Can you take Harvoni with Telaprevir?
No drug interactions found, but 7 warnings to review for the following 2 drugs:
- Harvoni (ledipasvir/sofosbuvir)
- telaprevir
Drug interactions
There were no interactions found between Harvoni and telaprevir. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Food/lifestyle interactions
Moderate food/lifestyle interactions
Moderate:
telaprevir Food/Lifestyle
Applies to: telaprevir
Food significantly increases the absorption of telaprevir.
Within 30 minutes before you take each dose of telaprevir, you should eat a meal or snack containing approximately 20 grams of fat.
Taking it on an empty stomach may lead to inadequate blood levels and reduced effectiveness of the medication.
Examples of some foods that could be taken with telaprevir include:
- bagel with cream cheese
- half cup of nuts
- 3 tablespoons of peanut butter
- 1 cup of ice cream
- 2 ounces of American or cheddar cheese
- 2 ounces of potato chips
- half cup of trail mix
Talk to your healthcare provider if you have additional questions about how to take telaprevir.
Disease interactions
6 potential interactions Applies to: 5 conditions, including Liver Disease, Cirrhosis, Immunodeficiency, Renal Dysfunction, and Infectious Hepatitis.
Cirrhosis
Moderate:
Harvoni
The sofosbuvir in Harvoni has a moderate potential interaction with Cirrhosis.
Sofosbuvir is extensively metabolized in the liver. The safety and efficacy of sofosbuvir as a single agent have not been established in patients with decompensated cirrhosis. No dosage adjustment is required for patients with mild, moderate or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class A, B or C).
Immunodeficiency
Major:
Harvoni
The sofosbuvir in Harvoni has a major potential interaction with Immunodeficiency.
HBV reactivation has been reported during or after completion of HCV direct-acting antiviral therapy in HCV/HBV-coinfected patients who were not receiving HBV antiviral therapy; some cases resulted in fulminant hepatitis, hepatic failure, and death. Cases have been reported in hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)-positive patients and patients with serologic evidence of resolved HBV infection (i.e., HBsAg negative and hepatitis B core antibody [anti-HBc] positive). HBV reactivation has also been reported in patients using certain immunosuppressant or chemotherapeutic agents; risk of HBV reactivation associated with HCV direct-acting antiviral therapy may be increased in these patients. All patients should be tested for evidence of current or prior HBV infection by measuring HBsAg and anti-HBc before starting HCV direct-acting antiviral therapy. Patients with serologic evidence of current or prior HBV infection should be monitored for clinical and laboratory signs of hepatitis flare or HBV reactivation during HCV therapy and posttherapy follow-up; appropriate patient management for HBV infection should be started as clinically indicated.
Infectious Hepatitis
Major:
Harvoni
The sofosbuvir in Harvoni has a major potential interaction with Infectious Hepatitis.
HBV reactivation has been reported during or after completion of HCV direct-acting antiviral therapy in HCV/HBV-coinfected patients who were not receiving HBV antiviral therapy; some cases resulted in fulminant hepatitis, hepatic failure, and death. Cases have been reported in hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)-positive patients and patients with serologic evidence of resolved HBV infection (i.e., HBsAg negative and hepatitis B core antibody [anti-HBc] positive). HBV reactivation has also been reported in patients using certain immunosuppressant or chemotherapeutic agents; risk of HBV reactivation associated with HCV direct-acting antiviral therapy may be increased in these patients. All patients should be tested for evidence of current or prior HBV infection by measuring HBsAg and anti-HBc before starting HCV direct-acting antiviral therapy. Patients with serologic evidence of current or prior HBV infection should be monitored for clinical and laboratory signs of hepatitis flare or HBV reactivation during HCV therapy and posttherapy follow-up; appropriate patient management for HBV infection should be started as clinically indicated.
Liver Disease
Moderate:
Harvoni
The sofosbuvir in Harvoni has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.
Sofosbuvir is extensively metabolized in the liver. The safety and efficacy of sofosbuvir as a single agent have not been established in patients with decompensated cirrhosis. No dosage adjustment is required for patients with mild, moderate or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class A, B or C).
Renal Dysfunction
Moderate:
Harvoni
The sofosbuvir in Harvoni has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
The safety and efficacy of sofosbuvir as a single agent have not been established in patients with severe renal impairment (eGFR less than 30 mL/min/1.73m2) or ESRD requiring hemodialysis. No dosage recommendation can be given for patients with severe renal impairment or ESRD. No dosage adjustment is necessary for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment.
Moderate:
Harvoni
The ledipasvir in Harvoni has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
The use of products containing ledipasvir and sofosbuvir in patients with mild or moderate renal impairment does not require dosage adjustment. Exercise care when using in patients with severe renal impairment (eGFR less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m2) or ESRD requiring hemodialysis as the safety and efficacy has not been established, and no dosage recommendation can be given for these patients.
More resources
Harvoni
A total of 188 drugs are known to interact with Harvoni.
- Harvoni is in the drug class antiviral combinations.
- Harvoni is used to treat Hepatitis C.
telaprevir
A total of 509 drugs are known to interact with telaprevir.
- Telaprevir is in the drug class protease inhibitors.
- Telaprevir is used to treat Hepatitis C.
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. |
Further information
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