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Nafcillin: Drug information

Nafcillin: Drug information
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For additional information see "Nafcillin: Patient drug information" and "Nafcillin: Pediatric drug information"

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Pharmacologic Category
  • Antibiotic, Penicillin
Dosing: Adult

Usual dosage range: IV: 1 to 2 g every 4 to 6 hours; may also administer total daily dose as a continuous infusion over 24 hours (eg, for a dose of 2 g every 4 hours, administer 12 g over 24 hours) (Ref).

Bloodstream infection

Bloodstream infection: Pathogen-directed therapy for methicillin-susceptible staphylococci: IV: 2 g every 4 hours; treat uncomplicated bacteremia for ≥14 days starting from day of first negative blood culture, with longer courses warranted for endocarditis or metastatic sites of infection (Ref).

Endocarditis, treatment

Endocarditis, treatment: Pathogen-directed therapy for methicillin-susceptible staphylococci:

Native valve: IV: 12 g/day in 4 or 6 divided doses (ie, 2 g every 4 hours or 3 g every 6 hours) for 6 weeks. For uncomplicated right-sided IE, 2 weeks of therapy may be adequate (Ref).

Prosthetic valve: IV: 12 g/day in 6 divided doses (ie, 2 g every 4 hours) for ≥6 weeks (use with rifampin for entire duration of therapy and gentamicin for first 2 weeks) (Ref).

Meningitis, bacterial

Meningitis, bacterial: Pathogen-directed therapy for methicillin-susceptible staphylococci : IV: 2 g every 4 hours; consider addition of rifampin if organism is susceptible and prosthetic material is present. Treatment duration is 10 to 14 days, depending on causative pathogen(s) and clinical response (Ref).

Osteomyelitis and/or discitis

Osteomyelitis and/or discitis: Pathogen-directed therapy for methicillin-susceptible staphylococci: IV: 1.5 to 2 g every 4 to 6 hours or via continuous infusion for ≥6 weeks depending on extent of infection, debridement, and clinical response (Ref).

Pneumonia

Pneumonia: Pathogen-directed therapy for methicillin-susceptible staphylococci : IV: 2 g every 4 hours (Ref). Minimum duration is generally 5 days for community-acquired pneumonia and 7 days for hospital-acquired or ventilator-associated pneumonia; patients should be clinically stable with normal vital signs before therapy is discontinued (Ref).

Prosthetic joint infection

Prosthetic joint infection: Pathogen-directed therapy for methicillin-susceptible staphylococci: IV: 1.5 to 2 g every 4 to 6 hours; duration ranges from 2 to 6 weeks depending on prosthesis management, use of rifampin, and other patient-specific factors (Ref).

Skin and soft tissue infection

Skin and soft tissue infection:

Cellulitis (nonpurulent) in patients without risk for methicillin-resistant S. aureus: IV: 1 to 2 g every 4 hours. Total duration of therapy is ≥5 days (including oral step-down therapy); may extend up to 14 days depending on severity and clinical response (Ref).

Necrotizing infection due to methicillin-susceptible S. aureus (MSSA): IV: 1 to 2 g every 4 hours; continue until further debridement is not necessary, patient has clinically improved, and patient is afebrile for 48 to 72 hours (Ref).

Surgical site incisional infection (trunk or extremity, not involving axilla or perineum): IV: 2 g every 6 hours; duration is dependent upon severity, need for debridement, and clinical response (Ref).

Dosage adjustment for concomitant therapy: Significant drug interactions exist, requiring dose/frequency adjustment or avoidance. Consult drug interactions database for more information.

Dosing: Kidney Impairment: Adult

The renal dosing recommendations are based upon the best available evidence and clinical expertise. Senior Editorial Team: Bruce Mueller, PharmD, FCCP, FASN, FNKF; Jason A. Roberts, PhD, BPharm (Hons), B App Sc, FSHP, FISAC; Michael Heung, MD, MS.

Note: In one retrospective review of patients receiving continuous nafcillin infusions, increased SCr was associated with decreased nafcillin clearance; increased nafcillin concentrations were associated with increased incidence of adverse drug reactions (hepatotoxicity, nausea/vomiting, and diarrhea) (Ref); periodically assess for tolerability (Ref).

Altered kidney function: No dosage adjustment necessary for any degree of kidney impairment (Ref).

Hemodialysis, intermittent (thrice weekly): Not significantly dialyzable (Ref): No supplemental dose or dosage adjustment necessary (Ref).

Peritoneal dialysis: Unlikely to be significantly dialyzable (highly protein bound): No dosage adjustment necessary (Ref).

CRRT: No dosage adjustment necessary (Ref).

PIRRT (eg, sustained, low-efficiency diafiltration): No dosage adjustment necessary (Ref).

Dosing: Liver Impairment: Adult

There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling. Nafcillin primarily undergoes hepatic metabolism; dosage adjustment may be necessary, particularly in the setting of concomitant renal impairment.

Dosing: Older Adult

Refer to adult dosing.

Dosing: Pediatric

(For additional information see "Nafcillin: Pediatric drug information")

General dosing, susceptible infection:

Traditional (intermittent) dosing: Infants, Children, and Adolescents: IM, IV: 100 to 200 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 4 to 6 hours; maximum daily dose: 12 g/day divided every 4 hours; usual maximum dose: 2,000 mg/dose (Ref).

Continuous infusion dosing: Limited data available: Children and Adolescents: IV: 150 to 200 mg/kg/day infused continuously over 24 hours; maximum daily dose: 12 g/day. Dosing based on a retrospective case series in 40 pediatric patients (median age: 9 years; interquartile range: 2.3 to 12 years); the reported mean dose was 190 ± 36.4 mg/kg/day; the majority of infections treated were methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) (87.2% of patients) and coagulase negative staphylococcal species (7.7%); infection sites were primarily bloodstream, musculoskeletal, and skin and soft tissue (Ref).

Endocarditis, treatment

Endocarditis, treatment (Ref): Children and Adolescents: IV: 200 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 4 to 6 hours; maximum daily dose: 12 g/day divided every 4 hours; treat for at least 4 weeks; longer durations may be necessary; may use in combination with gentamicin for some resistant organisms (Ref).

Meningitis, including health care–associated ventriculitis/meningitis; methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus

Meningitis, including health care–associated ventriculitis/meningitis; methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus: Infants, Children, and Adolescents: IV: 200 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 6 hours; maximum daily dose: 12 g/day; usual maximum dose: 2,000 mg/dose (Ref).

Osteoarticular infection, acute

Osteoarticular infection, acute (eg, bacterial arthritis, osteomyelitis): Infants, Children, and Adolescents: IV: 100 to 200 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 4 to 6 hours; maximum daily dose: 12 g/day. Duration of therapy should be individualized based on several factors, including causative pathogen, response to therapy, and normalization of inflammatory markers. For acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, the minimum total duration is 3 to 4 weeks of therapy. For acute bacterial arthritis without osteomyelitis, typical duration is 3 to 4 weeks, but courses as short as 10 to 14 days may be considered in patients with adequate source control who improve rapidly with a consistent, progressive decrease in C-reactive protein by the end of the first week (Ref). Note: Prolonged or continuous infusion may be beneficial to maximize time above MIC (Ref).

Skin and soft tissue infection

Skin and soft tissue infection (Ref): Infants, Children, and Adolescents:

MSSA, non-necrotizing infection: IV: 100 to 150 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 6 hours; maximum daily dose: 12 g/day; usual maximum dose: 2,000 mg/dose.

MSSA, necrotizing infection: IV: 200 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 6 hours; maximum daily dose: 12 g/day; usual maximum dose: 2,000 mg/dose; continue until further debridement is not necessary, patient has clinically improved, and patient is afebrile for 48 to 72 hours.

Streptococcal skin infections: Infants, Children, and Adolescents: IV: 200 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 6 hours; maximum daily dose: 12 g/day; usual maximum dose: 2,000 mg/dose.

Dosage adjustment for concomitant therapy: Significant drug interactions exist, requiring dose/frequency adjustment or avoidance. Consult drug interactions database for more information.

Dosing: Kidney Impairment: Pediatric

Infants, Children, and Adolescents: No dosage adjustment is necessary unless renal impairment is in the setting of concomitant hepatic impairment then use with caution; specific adjustment for combined renal and hepatic impairment is not provided in the manufacturer's labeling.

Poorly dialyzed; no supplemental dose or dosage adjustment necessary, including patients on intermittent hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or continuous renal replacement therapy (eg, CVVHD) (Ref).

Dosing: Liver Impairment: Pediatric

Infants, Children, and Adolescents: There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling; however, dosage adjustment may be necessary particularly in the setting of concomitant renal impairment; nafcillin primarily undergoes hepatic metabolism. In patients with both hepatic and renal impairment, monitoring of serum drug concentrations and modification of dosage may be necessary.

Adverse Reactions

The following adverse drug reactions are derived from product labeling unless otherwise specified.

Postmarketing:

Dermatologic: Bullous rash (Chang 2012)

Gastrointestinal: Cholestasis (Guido 2017), Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea

Hematologic & oncologic: Agranulocytosis (Markowitz 1975), bone marrow depression, neutropenia (Chang 2012)

Hepatic: Cholestatic hepatitis (Guido 2017), increased serum transaminases (Guido 2017; Khatib 2021), jaundice (Guido 2017)

Hypersensitivity: Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (Nguyen 2019), hypersensitivity angiitis (Xie 2015), hypersensitivity reaction (Blumenthal 2014)

Local: Inflammation at injection site, injection-site phlebitis, local desquamation (injection site), pain at injection site, swelling at injection site

Renal: Interstitial nephritis (Bodendorfer 1980), renal tubular disease

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to nafcillin, other penicillins, or any component of the formulation.

Warnings/Precautions

Concerns related to adverse effects:

• Anaphylactic/hypersensitivity reactions: Serious and occasionally severe or fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions have been reported in patients on penicillin therapy, especially with a history of beta-lactam hypersensitivity or a history of sensitivity to multiple allergens. Use with caution in patients with a history of significant allergies and/or asthma; discontinue treatment and institute appropriate therapy if an allergic reaction occurs.

• Extravasation: Vesicant; avoid extravasation of IV infusions; ensure proper catheter or needle position prior to and during infusion.

• Hepatic effects: Elevation of liver transaminases and/or cholestasis may occur, specifically with high doses. Reevaluate use in patients who develop worsening hepatic function.

• Hypokalemia: Hypokalemia has been observed in pediatric and adult patients. In a retrospective cohort study comparing tolerability of maximum daily dosing (12 g) of nafcillin and oxacillin in adults (n=224; median age: 56 years; range: 19 to 90 years), the observed incidences of hypokalemia (≤3.3 mmol/L), severe hypokalemia (≤2.9 mmol/L), and acute decreases (≥0.5 mmol/L) from baseline of serum potassium were significantly higher in the nafcillin group compared to oxacillin; median time to onset was 3 to 4 days (Viehman 2016). While a similar level of comparison has not been reported in pediatric patients, hypokalemia has been observed with nafcillin therapy in pediatric patients. In a study of children and adolescents receiving continuous infusion nafcillin at a mean dose of 190 ± 36.4 mg/kg/day, hypokalemia developed in 3 (7.5%) subjects (Knoderer 2017). Hypokalemia was also reported in a retrospective review of 30 pediatric patients with malignancies who received nafcillin in combination with carbenicillin and gentamicin; hypokalemia was reported in 50% (24/48) of antibiotic courses and usual reported onset was 4 days of therapy (Stapleton 1976).

• Neurotoxic effects: Large IV or intraventricular doses have been associated with neurotoxicity; use caution, especially in patients with concomitant renal and hepatic dysfunction.

• Superinfection: Prolonged use may result in fungal or bacterial superinfection, including C. difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) and pseudomembranous colitis; CDAD has been observed >2 months postantibiotic treatment.

Disease-related concerns:

• Heart failure: May contain a significant amount of sodium; use with caution in patients with heart failure.

• Hepatic/renal impairment: Use with caution in patients with concomitant hepatic and renal impairment.

Warnings: Additional Pediatric Considerations

Nafcillin seems to be better tolerated than oxacillin. In a study of pediatric patients (5 to 19 years) receiving outpatient nafcillin for >3 weeks, significantly less rash was reported in the nafcillin group (10.3%) compared to oxacillin group (31.7%). Hepatotoxicity was also higher in the oxacillin group (22% vs 0%) (Maraqa 2002).

Dosage Forms Considerations

Nafcillin lyophilized powder contains sodium approximately 66 mg [2.9 mEq] per gram of nafcillin.

Nafcillin in Dextrose (iso-osmotic) contains sodium 76.6 mg [3.33 mEq] per gram of nafcillin.

Dosage Forms: US

Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling. [DSC] = Discontinued product

Solution, Intravenous:

Generic: 2 g/100 mL (100 mL)

Solution, Intravenous [preservative free]:

Generic: 1 g/50 mL (50 mL [DSC])

Solution Reconstituted, Injection:

Generic: 1 g (1 ea); 2 g (1 ea)

Solution Reconstituted, Injection [preservative free]:

Generic: 1 g (1 ea); 2 g (1 ea)

Solution Reconstituted, Intravenous:

Generic: 10 g (1 ea)

Solution Reconstituted, Intravenous [preservative free]:

Generic: 1 g (1 ea [DSC]); 2 g (1 ea [DSC]); 10 g (1 ea)

Generic Equivalent Available: US

Yes

Pricing: US

Solution (Nafcillin Sodium in Dextrose Intravenous)

2 g/100 mL (per mL): $0.29

Solution (reconstituted) (Nafcillin Sodium Injection)

1 g (per each): $11.40 - $17.87

2 g (per each): $7.55 - $34.67

Solution (reconstituted) (Nafcillin Sodium Intravenous)

10 g (per each): $78.00 - $174.00

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Administration: Adult

IM: Administer as a deep intragluteal injection; rotate injection sites.

IV: Infuse over 30 to 60 minutes; may administer as a direct injection over 5 to 10 minutes. Total daily dose may also be administered over 24 hours as a continuous infusion (Ref). Vesicant; ensure proper needle or catheter placement prior to and during IV infusion. Avoid extravasation.

Extravasation management: If extravasation occurs, stop infusion immediately; leave needle/cannula in place temporarily but do NOT flush the line; gently aspirate extravasated solution, then remove needle/cannula; elevate extremity; apply dry warm compresses; initiate hyaluronidase antidote (Ref).

Hyaluronidase: Intradermal or SUBQ: Inject a total of 1 mL (15 units/mL) as 5 separate 0.2 mL injections (using a tuberculin syringe) around the site of extravasation; if IV catheter remains in place, administer IV through the infiltrated catheter; may repeat in 30 to 60 minutes if no resolution (Ref).

Administration: Pediatric

Parenteral:

IM: Administer reconstituted solution as deep intragluteal injection per manufacturer's labeling; appropriate injection site should take into consideration patient age, muscle development, and volume of dose (Ref); only use intragluteal injection if appropriate; rotate injection sites.

IV:

Direct IV injection: Further dilute and administer over 5 to 10 minutes.

Intermittent IV infusion: Infuse over 30 to 60 minutes.

Continuous IV infusion: Children and Adolescents: Infuse daily dose over 24 hours (Ref).

Vesicant; ensure proper needle or catheter placement prior to and during IV infusion. Avoid extravasation. If extravasation occurs, stop infusion immediately; leave needle/cannula in place temporarily but do NOT flush the line; gently aspirate extravasated solution, then remove needle/cannula; elevate extremity; apply dry warm compresses; initiate hyaluronidase antidote (Ref).

Use: Labeled Indications

Staphylococcal infections: Treatment of infections caused by susceptible penicillinase-producing staphylococci

Metabolism/Transport Effects

Substrate of OAT1/3; Induces CYP3A4 (Moderate);

Drug Interactions

Note: Interacting drugs may not be individually listed below if they are part of a group interaction (eg, individual drugs within “CYP3A4 Inducers [Strong]” are NOT listed). For a complete list of drug interactions by individual drug name and detailed management recommendations, use the drug interactions program by clicking on the “Launch drug interactions program” link above.

Abemaciclib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Abemaciclib. Risk X: Avoid

Abiraterone Acetate: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Abiraterone Acetate. Risk C: Monitor

Acalabrutinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Acalabrutinib. Risk C: Monitor

Acemetacin: May increase serum concentration of Penicillins. Risk C: Monitor

ALfentanil: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of ALfentanil. Management: If concomitant use of alfentanil and moderate CYP3A4 inducers is necessary, consider dosage increase of alfentanil until stable drug effects are achieved. Monitor patients for signs of opioid withdrawal. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Alpelisib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Alpelisib. Risk C: Monitor

ALPRAZolam: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of ALPRAZolam. Risk C: Monitor

Aminoglycosides: Penicillins may decrease serum concentration of Aminoglycosides. Primarily associated with extended spectrum penicillins, and patients with renal dysfunction. Risk C: Monitor

AmLODIPine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of AmLODIPine. Risk C: Monitor

Antihepaciviral Combination Products: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Antihepaciviral Combination Products. Risk X: Avoid

Apremilast: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Apremilast. Risk C: Monitor

Aprepitant: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Aprepitant. Risk C: Monitor

ARIPiprazole Lauroxil: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of ARIPiprazole Lauroxil. Risk C: Monitor

ARIPiprazole: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of ARIPiprazole. Risk C: Monitor

Artemether and Lumefantrine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Artemether and Lumefantrine. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease active metabolite exposure of Artemether and Lumefantrine. Specifically, concentrations of dihydroartemisinin (DHA), the active metabolite of artemether may be decreased. Risk C: Monitor

Atazanavir: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Atazanavir. Risk C: Monitor

Atogepant: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Atogepant. Management: For treatment of episodic migraine, the recommended dose of atogepant is 30 mg once daily or 60 mg once daily when combined with CYP3A4 inducers. When used for treatment of chronic migraine, use of atogepant with CYP3A4 inducers should be avoided. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Atorvastatin: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Atorvastatin. Risk C: Monitor

Atrasentan: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Atrasentan. Risk X: Avoid

Avacopan: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Avacopan. Risk X: Avoid

Avanafil: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Avanafil. Risk X: Avoid

Avapritinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Avapritinib. Risk X: Avoid

Axitinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Axitinib. Management: Concurrent use of axitinib with a moderate CYP3A4 inducer should be avoided when possible. If any such combination is necessary, monitor for reduced axitinib efficacy. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Bacillus clausii: Antibiotics may decrease therapeutic effects of Bacillus clausii. Management: Bacillus clausii should be taken in between antibiotic doses during concomitant therapy. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

BCG (Intravesical): Antibiotics may decrease therapeutic effects of BCG (Intravesical). Risk X: Avoid

BCG Vaccine (Immunization): Antibiotics may decrease therapeutic effects of BCG Vaccine (Immunization). Risk C: Monitor

Bedaquiline: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Bedaquiline. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may increase active metabolite exposure of Bedaquiline. Risk X: Avoid

Belumosudil: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Belumosudil. Risk C: Monitor

Benzhydrocodone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Benzhydrocodone. Specifically, the serum concentrations of hydrocodone may be reduced. Risk C: Monitor

Bortezomib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Bortezomib. Risk C: Monitor

Bosutinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Bosutinib. Risk C: Monitor

Brexpiprazole: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Brexpiprazole. Risk C: Monitor

Brigatinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Brigatinib. Management: Avoid concurrent use of brigatinib with moderate CYP3A4 inducers when possible. If combined, increase the daily dose of brigatinib in 30 mg increments after 7 days of treatment with the current brigatinib dose, up to maximum of twice the dose. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Buprenorphine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Buprenorphine. Risk C: Monitor

BusPIRone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of BusPIRone. Risk C: Monitor

Cabozantinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Cabozantinib. Management: For cabozantinib tablets (Cabometyx), avoid combined use if possible. If combined, increase cabozantinib by 20 mg from previous dose, max 80 mg daily. For cabozantinib capsules (Cometriq), monitor for reduced cabozantinib efficacy if combined. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Calcifediol: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Calcifediol. Risk C: Monitor

Calcitriol (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Calcitriol (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor

Cannabis: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Cannabis. More specifically, tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol serum concentrations may be decreased. Risk C: Monitor

Capivasertib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Capivasertib. Risk X: Avoid

Capmatinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Capmatinib. Risk X: Avoid

CarBAMazepine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of CarBAMazepine. Risk C: Monitor

Cariprazine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Cariprazine. Risk X: Avoid

Ceritinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Ceritinib. Risk C: Monitor

Cholera Vaccine: Antibiotics may decrease therapeutic effects of Cholera Vaccine. Management: Avoid cholera vaccine in patients receiving systemic antibiotics, and within 14 days following the use of oral or parenteral antibiotics. Risk X: Avoid

Clarithromycin: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Clarithromycin. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may increase active metabolite exposure of Clarithromycin. Management: Consider alternative antimicrobial therapy for patients receiving a CYP3A4 inducer. Drugs that enhance the metabolism of clarithromycin into 14-hydroxyclarithromycin may alter the clinical activity of clarithromycin and impair its efficacy. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Clindamycin (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Clindamycin (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor

CloZAPine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of CloZAPine. Risk C: Monitor

Cobicistat: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Cobicistat. Risk C: Monitor

Cobimetinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Cobimetinib. Risk X: Avoid

Codeine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease active metabolite exposure of Codeine. Risk C: Monitor

Copanlisib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Copanlisib. Risk C: Monitor

Crinecerfont: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Crinecerfont. Management: Double the evening dose of crinecerfont and continue the morning dose unchanged during coadministration with moderate CYP3A4 inducers. See full interaction monograph for details. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Crizotinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Crizotinib. Risk C: Monitor

CycloSPORINE (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of CycloSPORINE (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor

Daclatasvir: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Daclatasvir. Management: Increase the daclatasvir dose to 90 mg once daily if used with a moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Dapsone (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Dapsone (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor

Daridorexant: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Daridorexant. Risk X: Avoid

Dasabuvir: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Dasabuvir. Risk X: Avoid

Dasatinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Dasatinib. Risk C: Monitor

Deflazacort: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease active metabolite exposure of Deflazacort. Risk X: Avoid

DexAMETHasone (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of DexAMETHasone (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor

DiazePAM: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of DiazePAM. Risk C: Monitor

Dichlorphenamide: Penicillins may increase hypokalemic effects of Dichlorphenamide. Risk C: Monitor

Dienogest: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Dienogest. Risk C: Monitor

DilTIAZem: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of DilTIAZem. Risk C: Monitor

Disopyramide: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Disopyramide. Risk C: Monitor

Doravirine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Doravirine. Risk C: Monitor

DOXOrubicin (Conventional): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of DOXOrubicin (Conventional). Risk X: Avoid

DroNABinol: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of DroNABinol. Risk C: Monitor

Dronedarone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Dronedarone. Risk C: Monitor

Duvelisib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Duvelisib. Management: Avoid if possible. If used, on day 12 of combination increase duvelisib from 25 mg twice daily to 40 mg twice daily or from 15 mg twice daily to 25 mg twice daily. Resume prior duvelisib dose 14 days after stopping moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Dydrogesterone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Dydrogesterone. Risk C: Monitor

Efavirenz: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Efavirenz. Risk C: Monitor

Elacestrant: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Elacestrant. Risk X: Avoid

Elbasvir and Grazoprevir: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Elbasvir and Grazoprevir. Risk X: Avoid

Elexacaftor, Tezacaftor, and Ivacaftor: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Elexacaftor, Tezacaftor, and Ivacaftor. Risk C: Monitor

Eliglustat: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Eliglustat. Risk C: Monitor

Encorafenib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Encorafenib. Risk C: Monitor

Ensartinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Ensartinib. Risk X: Avoid

Entrectinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Entrectinib. Risk X: Avoid

Enzalutamide: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Enzalutamide. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease active metabolite exposure of Enzalutamide. Risk C: Monitor

Erdafitinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Erdafitinib. Management: If a moderate CYP3A4 inducer must be used at the start of erdafitinib, administer erdafitinib at a dose of 9 mg daily. If a moderate CYP3A4 inducer is discontinued, continue erdafitinib at the same dose unless there is evidence of drug toxicity. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Erlotinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Erlotinib. Management: Avoid the combination of erlotinib and strong CYP3A4 inducers whenever possible. If this combination must be used, increase erlotinib dose by 50 mg increments every 2 weeks as tolerated, to a maximum of 450 mg/day. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Estrogen Derivatives: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Estrogen Derivatives. Risk C: Monitor

Etoposide Phosphate: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Etoposide Phosphate. Risk C: Monitor

Etoposide: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Etoposide. Risk C: Monitor

Etravirine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Etravirine. Risk C: Monitor

Everolimus: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Everolimus. Risk C: Monitor

Exemestane: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Exemestane. Risk C: Monitor

Fecal Microbiota (Live) (Oral): May decrease therapeutic effects of Antibiotics. Risk X: Avoid

Fecal Microbiota (Live) (Rectal): Antibiotics may decrease therapeutic effects of Fecal Microbiota (Live) (Rectal). Risk X: Avoid

Fedratinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Fedratinib. Risk X: Avoid

Felodipine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Felodipine. Risk C: Monitor

FentaNYL: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of FentaNYL. Risk C: Monitor

Fexinidazole: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may increase active metabolite exposure of Fexinidazole. Risk X: Avoid

Finerenone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Finerenone. Risk X: Avoid

Flibanserin: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Flibanserin. Risk X: Avoid

Fosamprenavir: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease active metabolite exposure of Fosamprenavir. Risk C: Monitor

Fosaprepitant: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Fosaprepitant. Specifically, CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentrations of the active metabolite aprepitant. Risk C: Monitor

Fosnetupitant: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease active metabolite exposure of Fosnetupitant. Risk C: Monitor

Fostamatinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease active metabolite exposure of Fostamatinib. Risk C: Monitor

Fruquintinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Fruquintinib. Management: Avoid this combination when possible. If combined, continue the same fruquintinib dose, but monitor for reduced fruquintinib efficacy. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Ganaxolone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Ganaxolone. Management: Avoid concomitant use of ganaxolone and moderate CYP3A4 inducers whenever possible. If combined, consider increasing the dose of ganaxolone, but do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Gefitinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Gefitinib. Risk C: Monitor

Gemigliptin: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Gemigliptin. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease active metabolite exposure of Gemigliptin. Risk C: Monitor

Gepirone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Gepirone. Risk C: Monitor

Gepotidacin: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Gepotidacin. Risk C: Monitor

Glasdegib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Glasdegib. Management: Avoid use of glasdegib and moderate CYP3A4 inducers whenever possible. If combined, increase glasdegib dose from 100 mg daily to 200 mg daily or from 50 mg daily to 100 mg daily. Resume previous glasdegib dose 7 days after discontinuation of the inducer. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Glecaprevir and Pibrentasvir: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Glecaprevir and Pibrentasvir. Risk C: Monitor

GuanFACINE: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of GuanFACINE. Management: Increase extended-release guanfacine dose by up to double when initiating guanfacine in patients taking CYP3A4 inducers or if initiating a CYP3A4 inducer in a patient already taking extended-release guanfacine. Monitor for reduced guanfacine efficacy. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Hormonal Contraceptives: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Hormonal Contraceptives. Management: Advise patients to use an alternative method of contraception or a back-up method during coadministration, and to continue back-up contraception for 28 days after discontinuing a moderate CYP3A4 inducer to ensure contraceptive reliability. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

HYDROcodone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of HYDROcodone. Risk C: Monitor

Hydrocortisone (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Hydrocortisone (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor

Ibrexafungerp: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Ibrexafungerp. Risk X: Avoid

Ibrutinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Ibrutinib. Risk C: Monitor

Idelalisib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Idelalisib. Risk C: Monitor

Ifosfamide: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease active metabolite exposure of Ifosfamide. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may increase active metabolite exposure of Ifosfamide. Risk C: Monitor

Imatinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Imatinib. Risk C: Monitor

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors (Anti-PD-1, -PD-L1, and -CTLA4 Therapies): Antibiotics may decrease therapeutic effects of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors (Anti-PD-1, -PD-L1, and -CTLA4 Therapies). Risk C: Monitor

Indinavir: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Indinavir. Management: Consider avoiding the combination of indinavir and moderate CYP3A4 inducers whenever possible due to the risk for decreased indinavir concentrations, reduced efficacy, and development of resistance. If combined, monitor for indinavir treatment failure. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Irinotecan Products: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease active metabolite exposure of Irinotecan Products. Specifically, concentrations of SN-38 may be reduced. Risk C: Monitor

Isavuconazonium Sulfate: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease active metabolite exposure of Isavuconazonium Sulfate. Specifically, CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease isavuconazole serum concentrations. Risk C: Monitor

Isradipine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Isradipine. Risk C: Monitor

Istradefylline: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Istradefylline. Risk C: Monitor

Itraconazole: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Itraconazole. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease active metabolite exposure of Itraconazole. Risk C: Monitor

Ivabradine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Ivabradine. Risk X: Avoid

Ivacaftor: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Ivacaftor. Risk C: Monitor

Ixabepilone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Ixabepilone. Risk C: Monitor

Ixazomib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Ixazomib. Risk C: Monitor

Ketamine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Ketamine. Risk C: Monitor

Ketoconazole (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Ketoconazole (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor

Lactobacillus and Estriol: Antibiotics may decrease therapeutic effects of Lactobacillus and Estriol. Risk C: Monitor

Lapatinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Lapatinib. Risk C: Monitor

Larotrectinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Larotrectinib. Management: Double the larotrectinib dose if used together with a moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Following discontinuation of the moderate CYP3A4 inducer, resume the previous dose of larotrectinib after a period of 3 to 5 times the inducer's half-life. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Lazertinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Lazertinib. Risk X: Avoid

Lefamulin (Intravenous): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Lefamulin (Intravenous). Management: Avoid concomitant use of lefamulin (intravenous) with moderate CYP3A4 inducers unless the benefits outweigh the risks. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Lefamulin: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Lefamulin. Management: Avoid concomitant use of lefamulin with moderate CYP3A4 inducers unless the benefits outweigh the risks. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Lemborexant: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Lemborexant. Risk X: Avoid

Lenacapavir: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Lenacapavir. Risk X: Avoid

Leniolisib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Leniolisib. Risk X: Avoid

Lercanidipine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Lercanidipine. Risk C: Monitor

Letermovir: Nafcillin may decrease serum concentration of Letermovir. Risk X: Avoid

Levamlodipine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Levamlodipine. Risk C: Monitor

Levoketoconazole: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Levoketoconazole. Risk C: Monitor

Levomethadone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Levomethadone. Risk C: Monitor

LinaGLIPtin: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of LinaGLIPtin. Risk C: Monitor

Lonafarnib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Lonafarnib. Risk X: Avoid

Lopinavir: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Lopinavir. Risk C: Monitor

Lorlatinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may increase hepatotoxic effects of Lorlatinib. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Lorlatinib. Management: Avoid use of lorlatinib with moderate CYP3A4 inducers. If such a combination must be used, increase lorlatinib to 125 mg daily. Monitor for reduced lorlatinib efficacy and consider closer monitoring of AST, ALT, and bilirubin. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Lovastatin: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Lovastatin. Risk C: Monitor

Lumacaftor and Ivacaftor: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Lumacaftor and Ivacaftor. Risk C: Monitor

Lumateperone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Lumateperone. Risk X: Avoid

Lurasidone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Lurasidone. Management: After chronic treatment (7 days or more) with a moderate CYP3A4 inducer, lurasidone dose increases may be needed. Monitor closely for decreased lurasidone effects and increase the lurasidone dose as needed. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Macitentan: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Macitentan. Risk C: Monitor

Maraviroc: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Maraviroc. Management: Increase maraviroc adult dose to 600 mg twice/day, but only if not receiving a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. Not recommended for pediatric patients not also receiving a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. Contraindicated in patients with CrCl less than 30 mL/min. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Maribavir: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Maribavir. Risk C: Monitor

Mavacamten: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Mavacamten. Risk X: Avoid

Mavorixafor: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Mavorixafor. Risk C: Monitor

Mefloquine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Mefloquine. Risk C: Monitor

Meperidine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Meperidine. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may increase active metabolite exposure of Meperidine. Specifically, concentrations of normeperidine, the CNS stimulating metabolite, may be increased. Risk C: Monitor

Methadone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Methadone. Risk C: Monitor

Methotrexate: Penicillins may increase serum concentration of Methotrexate. Risk C: Monitor

MethylPREDNISolone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of MethylPREDNISolone. Risk C: Monitor

Mianserin: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Mianserin. Risk C: Monitor

Midazolam: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Midazolam. Risk C: Monitor

Midostaurin: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Midostaurin. Risk C: Monitor

MiFEPRIStone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of MiFEPRIStone. Management: Avoid combined use in patients treated for Cushing's disease. When used for pregnancy termination, mifepristone efficacy may be reduced and an alternative pregnancy termination procedure may be warranted. Ensure a follow-up assessment after combined use. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Mirodenafil: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Mirodenafil. Risk C: Monitor

Mitapivat: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Mitapivat. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination when possible. If combined, monitor hemoglobin and titrate mitapivat beyond 50 mg twice daily, if needed, but do not exceed doses of 100 mg twice daily. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Mobocertinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Mobocertinib. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease active metabolite exposure of Mobocertinib. Risk X: Avoid

Montelukast: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Montelukast. Risk C: Monitor

Mycophenolate: Antibiotics may decrease active metabolite exposure of Mycophenolate. Specifically, concentrations of mycophenolic acid (MPA) may be reduced. Risk C: Monitor

Naldemedine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Naldemedine. Risk C: Monitor

Naloxegol: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Naloxegol. Risk C: Monitor

Nelfinavir: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Nelfinavir. Risk C: Monitor

Neratinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Neratinib. Risk X: Avoid

Netupitant: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Netupitant. Risk C: Monitor

Nevirapine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Nevirapine. Risk C: Monitor

NIFEdipine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of NIFEdipine. Risk C: Monitor

Nilotinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Nilotinib. Risk C: Monitor

Nilvadipine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Nilvadipine. Risk C: Monitor

NiMODipine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of NiMODipine. Risk C: Monitor

Nirmatrelvir and Ritonavir: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Nirmatrelvir and Ritonavir. Risk C: Monitor

Nirogacestat: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Nirogacestat. Risk X: Avoid

Nisoldipine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Nisoldipine. Risk X: Avoid

Olaparib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Olaparib. Risk X: Avoid

Oliceridine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Oliceridine. Risk C: Monitor

Olmutinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Olmutinib. Risk C: Monitor

Olutasidenib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Olutasidenib. Risk X: Avoid

Omaveloxolone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Omaveloxolone. Risk X: Avoid

Osimertinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Osimertinib. Risk C: Monitor

OxyCODONE: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of OxyCODONE. Risk C: Monitor

PACLitaxel (Conventional): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of PACLitaxel (Conventional). Risk C: Monitor

PACLitaxel (Protein Bound): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of PACLitaxel (Protein Bound). Risk C: Monitor

Pacritinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Pacritinib. Risk C: Monitor

Palbociclib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Palbociclib. Risk C: Monitor

Paliperidone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Paliperidone. Risk C: Monitor

Palovarotene: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Palovarotene. Risk X: Avoid

PAZOPanib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of PAZOPanib. Risk C: Monitor

Pemigatinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Pemigatinib. Risk X: Avoid

Perampanel: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Perampanel. Management: Increase perampanel starting dose to 4 mg/day if used with moderate CYP3A4 inducers. Increase perampanel dose by 2 mg/day no more than once weekly based on response and tolerability. Dose adjustments may be needed if the inducer is discontinued. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Pimavanserin: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Pimavanserin. Risk X: Avoid

Piperaquine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Piperaquine. Risk C: Monitor

Pirtobrutinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Pirtobrutinib. Management: Avoid concomitant use if possible. If combined, if the current pirtobrutinib dose is 200 mg once daily, increase to 300 mg once daily. If current pirtobrutinib dose is 50 mg or 100 mg once daily, increase the dose by 50 mg. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

PONATinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of PONATinib. Risk C: Monitor

Pralsetinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Pralsetinib. Management: If this combo cannot be avoided, increase pralsetinib dose from 400 mg daily to 600 mg daily; from 300 mg daily to 500 mg daily; and from 200 mg daily to 300 mg daily. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Praziquantel: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Praziquantel. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination whenever possible. If combined, monitor closely for reduced praziquantel efficacy. If possible, stop the moderate CYP3A4 inducer 2 to 4 weeks before praziquantel initiation. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

PrednisoLONE (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of PrednisoLONE (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor

PredniSONE: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of PredniSONE. Risk C: Monitor

Pretomanid: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Pretomanid. Risk X: Avoid

Probenecid: May increase serum concentration of Penicillins. Risk C: Monitor

QUEtiapine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of QUEtiapine. Risk C: Monitor

QuiNIDine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of QuiNIDine. Risk C: Monitor

QuiNINE: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of QuiNINE. Risk C: Monitor

Quizartinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Quizartinib. Risk X: Avoid

Ranolazine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Ranolazine. Risk X: Avoid

Regorafenib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Regorafenib. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may increase active metabolite exposure of Regorafenib. Risk C: Monitor

Repaglinide: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Repaglinide. Risk C: Monitor

Repotrectinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Repotrectinib. Risk X: Avoid

Revumenib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Revumenib. Risk X: Avoid

Ribociclib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Ribociclib. Risk C: Monitor

Rilpivirine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Rilpivirine. Risk C: Monitor

Rimegepant: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Rimegepant. Risk X: Avoid

Ripretinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Ripretinib. Management: Avoid this combination if possible. If concomitant use is required, increase ripretinib to 150 mg twice daily. Decrease ripretinib to 150 mg once daily 14 days after stopping a moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor patients for ripretinib response and toxicity Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

RisperiDONE: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of RisperiDONE. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease active metabolite exposure of RisperiDONE. Risk C: Monitor

Ritlecitinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Ritlecitinib. Risk C: Monitor

Ritonavir: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Ritonavir. Risk C: Monitor

Roflumilast (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Roflumilast (Systemic). CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease active metabolite exposure of Roflumilast (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor

Rolapitant: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Rolapitant. Risk C: Monitor

Samidorphan: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Samidorphan. Risk C: Monitor

Saquinavir: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Saquinavir. Risk C: Monitor

Selpercatinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Selpercatinib. Risk X: Avoid

Selumetinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Selumetinib. Risk X: Avoid

Sertraline: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Sertraline. Risk C: Monitor

Sildenafil: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Sildenafil. Risk C: Monitor

Simeprevir: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Simeprevir. Risk X: Avoid

Simvastatin: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Simvastatin. Risk C: Monitor

Sirolimus (Conventional): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Sirolimus (Conventional). Risk C: Monitor

Sirolimus (Protein Bound): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Sirolimus (Protein Bound). Risk C: Monitor

Sodium Benzoate: Penicillins may decrease therapeutic effects of Sodium Benzoate. Risk C: Monitor

Sodium Picosulfate: Antibiotics may decrease therapeutic effects of Sodium Picosulfate. Management: Consider using an alternative product for bowel cleansing prior to a colonoscopy in patients who have recently used or are concurrently using an antibiotic. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Sonidegib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Sonidegib. Risk X: Avoid

SORAfenib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of SORAfenib. Risk C: Monitor

Sotorasib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Sotorasib. Risk C: Monitor

Sparsentan: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Sparsentan. Risk C: Monitor

SUFentanil: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of SUFentanil. Risk C: Monitor

SUNItinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of SUNItinib. Risk C: Monitor

Suvorexant: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Suvorexant. Risk C: Monitor

Suzetrigine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Suzetrigine. Risk X: Avoid

Tacrolimus (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Tacrolimus (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor

Tadalafil: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Tadalafil. Risk C: Monitor

Tamoxifen: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Tamoxifen. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease active metabolite exposure of Tamoxifen. Risk C: Monitor

Tasimelteon: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Tasimelteon. Risk C: Monitor

Tazemetostat: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Tazemetostat. Risk X: Avoid

Temsirolimus: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Temsirolimus. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease active metabolite exposure of Temsirolimus. Specifically, sirolimus concentrations may be decreased. Risk C: Monitor

Teniposide: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Teniposide. Risk C: Monitor

Tetracyclines: May decrease therapeutic effects of Penicillins. Risk C: Monitor

Tetrahydrocannabinol and Cannabidiol: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Tetrahydrocannabinol and Cannabidiol. Risk C: Monitor

Tetrahydrocannabinol: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Tetrahydrocannabinol. Risk C: Monitor

Tezacaftor and Ivacaftor: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Tezacaftor and Ivacaftor. Risk C: Monitor

Thiotepa: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may increase active metabolite exposure of Thiotepa. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Thiotepa. Risk C: Monitor

Ticagrelor: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Ticagrelor. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease active metabolite exposure of Ticagrelor. Risk C: Monitor

Tivozanib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Tivozanib. Risk C: Monitor

Tofacitinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Tofacitinib. Risk C: Monitor

Tolvaptan: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Tolvaptan. Risk C: Monitor

Toremifene: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Toremifene. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease active metabolite exposure of Toremifene. Risk C: Monitor

Trabectedin: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Trabectedin. Risk C: Monitor

TraMADol: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of TraMADol. Risk C: Monitor

TraZODone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of TraZODone. Risk C: Monitor

Tretinoin (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Tretinoin (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor

Triazolam: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Triazolam. Risk C: Monitor

Tucatinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Tucatinib. Risk C: Monitor

Typhoid Vaccine: Antibiotics may decrease therapeutic effects of Typhoid Vaccine. Only the live attenuated Ty21a strain is affected. Management: Avoid use of live attenuated typhoid vaccine (Ty21a) in patients being treated with systemic antibacterial agents. Postpone vaccination until 3 days after cessation of antibiotics and avoid starting antibiotics within 3 days of last vaccine dose. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Ubrogepant: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Ubrogepant. Management: Use an initial ubrogepant dose of 100 mg and second dose (if needed) of 100 mg when used with a moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Ulipristal: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Ulipristal. Risk X: Avoid

Upadacitinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Upadacitinib. Risk C: Monitor

Valbenazine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Valbenazine. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease active metabolite exposure of Valbenazine. Risk C: Monitor

Vandetanib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may increase active metabolite exposure of Vandetanib. CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Vandetanib. Risk C: Monitor

Vanzacaftor, Tezacaftor, and Deutivacaftor: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Vanzacaftor, Tezacaftor, and Deutivacaftor. Risk X: Avoid

Velpatasvir: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Velpatasvir. Risk X: Avoid

Vemurafenib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Vemurafenib. Risk C: Monitor

Venetoclax: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Venetoclax. Risk X: Avoid

Verapamil: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Verapamil. Risk C: Monitor

Vilazodone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Vilazodone. Risk C: Monitor

VinCRIStine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of VinCRIStine. Risk C: Monitor

Vitamin K Antagonists: Nafcillin may decrease anticoagulant effects of Vitamin K Antagonists. Management: Consider choosing an alternative antibiotic. Monitor for decreased therapeutic effects and need for dose adjustments of vitamin K antagonists if nafcillin is initiated/dose increased, or increased effects if nafcillin is discontinued/dose decreased. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Voclosporin: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Voclosporin. Risk X: Avoid

Vonoprazan: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Vonoprazan. Risk X: Avoid

Vorapaxar: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Vorapaxar. Risk X: Avoid

Voriconazole: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Voriconazole. Risk C: Monitor

Vortioxetine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Vortioxetine. Risk C: Monitor

Voxelotor: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Voxelotor. Management: Avoid concomitant use of voxelotor and moderate CYP3A4 inducers. If unavoidable, increase the voxelotor dose to 2,000 mg once daily. For children ages 4 to less than 12 years, weight-based dose adjustments are required. See full monograph for details. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Voxilaprevir: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Voxilaprevir. Risk X: Avoid

Zaleplon: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Zaleplon. Risk C: Monitor

Zanubrutinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Zanubrutinib. Management: Avoid this combination if possible. If coadministration of zanubrutinib and a moderate CYP3A4 inducer is required, increase the zanubrutinib dose to 320 mg twice daily. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Zolpidem: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Zolpidem. Risk C: Monitor

Zopiclone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Zopiclone. Risk C: Monitor

Zuranolone: CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate) may decrease serum concentration of Zuranolone. Risk X: Avoid

Pregnancy Considerations

Penicillin class antibiotics cross the placenta in varying degrees. Nafcillin is highly protein bound which may limit fetal exposure (Nau 1987).

As a class, penicillin antibiotics are widely used in pregnant women. Based on available data, penicillin antibiotics are generally considered compatible for use during pregnancy (Ailes 2016; Bookstaver 2015; Crider 2009; Damkier 2019; Lamont 2014; Muanda 2017a; Muanda 2017b).

Breastfeeding Considerations

Penicillins are present in breast milk.

Concentrations of penicillin class antibiotics in breast milk are limited (Nau 1987). The manufacturer recommends that caution be exercised when administering nafcillin to breastfeeding women. In general, antibiotics that are present in breast milk may cause non-dose-related modification of bowel flora. Monitor infants for GI disturbances, such as thrush or diarrhea (WHO 2002).

Dietary Considerations

Some products may contain sodium.

Monitoring Parameters

Baseline and periodic CBC with differential, urinalysis, BUN, serum creatinine; baseline and periodic serum bilirubin, AST, ALT, serum potassium (especially with high doses or prolonged therapy), alkaline phosphatase and gamma glutamyl transferase (especially when using high doses); observe for signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis during first dose. Monitor infusion site.

Mechanism of Action

Interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis during active multiplication, causing cell wall destruction and resultant bactericidal activity against susceptible bacteria; resistant to inactivation by staphylococcal penicillinase

Pharmacokinetics (Adult Data Unless Noted)

Distribution: Widely distributed; CSF penetration is poor but enhanced by meningeal inflammation.

Vd:

Preterm neonates (GA 28 to 33 weeks; PNA 5 to 68 days): 0.242 to 0.534 L/kg (Banner 1980).

Infants, Children, and Adolescents ≤13 years of age: 0.893 ± 0.083 L/kg (Feldman 1978).

Adults: 0.57 to 1.55 L/kg.

Protein binding: ~90%; primarily to albumin.

Metabolism: Primarily hepatic; undergoes enterohepatic recirculation.

Half-life elimination:

Preterm neonates (GA 28 to 33 weeks) (Banner 1980):

PNA <3 weeks: 2.23 to 5.46 hours.

PNA ≥3 to 9 weeks: 1.24 to 2.26 hours.

Infants, Children, and Adolescents ≤13 years of age : 0.76 ± 0.03 hours (Feldman 1978).

Adults: Normal renal/hepatic function: 33 to 61 minutes.

Time to peak, serum: IM: 30 to 60 minutes.

Excretion: Primarily feces; urine (~30% as unchanged drug).

Pharmacokinetics: Additional Considerations (Adult Data Unless Noted)

Hepatic function impairment: Plasma clearance is significantly decreased and excretion in urine was significantly increased from ~30% to 50% in patients with biliary obstruction and cirrhosis.

Anti-infective considerations:

Parameters associated with efficacy: Time dependent, associated with time free drug concentration (fT) > minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC); goal: ≥50% fT > MIC (bactericidal) (Drusano 2003; Turnidge 1998).

Critically ill patients in the ICU: Minimum goal: ≥50% fT > MIC; preferred goal: ≥100% fT > MIC (Abdul-Aziz 2020; Al-Shaer 2020; Roberts 2014); some experts favor ≥100% fT > 4 times the MIC (Guilhaumou 2019).

Expected drug exposure in normal renal function:

Cmax (peak): Single dose: IV:

Infants, children, and adolescents ≤13 years of age: 37.5 mg/kg (infused over 15 minutes): 48.1 ± 3.5 mg/L (Feldman 1978).

Adults: 500 mg (infused over 7 minutes): ~30 mg/L.

Postantibiotic effect: Minimal bacterial killing continues after concentration of penicillins fall below the MIC of targeted pathogen and varies based on the organism:

Gram-positive cocci: 1.5 to 3.5 hours (Craig 1991).

Gram-negative bacilli: 0 to 1.5 hours (Craig 1991).

Parameters associated with toxicity: Continuous infusion: Hospitalized adults: In a retrospective study, steady-state nafcillin concentrations were significantly higher in patients who experienced an adverse drug event compared to those who did not (66 vs 25.5 mg/L). Specifically, concentrations were higher in patients who experienced hepatotoxicity (62.8 vs 27 mg/L), nausea/vomiting (80 vs 28.5 mg/L), and diarrhea (66.5 vs 26.5 mg/L) (Benefield 2016).

Brand Names: International
International Brand Names by Country
For country code abbreviations (show table)

  • (KR) Korea, Republic of: Apothecon nafcilli;
  • (PH) Philippines: Vigopen;
  • (PR) Puerto Rico: Nafcil | Nafcillin | Unipen;
  • (TR) Turkey: Nafcil
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