Drug Interactions between Mepron and Mycobutin
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Mepron (atovaquone)
- Mycobutin (rifabutin)
Interactions between your drugs
rifabutin atovaquone
Applies to: Mycobutin (rifabutin) and Mepron (atovaquone)
Ask your doctor before using atovaquone together with rifabutin. Using these medications together can make atovaquone less effective. Contact your doctor immediately if your infection or condition worsens. You may need a dose adjustment if you use both 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
atovaquone food
Applies to: Mepron (atovaquone)
Food significantly enhances the absorption of atovaquone. You should take each dose of atovaquone at the same time each day with a meal or a milky drink. If you receive enteral nutrition (tube feeding), take atovaquone with your feeding. Taking it on an empty stomach may lead to inadequate blood levels and reduced effectiveness of the medication. Talk to your doctor if you have questions or have difficulty taking atovaquone with food.
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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