Lopinavir and Ritonavir Solution and Timoptic Ocudose
Determining the interaction of Lopinavir and Ritonavir Solution and Timoptic Ocudose 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:The medicine in timolol ophthalmic can be absorbed into the bloodstream, and using it with ritonavir can further increase its levels in the blood. This may increase the risk of side effects such as breathing difficulties (especially if you have asthma or other respiratory diseases), depression, low blood pressure, and excessively slow heart rate. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor 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: Coadministration with inhibitors of CYP450 2D6 may increase the systemic effects of topically administered timolol, which is metabolized by the isoenzyme. Following ocular administration, timolol is systemically absorbed and can reach plasma levels associated with adverse beta-adrenergic blocking effects such as bronchospasm, depression, bradycardia, and hypotension. The risk may be increased if clearance of the drug is significantly diminished by concomitant CYP450 2D6 inhibitors. In one case report, a 70-year-old man experienced dizziness secondary to sinus bradycardia after 12 weeks of treatment with a 0.5% timolol eye drop while also taking quinidine sulfate 500 mg three times a day. The symptoms subsided and sinus rhythm returned to normal a day after discontinuation of both drugs. However, symptoms returned within 30 hours after restarting both drugs a month later. Quinidine was discontinued, and the patient did not experience further problems. In a study of 13 healthy volunteers, extensive metabolizers of CYP450 2D6 administered quinidine (50 mg single oral dose) 30 minutes before 0.5% timolol eye drop (2 drops in each nostril) demonstrated significantly greater reductions in exercise heart rate and had higher plasma timolol concentrations than when given timolol alone. The changes resulted in values that were similar to those observed in poor metabolizers given the timolol eye drop without quinidine. In another study, 12 healthy volunteers given cimetidine (400 mg orally twice a day for 7 doses) and 0.5% timolol eye drop (0.05 mL in each eye 30 minutes after last dose of cimetidine) demonstrated additional reductions in resting heart rate and intraocular pressure relative to administration of the timolol eye drop alone, although there were no additional reductions of exercise heart rate or systolic blood pressure (at rest or after exercise) compared to timolol alone.
MANAGEMENT: Patients should be monitored for systemic beta-adrenergic blocking effects of topical timolol during coadministration with CYP450 2D6 inhibitors such as cimetidine, quinidine, and certain selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Particular caution is warranted in elderly patients, since they are generally more susceptible to adverse effects of topically administered beta blockers.
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Generic Name: lopinavir / ritonavir
Brand name: Kaletra
Synonyms: Lopinavir and ritonavir, Lopinavir and Ritonavir
Generic Name: timolol ophthalmic
Brand name: Betimol, Istalol, Timoptic Ocudose, Timoptic Ocumeter, Timoptic Ocumeter Plus, Timoptic-XE, Timoptic
Synonyms: n.a.
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.
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