Drug interactions
Carvedilol + Maraviroc
Severity: Minor
Carvedilol and Maraviroc: minor interaction.
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Summary
Maraviroc is not a clinically significant CYP2D6 inhibitor, so a meaningful increase in carvedilol levels is not expected. Maraviroc can cause postural hypotension, which could add to carvedilol's effects in some patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Carvedilol and Maraviroc have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Carvedilol belongs to Cardiovascular; Maraviroc belongs to Anti Virals.
Why it happens
No established pharmacokinetic mechanism; possible additive orthostatic hypotension.
What to do
No dose adjustment is needed. Counsel patients about dizziness on standing and monitor blood pressure.
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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Other interactions of Carvedilol
Other interactions of Maraviroc
- Amobarbital + Maraviroc Major
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- Carbamazepine + Maraviroc Major
- Clarithromycin + Maraviroc Major
- Efavirenz + Maraviroc Major
- Enzalutamide + Maraviroc Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Carvedilol with Maraviroc?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Carvedilol and Maraviroc have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Maraviroc is not a clinically significant CYP2D6 inhibitor, so a meaningful increase in carvedilol levels is not expected. Maraviroc can cause postural hypotension, which could add to carvedilol's effects in some patients.
How serious is the interaction between Carvedilol and Maraviroc?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No dose adjustment is needed. Counsel patients about dizziness on standing and monitor blood pressure.
What other medicines interact with Carvedilol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Carvedilol with, for example, Amifostine, Amiodarone, Arformoterol. The full list is on the Carvedilol page.
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