Drug Interactions between Aptivus and Rebetron
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Aptivus (tipranavir)
- Rebetron (interferon alfa-2b/ribavirin)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Aptivus and Rebetron. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Aptivus
A total of 400 drugs are known to interact with Aptivus.
- Aptivus is in the drug class protease inhibitors.
- Aptivus is used to treat HIV Infection.
Rebetron
A total of 268 drugs are known to interact with Rebetron.
- Rebetron is in the drug class antiviral combinations.
- Rebetron is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
ribavirin food
Applies to: Rebetron (interferon alfa-2b / 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.
tipranavir food
Applies to: Aptivus (tipranavir)
Tipranavir should be taken with food. This helps to reduce the gastrointestinal side effects of ritonavir, which you must also take with tipranavir in order to achieve effective blood levels of the medication against HIV. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions on how to use these medications properly.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No 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.
See also
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. |
Further information
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