Does Ombitasvir Interact with Fosamprenavir Calcium?
CDI records a unknown classification for Ombitasvir and Fosamprenavir Calcium. The stored summary is: 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 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.
- Severity
- Unknown
- Management
- Consult your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Ombitasvir and your doctor is considering prescribing Fosamprenavir Calcium (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