Drug Interactions between dolutegravir and varenicline
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- dolutegravir
- varenicline
Interactions between your drugs
varenicline dolutegravir
Applies to: varenicline and dolutegravir
MONITOR: Coadministration with dolutegravir may increase the plasma concentrations of drugs that are substrates of the renal organic cation transporter 2 (OCT2). Dolutegravir has been shown in vivo to inhibit tubular secretion of creatinine by inhibiting OCT2.
MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised when dolutegravir is used with drugs that are substrates of OCT2, particularly those with a narrow therapeutic range such as metformin. Dosage adjustments as well as clinical and laboratory monitoring may be appropriate for some drugs whenever dolutegravir is added to or withdrawn from therapy.
References
- (2013) "Product Information. Tivicay (dolutegravir)." ViiV Healthcare
Drug and food interactions
varenicline food
Applies to: varenicline
GENERALLY AVOID: Varenicline may enhance the effects of alcohol as well as alter the way an individual reacts to alcohol. During postmarketing use, some patients have reported experiencing increased intoxicating effects of alcohol while taking varenicline. In addition, some reported cases of neuropsychiatric events, including unusual and sometimes aggressive behavior directed toward oneself or others, may have been worsened by concomitant use of alcohol. These events were often accompanied by amnesia.
MANAGEMENT: Patients should be advised to limit their consumption of alcohol until they know whether varenicline affects their tolerance for alcohol, and to exercise caution driving or operating machinery until they know how quitting smoking and/or varenicline may affect them. Patients should immediately stop taking varenicline and contact their physician if they develop agitation, hostility, aggressive behavior, depressed mood, or changes in behavior or thinking that are not typical for them, or if they develop suicidal ideation or behavior.
References
- (2006) "Product Information. Chantix (varenicline)." Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group
- FDA. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (2015) Drug Safety Communications: FDA updates label for stop smoking drug Chantix (varenicline) to include potential alcohol interaction, rare risk of seizures, and studies of side effects on mood, behavior, and thinking. Safety announcement. http://www.fda.go
dolutegravir food
Applies to: dolutegravir
Food increases the extent of absorption and slows the rate of absorption of dolutegravir. When administered with a low-, moderate- or high-fat meal, dolutegravir peak plasma concentration (Cmax) increased by 46%, 52% and 67%, systemic exposure (AUC) increased by 33%, 41% and 66%, and time to reach Cmax (Tmax) increased from 2 hours to 3, 4 and 5 hours, respectively, compared to administration under fasted conditions. Dolutegravir may be taken with or without food.
References
- (2013) "Product Information. Tivicay (dolutegravir)." ViiV Healthcare
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.
See also
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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