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Can you take Bosentan with Tavist ND?

1 drug interaction and 6 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

Moderate drug interactions

Moderate:

loratadine bosentan

Applies to: Tavist ND (loratadine) and bosentan

Bosentan may reduce the blood levels and effects of loratadine. Contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen or your condition changes during treatment with these medications. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring 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.

Food/lifestyle interactions

Minor food/lifestyle interactions

Minor:

loratadine Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: Tavist ND (loratadine)

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Disease interactions

5 potential interactions Applies to: 4 conditions, including Heart Failure, Anemia, Liver Disease, and Renal Dysfunction.

Anemia

Moderate:

bosentan

Bosentan has a moderate potential interaction with Anemia.

Clinical studies have shown that most endothelin receptor antagonists decrease hemoglobin concentration and hematocrit levels. There are some postmarketing reports of anemia cases which needed blood transfusion. Hemoglobin and hematocrit levels should be measured prior to treatment initiation and should be monitored periodically thereafter. Initiation of therapy is not recommended in patients with clinically significant anemia.

Heart Failure

Moderate:

bosentan

Bosentan has a moderate potential interaction with Heart Failure.

Peripheral edema and fluid retention are known clinical consequences of pulmonary hypertension and also known effects of endothelin receptor antagonists. Caution and monitoring is recommended if these agents are used in patients with underlying left ventricular dysfunction or underlying heart failure, as they have an increased risk for developing significant fluid retention that may need treatment or require discontinuation.

Liver Disease

Major:

bosentan

Bosentan has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Endothelin receptor antagonists (ERAs) have been associated with aminotransferase elevations, hepatotoxicity, and cases of liver failure. Hepatic function should be assessed before treatment initiation and closely monitored during treatment. Therapy should be discontinued if aminotransferase elevations are accompanied by increases in bilirubin, or clinical symptoms of hepatotoxicity such as nausea, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain or jaundice. Treatment should be avoided in patients with elevated aminotransferases at baseline as monitoring for hepatotoxicity may be more difficult. In general, the use of ERAs is not recommended for patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment.

Moderate:

Tavist ND

The loratadine in Tavist ND has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Loratadine is primarily converted by the liver to an active metabolite, and both parent drug and metabolite are excreted in the urine. Patients with renal and/or liver disease may be at greater risk for adverse effects from loratadine due to drug and metabolite accumulation. The manufacturer recommends one-half the regular dosage initially in patients with liver failure or decreased renal function (GFR < 30 mL/min). Due to the differential effects of hepatic impairment on the serum half-life and clearance of loratadine and pseudoephedrine, the use of products containing a fixed combination of these drugs is not recommended in the presence of liver failure.

Renal Dysfunction

Moderate:

Tavist ND

The loratadine in Tavist ND has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Loratadine is primarily converted by the liver to an active metabolite, and both parent drug and metabolite are excreted in the urine. Patients with renal and/or liver disease may be at greater risk for adverse effects from loratadine due to drug and metabolite accumulation. The manufacturer recommends one-half the regular dosage initially in patients with liver failure or decreased renal function (GFR < 30 mL/min). Due to the differential effects of hepatic impairment on the serum half-life and clearance of loratadine and pseudoephedrine, the use of products containing a fixed combination of these drugs is not recommended in the presence of liver failure.

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bosentan

A total of 528 drugs are known to interact with bosentan.

Tavist ND

A total of 123 drugs are known to interact with Tavist ND.

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.

Further information

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