Does Prednisolone Interact with Darunavir Ethanolate And Cobicistat?
Prednisolone and Darunavir Ethanolate And Cobicistat have a unknown drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. betamethasone budesonide ciclesonide fluticasone methylprednisolone mometasone triamcinolone ↓ darunavir ↓ cobicistat ↑ corticosteroids Co-administration with systemic dexamethasone or other systemic corticosteroids that induce CYP3A may result in loss of therapeutic effect and development of resistance to PREZCOBIX. Alternative corticosteroids including beclomethasone, prednisone and prednisolone (for which PK and/or PD are less affected by strong CYP3A inhibitors relative to other steroids) should be considered, particularly for long-term use. 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
- Darunavir Ethanolate And Cobicistat 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 Prednisolone and your doctor is considering prescribing Darunavir Ethanolate And Cobicistat (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