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Table 2

Clinically significant CYP3A4 inducers, inhibitors, and substrates.

CYP3A4 inducersCYP3A4 inhibitorsCYP3A4 substrates

DexamethasoneCalcium channel blockers: amiodarone, verapamilStatins: atorvastatin, lovastatin, and simvastatin (not pravastatin) (not rosuvastatin)

Anticonvulsants: phenytoin, carbamazepineAzole antifungals: itraconazole, voriconazole, and ketoconazoleCalcium channel blockers: amlodipine, diltiazem, felodipine, nifedipine, and verapamil

Phenobarbital

RifampinMacrolide antibiotics: erythromycin, and clarithromycin (not azithromycin)

St. John’s wort

HIV antivirals: nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors: efavirenz, and nevirapineHIV antivirals: protease inhibitors: indinavir, nelfinavir, and ritonavir

Pioglitazone