3A substrate dose according to product labeling.

            • ubrogepant

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of ubrogepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled

              saquinavir increases toxicity of umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.

            • vandetanib

              saquinavir, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • vemurafenib

              vemurafenib and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant use of vemurafenib with drugs that prolong QT interval is not recommended. Saquinavir may also increase levels of vemurafenib.

            • venlafaxine

              saquinavir, venlafaxine. Either increases toxicity of the other by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. May increase risk for QT prolongation.

            • verapamil

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of verapamil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled

              saquinavir increases toxicity of vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.

            • vilazodone

              saquinavir increases levels of vilazodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If intolerable adverse effects occur when coadministered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors, reduce daily dose to 20 mg.

            • vincristine

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of vincristine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • vincristine liposomal

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of vincristine liposomal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • vorapaxar

              saquinavir increases levels of vorapaxar by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • voriconazole

              voriconazole will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of voriconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • vorinostat

              vorinostat and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • voxelotor

              voxelotor will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Voxelotor increases systemic exposure of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index. Consider dose reduction of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate(s) if unable to avoid.

            Monitor Closely (346)

            • abacavir

              saquinavir and abacavir both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • abemaciclib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of abemaciclib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors increase plasma levels of abemaciclib and its metabolites. Abemaciclib dose reduction required. If a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor is discontinued, increase abemaciclib to the dose prior to initiating the strong inhibitor.

            • acarbose

              saquinavir decreases effects of acarbose by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. New onset or exacerbation of diabetes mellitus and hyperglycemia have been reported with protease inhibitors.

            • albiglutide

              saquinavir decreases effects of albiglutide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

            • albuterol

              albuterol and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • alfentanil

              saquinavir increases levels of alfentanil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • alfuzosin

              saquinavir and alfuzosin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • alosetron

              saquinavir increases levels of alosetron by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amlodipine

              saquinavir increases levels of amlodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased toxicity. .

            • amobarbital

              amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • apalutamide

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of apalutamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of apalutamide with strong CYP3A4 or CYP2C8 inhibitors does not require initial dosage modification; however, dose reduction may be needed based on tolerability.

            • aprepitant

              aprepitant will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • arformoterol

              arformoterol and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • aripiprazole

              saquinavir increases levels of aripiprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased toxicity. Consider aripiprazole dose reduction by 50%.

            • armodafinil

              armodafinil will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • artemether/lumefantrine

              artemether/lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • atazanavir

              atazanavir will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              atazanavir and saquinavir both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • atogepant

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of atogepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Recommended atogepant dosage is 10 mg PO qDay when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

            • atorvastatin

              atorvastatin will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • bedaquiline

              saquinavir and bedaquiline both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. ECG should be monitored closely

            • benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase hydrocodone (benzhydrocodone is prodrug of hydrocodone) plasma concentrations and can result in potentially fatal respiratory depression.

            • berotralstat

              berotralstat will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor or titrate P-gp substrate dose if coadministered.

            • betaxolol

              saquinavir, betaxolol. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of PR prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • betrixaban

              saquinavir increases levels of betrixaban by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Decrease betrixaban dose to 80 mg PO once, then 40 mg PO qDay if coadministered with a P-gp inhibitor.

            • bexarotene

              saquinavir increases levels of bexarotene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Potential for increased toxicity. Use alternatives if available. .

            • bisoprolol

              saquinavir, bisoprolol. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of PR prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • bortezomib

              saquinavir increases levels of bortezomib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • bosentan

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of bosentan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • bosutinib

              bosutinib increases levels of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • brentuximab vedotin

              saquinavir increases levels of brentuximab vedotin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor patients for adverse reactions. .

            • brexpiprazole

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of brexpiprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Administer half of the usual brexpiprazole dose when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. If also administered with a strong/moderate CYP2D6 inhibitor, administer a quarter of brexpiprazole dose.

            • bromocriptine

              saquinavir increases levels of bromocriptine by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased levels possibly due to CYP3A4 inhibition.

            • budesonide

              budesonide will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • buprenorphine

              saquinavir increases levels of buprenorphine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Potential for increased toxicity. .

            • buprenorphine buccal

              saquinavir increases levels of buprenorphine buccal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Potential for increased toxicity. .

            • buprenorphine subdermal implant

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of buprenorphine subdermal implant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor patients already on buprenorphine subdermal implant who require newly-initiated treatment with CYP3A4 inhibitors for signs and symptoms of overmedication. If the dose of the concomitant CYP3A4 inhibitor cannot be reduced or discontinued, implant removal may be necessary and the patient should then be treated with a buprenorphine dosage form that permits dose adjustments. If a CYP3A4 inhibitor is discontinued in a patient who has been stabilized on buprenorphine, monitor the patient for withdrawal.

            • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of buprenorphine, long-acting injection by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Patients who transfer to buprenorphine long-acting injection from transmucosal buprenorphine coadministered with CYP3A4 inhibitors should be monitored to ensure buprenorphine plasma levels are adequate. Within 2 weeks, if signs and symptoms of buprenorphine toxicity or overdose occur and the concomitant CYP3A4 inhibitor cannot be reduced or discontinued, transition the patient back to a buprenorphine formulation that permits dose adjustments.

            • buspirone

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of buspirone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • butabarbital

              butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • butalbital

              butalbital will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cabazitaxel

              saquinavir increases levels of cabazitaxel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Potential for increased toxicity. Avoid coadministration.

            • cabozantinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of cabozantinib by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. MRP2 inhibitors increase cabozantinib toxicity

            • calcifediol

              saquinavir, calcifediol. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. CYP450 inhibitors may inhibit enzymes involved in vitamin D metabolism (CYP24A1 and CYP27B1). This may alter serum levels of calcifediol and decrease the conversion of calcifediol to calcitriol. Dose adjustment of calcifediol may be required, and serum 25­hydroxyvitamin D, intact PTH, and serum calcium concentrations should be closely monitored when initiating or discontinuing a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor.

            • cannabidiol

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of cannabidiol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing the cannabidiol dose when coadministered with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor.

            • capmatinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of capmatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • carbamazepine

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of carbamazepine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor plasma levels when used concomitantly

            • cariprazine

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of cariprazine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors requires cariprazine dose reduction. See Dosage Modification section in drug monograph.

            • carvedilol

              saquinavir, carvedilol. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of PR prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • cenobamate

              cenobamate will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increase dose of CYP3A4 substrate, as needed, when coadministered with cenobamate.

            • ceritinib

              saquinavir increases levels of ceritinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chloramphenicol

              chloramphenicol will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chlordiazepoxide

              saquinavir increases levels of chlordiazepoxide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available. Consider lowering benzodiazepine dose.

            • chloroquine

              saquinavir, chloroquine. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • chlorpromazine

              saquinavir, chlorpromazine. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of PR or QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • cholic acid

              saquinavir increases toxicity of cholic acid by decreasing elimination. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid concomitant use of inhibitors of the bile salt efflux pump (BSEP). May exacerbate accumulation of conjugated bile salts in the liver and result in clinical symptoms. If concomitant use is necessary, monitor serum transaminases and bilirubin.

            • ciprofloxacin

              ciprofloxacin and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Ciprofloxacin elicits minimal effects on QT interval. Caution if used in combination with other drugs known to affect QT interval or in patients with other risk factors.

            • citalopram

              saquinavir and citalopram both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. ECG monitoring is recommended, along with drugs that may prolong the QT interval.

            • clarithromycin

              clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clonazepam

              saquinavir increases levels of clonazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available. Consider lowering benzodiazepine dose.

            • clorazepate

              saquinavir increases levels of clorazepate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available. Consider lowering benzodiazepine dose.

            • clotrimazole

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • conivaptan

              conivaptan will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • conjugated estrogens

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of conjugated estrogens by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cortisone

              cortisone will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • crizotinib

              saquinavir increases levels of crizotinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use of strong CYP3A inhibitors should be avoided. ECG monitoring is recommended, along with drugs that may prolong the QT interval.

              crizotinib increases levels of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. ECG monitoring is recommended, along with drugs that may prolong the QT interval.

            • crofelemer

              crofelemer increases levels of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Crofelemer has the potential to inhibit CYP3A4 and transporters MRP2 and OATP1A2 at concentrations expected in the gut; unlikely to inhibit systemically because minimally absorbed.

            • cyclophosphamide

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of cyclophosphamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cyclosporine

              saquinavir increases levels of cyclosporine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dabigatran

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of dabigatran by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Atrial fibrillation: Avoid coadministering dabigatran with P-gp inhibitors if CrCl <30 mL/min. DVT/PE treatment: Avoid coadministering dabigatran with P-gp inhibitors if CrCl <50 mL/min

            • darifenacin

              darifenacin will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of darifenacin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • darolutamide

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Closely monitor for increased adverse reactions and modify dose of darolutamide as needed when coadministered with drugs that are both P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

            • darunavir

              darunavir will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              darunavir and saquinavir both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dasatinib

              dasatinib will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • deferasirox

              deferasirox will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • deflazacort

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

            • deutetrabenazine

              deutetrabenazine and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. At the maximum recommended dose, deutetrabenazine does not prolong QT interval to a clinically relevant extent. Certain circumstances may increase risk of torsade de pointes and/or sudden death in association with drugs that prolong the QTc interval (eg, bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, coadministration with other drugs that prolong QTc interval, presence of congenital QT prolongation).

            • dexamethasone

              dexamethasone will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dexlansoprazole

              dexlansoprazole increases levels of saquinavir by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased toxicity. .

            • DHEA, herbal

              DHEA, herbal will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diazepam

              saquinavir increases levels of diazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available.

            • diazepam intranasal

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of diazepam intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors may decrease rate of diazepam elimination, thereby increasing adverse reactions to diazepam.

            • diazoxide

              saquinavir increases effects of diazoxide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

            • dienogest/estradiol valerate

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of dienogest/estradiol valerate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Significant changes (increase or decrease) in plasma levels of estrogen and progestin have been seen when HIV protease inhibitors are administered. Monitor for potential adverse effects such as nausea, irregular uterine bleeding, breast tenderness and headache.

            • digoxin

              saquinavir increases levels of digoxin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased toxicity. .

            • diltiazem

              diltiazem will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of diltiazem by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • docetaxel

              saquinavir increases levels of docetaxel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased toxicity. .

            • dolasetron

              saquinavir increases levels of dolasetron by QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Potential for increased toxicity. Increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias.

            • doravirine

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of doravirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of doravirine and CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase plasma concentrations and toxicities of doravirine.

            • doxepin

              doxepin and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • doxepin cream

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of doxepin cream by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dronabinol

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of dronabinol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dronabinol is a CYP3A4 substrate.

            • dronedarone

              dronedarone will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • duvelisib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of duvelisib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor increases duvelisib AUC, which may increase the risk of duvelisib toxicities. Reduce duvelisib dose to 15 mg BID when coadministered with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor.

              duvelisib will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with duvelisib increases AUC of a sensitive CYP3A4 substrate which may increase the risk of toxicities of these drugs. Consider reducing the dose of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate and monitor for signs of toxicities of the coadministered sensitive CYP3A substrate.

            • efavirenz

              efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              saquinavir and efavirenz both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • elagolix

              elagolix will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of elagolix by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of elagolix 200 mg BID with strong CYP3A inhibitors for >1 month is not recommended. Limit elagolix dose to 150 mg qDay and CYP3A inhibitor duration of use to 6 months if coadministered.

              elagolix decreases levels of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Elagolix is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor CYP3A substrates if coadministered. Consider increasing CYP3A substrate dose if needed.

            • eliglustat

              eliglustat increases levels of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor therapeutic drug concentrations, as indicated, or consider reducing the dosage of the P-gp substrate and titrate to clinical effect.

            • eluxadoline

              eluxadoline increases levels of saquinavir by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Eluxadoline may increase the systemic exposure of coadministered OATP1B1 substrates.

            • elvitegravir

              saquinavir increases levels of elvitegravir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Elvitegravir is a CYP3A4 substrate; if coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase levels.

            • emtricitabine

              saquinavir and emtricitabine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • encorafenib

              encorafenib, saquinavir. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Encorafenib both inhibits and induces CYP3A4 at clinically relevant plasma concentrations. Coadministration of encorafenib with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates may result in increased toxicity or decreased efficacy of these agents.

            • enfortumab vedotin

              saquinavir increases toxicity of enfortumab vedotin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enfortumab vedotin is an antibody-drug conjugate that releases monomethylauristatin E (MMAE) via proteolytic cleavage. MMAE is primarily metabolized by CYP3A4 in vitro. Coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase free MMAE exposure, which may increase the incidence or severity of toxicities.

            • enfuvirtide

              saquinavir and enfuvirtide both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • erythromycin base

              erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • erythromycin ethylsuccinate

              erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • erythromycin lactobionate

              erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • erythromycin stearate

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • eslicarbazepine acetate

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • esmolol

              saquinavir, esmolol. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of PR prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • estradiol vaginal

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of estradiol vaginal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase plasma concentrations of estrogens and toxicities.

            • eszopiclone

              saquinavir increases levels of eszopiclone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce eszopiclone starting dose to 1 mg/day.

            • ethosuximide

              saquinavir increases levels of ethosuximide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased toxicity. .

            • etravirine

              etravirine will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of etravirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • exenatide injectable solution

              saquinavir decreases effects of exenatide injectable solution by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

            • exenatide injectable suspension

              saquinavir decreases effects of exenatide injectable suspension by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors.

            • ezogabine

              ezogabine, saquinavir. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Slight and transient QT-prolongation observed with ezogabine, particularly when dose titrated to 1200 mg/day. QT interval should be monitored when ezogabine is prescribed with agents known to increase QT interval.

            • famotidine

              famotidine will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fedratinib

              fedratinib will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates as necessary.

            • felodipine

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

              saquinavir increases levels of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased toxicity. .

            • flecainide

              saquinavir increases levels of flecainide by QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Potential for increased toxicity. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • fluconazole

              fluconazole will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fludrocortisone

              fludrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • flunisolide inhaled

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of flunisolide inhaled by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fluoxetine

              saquinavir and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • flurazepam

              saquinavir increases levels of flurazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available. Consider lowering benzodiazepine dose.

            • fluticasone furoate

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of fluticasone furoate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase fluticasone systemic exposure

            • fluticasone inhaled

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of fluticasone inhaled by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase fluticasone systemic exposure

            • fluvastatin

              saquinavir increases toxicity of fluvastatin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

            • fluvoxamine

              fluvoxamine will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fosamprenavir

              fosamprenavir will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              fosamprenavir and saquinavir both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of fosamprenavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fosaprepitant

              fosaprepitant will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fosphenytoin

              fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fostamatinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of fostamatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase exposure to R406 (fostamatinib major active metabolite). Monitor for toxicities that may require fostamatinib dose reduction.

            • fostemsavir

              saquinavir and fostemsavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. QTc prolongation reported with higher than recommended doses of fostemsavir.

            • garlic

              garlic decreases levels of saquinavir by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • gefitinib

              saquinavir increases levels of gefitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase risk for gefitinib adverse effects.

            • gemtuzumab

              saquinavir and gemtuzumab both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • gepirone

              gepirone and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • glecaprevir/pibrentasvir

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

              glecaprevir/pibrentasvir will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • glimepiride

              saquinavir decreases effects of glimepiride by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

            • glipizide

              saquinavir decreases effects of glipizide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

            • glyburide

              saquinavir decreases effects of glyburide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

            • goserelin

              goserelin increases toxicity of saquinavir by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • grapefruit

              grapefruit will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • griseofulvin

              griseofulvin will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • guanfacine

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of guanfacine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors significantly increase guanfacine plasma concentrations. FDA-approved labeling for extended-release (ER) guanfacine recommends that, if coadministered, the guanfacine dosage should be decreased to half of the recommended dose. Specific recommendations for immediate-release (IR) guanfacine are not available.

            • histrelin

              histrelin increases toxicity of saquinavir by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • hydrocodone

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of hydrocodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase hydrocodone plasma concentrations and can result in potentially fatal respiratory depression

            • hydrocortisone

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ibuprofen/famotidine

              ibuprofen/famotidine will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ibutilide

              saquinavir increases toxicity of ibutilide by QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • ifosfamide

              saquinavir will decrease the level or effect of ifosfamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors may decrease the metabolism of ifosfamide to its active alkylating metabolites and decrease the efficacy of ifosfamide.

            • iloperidone

              saquinavir increases levels of iloperidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased toxicity. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

              iloperidone increases levels of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Iloperidone is a time-dependent CYP3A inhibitor and may lead to increased plasma levels of drugs predominantly eliminated by CYP3A4.

            • imatinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of imatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • indacaterol, inhaled

              saquinavir increases levels of indacaterol, inhaled by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Data suggests that systemic clearance is influenced by modulation of both P-gp and CYP3A4 activities. No dose adjustment is warranted at the 75 mcg dose.

              indacaterol, inhaled, saquinavir. QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Drugs that are known to prolong the QTc interval may have an increased the risk of ventricular arrhythmias.

            • indinavir

              indinavir will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              indinavir will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

              indinavir and saquinavir both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • insulin aspart

              saquinavir decreases effects of insulin aspart by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

            • insulin degludec

              saquinavir decreases effects of insulin degludec by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. HIV protease inhibitors may cause new onset diabetes mellitus (DM), exacerbate existing DM, and cause hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance.

            • insulin degludec/insulin aspart

              saquinavir decreases effects of insulin degludec/insulin aspart by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. HIV protease inhibitors may cause new onset diabetes mellitus (DM), exacerbate existing DM, and cause hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance.

            • insulin detemir

              saquinavir decreases effects of insulin detemir by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

            • insulin glargine

              saquinavir decreases effects of insulin glargine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

            • insulin glulisine

              saquinavir decreases effects of insulin glulisine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

            • insulin inhaled

              saquinavir decreases effects of insulin inhaled by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. HIV protease inhibitors may cause new onset diabetes mellitus (DM), exacerbate existing DM, and cause hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance.

            • insulin lispro

              saquinavir decreases effects of insulin lispro by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

            • insulin NPH

              saquinavir decreases effects of insulin NPH by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

            • insulin regular human

              saquinavir decreases effects of insulin regular human by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

            • isoniazid

              isoniazid will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • isradipine

              saquinavir increases levels of isradipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased toxicity. .

            • istradefylline

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of istradefylline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Do not exceed istradefylline 20 mg/day if coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              istradefylline will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of CYP3A4 substrates in clinical trials. This effect was not observed with istradefylline 20 mg/day. Consider dose reduction of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates.

              istradefylline will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of P-gp substrates in clinical trials. Consider dose reduction of sensitive P-gp substrates.

            • itraconazole

              itraconazole will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Limit itraconazole dose to 200 mg/day in patients receiving saquinavir/ritonavir.

              itraconazole will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Limit itraconazole dose to 200 mg/day in patients receiving saquinavir/ritonavir.

            • ivacaftor

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of ivacaftor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce ivacaftor dose if coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. See specific ivacaftor-containing product for precise dosage modification.

              ivacaftor increases levels of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Ivacaftor and its M1 metabolite has the potential to inhibit P-gp; may significantly increase systemic exposure to sensitive P-gp substrates with a narrow therapeutic index.

            • ketamine

              saquinavir will decrease the level or effect of ketamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ketoconazole

              ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • labetalol

              saquinavir, labetalol. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of PR or QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • lacosamide

              saquinavir increases levels of lacosamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Potential for increased toxicity. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of PR prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

              saquinavir increases levels of lacosamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider decreasing lacosamide dose when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

            • lamivudine

              saquinavir and lamivudine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lansoprazole

              lansoprazole increases levels of saquinavir by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased toxicity. .

            • lapatinib

              lapatinib will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              lapatinib will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lenacapavir

              lenacapavir will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lencapavir may increase CYP3A4 substrates initiated within 9 months after last SC dose of lenacapavir, which may increase potential risk of adverse reactions of CYP3A4 substrates.

            • lenvatinib

              saquinavir and lenvatinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Lenvatinib prescribing information recommends monitoring ECG closely when coadministered with QT prolonging drugs.

            • letermovir

              saquinavir increases levels of letermovir by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadminstration of letermovir, an OATP1B1/3 substrate, with OATP1B1/3 inhibitors may increase letermovir plasma concentrations.

              letermovir increases levels of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • leuprolide

              leuprolide increases toxicity of saquinavir by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • levalbuterol

              levalbuterol, saquinavir. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hypokalemia, QT prolongation, and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • levamlodipine

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of levamlodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with moderate and strong CYP3A inhibitors results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. Monitor for symptoms of hypotension and edema when amlodipine is coadministered with CYP3A inhibitors to determine the need for dose adjustment.

            • levobunolol

              saquinavir, levobunolol. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of PR prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • levoketoconazole

              levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • levomilnacipran

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of levomilnacipran by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Do not exceed 80 mg/day of levomilnacipran when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

            • linagliptin

              saquinavir decreases effects of linagliptin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of linagliptin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • liraglutide

              saquinavir decreases effects of liraglutide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

            • lomitapide

              lomitapide increases levels of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing dose when used concomitantly with lomitapide.

            • lopinavir

              lopinavir will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • loratadine

              loratadine will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lumacaftor/ivacaftor

              saquinavir increases levels of lumacaftor/ivacaftor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Strong CYP3A inhibitors do not impact lumacaftor exposure, but increased ivacaftor exposure by 4.3-fold. Due to the induction effect of lumacaftor on CYP3A, at steady-state the net exposure of ivacaftor is not expected to exceed that when given in the absence of lumacaftor at a dose of 150 mg q12hr (the approved dose of ivacaftor monotherapy). Therefore, no dose adjustment is necessary when CYP3A inhibitors are initiated in patients currently taking lumacaftor/ivacaftor. However, when initiating lumacaftor/ivacaftor in patients taking strong CYP3A inhibitors, reduce the dose to 1 tablet daily (lumacaftor 200 mg/ivacaftor 125 mg total daily dose) for the first week of treatment to allow for the steady-state induction effect of lumacaftor. Following this period, continue with the recommended daily dose. No dose adjustment is required for moderate or weak CYP3A4 inhibitors.

            • lumateperone

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of lumateperone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce lumateperone dose to 10.5 mg/day if coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

            • lumefantrine

              lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • maraviroc

              saquinavir increases levels of maraviroc by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased toxicity. Adjust maraviroc dose to 150mg BID.

            • marijuana

              marijuana will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of marijuana by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • mavacamten

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of mavacamten by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Inititiation of weak CYP2C19 inhibitors may require decreased mavacamten dose.

            • metformin

              saquinavir decreases effects of metformin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

            • methylprednisolone

              methylprednisolone will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of methylprednisolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • metoprolol

              saquinavir, metoprolol. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of PR prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • metronidazole

              metronidazole will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • miconazole vaginal

              miconazole vaginal will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • mifepristone

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of mifepristone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Do not exceed mifepristone 300 mg/day for Cushing syndrome when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors; combination may also prolong QT interval. Use alternatives if available

            • miglitol

              saquinavir decreases effects of miglitol by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

            • mipomersen

              mipomersen, saquinavir. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Both drugs have potential to increase hepatic enzymes; monitor LFTs.

            • mirtazapine

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of mirtazapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              mirtazapine and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • mirvetuximab soravtansine

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of mirvetuximab soravtansine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase unconjugated DM4 (a CYP3A4 substrate and the cytotoxic component of the antibody drug conjugate for mirvetuximab soravtansine) exposure, which may increase the risk of adverse reactions.

            • mitotane

              mitotane decreases levels of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Mitotane is a strong inducer of cytochrome P-4503A4; monitor when coadministered with CYP3A4 substrates for possible dosage adjustments.

            • modafinil

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of modafinil by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of modafinil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • mometasone inhaled

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of mometasone inhaled by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases riak for systemic corticosteroid side effects

            • mometasone, intranasal

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of mometasone, intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nadolol

              saquinavir, nadolol. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of PR prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • nafcillin

              nafcillin will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • naldemedine

              saquinavir increases levels of naldemedine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor naldemedine for potential adverse effects if coadministered with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              saquinavir increases levels of naldemedine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor naldemedine for potential adverse effects if coadministered with P-gp inhibitors.

            • nateglinide

              saquinavir decreases effects of nateglinide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

            • nebivolol

              saquinavir, nebivolol. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of PR prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • nefazodone

              nefazodone will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              nefazodone will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nelfinavir

              nelfinavir will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              nelfinavir and saquinavir both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • netupitant/palonosetron

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of netupitant/palonosetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Netupitant is mainly metabolized by CYP3A4; no dosage adjustment is required

            • nevirapine

              nevirapine will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              saquinavir and nevirapine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nicardipine

              nicardipine will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

              saquinavir increases levels of nicardipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased toxicity. .

            • nifedipine

              nifedipine will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              nifedipine will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

              saquinavir increases levels of nifedipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased toxicity. Consider initiating nifedipine at the lowest dose available if given concomitantly with this medication.

            • nilotinib

              nilotinib will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              nilotinib will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nimodipine

              saquinavir increases levels of nimodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased toxicity. .

            • nintedanib

              saquinavir increases levels of nintedanib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If nintedanib adverse effects occur, management may require interruption, dose reduction, or discontinuation of therapy .

            • nirmatrelvir

              nirmatrelvir will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Patients on ritonavir- or cobicistat-containing HIV regimens should continue their treatment as indicated. Monitor for increased nirmatrelvir/ritonavir or protease inhibitor adverse events with concomitant use.

            • nirmatrelvir/ritonavir

              nirmatrelvir/ritonavir will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Patients on ritonavir- or cobicistat-containing HIV regimens should continue their treatment as indicated. Monitor for increased nirmatrelvir/ritonavir or protease inhibitor adverse events with concomitant use.

            • nisoldipine

              saquinavir increases levels of nisoldipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased toxicity. .

            • nizatidine

              nizatidine will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • norgestrel

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of norgestrel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase systemic concentration of norgestrel, which may increase risk for adverse effects

            • ofloxacin

              saquinavir increases levels of ofloxacin by QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Potential for increased toxicity. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • oliceridine

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of oliceridine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If concomitant use is necessary, may require less frequent oliceridine dosing. Closely monitor for respiratory depression and sedation and titrate subsequent doses accordingly. If inhibitor is discontinued, consider increase oliceridine dosage until stable drug effects are achieved. Monitor for signs of opioid withdrawal.

            • olodaterol inhaled

              saquinavir and olodaterol inhaled both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Drugs that prolong the QTc interval and may potentiate the effects of beta2 agonists on the cardiovascular system; increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias

            • orlistat

              orlistat will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor. Loss of virological control reported in HIV-infected patients taking orlistat concomitantly. Exact mechanism is unclear, but may include a drug-drug interaction that inhibits systemic absorption of the antiretroviral drug. Monitor HIV RNA levels frequently and if increased HIV viral load confirmed, discontinue orlistat.

            • osilodrostat

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of osilodrostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce dose of osilodrostat, a CYP3A4 substrate, by half when coadministered with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor.

              osilodrostat and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • osimertinib

              osimertinib and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Conduct periodic monitoring with ECGs and electrolytes in patients taking drugs known to prolong the QTc interval.

            • ospemifene

              saquinavir increases levels of ospemifene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • oxaliplatin

              oxaliplatin will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for ECG changes if therapy is initiated in patients with drugs known to prolong QT interval.

            • oxcarbazepine

              oxcarbazepine will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ozanimod

              ozanimod and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The potential additive effects on heart rate, treatment with ozanimod should generally not be initiated in patients who are concurrently treated with QT prolonging drugs with known arrhythmogenic properties.

            • paclitaxel

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of paclitaxel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • paclitaxel protein bound

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of paclitaxel protein bound by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • panobinostat

              saquinavir increases levels of panobinostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce panobinostat starting dose to 10 mg if coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

            • pantoprazole

              pantoprazole will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased toxicity.

            • paricalcitol

              saquinavir increases levels of paricalcitol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased toxicity. .

            • pasireotide

              saquinavir and pasireotide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • penbutolol

              saquinavir, penbutolol. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of PR prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • pentobarbital

              pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • perampanel

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of perampanel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phenobarbital

              phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phenytoin

              phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Clinicians may want to consider using alternative medication to phenytoin in patients on saquinavir therapy. However, if it becomes necessary to give these agents concurrently, upward adjustments in saquinavir dosing may be needed to maintain antiviral effectiveness.

              phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pindolol

              saquinavir, pindolol. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of PR prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • pitavastatin

              saquinavir increases toxicity of pitavastatin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

            • polatuzumab vedotin

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of polatuzumab vedotin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Polatuzumab undergoes catabolism to small peptides, amino acids, monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE), and unconjugated MMAE-related catabolites. MMAE is a CYP3A4 substrate. Coadministration of polatuzumab vedotin with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor may increase unconjugated MMAE AUC, which may increase polatuzumab vedotin toxicities.

            • ponatinib

              ponatinib increases levels of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • posaconazole

              posaconazole will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pramlintide

              saquinavir decreases effects of pramlintide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

            • pravastatin

              saquinavir increases toxicity of pravastatin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

            • praziquantel

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of praziquantel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • prednisone

              prednisone will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • primidone

              primidone will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • progesterone intravaginal gel

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of progesterone intravaginal gel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • progesterone micronized

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of progesterone micronized by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • progesterone, natural

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of progesterone, natural by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quercetin

              quercetin will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quetiapine

              saquinavir increases levels of quetiapine by QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Potential for increased toxicity. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

              quetiapine, saquinavir. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid use with drugs that prolong QT and in patients with risk factors for prolonged QT interval. Postmarketing cases show QT prolongation with overdose in patients with concomitant illness or with drugs known to cause electrolyte imbalance or prolong QT.

            • quinine

              saquinavir and quinine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quinupristin/dalfopristin

              quinupristin/dalfopristin will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quizartinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of quizartinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce quizartinib dosage to 26.5 mg qDay (if current dosage is 53 mg/day) or 17.7 mg qDay (if current dosage is 26.5 mg/day or 35.4 mg/day) when coadministered with strong CYP3A inhibitors. If current dosage is 17.7 mg qDay, interrupt quizartinib for the duration of strong CYP3A inhibitor use. After discontinuation of a strong CYP3A inhibitor for 5 half-lives, resume quizartinib dose that was taken before initiating the strong inhibitor.

              quizartinib, saquinavir. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor patients more frequently with ECG if coadministered with QT prolonging drugs.

            • rabeprazole

              rabeprazole will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased toxicity.

            • ranolazine

              ranolazine will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • repaglinide

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of repaglinide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rifabutin

              rifabutin decreases levels of saquinavir by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. If saquinavir administered with ritonavir as boosted therapy, interaction not clinically significant.

            • rifapentine

              rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rifaximin

              saquinavir increases levels of rifaximin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rilpivirine

              saquinavir increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine is not expected to affect the plasma concentrations of co-administered protease inhibitors. .

              rilpivirine increases toxicity of saquinavir by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

            • ripretinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of ripretinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with a strong CYP3A inhibitor will increase systemic exposure to ripretinib and its active metabolite (DP-5439), which may increase risk of adverse reactions.

            • ritonavir

              ritonavir will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Saquinavir is intended to be administered with ritonavir (boosted therapy). The combination has shown to cause dose-dependent QT and PR interval prolongation. Caution in treatment naïve patients. Reduce starting dose and perform an on-treatment ECG after approximately 10 days.

              ritonavir will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

              ritonavir and saquinavir both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rivaroxaban

              saquinavir increases levels of rivaroxaban by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid concomitant use of rivaroxaban and combined Pgp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. Combination may lead to significant increases in rivaroxaban levels and increase bleeding risk.

            • rosiglitazone

              saquinavir decreases effects of rosiglitazone by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

            • rucaparib

              rucaparib will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust dosage of CYP3A4 substrates, if clinically indicated.

            • rufinamide

              rufinamide will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sacubitril/valsartan

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of sacubitril/valsartan by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. The results from an in vitro study with human liver tissue indicate that valsartan is a substrate of the hepatic uptake transporter OATP1B1; coadministration with OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase valsartan systemic exposure

            • salmeterol

              saquinavir increases levels of salmeterol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased toxicity. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • sarecycline

              sarecycline will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for toxicities of P-gp substrates that may require dosage reduction when coadministered with P-gp inhibitors.

            • saxagliptin

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of saxagliptin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Limit saxagliptin dose to 2.5 mg/day when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

            • secobarbital

              secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • selpercatinib

              selpercatinib increases toxicity of saquinavir by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sildenafil

              saquinavir increases levels of sildenafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased toxicity. Increased risk of priapism, hypotension, and other adverse effects.

            • silodosin

              saquinavir increases levels of silodosin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Potential for increased toxicity. Use alternatives if available.

            • sirolimus

              sirolimus will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sitagliptin

              saquinavir decreases effects of sitagliptin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

            • sofosbuvir/velpatasvir

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sorafenib

              sorafenib and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • St John's Wort

              St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • stavudine

              saquinavir and stavudine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • stiripentol

              stiripentol, saquinavir. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP3A4 inhibitor and inducer. Monitor CYP3A4 substrates coadministered with stiripentol for increased or decreased effects. CYP3A4 substrates may require dosage adjustment.

              stiripentol will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing the dose of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) substrates, if adverse reactions are experienced when administered concomitantly with stiripentol.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of stiripentol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sufentanil

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of sufentanil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sufentanil SL

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of sufentanil SL by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of sufentanil SL with any CYP3A4 inhibitor may increase sufentanil plasma concentration, and, thereby increase or prolonged adverse effects, including potentially fatal respiratory depression.

            • tacrolimus

              tacrolimus will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tacrolimus ointment

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of tacrolimus ointment by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tadalafil

              saquinavir increases levels of tadalafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased toxicity. .

            • tamoxifen

              saquinavir, tamoxifen. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tasimelteon

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of tasimelteon by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tazemetostat

              tazemetostat will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tecovirimat

              tecovirimat will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor sensitive CYP3A4 substrates for effectiveness if coadministered.

            • teniposide

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of teniposide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tenofovir DF

              saquinavir and tenofovir DF both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • terbinafine

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of terbinafine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tezacaftor

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of tezacaftor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust tezacaftor dosage regimen if coadministered with a strong CYP3A inhibitor.

            • thioridazine

              saquinavir, thioridazine. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available.

            • ticagrelor

              saquinavir increases levels of ticagrelor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Ticagrelor is metabolized by CYP3A4/5. Avoid use with strong CYP3A inhibitors.

            • timolol

              saquinavir, timolol. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of PR prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • tinidazole

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of tinidazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tipranavir

              saquinavir and tipranavir both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tisotumab vedotin

              saquinavir increases levels of tisotumab vedotin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tisotumab vedotin?s active metabolite (MMAE) is a CYP3A4 substrate. Coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase unconjugated MMAE systemic exposure and increase risk of adverse effects.

            • tolvaptan

              tolvaptan will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • topiramate

              topiramate will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • toremifene

              saquinavir increases levels of toremifene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Metabolism of toremifene may be inhibited by drugs known to inhibit CYP3A4 hepatic enzymes.

            • tramadol

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of tramadol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • triclabendazole

              triclabendazole and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • trimipramine

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of trimipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • triptorelin

              triptorelin increases toxicity of saquinavir by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • tucatinib

              tucatinib will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider reducing the dosage of P-gp substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities.

            • ublituximab

              ublituximab decreases effects of saquinavir by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • ulipristal

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of ulipristal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Vilanterol is a CYP3A4 substrate; coadministration with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase systemic exposure

            • upadacitinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of upadacitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution if upadacitinib is coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

            • valbenazine

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of valbenazine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce valbenazine dose to 40 mg once daily when coadministered with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor.

              valbenazine and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • valsartan

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of valsartan by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. The results from an in vitro study with human liver tissue indicate that valsartan is a substrate of the hepatic uptake transporter OATP1B1; coadministration with OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase valsartan systemic exposure

            • vamorolone

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of vamorolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce vamorolone starting dose to 4 mg/kg/day; not to exceed 200 mg/day if weight >50 kg.

            • vardenafil

              saquinavir increases levels of vardenafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Limit vardenafil dose to 2.5 mg/24 hr.

            • velpatasvir

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • verapamil

              verapamil will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              verapamil will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Fluticasone furoate and vilanterol are both CYP3A4 substrates; coadministration with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase systemic exposure

            • vinblastine

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of vinblastine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • vinorelbine

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of vinorelbine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • voclosporin

              voclosporin, saquinavir. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • voxilaprevir

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • warfarin

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of warfarin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Warfarin's less potent R-enantiomer is metabolized in part by CYP3A4 (and also CYP1A2 and CYP2C19). Monitor INR more frequently if coadministered with inhibitors of these isoenzymes and adjust warfarin dose if needed.

            • zafirlukast

              zafirlukast will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • zanubrutinib

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of zanubrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce zanubrutinib dose when coadministered with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. Interrupt dose as recommended for adverse reactions. After discontinuing the CYP3A4 inhibitor, resume previous dose of zanubrutinib. See zanubrutinib Dosage Modifications for precise recommendation.

            • zidovudine

              saquinavir and zidovudine both increase risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • zolpidem

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of zolpidem by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • zonisamide

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of zonisamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            Minor (9)

            • acetazolamide

              acetazolamide will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • anastrozole

              anastrozole will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • cilostazol

              saquinavir increases levels of cilostazol by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • cyclophosphamide

              cyclophosphamide will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • food

              food increases levels of saquinavir by enhancing GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ganaxolone

              saquinavir, ganaxolone. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Changes in ganaxolone exposures when coadministered with strong, moderate, or weak CYP3A4 inhibitors are not expected to be clinically significant.

            • ixazomib

              saquinavir, ixazomib. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. In clinical trials, coadministration of ixazomib with strong CYP3A inhibitors did not result in a clinically meaningful change in the systemic exposure of ixazomib.

            • paclitaxel

              saquinavir increases levels of paclitaxel by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • paclitaxel protein bound

              saquinavir increases levels of paclitaxel protein bound by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

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            Adverse Effects

            1-10%

            Rash

            Hyperglycemia

            Diarrhea

            Abdominal discomfort

            Nausea

            Abdominal pain

            Buccal mucosa ulceration

            Paresthesia

            Weakness

            Increased CPK

            <1%

            Headache

            Confusion

            Seizures

            Ataxia

            Pain

            Stevens-Johnson syndrome

            Hypoglycemia

            Hyper- & hypokalemia

            Low serum amylase

            AML

            Hemolytic anemia

            Thrombocytopenia

            Jaundice

            Ascites

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            Warnings

            Black Box Warnings

            Saquinavir mesylate (Invirase) capsules and tablets, and saquinavir (Fortovase) soft gelatin capsules, are not bioequivalent and cannot be used interchangeably

            Fortovase is no longer available in the United States

            Use saquinavir mesylate (Invirase) only if it is combined with ritonavir, which significantly inhibits saquinavir's metabolism to provide plasma saquinavir levels at least equal to those achieved with saquinavir (Fortovase)

            Contraindications

            Hypersensitivity (eg, anaphylactic reaction, Stevens-Johnson syndrome)

            An ECG should be performed prior to initiation of treatment; patients with a QT interval = 450 msec should not initiate therapy

            Treatment-naïve patients initiating therapy should receive a reduced starting dose of saquinavir 500-mg twice daily with ritonavir 100-mg twice daily for the first 7 days of treatment followed by saquinavir/ritonavir 1000/100 mg twice daily due to potential for an increased risk of PR and QT interval prolongation with the standard 1000/100-mg twice daily dose

            QT and PR interval prolonation and torsades de pointes have been reported rarely; do not use saquinavir/ritonavir with congenital or documented acquired QT prolongation (≥450 msec), refractory hypokalemia or magnesemia, and in combination with drugs that prolong QT interval

            Complete atrioventricular (AV) block without implanted pacemakers or high risk of complete AV block

            Severe hepatic impairment

            Coadministration of saquinavir/ritonavir with rifampin due to the risk of severe hepatotoxicity

            Drugs that are contraindicated with saquinavir (when coadministered 'boosted' with ritonavir) include CYP3A inhibitors that may result in increased saquinavir plasma levels and cause serious or life-threatening reactions (eg, prolonged QT interval)

            Drug contraindicated with saquinavir/ritonavir include alfuzosin, antiarrhythmics (amiodarone, bepridil, flecainide, propafenone, quinidine, lidocaine), trazodone, rifampin, voriconazole, ergot derivatives (dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine), cisapride, St. John’s wort, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (lovastatin, simvastatin), lurasidone, pimozide, clarithromycin, erythromycin, halofantrine, pentamidine, clozapine, haloperidol, sertindole, ziprasidone, atazanavir, tacrolimus, rilpivirine, dasatinib, sunitinib, disopyramide, quinine, phenothiazines (e.g. chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, thioridazine), sildenafil (when used for PAH), midazolam, and triazolam

            Cautions

            Hyperlipidemia may occur

            Take within 2 hr after meal; absorption increased with high-fat meal

            Must be used in combination with ritonavir (ie, boosted therapy) to achieve necessary levels for effectiveness

            Autoimmune disorders (eg, Graves disease, polymyositis, Guillain-Barré syndrome) reported in the setting of immune reconstitution; however, time to onset is variable, and can occur many months after treatment initiation

            Risk of QT and PR prolongation that might lead to Torsades de Pointes (particularly if used with ritonavir); discontinue therapy if significant arrhythmias, QT or PR prolongation occurs; perform ECG prior to initiation of treatment; patients with a baseline QT interval < 450 msec, an on-treatment ECG is recommended after approximately 10 days of therapy; patients with a QT interval prolongation over pre-treatment by > 20 msec should discontinue saquinavir/ritonavir therapy

            May develop new onset or exacerbations of diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, elevated cholesterol and/or triglyceride concentrations, redistribution/accumulation of body fat, and immune reconstitution syndrome; monitor cholesterol and triglycerides prior to therapy and periodically thereafter

            In patients with underlying hepatitis B or C, cirrhosis, chronic alcoholism or other underlying liver abnormalities, worsening of underlying liver disease and development of portal hypertension reported after initiating therapy; jaundice and exacerbation of chronic liver disease with grade 4 elevated liver function tests also observed; no dosage adjustment necessary for patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment based on limited data; saquinavir/ritonavir contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment; if a serious or severe toxicity occurs during treatment, discontinue therapy

            Spontaneous bleeding may occur and additional factor VII may be required

            Various degrees of cross-resistance have been observed

            Not recommended for use in combination with cobicistat

            Tablets and capsules contain lactose; not recommended in patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose or malabsorption

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            Pregnancy & Lactation

            Pregnancy

            There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in individuals exposed to antiretrovirals during pregnancy; healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry (APR) at 1-800-258-4263

            Prospective pregnancy data from the APR are not sufficient to adequately assess a drug-associated risk of birth defects or fetal outcomes; limited number of reports on use of drug during pregnancy has been submitted to the APR and number of exposures to drug is insufficient to make a risk assessment compared to a reference population

            Animal data

            • In animal reproduction studies with saquinavir, no evidence of adverse developmental effects were observed at highest achievable plasma exposures (AUC) in both rats and rabbits, resulting in exposures approximately 25% of those obtained in humans at recommended human dose (RHD) combined with drug; therapy should be administered during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies potential risk to fetus

            Lactation

            The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that HIV-infected mothers in US not breastfeed their infants to avoid risking postnatal transmission of HIV-1

            There are no data available regarding presence of drug in human milk, effects on breastfed infant, or on milk production

            Because of potential for HIV-1 transmission (in HIV-negative infants), developing viral resistance (in HIV-positive infants) and adverse reactions in breastfed infants similar to those seen in adults, instruct mothers not to breastfeed if receiving therapy

            Pregnancy Categories

            A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

            B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

            C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

            D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

            X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

            NA: Information not available.

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            Pharmacology

            Mechanism of Action

            Protease Inhibitor; inhibits cleavage of Gag-Pol polyprotein precursors, which in turn causes the formation of immature, noninfectious viral particles.

            Combination (boosted therapy) use recommended

            Absorption

            Poor absorption; increased with high fat meal

            Protein Bound: ~98%

            Distribution

            Does not distribute into CSF

            Vd: 700 L

            Metabolism

            Extensively metabolized via hepatic CYP3A4; extensive first-pass effect

            Elimination

            Excretion: Fece: 81-88%; urine: 1-3%

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            Administration

            Oral Administration

            Saquinavir plus ritonavir should be taken with 2 hr after a meal

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