Drug interactions
Pitavastatin + Sofosbuvir-velpatasvir
Severity: Moderate
Pitavastatin and Sofosbuvir-velpatasvir: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Velpatasvir inhibits hepatic uptake transporters and may raise pitavastatin concentrations, increasing myopathy risk.
What this interaction means in plain words
Pitavastatin and Sofosbuvir-velpatasvir 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.
Pitavastatin belongs to Cardiovascular; Sofosbuvir-velpatasvir belongs to Anti Virals.
Why it happens
Velpatasvir inhibits OATP1B1 and OATP1B3.
What to do
Monitor for muscle symptoms and CK, and consider a lower pitavastatin dose or temporary hold.
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 Sofosbuvir-velpatasvir
- Rifampin + Sofosbuvir-velpatasvir Contraindicated
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- Sofosbuvir-velpatasvir + St john's wort Contraindicated
- Amiodarone + Sofosbuvir-velpatasvir Major
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Pitavastatin with Sofosbuvir-velpatasvir?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Pitavastatin and Sofosbuvir-velpatasvir 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. Velpatasvir inhibits hepatic uptake transporters and may raise pitavastatin concentrations, increasing myopathy risk.
How serious is the interaction between Pitavastatin and Sofosbuvir-velpatasvir?
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 for muscle symptoms and CK, and consider a lower pitavastatin dose or temporary hold.
What other medicines interact with Sofosbuvir-velpatasvir?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Sofosbuvir-velpatasvir with, for example, Rifampin, Rifapentine, St john's wort. The full list is on the Sofosbuvir-velpatasvir page.
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