Drug Interaction Report
2 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- Sesquient (fosphenytoin)
- simeprevir
Interactions between your drugs
fosphenytoin simeprevir
Applies to: Sesquient (fosphenytoin), simeprevir
Using simeprevir together with fosphenytoin is not recommended. Combining these medications may decrease the blood levels of simeprevir, which may reduce its effectiveness in treating hepatitis C. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact. 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
simeprevir food
Applies to: simeprevir
Food significantly increases the absorption of simeprevir. You should take each dose of simeprevir with food. Taking it on an empty stomach may lead to inadequate blood levels and reduced effectiveness of the medication.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No duplication 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
| 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. |
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