Statins + Diltiazem Hydrochloride Interaction
Majorinteraction on record
Description
Increased risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis with statins metabolized by CYP3A4. Limit simvastatin to 10 mg daily and diltiazem to 240 mg.
Mechanism
Diltiazem inhibits CYP3A4 metabolism of statins
Source: NLP:diltiazem hydrochloride