Does Amprenavir Interact with Ritonavir 100 Mg?
Amprenavir and Ritonavir 100 Mg have a unknown drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS When co-administering ritonavir with other protease inhibitors (atazanavir, darunavir, fosamprenavir, saquinavir, and tipranavir), see the full prescribing information for that protease inhibitor including important information for drug interactions. Established and Other Potentially Significant Drug Interactions Concomitant Drug Class: Drug Name Effect on Concentration of Ritonavir or Concomitant Drug Clinical Comment HIV-Antiviral Agents HIV-1 Protease Inhibitor: atazanavir darunavir fosamprenavir ↑ amprenavir ↑ atazanavir ↑ darunavir See the complete prescribing information for fosamprenavir, atazanavir, darunavir for details on co-administration with ritonavir. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This information is based on official FDA drug labeling sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Severity
- Unknown
- Ritonavir 100 Mg Class
- Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitor
- Management
- Consult your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Amprenavir and your doctor is considering prescribing Ritonavir 100 Mg (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider