Drug interactions
Caspofungin + Nelfinavir
Severity: Minor
Caspofungin and Nelfinavir: minor interaction.
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Summary
Nelfinavir is listed among agents that may lower caspofungin concentrations, but the effect is modest and clinical significance is uncertain.
What this interaction means in plain words
Caspofungin and Nelfinavir have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Caspofungin belongs to Anti Fungals; Nelfinavir belongs to Anti Virals.
Why it happens
Possible induction of caspofungin clearance; mechanism not well established.
What to do
No empiric dose change is needed; consider a higher caspofungin dose only if the clinical response is inadequate.
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 Caspofungin
- Apalutamide + Caspofungin Moderate
- Carbamazepine + Caspofungin Moderate
- Caspofungin + Cyclosporin Moderate
- Caspofungin + Dexamethasone Moderate
- Caspofungin + Efavirenz Moderate
- Caspofungin + Fosphenytoin Moderate
Other interactions of Nelfinavir
- Alfuzosin + Nelfinavir Contraindicated
- Avanafil + Nelfinavir Contraindicated
- Dronedarone + Nelfinavir Contraindicated
- Eletriptan + Nelfinavir Contraindicated
- Ergotamine + Nelfinavir Contraindicated
- Flibanserin + Nelfinavir Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Caspofungin with Nelfinavir?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Caspofungin and Nelfinavir have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Nelfinavir is listed among agents that may lower caspofungin concentrations, but the effect is modest and clinical significance is uncertain.
How serious is the interaction between Caspofungin and Nelfinavir?
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 empiric dose change is needed; consider a higher caspofungin dose only if the clinical response is inadequate.
What other medicines interact with Caspofungin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Caspofungin with, for example, Apalutamide, Carbamazepine, Cyclosporin. The full list is on the Caspofungin page.
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