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Drug Interactions between dexamethasone and sofosbuvir / velpatasvir

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dexAMETHasone velpatasvir

Applies to: dexamethasone and sofosbuvir / velpatasvir

GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration with potent or moderate inducers of CYP450 isoenzymes may decrease the plasma concentrations of velpatasvir, which has been shown in vitro to be metabolized by CYP450 2B6, 2C8, and 3A4. The interaction has been studied with efavirenz, a moderate CYP450 2B6 and 3A4 inducer. In 14 healthy volunteers, administration of sofosbuvir-velpatasvir 400 mg -100 mg once daily with efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 600 mg/200 mg/300 mg once daily decreased mean velpatasvir peak plasma concentration (Cmax), systemic exposure (AUC) and trough plasma concentration (Cmin) by 47%, 53% and 57%, respectively, compared to administration of sofosbuvir-velpatasvir alone. No clinically relevant pharmacokinetic changes were observed for sofosbuvir or its predominant circulating metabolite, GS-331007.

MANAGEMENT: Given the risk of reduced viral susceptibility and resistance development associated with subtherapeutic antiviral drug levels, concomitant use of sofosbuvir-velpatasvir with potent or moderate CYP450 inducers is not recommended.

References (2)
  1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
  2. (2016) "Product Information. Epclusa (sofosbuvir-velpatasvir)." Gilead Sciences

Drug and food interactions

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Therapeutic duplication warnings

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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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