Drug interactions
Maraviroc + Mexiletine
Severity: Minor
Maraviroc and Mexiletine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Maraviroc is not a clinically meaningful CYP2D6 inhibitor, so a relevant rise in mexiletine levels is not expected. No established interaction exists.
What this interaction means in plain words
Maraviroc and Mexiletine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Maraviroc belongs to Anti Virals; Mexiletine belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
No established mechanism; maraviroc does not significantly inhibit CYP2D6.
What to do
No dose adjustment is needed; routine monitoring of mexiletine response is sufficient.
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 Mexiletine
- Fezolinetant + Mexiletine Contraindicated
- Mexiletine + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Alosetron + Mexiletine Major
- Amiodarone + Mexiletine Major
- Clozapine + Mexiletine Major
- Cobicistat + Mexiletine Major
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 Maraviroc with Mexiletine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Maraviroc and Mexiletine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Maraviroc is not a clinically meaningful CYP2D6 inhibitor, so a relevant rise in mexiletine levels is not expected. No established interaction exists.
How serious is the interaction between Maraviroc and Mexiletine?
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; routine monitoring of mexiletine response is sufficient.
What other medicines interact with Mexiletine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Mexiletine with, for example, Fezolinetant, Pimozide, Alosetron. The full list is on the Mexiletine page.
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