Does Fosamprenavir Calcium Interact with Ombitasvir?
Fosamprenavir Calcium and Ombitasvir have a unknown drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. HCV protease inhibitor: Paritaprevir (coformulated with ritonavir and ombitasvir and coadministered with dasabuvir) Fosamprenavir calcium: ↑Amprenavir (predicted) ↑ or ↔Paritaprevir (predicted) Fosamprenavir calcium /ritonavir: ↑ or ↔Amprenavir (predicted) ↑Paritaprevir (predicted) Appropriate doses of the combinations with respect to safety and efficacy have not been established. Fosamprenavircalcium 1,400 mg once daily may be considered when coadministered with paritaprevir/ritonavir/ombitasvir/ dasabuvir. Coadministration of Fosamprenavircalcium /ritonavir and paritaprevir/ritonavir/ombitasvir/ dasabuvir is not recommended. 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
- Management
- Consult your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Fosamprenavir Calcium and your doctor is considering prescribing Ombitasvir (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