Drug interactions
Maraviroc + Torsemide
Severity: Moderate
Maraviroc and Torsemide: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Maraviroc can cause postural hypotension, and torsemide-related volume depletion may add to this effect. Dizziness and syncope are possible, especially in patients with renal impairment.
What this interaction means in plain words
Maraviroc and Torsemide can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Maraviroc belongs to Anti Virals; Torsemide belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Additive pharmacodynamic effects on blood pressure and volume status.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and orthostatic symptoms, and review hydration status. Reduce the torsemide dose if symptomatic hypotension develops.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Other interactions of Torsemide
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 Torsemide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Maraviroc and Torsemide can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Maraviroc can cause postural hypotension, and torsemide-related volume depletion may add to this effect. Dizziness and syncope are possible, especially in patients with renal impairment.
How serious is the interaction between Maraviroc and Torsemide?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure and orthostatic symptoms, and review hydration status. Reduce the torsemide dose if symptomatic hypotension develops.
What other medicines interact with Torsemide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Torsemide with, for example, Amikacin, Amiodarone, Carbenoxolone. The full list is on the Torsemide page.
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