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Drug Interactions between oritavancin and pirfenidone

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

pirfenidone oritavancin

Applies to: pirfenidone and oritavancin

Consumer information for this interaction is not currently available.

MONITOR: Coadministration with oritavancin may increase the plasma concentrations of drugs that are substrates of CYP450 2C9, and/or 2C19. The mechanism is decreased clearance due to inhibition of these isoenzymes by oritavancin. In a screening drug interaction study in 16 healthy volunteers, a single 1,200 mg dose of oritavancin increased the omeprazole-to-5-hydroxyomeprazole plasma ratio by 15% and the mean systemic exposure AUC of warfarin by 31%, indicating weak inhibition of CYP450 2C19 and CYP450 2C9, respectively.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised when oritavancin used concomitantly with drugs that are substrates of CYP450 2C9 and/or 2C19, particularly sensitive substrates, or those with a narrow therapeutic range. Dosage adjustments as well as closer clinical and laboratory monitoring for the development of adverse effects may be appropriate for some drugs whenever oritavancin is added to or withdrawn from therapy. Individual product labeling should be consulted for further guidance.

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

pirfenidone food

Applies to: pirfenidone

Pirfenidone should be taken with food to help reduce dizziness and gastrointestinal side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and upset stomach. Avoid smoking during treatment, as cigarette smoking can reduce the blood levels and effects of pirfenidone. If you are a smoker, you should try to quit smoking before starting treatment. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns, or need help in finding a smoking cessation program. You should also avoid consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking pirfenidone, as it may increase blood levels of the medication and lead to more side effects. 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.

Therapeutic duplication warnings

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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

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor 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.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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