Delavirdine and Prozac
Determining the interaction of Delavirdine and Prozac and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Using delavirdine together with FLUoxetine may increase the effects of delavirdine. Contact your doctor if you experience sore throat, headache, rash, easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms, or any other signs of new infection. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Professional:MONITOR: Trough concentrations of delavirdine are increased by as much as 50% when it is used in combination with fluoxetine. The mechanism of the interaction is unknown.
MANAGEMENT: No specific dosing adjustments are suggested, however, close clinical monitoring for signs of delavirdine toxicity (rash, fever, blood and chemistry abnormalities) is recommended.
- "Product Information. Rescriptor (delavirdine)." Pharmacia and Upjohn, Kalamazoo, MI.
Generic Name: fluoxetine
Brand name: Prozac, Prozac Weekly, Sarafem, Rapiflux, Selfemra, PROzac Pulvules
Synonyms: Prozac Capsules
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
- Delavirdine-Prozac (Fluoxetine Capsules and Tablets)
- Delavirdine-Prozac (Fluoxetine Solution)
- Delavirdine-Prozac Capsules
- Delavirdine-Prozac Weekly
- Delavirdine-Prucalopride
- Delavirdine-Prucalopride Succinate
- Prozac-Delavirdine Mesylate
- Prozac-Delestrogen
- Prozac-Delestrogen injection
- Prozac-Delos Liquid
- Prozac-Delos Lotion
- Prozac-Delstrigo