claritin and Norvir soft gelatin Interactions

Interactions between claritin(loratadine) and Norvir soft gelatin (ritonavir)

loratadine and ritonavir (Moderate Drug-Drug)

MONITOR: Coadministration with ritonavir may increase the plasma concentrations of drugs that are substrates of the CYP450 2D6 isoenzyme. The mechanism is decreased clearance due to competitive inhibition of CYP450 2D6 activity by ritonavir. The systemic exposure (AUC) of some coadministered drugs has been reported to increase by up to twofold.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised if ritonavir must be used concurrently with medications that undergo metabolism by CYP450 2D6, particularly those with a narrow therapeutic range. Dosage adjustments as well as clinical and laboratory monitoring may be appropriate for some drugs whenever ritonavir is added to or withdrawn from therapy.