Drug interactions
Carisoprodol + Ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir and dasabuvir
Severity: Minor
Carisoprodol and Ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir and dasabuvir: minor interaction.
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Summary
Ritonavir-containing regimens can induce certain metabolic pathways and may lower carisoprodol exposure, but the effect is not well characterized. Any loss of muscle relaxant effect is likely modest.
What this interaction means in plain words
Carisoprodol and Ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir and dasabuvir have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
The mechanism is not firmly established; possible enzyme induction by ritonavir-boosted regimen.
What to do
Monitor for reduced muscle relaxant efficacy and adjust the carisoprodol dose if clinically needed.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Carisoprodol with Ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir and dasabuvir?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Carisoprodol and Ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir and dasabuvir have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Ritonavir-containing regimens can induce certain metabolic pathways and may lower carisoprodol exposure, but the effect is not well characterized. Any loss of muscle relaxant effect is likely modest.
How serious is the interaction between Carisoprodol and Ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir and dasabuvir?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor for reduced muscle relaxant efficacy and adjust the carisoprodol dose if clinically needed.
What other medicines interact with Carisoprodol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Carisoprodol with, for example, Alfentanil, Alprazolam, Amobarbital. The full list is on the Carisoprodol page.
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