Drug Interactions between Incivek and Pegasys
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Incivek (telaprevir)
- Pegasys (peginterferon alfa-2a)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Incivek and Pegasys. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Incivek
A total of 463 drugs are known to interact with Incivek.
- Incivek is in the drug class protease inhibitors.
- Incivek is used to treat Hepatitis C.
Pegasys
A total of 229 drugs are known to interact with Pegasys.
- Pegasys is in the drug class antiviral interferons.
- Pegasys is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
telaprevir food
Applies to: Incivek (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; or half cup of trail mix. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have additional questions about how to take telaprevir.
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. |
Further information
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