Drug interactions
Alprazolam + Efavirenz
Severity: Moderate
Alprazolam and Efavirenz: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Efavirenz induces CYP3A4, which is the main route of alprazolam clearance, and may lower alprazolam levels and reduce anxiolytic effect.
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Other interactions of Alprazolam
- Alprazolam + Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates Contraindicated
- Alprazolam + Itraconazole Contraindicated
- Alprazolam + Ketoconazole Contraindicated
Drug class
- Alprazolam
- Central Nervous System
- Efavirenz
- Anti Virals
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