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Elvitegravir / cobicistat / emtricitabine / tenofovir df + Solifenacin

Severity: Major

Elvitegravir / cobicistat / emtricitabine / tenofovir df and Solifenacin: major interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

Cobicistat is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor and increases solifenacin exposure. This can enhance anticholinergic effects and QT prolongation risk.

What this interaction means in plain words

Elvitegravir / cobicistat / emtricitabine / tenofovir df and Solifenacin can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.

Evidence level: Moderate

Why it happens

Cobicistat inhibits CYP3A4, decreasing solifenacin clearance.

What to do

Limit solifenacin to 5 mg daily and monitor for anticholinergic effects and QT-related symptoms.

What to ask your pharmacist

  • Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
  • Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
  • What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Elvitegravir / cobicistat / emtricitabine / tenofovir df with Solifenacin?

MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Elvitegravir / cobicistat / emtricitabine / tenofovir df and Solifenacin can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Cobicistat is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor and increases solifenacin exposure. This can enhance anticholinergic effects and QT prolongation risk.

How serious is the interaction between Elvitegravir / cobicistat / emtricitabine / tenofovir df and Solifenacin?

MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Limit solifenacin to 5 mg daily and monitor for anticholinergic effects and QT-related symptoms.

What other medicines interact with Solifenacin?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Solifenacin with, for example, Adagrasib, Amiodarone, Amisulpride. The full list is on the Solifenacin page.

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