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Drug Interactions between Digitek and saquinavir

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

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Interactions between your drugs

Major

digoxin saquinavir

Applies to: Digitek (digoxin) and saquinavir

Talk to your doctor before using saquinavir together with digoxin. Combining these medications can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious. In addition, saquinavir can increase the blood levels and effects of digoxin. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications if your doctor does prescribe them together. You should contact your doctor if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, vision disturbances, slow pulse, or irregular heartbeat during treatment with these 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.

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

saquinavir food

Applies to: saquinavir

Food can enhance the levels of saquinavir in your body. Saquinavir should be taken with meals or within 2 hours after eating. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. Grapefruit can raise the levels of saquinavir in your body. Discuss the use of grapefruit products with your doctor. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.

Minor

digoxin food

Applies to: Digitek (digoxin)

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

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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