Drug Interaction Report
3 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- dabigatran
- Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir / ritonavir)
Interactions between your drugs
dabigatran nirmatrelvir
Applies to: dabigatran, Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir / ritonavir)
Nirmatrelvir can significantly increase the blood levels of dabigatran, which may result in increased risk of bleeding complications. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely 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.
ritonavir dabigatran
Applies to: Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir / ritonavir), dabigatran
Ritonavir may increase the blood levels and effects of dabigatran. Combining these medications may increase the risk of bleeding complications. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Call your doctor promptly if you experience paleness of skin, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, unusual bleeding or bruising, swelling, vomiting, blood in your urine or stools, headache, or weakness during treatment with these 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
ritonavir food
Applies to: Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir / 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.
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.
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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