Drug interactions
Fludrocortisone + Tipranavir
Severity: Minor
Fludrocortisone and Tipranavir: minor interaction.
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Summary
Tipranavir is boosted with ritonavir and is itself a complex CYP3A4 modulator. Any lowering of tipranavir levels by fludrocortisone is theoretical and probably not meaningful at replacement doses.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fludrocortisone and Tipranavir 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; Tipranavir belongs to Anti Virals.
Why it happens
Theoretical weak CYP3A4 induction by corticosteroids.
What to do
No dose adjustment is needed; monitor viral load per routine HIV care.
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 Tipranavir
- Alfuzosin + Tipranavir Contraindicated
- Amiodarone + Tipranavir Contraindicated
- Atorvastatin + Tipranavir Contraindicated
- Avanafil + Tipranavir Contraindicated
- Cisapride + Tipranavir Contraindicated
- Colchicine + Tipranavir Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Fludrocortisone with Tipranavir?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Fludrocortisone and Tipranavir have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Tipranavir is boosted with ritonavir and is itself a complex CYP3A4 modulator. Any lowering of tipranavir levels by fludrocortisone is theoretical and probably not meaningful at replacement doses.
How serious is the interaction between Fludrocortisone and Tipranavir?
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; monitor viral load per routine HIV care.
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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