Drug interactions
Ledipasvir-sofosbuvir + Stiripentol
Severity: Minor
Ledipasvir-sofosbuvir and Stiripentol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Stiripentol inhibits P-gp and BCRP, both of which transport ledipasvir and sofosbuvir. Antiviral exposure may increase modestly, with limited expected clinical consequence.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ledipasvir-sofosbuvir and Stiripentol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Ledipasvir-sofosbuvir belongs to Anti Virals; Stiripentol belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Inhibition of intestinal P-gp and BCRP efflux by stiripentol raises ledipasvir and sofosbuvir absorption.
What to do
No empiric dose change; monitor for antiviral adverse effects such as headache and fatigue.
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 Ledipasvir-sofosbuvir
- Fosphenytoin + Ledipasvir-sofosbuvir Contraindicated
- Ledipasvir-sofosbuvir + Phenobarbital Contraindicated
- Ledipasvir-sofosbuvir + Phenytoin Contraindicated
- Ledipasvir-sofosbuvir + Rifampin Contraindicated
- Ledipasvir-sofosbuvir + Rifapentine Contraindicated
- Ledipasvir-sofosbuvir + St john's wort Contraindicated
Other interactions of Stiripentol
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ledipasvir-sofosbuvir with Stiripentol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ledipasvir-sofosbuvir and Stiripentol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Stiripentol inhibits P-gp and BCRP, both of which transport ledipasvir and sofosbuvir. Antiviral exposure may increase modestly, with limited expected clinical consequence.
How serious is the interaction between Ledipasvir-sofosbuvir and Stiripentol?
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; monitor for antiviral adverse effects such as headache and fatigue.
What other medicines interact with Ledipasvir-sofosbuvir?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ledipasvir-sofosbuvir with, for example, Fosphenytoin, Phenobarbital, Phenytoin. The full list is on the Ledipasvir-sofosbuvir page.
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