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Drug Interactions between RibaPak and zalcitabine

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Moderate

ribavirin zalcitabine

Applies to: RibaPak (ribavirin) and zalcitabine

MONITOR: Concomitant use of oral ribavirin and nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) may increase the risk of symptomatic hyperlactatemia and lactic acidosis. Ribavirin itself is a nucleoside analogue, and these agents alone and in combination have been associated with the syndrome of lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis. Other mitochondrial toxicities associated with the use of nucleoside analogues include lipodystrophy, peripheral neuropathy, and pancreatitis.

MANAGEMENT: Coadministration of ribavirin and NRTIs should be undertaken with caution and only if the benefit is anticipated to outweigh the potential risks. Patients should be advised to promptly seek medical attention if they experience symptoms of toxicity such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain/distention, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, tachypnea, dyspnea, motor weakness, numbness, tingling, and pain in hands and feet.

References

  1. "Product Information. Rebetron (interferon alfa-2b-ribavirin)." Scherer Laboratories Inc
  2. Lafeuillade A, Hittinger G, Chadapaud S "Increased mitochondrial toxicity with ribavirin in HIV/HCV coinfection." Lancet 357 (2001): 280-1
  3. Guyader D, Poinsignon Y, Cano Y, Saout L "Fatal lactic acidosis in a HIV-positive patient treated with interferon and ribavirin for chronic hepatitis C." J Hepatol 37 (2002): 289-91
  4. "Product Information. Copegus (ribavirin)." Roche Laboratories (2003):
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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

ribavirin food

Applies to: RibaPak (ribavirin)

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food enhances the oral absorption and bioavailability of ribavirin. Administration of a single oral dose of ribavirin following a high-fat meal delayed absorption (Tmax was doubled) but increased the mean peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) by up to 70% compared to administration in the fasting state.

MANAGEMENT: To ensure maximal oral absorption, ribavirin should be administered with or immediately after a meal.

References

  1. "Product Information. Copegus (ribavirin)." Roche Laboratories (2003):
  2. "Product Information. Rebetol (ribavirin)." Schering-Plough Corporation (2004):

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Minor

zalcitabine food

Applies to: zalcitabine

Zalcitabine bioavailability may be decreased by 14% if taken with meals. The mechanism and clinical significance are unknown.

References

  1. "Product Information. HIVID (zalcitabine)." Roche Laboratories PROD (2001):

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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.

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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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