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Drug Interactions between Ribasphere and ribavirin

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

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Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between Ribasphere and ribavirin. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Ribasphere

A total of 18 drugs are known to interact with Ribasphere.

ribavirin

A total of 18 drugs are known to interact with ribavirin.

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

ribavirin food

Applies to: Ribasphere (ribavirin) and ribavirin

Food can enhance the levels of ribavirin in your body. Ribavirin should be taken with food or just after eating. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. Do not take it on an empty stomach. Swallow the tablet or capsule whole.

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Therapeutic duplication warnings

Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.

Duplication

Imp dehydrogenase inhibitors

Therapeutic duplication

The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'IMP dehydrogenase inhibitors' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'IMP dehydrogenase inhibitors' category:

  • Ribasphere (ribavirin)
  • ribavirin

Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.

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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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Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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