Drug interactions
Fludrocortisone + Maraviroc
Severity: Minor
Fludrocortisone and Maraviroc: minor interaction.
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Summary
Corticosteroids may weakly induce CYP3A4, which could theoretically lower maraviroc levels. At fludrocortisone replacement doses the effect is expected to be small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fludrocortisone 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.
Fludrocortisone belongs to Endocrine; Maraviroc belongs to Anti Virals.
Why it happens
Possible weak CYP3A4 induction by the corticosteroid; not well documented for fludrocortisone.
What to do
No routine dose adjustment; monitor HIV virologic response.
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 Fludrocortisone
Other interactions of Maraviroc
- Amobarbital + Maraviroc Major
- Apalutamide + Maraviroc Major
- Carbamazepine + Maraviroc Major
- Clarithromycin + Maraviroc Major
- Efavirenz + Maraviroc Major
- Enzalutamide + Maraviroc Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Fludrocortisone with Maraviroc?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Fludrocortisone 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. Corticosteroids may weakly induce CYP3A4, which could theoretically lower maraviroc levels. At fludrocortisone replacement doses the effect is expected to be small.
How serious is the interaction between Fludrocortisone 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 routine dose adjustment; monitor HIV virologic response.
What other medicines interact with Fludrocortisone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Fludrocortisone with, for example, Mifepristone, Aldesleukin, Amphotericin b. The full list is on the Fludrocortisone page.
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