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Can you take Atazanavir with K-Phos Original?

No drug interactions found, but 21 warnings to review for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

There were no interactions found between atazanavir and K-Phos Original. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Food/lifestyle interactions

Moderate food/lifestyle interactions

Moderate:

atazanavir Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: atazanavir

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.

Disease interactions

20 potential interactions Applies to: 18 conditions, including High Cholesterol, Nephrolithiasis, Hypocalcemia, Diabetes Mellitus, and Hypoparathyroidism.

Abnormal Electrocardiogram

Major:

atazanavir

Atazanavir has a major potential interaction with Abnormal Electrocardiogram.

Atazanavir may prolong the PR interval of the electrocardiogram in some patients. In one study, the mean maximum change in PR interval from baseline was 24 msec following a 400 mg oral dose of atazanavir versus 13 msec following placebo dosing. In studies of healthy volunteers and HIV patients, abnormalities in atrioventricular (AV) conduction were asymptomatic and limited to first-degree AV block. Rarely, second-degree AV block and other conduction abnormalities have occurred in overdose. Due to limited clinical experience, therapy with atazanavir should be administered cautiously in patients with preexisting conduction abnormalities (e.g., marked first-degree AV block or second- or third-degree AV block).

Abnormal Glucose Tolerance

Moderate:

atazanavir

Atazanavir 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.

Coagulation Defects and Disorders

Moderate:

atazanavir

Atazanavir 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.

Dehydration

Major:

atazanavir

Atazanavir has a major potential interaction with Dehydration.

Cases of nephrolithiasis, some of which resulted in acute interstitial nephritis, renal failure, and/or hospitalization, have been reported during postmarketing surveillance in HIV-infected patients receiving atazanavir therapy. Because these events were reported voluntarily during clinical practice, estimates of frequency cannot be made. The median time between atazanavir initiation and the onset of nephrolithiasis was 1.7 years, with a range of 5 weeks to 6 years. Therapy with atazanavir should be administered cautiously in patients with a current or past history of nephrolithiasis, as well as possible risk factors such as renal and/or hepatic insufficiency. Adequate hydration and/or urine acidification may help reduce the risk. However, urine acidification may be poorly tolerated and possibly harmful, particularly in patients receiving concomitant treatment with sulfonamide antibiotics. Patients who are dehydrated may also be at increased risk and should be encouraged to consume additional amounts of liquid or given intravenous fluids if necessary. Patients should be instructed to seek medical attention if they experience potential signs and symptoms of nephrolithiasis/urolithiasis such as flank pain, hematuria, dysuria, anuria, and urinary urgency. Temporary interruption or discontinuation of therapy may be required.

Diabetes Mellitus

Moderate:

atazanavir

Atazanavir 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.

Heart Block

Major:

atazanavir

Atazanavir has a major potential interaction with Heart Block.

Atazanavir may prolong the PR interval of the electrocardiogram in some patients. In one study, the mean maximum change in PR interval from baseline was 24 msec following a 400 mg oral dose of atazanavir versus 13 msec following placebo dosing. In studies of healthy volunteers and HIV patients, abnormalities in atrioventricular (AV) conduction were asymptomatic and limited to first-degree AV block. Rarely, second-degree AV block and other conduction abnormalities have occurred in overdose. Due to limited clinical experience, therapy with atazanavir should be administered cautiously in patients with preexisting conduction abnormalities (e.g., marked first-degree AV block or second- or third-degree AV block).

Hemodialysis

Major:

atazanavir

Atazanavir has a major potential interaction with Hemodialysis.

Atazanavir is not recommended for use in HIV- treatment experienced patients with end stage renal disease managed with hemodialysis.

High Cholesterol

Moderate:

atazanavir

Atazanavir has a moderate potential interaction with High Cholesterol.

Treatment with ritonavir alone or in combination with other protease inhibitors (e.g., lopinavir, saquinavir, tipranavir, fosamprenavir) has resulted in substantial increases in the concentration of total cholesterol and triglycerides. These effects have also been reported with other protease inhibitors but may be the most dramatic with ritonavir. The clinical significance of these elevations is unclear. Marked elevation in triglyceride levels is a risk factor for development of pancreatitis. Triglyceride and cholesterol testing is recommended before starting ritonavir (with or without other protease inhibitors) and periodically during therapy. Lipid disorders should be managed as clinically appropriate.

History, Nephrolithiasis

Major:

atazanavir

Atazanavir has a major potential interaction with History, Nephrolithiasis.

Cases of nephrolithiasis, some of which resulted in acute interstitial nephritis, renal failure, and/or hospitalization, have been reported during postmarketing surveillance in HIV-infected patients receiving atazanavir therapy. Because these events were reported voluntarily during clinical practice, estimates of frequency cannot be made. The median time between atazanavir initiation and the onset of nephrolithiasis was 1.7 years, with a range of 5 weeks to 6 years. Therapy with atazanavir should be administered cautiously in patients with a current or past history of nephrolithiasis, as well as possible risk factors such as renal and/or hepatic insufficiency. Adequate hydration and/or urine acidification may help reduce the risk. However, urine acidification may be poorly tolerated and possibly harmful, particularly in patients receiving concomitant treatment with sulfonamide antibiotics. Patients who are dehydrated may also be at increased risk and should be encouraged to consume additional amounts of liquid or given intravenous fluids if necessary. Patients should be instructed to seek medical attention if they experience potential signs and symptoms of nephrolithiasis/urolithiasis such as flank pain, hematuria, dysuria, anuria, and urinary urgency. Temporary interruption or discontinuation of therapy may be required.

Hyperkalemia

Major:

K-Phos Original

The potassium acid phosphate in K-Phos Original has a major potential interaction with Hyperkalemia.

The use of phosphates is in general contraindicated in conditions where high potassium, high phosphate, or low calcium may be encountered such as hypoparathyroidism, osteomalacia, acute pancreatitis, or chronic renal disease.

Hypocalcemia

Major:

K-Phos Original

The potassium acid phosphate in K-Phos Original has a major potential interaction with Hypocalcemia.

The use of phosphates is in general contraindicated in conditions where high potassium, high phosphate, or low calcium may be encountered such as hypoparathyroidism, osteomalacia, acute pancreatitis, or chronic renal disease.

Hypoparathyroidism

Major:

K-Phos Original

The potassium acid phosphate in K-Phos Original has a major potential interaction with Hypoparathyroidism.

The use of phosphates is in general contraindicated in conditions where high potassium, high phosphate, or low calcium may be encountered such as hypoparathyroidism, osteomalacia, acute pancreatitis, or chronic renal disease.

Liver Disease

Major:

atazanavir

Atazanavir has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Cases of nephrolithiasis, some of which resulted in acute interstitial nephritis, renal failure, and/or hospitalization, have been reported during postmarketing surveillance in HIV-infected patients receiving atazanavir therapy. Because these events were reported voluntarily during clinical practice, estimates of frequency cannot be made. The median time between atazanavir initiation and the onset of nephrolithiasis was 1.7 years, with a range of 5 weeks to 6 years. Therapy with atazanavir should be administered cautiously in patients with a current or past history of nephrolithiasis, as well as possible risk factors such as renal and/or hepatic insufficiency. Adequate hydration and/or urine acidification may help reduce the risk. However, urine acidification may be poorly tolerated and possibly harmful, particularly in patients receiving concomitant treatment with sulfonamide antibiotics. Patients who are dehydrated may also be at increased risk and should be encouraged to consume additional amounts of liquid or given intravenous fluids if necessary. Patients should be instructed to seek medical attention if they experience potential signs and symptoms of nephrolithiasis/urolithiasis such as flank pain, hematuria, dysuria, anuria, and urinary urgency. Temporary interruption or discontinuation of therapy may be required.

Moderate:

atazanavir

Atazanavir has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Patients with underlying hepatitis B or C viral infections or marked elevations in transaminases prior to atazanavir treatment may be at increased risk for developing further transaminase elevations or hepatic decompensation during use of atazanavir. In addition, atazanavir is primarily metabolized by the liver and may accumulate in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment. Therapy with atazanavir should be administered cautiously in patients with preexisting liver disease, liver enzyme abnormalities, or hepatitis. Atazanavir is not recommended for use in patients with severe hepatic impairment, and the combination of atazanavir/ritonavir is not recommended for patients with any degree of hepatic impairment.

Nephrolithiasis

Major:

atazanavir

Atazanavir has a major potential interaction with Nephrolithiasis.

Cases of nephrolithiasis, some of which resulted in acute interstitial nephritis, renal failure, and/or hospitalization, have been reported during postmarketing surveillance in HIV-infected patients receiving atazanavir therapy. Because these events were reported voluntarily during clinical practice, estimates of frequency cannot be made. The median time between atazanavir initiation and the onset of nephrolithiasis was 1.7 years, with a range of 5 weeks to 6 years. Therapy with atazanavir should be administered cautiously in patients with a current or past history of nephrolithiasis, as well as possible risk factors such as renal and/or hepatic insufficiency. Adequate hydration and/or urine acidification may help reduce the risk. However, urine acidification may be poorly tolerated and possibly harmful, particularly in patients receiving concomitant treatment with sulfonamide antibiotics. Patients who are dehydrated may also be at increased risk and should be encouraged to consume additional amounts of liquid or given intravenous fluids if necessary. Patients should be instructed to seek medical attention if they experience potential signs and symptoms of nephrolithiasis/urolithiasis such as flank pain, hematuria, dysuria, anuria, and urinary urgency. Temporary interruption or discontinuation of therapy may be required.

Pancreatitis

Major:

K-Phos Original

The potassium acid phosphate in K-Phos Original has a major potential interaction with Pancreatitis.

The use of phosphates is in general contraindicated in conditions where high potassium, high phosphate, or low calcium may be encountered such as hypoparathyroidism, osteomalacia, acute pancreatitis, or chronic renal disease.

Phenylketonuria

Moderate:

atazanavir

Atazanavir has a moderate potential interaction with Phenylketonuria.

Atazanavir oral powder (Reyataz) contains phenylalanine (a component of aspartame) which can be harmful to patients with phenylketonuria (PKE). Each packet contains 35 mg of phenylalanine. Atazanavir in capsules (Reyataz) does not contain phenylalanine.

Phosphate Imbalance

Major:

K-Phos Original

The potassium acid phosphate in K-Phos Original has a major potential interaction with Phosphate Imbalance.

The use of phosphates is in general contraindicated in conditions where high potassium, high phosphate, or low calcium may be encountered such as hypoparathyroidism, osteomalacia, acute pancreatitis, or chronic renal disease.

Renal Dysfunction

Major:

atazanavir

Atazanavir has a major potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Cases of nephrolithiasis, some of which resulted in acute interstitial nephritis, renal failure, and/or hospitalization, have been reported during postmarketing surveillance in HIV-infected patients receiving atazanavir therapy. Because these events were reported voluntarily during clinical practice, estimates of frequency cannot be made. The median time between atazanavir initiation and the onset of nephrolithiasis was 1.7 years, with a range of 5 weeks to 6 years. Therapy with atazanavir should be administered cautiously in patients with a current or past history of nephrolithiasis, as well as possible risk factors such as renal and/or hepatic insufficiency. Adequate hydration and/or urine acidification may help reduce the risk. However, urine acidification may be poorly tolerated and possibly harmful, particularly in patients receiving concomitant treatment with sulfonamide antibiotics. Patients who are dehydrated may also be at increased risk and should be encouraged to consume additional amounts of liquid or given intravenous fluids if necessary. Patients should be instructed to seek medical attention if they experience potential signs and symptoms of nephrolithiasis/urolithiasis such as flank pain, hematuria, dysuria, anuria, and urinary urgency. Temporary interruption or discontinuation of therapy may be required.

Major:

K-Phos Original

The potassium acid phosphate in K-Phos Original has a major potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

The use of phosphates is in general contraindicated in conditions where high potassium, high phosphate, or low calcium may be encountered such as hypoparathyroidism, osteomalacia, acute pancreatitis, or chronic renal disease.

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atazanavir

A total of 614 drugs are known to interact with atazanavir.

K-Phos Original

A total of 83 drugs are known to interact with K-Phos Original.

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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