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Can you take Delavirdine with Sovuna?

1 drug interaction and 18 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

Moderate drug interactions

Moderate:

hydroxychloroquine delavirdine

Applies to: Sovuna (hydroxychloroquine) and delavirdine

Delavirdine may increase the blood levels and effects of hydroxychloroquine.

You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects.

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

Moderate food/lifestyle interactions

Moderate:

hydroxychloroquine Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: Sovuna (hydroxychloroquine)

You may want to limit your consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with hydroxychloroquine. Grapefruit juice can significantly increase the blood levels and effects of hydroxychloroquine, which may result in an irregular heart rate or other conduction disturbances.

Hydroxychloroquine should also be taken with food or milk to reduce the incidence of stomach upset. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.

You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations during treatment with hydroxychloroquine.

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.

Disease interactions

17 potential interactions Applies to: 16 conditions, including Seizures, Arrhythmia, Psoriasis, Hypoglycemia, and Myasthenia Gravis.

Achlorhydria

Moderate:

delavirdine

Delavirdine has a moderate potential interaction with Achlorhydria.

Patients with achlorhydria should take delavirdine with an acidic beverage such as orange or cranberry juice, presumably to improve absorption. Although the effects of acidic beverages on delavirdine absorption have not been studied, delavirdine is known to be poorly soluble when pH is greater than 3.

Alcoholism

Moderate:

Sovuna

The hydroxychloroquine in Sovuna has a moderate potential interaction with Alcoholism.

Aminoquinolines may concentrate in the liver. Isolated cases of abnormal liver function and fulminant hepatic failure have been reported. Therapy with aminoquinolines should be administered cautiously in patients with hepatic disease or alcoholism and in patients receiving other hepatotoxic drugs. Periodic evaluation of hepatic function should be performed during prolonged therapy.

Arrhythmia

Moderate:

Sovuna

The hydroxychloroquine in Sovuna has a moderate potential interaction with Arrhythmia.

The use of 4-aminoquinolines such as hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine prolong the QT interval. Ventricular arrhythmias and torsades de pointes have been reported in patients taking these agents. Care should be exercised in patients with a prolonged QT interval at baseline or at increased risk for arrythmia. A baseline electrocardiogram should be obtained to assess for QT interval prolongation and other abnormalities. It is recommended to use appropriate diagnostic tools such as ECG to monitor patients during therapy.

Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts

Moderate:

Sovuna

The hydroxychloroquine in Sovuna has a moderate potential interaction with Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts.

Adverse hematologic effects including neutropenia, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, and thrombocytopenia have been rarely associated with 4-aminoquinolines. Therapy with 4-aminoquinolines should be administered cautiously in patients with preexisting bone marrow suppression. A complete blood count should be performed periodically in patients on prolonged therapy. If any severe blood disorder appears which is not attributable to the disease under treatment, discontinuance of the drug should be considered.

Cardiomyopathy

Moderate:

Sovuna

The hydroxychloroquine in Sovuna has a moderate potential interaction with Cardiomyopathy.

Cardiomyopathy has been rarely reported with high daily dosages of hydroxychloroquine. Therapy with hydroxychloroquine should be monitored in patients with heart conditions. If cardiotoxicity is suspected, it is recommended to discontinue treatment with hydroxychloroquine to prevent life-threatening complications.

Diabetes Mellitus

Moderate:

Sovuna

The hydroxychloroquine in Sovuna has a moderate potential interaction with Diabetes Mellitus.

Hydroxychloroquine has been shown to cause severe hypoglycemia including loss of consciousness that could be life threatening in patients treated with or without antidiabetic. Care should be exercised when using hydroxychloroquine in diabetic patients. Patients presenting with clinical symptoms suggestive of hypoglycemia during treatment with hydroxychloroquine should have their blood glucose checked and treatment instituted as necessary.

G-6-PD Deficiency

Moderate:

Sovuna

The hydroxychloroquine in Sovuna has a moderate potential interaction with G-6-PD Deficiency.

Hemolysis and acute renal failure have been reported during use of aminoquinolines in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency. Therapy with aminoquinolines should be administered cautiously in these patients. Blood cell counts and hemoglobin determinations should be performed regularly. Aminoquinoline therapy should be discontinued immediately if signs suggestive of hemolytic anemia occur, such as marked darkening of the urine or sudden decrease in hemoglobin concentration or erythrocytic count.

Hearing Loss

Moderate:

Sovuna

The hydroxychloroquine in Sovuna has a moderate potential interaction with Hearing Loss.

The use of 4-aminoquinolines has been associated rarely with ototoxicity. Nerve-type deafness, which is usually irreversible, has occurred during long-term, high-dose therapy. Deafness may not be apparent until several weeks after 4-aminoquinoline therapy. Tinnitus and reduced hearing have been reported in patients with preexisting auditory damage. Therapy with 4-aminoquinolines should be administered cautiously in such patients. If new auditory defects develop or if hearing loss becomes worse, therapy should be immediately discontinued and the patient closely monitored.

Hypoglycemia

Moderate:

Sovuna

The hydroxychloroquine in Sovuna has a moderate potential interaction with Hypoglycemia.

Hydroxychloroquine has been shown to cause severe hypoglycemia including loss of consciousness that could be life threatening in patients treated with or without antidiabetic. Care should be exercised when using hydroxychloroquine in diabetic patients. Patients presenting with clinical symptoms suggestive of hypoglycemia during treatment with hydroxychloroquine should have their blood glucose checked and treatment instituted as necessary.

Liver Disease

Moderate:

delavirdine

Delavirdine has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Delavirdine is primarily metabolized by the liver. Patients with liver disease may be at greater risk for toxicities and adverse effects from delavirdine due to decreased drug clearance. Therapy with delavirdine should be administered cautiously in patients with liver disease.

Moderate:

Sovuna

The hydroxychloroquine in Sovuna has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Aminoquinolines may concentrate in the liver. Isolated cases of abnormal liver function and fulminant hepatic failure have been reported. Therapy with aminoquinolines should be administered cautiously in patients with hepatic disease or alcoholism and in patients receiving other hepatotoxic drugs. Periodic evaluation of hepatic function should be performed during prolonged therapy.

Myasthenia Gravis

Moderate:

Sovuna

The hydroxychloroquine in Sovuna has a moderate potential interaction with Myasthenia Gravis.

Certain aminoquinolines such as chloroquine, and hydroxychloroquine should be used with caution in patients with myasthenia gravis (MG). These agents may exacerbate or trigger new onset of symptoms in patients with previously diagnosed MG. It is recommended to advise patients with MG about this possible side effect.

Porphyria

Major:

Sovuna

The hydroxychloroquine in Sovuna has a major potential interaction with Porphyria.

The use of aminoquinolines in patients with porphyria may exacerbate the condition. Aminoquinolines should not be used in these patients unless the potential benefits are anticipated to outweigh the risks.

Psoriasis

Moderate:

Sovuna

The hydroxychloroquine in Sovuna has a moderate potential interaction with Psoriasis.

The use of aminoquinolines in patients with psoriasis may precipitate a severe attack of psoriasis. Aminoquinolines should not be used in these patients unless the potential benefits are anticipated to outweigh the risks.

Renal Dysfunction

Moderate:

Sovuna

The hydroxychloroquine in Sovuna has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Hydroxychloroquine is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of toxic reactions to this drug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. A dosage adjustment is not required for patients with renal impairment. Caution and monitoring should be exercised in patients with impaired renal function.

Retinal Disorders

Major:

Sovuna

The hydroxychloroquine in Sovuna has a major potential interaction with Retinal Disorders.

The use of 4-aminoquinolines is generally considered contraindicated in the presence of retinal or visual field changes, whether attributable to 4-aminoquinoline compounds or to any other etiology. However, in the treatment of acute attacks of malaria caused by susceptible strains of plasmodia, these agents may be considered if potential benefits are anticipated to outweigh the risks. 4-aminoquinolines are oculotoxic and can cause dose-related, irreversible retinal damage and vision loss during and up to several years after long-term or high-dose therapy (e.g., in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus or rheumatoid arthritis). Ophthalmologic monitoring, including visual acuity, expert slit-lamp, funduscopic, and visual field tests, is recommended at baseline and every three months during prolonged use. Therapy should be discontinued immediately if abnormalities develop in visual acuity, visual field, or retinal macular areas (e.g., pigmentary changes, loss of foveal reflex), or if the patient experiences visual symptoms such as light flashes and streaks that are not fully explainable by difficulties of accommodation or corneal opacities. Other common symptoms that may indicate retinopathy include nyctalopia, photophobia, blurred distance vision, difficulty reading or seeing (e.g., words or letters disappearing or parts of objects missing; misty vision; fog before the eyes), and missing or blacked out areas in the central or peripheral visual field. Retinal changes and visual disturbances may progress even after cessation of therapy. However, in a number of patients, early retinopathy (macular pigmentation sometimes with central field defects) diminished or regressed completely after therapy was discontinued. Paracentral scotoma to red targets, sometimes termed premaculopathy, is indicative of early retinal dysfunction and is usually reversible with cessation of therapy.

Seizures

Moderate:

Sovuna

The hydroxychloroquine in Sovuna has a moderate potential interaction with Seizures.

4-aminoquinolines may cause epileptic seizures in susceptible individuals. Patients with epilepsy or an otherwise low seizure threshold may be at greater risk. Therapy with 4-aminoquinolines, particularly chloroquine, should be administered cautiously in patients with epilepsy.

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delavirdine

A total of 540 drugs are known to interact with delavirdine.

Sovuna

A total of 628 drugs are known to interact with Sovuna.

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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