Drug interactions
Amiodarone + Tipranavir
Severity: Contraindicated
Amiodarone and Tipranavir: contraindicated interaction.
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Summary
Tipranavir is given with ritonavir, which inhibits amiodarone metabolism. Amiodarone exposure may rise, with risk of QT prolongation and serious arrhythmia.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amiodarone and Tipranavir are not normally used together. Taking them at the same time is expected to cause harm or make one of them unsafe, so a different medicine is usually chosen for one of the two.
Amiodarone belongs to Cardiovascular; Tipranavir belongs to Anti Virals.
Why it happens
Ritonavir-boosted tipranavir inhibits CYP3A4 metabolism of amiodarone.
What to do
Avoid the combination. Use an alternative antiarrhythmic or antiretroviral.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there an alternative to one of these two medicines for me?
- If both are essential, who is monitoring me and how often?
- Which symptoms mean I should stop and seek help straight away?
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Other interactions of Amiodarone
- Amiodarone + Amisulpride Contraindicated
- Amiodarone + Arsenic trioxide Contraindicated
- Amiodarone + Dofetilide Contraindicated
- Amiodarone + Dronedarone Contraindicated
- Amiodarone + Droperidol Contraindicated
- Amiodarone + Eliglustat Contraindicated
Other interactions of Tipranavir
- Alfuzosin + Tipranavir Contraindicated
- Atorvastatin + Tipranavir Contraindicated
- Avanafil + Tipranavir Contraindicated
- Cisapride + Tipranavir Contraindicated
- Colchicine + Tipranavir Contraindicated
- Dronedarone + Tipranavir Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amiodarone with Tipranavir?
MediHelp rates the interaction as contraindicated. Amiodarone and Tipranavir are not normally used together. Taking them at the same time is expected to cause harm or make one of them unsafe, so a different medicine is usually chosen for one of the two. Tipranavir is given with ritonavir, which inhibits amiodarone metabolism. Amiodarone exposure may rise, with risk of QT prolongation and serious arrhythmia.
How serious is the interaction between Amiodarone and Tipranavir?
MediHelp rates it contraindicated, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid the combination. Use an alternative antiarrhythmic or antiretroviral.
What other medicines interact with Amiodarone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amiodarone with, for example, Amisulpride, Arsenic trioxide, Dofetilide. The full list is on the Amiodarone page.
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