Drug Interaction Report
3 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- ribavirin
- zidovudine
Interactions between your drugs
zidovudine ribavirin
Applies to: zidovudine, ribavirin
Ask your doctor before using zidovudine together with ribavirin. You should contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of toxicity such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain/distention, fatigue, infection, unexplained weight loss, shortness of breath, motor weakness, numbness, tingling, and pain in hands and feet. You may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Drug and food interactions
ribavirin food
Applies to: ribavirin
Food can enhance the levels of ribavirin in your body. Ribavirin should be taken with food or just after eating. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. Do not take it on an empty stomach. Swallow the tablet or capsule whole.
zidovudine food
Applies to: zidovudine
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No duplication warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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