Can you take Armodafinil with Darunavir?
1 drug interaction and 14 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- armodafinil
- darunavir
Drug interactions
Minor drug interactions
Minor:
darunavir armodafinil
Applies to: darunavir and armodafinil
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Food/lifestyle interactions
Moderate food/lifestyle interactions
Moderate:
darunavir Food/Lifestyle
Applies to: darunavir
Food can enhance the levels of darunavir in your body.
Take darunavir with food. The type of food does not matter. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication.
Swallow the whole tablets with a drink such as water or milk. Do not chew the tablets.
Darunavir must be always be taken together at the same time as another medication called ritonavir (Norvir).
Minor food/lifestyle interactions
Minor:
armodafinil Food/Lifestyle
Applies to: armodafinil
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Disease interactions
12 potential interactions Applies to: 9 conditions, including Depression, Psychosis, Diabetes Mellitus, Liver Disease, and Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders.
Abnormal Glucose Tolerance
Moderate:
darunavir
Darunavir has a moderate potential interaction with Abnormal Glucose Tolerance.
New onset diabetes mellitus, exacerbation of preexisting diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, and some cases of diabetic ketoacidosis have been reported during postmarketing surveillance in HIV-infected patients treated with protease inhibitors. Some patients required either initiation or dosage adjustments of insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents for treatment of these events. In some cases, hyperglycemia persisted despite discontinuation of protease inhibitor therapy. A causal relationship has not been established between protease inhibitor therapy and these events. Monitoring patients for hyperglycemia, new onset diabetes mellitus, or exacerbation of diabetes mellitus should be considered during protease inhibitor therapy.
Alcoholism
Moderate:
armodafinil
Armodafinil has a moderate potential interaction with Alcoholism.
Patients with excessive sleepiness, including those taking armodafinil, should be frequently reassessed for their degree of sleepiness and, if appropriate, advised to avoid driving or any other potentially dangerous activity. Patients should refrain from drinking alcohol while taking armodafinil as any drug affecting the central nervous system (CNS) may alter judgment, thinking or motor skills.
Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders
Moderate:
armodafinil
Armodafinil has a moderate potential interaction with Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders.
Armodafinil may cause ECG changes, chest pain, or arrhythmia. Armodafinil should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular complications. Armodafinil should not be used in patients with a history of left ventricular hypertrophy or in patients with mitral valve prolapse who have experienced the mitral valve prolapse syndrome when previously receiving CNS stimulants. It is recommended to monitor heart rate and blood pressure during treatment with armodafinil. Caution should be exercised when prescribing armodafinil to patients with known cardiovascular disease.
Coagulation Defects and Disorders
Moderate:
darunavir
Darunavir has a moderate potential interaction with Coagulation Defects and Disorders.
There have been reports of increased bleeding, including spontaneous skin hematomas and hemarthrosis, in patients with hemophilia type A and B treated with protease inhibitors; however, a causal relationship has not been established. In some patients, additional factor VIII was given. In more than half of the reported cases, protease inhibitor therapy was continued or reintroduced. Patients with hemophilia or other coagulation defects should be monitored closely for bleeding during protease inhibitor therapy.
Depression
Major:
armodafinil
Armodafinil has a major potential interaction with Depression.
The use of CNS stimulants can cause psychotic symptoms, suicidal ideation, and aggression, and can exacerbate symptoms of behavior disturbance and thought disorder; CNS stimulants may induce a manic or mixed episode in patients with bipolar disorder. Psychiatric symptoms have been reported in patients with and without history of psychiatric disorders. All patients (particularly those with psychotic or bipolar disorders) should be monitored closely, especially during treatment initiation and at times of dose changes. Extreme caution should be exercised when CNS stimulants are given to patients with a history of psychosis, depression, mania, or bipolar disorder. Prior to initiating therapy, all patients should be screened for risk factors for developing a manic episode (e.g., comorbid or history of depressive symptoms or family history of suicide, bipolar disease, or depression). If any psychiatric symptoms emerge or are exacerbated, treatment suspension should be considered. Some CNS stimulants are contraindicated in patients with marked agitation or anxiety.
Moderate:
armodafinil
Armodafinil has a moderate potential interaction with Depression.
Armodafinil may cause adverse psychiatric reactions. Caution should be exercised when using this agent in patients with a history of psychosis, depression, or mania. If psychiatric symptoms develop in association with armodafinil administration, consider discontinuing armodafinil. Close monitoring of psychiatric symptoms is recommended.
Diabetes Mellitus
Moderate:
darunavir
Darunavir has a moderate potential interaction with Diabetes Mellitus.
New onset diabetes mellitus, exacerbation of preexisting diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, and some cases of diabetic ketoacidosis have been reported during postmarketing surveillance in HIV-infected patients treated with protease inhibitors. Some patients required either initiation or dosage adjustments of insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents for treatment of these events. In some cases, hyperglycemia persisted despite discontinuation of protease inhibitor therapy. A causal relationship has not been established between protease inhibitor therapy and these events. Monitoring patients for hyperglycemia, new onset diabetes mellitus, or exacerbation of diabetes mellitus should be considered during protease inhibitor therapy.
Liver Disease
Major:
darunavir
Darunavir has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.
Drug-induced hepatitis has been reported with the use of darunavir/ritonavir. Patients with underlying liver disease including chronic active hepatitis B or C viral infections have an increased risk for liver function abnormalities. Therapy with darunavir should be administered cautiously in patients with preexisting liver disease, liver enzyme abnormalities, or hepatitis. The combination of darunavir/ritonavir is not recommended for use in patients with severe hepatic impairment.
Moderate:
armodafinil
Armodafinil has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.
In a study to determine the pharmacokinetics and metabolism of armodafinil in patients with cirrhosis, the oral clearance of armodafinil was decreased by about 60%, and the steady state concentration was doubled compared to healthy patients. The dosage of armodafinil should be reduced in patients with severe hepatic impairment. Close monitoring is recommended.
Psychosis
Major:
armodafinil
Armodafinil has a major potential interaction with Psychosis.
The use of CNS stimulants can cause psychotic symptoms, suicidal ideation, and aggression, and can exacerbate symptoms of behavior disturbance and thought disorder; CNS stimulants may induce a manic or mixed episode in patients with bipolar disorder. Psychiatric symptoms have been reported in patients with and without history of psychiatric disorders. All patients (particularly those with psychotic or bipolar disorders) should be monitored closely, especially during treatment initiation and at times of dose changes. Extreme caution should be exercised when CNS stimulants are given to patients with a history of psychosis, depression, mania, or bipolar disorder. Prior to initiating therapy, all patients should be screened for risk factors for developing a manic episode (e.g., comorbid or history of depressive symptoms or family history of suicide, bipolar disease, or depression). If any psychiatric symptoms emerge or are exacerbated, treatment suspension should be considered. Some CNS stimulants are contraindicated in patients with marked agitation or anxiety.
Moderate:
armodafinil
Armodafinil has a moderate potential interaction with Psychosis.
Armodafinil may cause adverse psychiatric reactions. Caution should be exercised when using this agent in patients with a history of psychosis, depression, or mania. If psychiatric symptoms develop in association with armodafinil administration, consider discontinuing armodafinil. Close monitoring of psychiatric symptoms is recommended.
Valvular Heart Disease
Moderate:
armodafinil
Armodafinil has a moderate potential interaction with Valvular Heart Disease.
Armodafinil may cause ECG changes, chest pain, or arrhythmia. Armodafinil should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular complications. Armodafinil should not be used in patients with a history of left ventricular hypertrophy or in patients with mitral valve prolapse who have experienced the mitral valve prolapse syndrome when previously receiving CNS stimulants. It is recommended to monitor heart rate and blood pressure during treatment with armodafinil. Caution should be exercised when prescribing armodafinil to patients with known cardiovascular disease.
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armodafinil
A total of 527 drugs are known to interact with armodafinil.
- Armodafinil is in the drug class CNS stimulants.
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Armodafinil is used to treat the following conditions:
- ADHD (off-label)
- Bipolar Disorder (off-label)
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (off-label)
- Depression (off-label)
- Fibromyalgia (off-label)
- Idiopathic Hypersomnia (off-label)
- Jet Lag (off-label)
- Narcolepsy
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome
- Shift Work Sleep Disorder
darunavir
A total of 565 drugs are known to interact with darunavir.
- Darunavir is in the drug class protease inhibitors.
- Darunavir is used to treat HIV-1 Infection.
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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