Drug interactions
Atazanavir + Fluticasone-vilanterol
Severity: Moderate
Atazanavir and Fluticasone-vilanterol: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Atazanavir is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor and can raise systemic exposure to fluticasone furoate and vilanterol. This may cause corticosteroid systemic effects such as adrenal suppression, and increased beta-agonist effects such as tachycardia and hypokalemia.
What this interaction means in plain words
Atazanavir and Fluticasone-vilanterol 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.
Atazanavir belongs to Anti Virals; Fluticasone-vilanterol belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Inhibition of CYP3A4-mediated metabolism of fluticasone furoate and vilanterol.
What to do
Monitor for cardiovascular beta-agonist effects and signs of systemic corticosteroid excess. Consider an alternative inhaled agent less dependent on CYP3A4 if prolonged use is needed.
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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Other interactions of Fluticasone-vilanterol
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- Atazanavir + Eplerenone Contraindicated
- Atazanavir + Ergotamine Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Atazanavir with Fluticasone-vilanterol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Atazanavir and Fluticasone-vilanterol 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. Atazanavir is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor and can raise systemic exposure to fluticasone furoate and vilanterol. This may cause corticosteroid systemic effects such as adrenal suppression, and increased beta-agonist effects such as tachycardia and hypokalemia.
How serious is the interaction between Atazanavir and Fluticasone-vilanterol?
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 for cardiovascular beta-agonist effects and signs of systemic corticosteroid excess. Consider an alternative inhaled agent less dependent on CYP3A4 if prolonged use is needed.
What other medicines interact with Fluticasone-vilanterol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Fluticasone-vilanterol with, for example, Adagrasib, Amiodarone, Amisulpride. The full list is on the Fluticasone-vilanterol page.
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