Does Efavirenz Lamivudine And Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Interact with Tenofovir?
CDI records a unknown classification for Efavirenz Lamivudine And Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate and Tenofovir. The stored summary is: 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate should not be administered with other antiretroviral medications for the treatment of HIV-1 infection. ( 7.1 ) Coadministration of efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate can alter the concentrations of other drugs and other drugs may alter the concentration of efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. ( 5.3 , 7 ) 7.1 Not Recommended with Other Antiretroviral Medications Efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection; therefore, it should not be administered with other antiretroviral medications for treatment of HIV-1 infection. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
Evidence status
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- Stored CDI classification
- Unknown
- Efavirenz Lamivudine And Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Class
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Non-Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
- Management
- Confirm exact products with your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Efavirenz Lamivudine And Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate and your doctor is considering prescribing Tenofovir (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