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Amlodipine-perindopril + Elvitegravir / cobicistat / emtricitabine / tenofovir df

Severity: Moderate

Amlodipine-perindopril and Elvitegravir / cobicistat / emtricitabine / tenofovir df: moderate interaction.

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Summary

Cobicistat inhibits CYP3A4, which can raise amlodipine concentrations and cause excess vasodilation, with hypotension and peripheral edema. The interaction is usually manageable with dose reduction and monitoring rather than being an absolute contraindication.

What this interaction means in plain words

Amlodipine-perindopril and Elvitegravir / cobicistat / emtricitabine / tenofovir df can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.

Evidence level: Moderate

Why it happens

Cobicistat inhibits CYP3A4, reducing amlodipine metabolism and increasing its exposure.

What to do

Monitor blood pressure and edema and consider reducing the amlodipine dose; use a lower-dose or alternative antihypertensive if hypotension occurs.

What to ask your pharmacist

  • Should I take them at different times of day?
  • Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
  • Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Amlodipine-perindopril with Elvitegravir / cobicistat / emtricitabine / tenofovir df?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Amlodipine-perindopril and Elvitegravir / cobicistat / emtricitabine / tenofovir df can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Cobicistat inhibits CYP3A4, which can raise amlodipine concentrations and cause excess vasodilation, with hypotension and peripheral edema. The interaction is usually manageable with dose reduction and monitoring rather than being an absolute contraindication.

How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-perindopril and Elvitegravir / cobicistat / emtricitabine / tenofovir df?

MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure and edema and consider reducing the amlodipine dose; use a lower-dose or alternative antihypertensive if hypotension occurs.

What other medicines interact with Amlodipine-perindopril?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Amlodipine-perindopril with, for example, Aliskiren, Protein a column, Sacubitril / valsartan. The full list is on the Amlodipine-perindopril page.

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