Drug Interactions between digitoxin and famciclovir
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- digitoxin
- famciclovir
Interactions between your drugs
digitoxin famciclovir
Applies to: digitoxin and famciclovir
Famciclovir has been reported to cause a small increase (19%) in digoxin peak plasma concentrations after single dose administration in healthy volunteers. The mechanism of the interaction is unknown. Other pharmacokinetic parameters were not changed. It is recommended that the clinician be aware of this potential interaction, although no specific action appears necessary.
References (1)
- (2001) "Product Information. Famvir (famciclovir)." SmithKline Beecham
Drug and food interactions
No alcohol/food interactions were found. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| 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. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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