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Drug Interactions between dasabuvir / ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir and Exjade

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

ritonavir deferasirox

Applies to: dasabuvir / ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir and Exjade (deferasirox)

Talk to your doctor before using deferasirox together with ritonavir. Combining these medications may reduce the blood levels and effects of deferasirox. You may not be able to take ritonavir while you are receiving treatment with deferasirox, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor 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.

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Moderate

deferasirox dasabuvir

Applies to: Exjade (deferasirox) and dasabuvir / ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir

Deferasirox may increase the blood levels of dasabuvir, one of the components of your hepatitis C medication. In some cases, this may increase the risk of side effects such as irregular heart rhythm and liver problems. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, light colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, as these may be signs and symptoms of liver damage. 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

ritonavir food

Applies to: dasabuvir / ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir

Ritonavir should be taken with food to lessen gastrointestinal side effects. It is important that you take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not change your treatment or stop treatment without first talking to your doctor.

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Moderate

deferasirox food

Applies to: Exjade (deferasirox)

You may experience reduced absorption of deferasirox in the presence of food. Take deferasirox on an empty stomach 30 minutes before eating preferably at the same time everyday unless otherwise directed by your doctor. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. The tablets should not be chewed or swallowed whole. The tablets should first be completely dispersed in water, orange juice, or apple juice, and the resulting suspension drunk immediately. After swallowing the suspension any residue should be resuspended in a small volume of the liquid and swallowed.

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Moderate

paritaprevir food

Applies to: dasabuvir / ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir

Food significantly increases the absorption of paritaprevir. You should take each dose of paritaprevir with a meal. Taking it on an empty stomach may lead to inadequate blood levels and reduced effectiveness of the medication.

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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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