Does Ritonavir Interact with Lamivudine And Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate?
Ritonavir and Lamivudine And Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate have a moderate drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Atazanavir: Atazanavir should be coadministered with ritonavir when coadministered with CIMDUO. ( 7.2 ) • HIV-1 Protease Inhibitors: Monitor for evidence of tenofovir toxicity when CIMDUO is coadministrated with atazanavir/ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, or lopinavir/ritonavir. When coadministered with CIMDUO, it is recommended that atazanavir 300 mg is given with ritonavir 100 mg. 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
- Moderate
- Ritonavir Class
- Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitor
- Lamivudine And Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Class
- Hepatitis B Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Ritonavir and your doctor is considering prescribing Lamivudine And Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (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
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider