Does Fostemsavir Tromethamine Interact with Temsavir?
Fostemsavir Tromethamine and Temsavir have a unknown drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. ( 7.3 ) 7.1 Potential for RUKOBIA to Affect Other Drugs Temsavir may increase plasma concentrations of grazoprevir or voxilaprevir to a clinically relevant extent due to organic anion transporting polypeptide (OATP)1B1/3 inhibition [see Drug Interactions ( 7.3 )] . When RUKOBIA was coadministered with oral contraceptives, temsavir increased concentrations of ethinyl estradiol ( Table 3 ) [see Drug Interactions ( 7.3 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . 7.2 Potential for Other Drugs to Affect RUKOBIA Coadministration of RUKOBIA with rifampin, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, significantly decreases temsavir plasma concentrations. 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 Fostemsavir Tromethamine and your doctor is considering prescribing Temsavir (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