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Drug Interactions between Biktarvy and cladribine

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

cladribine tenofovir

Applies to: cladribine and Biktarvy (bictegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide)

Talk to your doctor before using cladribine together with tenofovir. Some investigators have suggested that medications like tenofovir may reduce the effectiveness of cladribine, although this has not been studied extensively. 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.

Moderate

cladribine emtricitabine

Applies to: cladribine and Biktarvy (bictegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide)

Talk to your doctor before using cladribine together with emtricitabine. Some investigators have suggested that medications like emtricitabine may reduce the effectiveness of cladribine, although this has not been studied extensively. 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.

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

cladribine food

Applies to: cladribine

Cladribine oral products can bind to other medications. This may increase your risk of experiencing side effects. To avoid or minimize the interaction, cladribine should be taken at least 3 hours before or after other medications. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns, or if you have trouble separating the dosing times. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact. 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.

Minor

tenofovir food

Applies to: Biktarvy (bictegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide)

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Therapeutic duplication warnings

No warnings were found for your selected drugs.

Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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