Drug interactions
Nelfinavir + Nimodipine
Severity: Major
Nelfinavir and Nimodipine: major interaction.
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Summary
Nelfinavir inhibits CYP3A4 and may increase nimodipine concentrations. This may cause hypotension, flushing and headache.
What this interaction means in plain words
Nelfinavir and Nimodipine can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Nelfinavir belongs to Anti Virals; Nimodipine belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
CYP3A4 inhibition by nelfinavir decreases nimodipine metabolism.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure closely and start with a reduced nimodipine dose. Consider an alternative if marked hypotension develops.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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- Cobicistat + Nimodipine Major
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- Dronedarone + Nelfinavir Contraindicated
- Eletriptan + Nelfinavir Contraindicated
- Ergotamine + Nelfinavir Contraindicated
- Flibanserin + Nelfinavir Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Nelfinavir with Nimodipine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Nelfinavir and Nimodipine can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Nelfinavir inhibits CYP3A4 and may increase nimodipine concentrations. This may cause hypotension, flushing and headache.
How serious is the interaction between Nelfinavir and Nimodipine?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure closely and start with a reduced nimodipine dose. Consider an alternative if marked hypotension develops.
What other medicines interact with Nimodipine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Nimodipine with, for example, Apalutamide, Carbamazepine, Ceritinib. The full list is on the Nimodipine page.
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