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Drug Interactions between atazanavir / cobicistat and avanafil

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Major

atazanavir avanafil

Applies to: atazanavir / cobicistat and avanafil

Using avanafil together with atazanavir is not recommended. Combining these medications may significantly increase the blood levels of avanafil. This may increase the risk of serious side effects such as low blood pressure; fainting; visual disturbances including loss of vision; ringing in the ears; hearing loss; and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact. 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.

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Major

avanafil cobicistat

Applies to: avanafil and atazanavir / cobicistat

Using avanafil together with cobicistat is not recommended. Combining these medications may significantly increase the blood levels of avanafil. This may increase the risk of serious side effects such as low blood pressure; fainting; visual disturbances including loss of vision; ringing in the ears; hearing loss; and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact. 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.

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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

atazanavir food

Applies to: atazanavir / cobicistat

Food can enhance the levels of atazanavir in your body. To ensure maximal oral absorption, atazanavir should be administered with or immediately after a meal. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication.

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Moderate

avanafil food

Applies to: avanafil

Avanafil can lower blood pressure, and combining it with alcohol may further increase this effect. You may be more likely to experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, flushing, headache, and heart palpitations. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with avanafil, and use caution when getting up from a sitting or lying position. You may also want to avoid drinking large amounts of grapefruit juice, since it may increase the blood levels and effects of avanafil. 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.

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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.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor 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.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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