Viekira Pak and Zolpidem Extended Release
Determining the interaction of Viekira Pak and Zolpidem Extended Release 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:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:Use of drugs that inhibit the isoenzyme CYP450 3A4 may decrease the metabolism and increase the plasma levels of zolpidem. This can result in increased clinical effectiveness and risk of toxicity associated with zolpidem. Monitoring for signs and symptoms of altered zolpidem effect is recommended. Patients should be advised to notify their doctor if they experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, daytime sedation, dizziness, or unconsciousness. A reduction in zolpidem dosage may be necessary.
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Generic Name: dasabuvir / ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir
Brand name: Viekira Pak, Viekira XR
Synonyms: n.a.
Generic Name: zolpidem
Brand name: Ambien, Ambien CR, Edluar, Intermezzo, ZolpiMist
Synonyms: Zolpidem
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.
- Viekira Pak-Zolpidem Extended-Release Tablets
- Viekira Pak-Zolpidem Oral Spray
- Viekira Pak-Zolpidem Oral, Oromucosal
- Viekira Pak-Zolpidem Sublingual
- Viekira Pak-Zolpidem Sublingual Tablets (Edluar)
- Viekira Pak-Zolpidem Sublingual Tablets (Intermezzo)
- Zolpidem Extended Release-Viekira XR
- Zolpidem Extended Release-Vienva
- Zolpidem Extended Release-Vigabatrin
- Zolpidem Extended Release-Vigabatrin Oral Solution
- Zolpidem Extended Release-Vigabatrin Tablets
- Zolpidem Extended Release-Vigadrone