Drug Interactions between telmisartan and Viekira XR
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- telmisartan
- Viekira XR (dasabuvir/ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between telmisartan and Viekira XR. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
telmisartan
A total of 286 drugs are known to interact with telmisartan.
- Telmisartan is in the drug class angiotensin receptor blockers.
- Telmisartan is used to treat the following conditions:
Viekira XR
A total of 696 drugs are known to interact with Viekira XR.
- Viekira xr is in the drug class antiviral combinations.
- Viekira xr is used to treat Hepatitis C.
Drug and food interactions
ritonavir food
Applies to: Viekira XR (dasabuvir / ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir)
Ritonavir should be taken with food to lessen gastrointestinal side effects. It is important that you take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not change your treatment or stop treatment without first talking to your doctor.
telmisartan food
Applies to: telmisartan
If you are taking telmisartan you should avoid potassium-containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements without first talking to your doctor. This can cause high levels of potassium in your blood. High levels of potassium can cause weakness, irregular heartbeat, confusion, tingling of the extremities, or feelings of heaviness in the legs. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms.
paritaprevir food
Applies to: Viekira XR (dasabuvir / ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir)
Food significantly increases the absorption of paritaprevir. You should take each dose of paritaprevir with a meal. Taking it on an empty stomach may lead to inadequate blood levels and reduced effectiveness of the medication.
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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