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Interactions médicamenteuses

Atorvastatin + Cobicistat

Gravité: Majeure

Atorvastatin and Cobicistat: major interaction.

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Résumé

Cobicistat is a strong CYP3A inhibitor and increases atorvastatin exposure. This raises the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis.

Ce que signifie cette interaction, en termes simples

Atorvastatin and Cobicistat 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.

Atorvastatin belongs to Cardiovascular; Cobicistat belongs to Miscellaneous.

Niveau de preuve: High

Pourquoi elle survient

Inhibition of CYP3A4-mediated atorvastatin metabolism, and possibly OATP transport, by cobicistat.

Conduite à tenir

Start with the lowest atorvastatin dose and do not exceed 20 mg daily. Monitor for muscle pain, weakness and CK elevations.

Questions à poser à votre pharmacien

  • 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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Questions fréquentes

Can I take Atorvastatin with Cobicistat?

MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Atorvastatin and Cobicistat 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. Cobicistat is a strong CYP3A inhibitor and increases atorvastatin exposure. This raises the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis.

How serious is the interaction between Atorvastatin and Cobicistat?

MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Start with the lowest atorvastatin dose and do not exceed 20 mg daily. Monitor for muscle pain, weakness and CK elevations.

What other medicines interact with Atorvastatin?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Atorvastatin with, for example, Tipranavir, Atazanavir, Clarithromycin. The full list is on the Atorvastatin page.

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