Famciclovir interactions
Famciclovir (Famvir), an antiviral has 66 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 0 major, 4 moderate, 43 minor, and 19 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.
Interactions from the label
Moderate interactions (4)
Potential for Famciclovir to Affect Other Drugs The steady-state pharmacokinetics of digoxin were not altered by concomitant administration of multiple doses of famciclovir (500 mg three times daily). (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
- ProbenecidModerate
Probenecid: May increase penciclovir levels. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
- Probenecid and colchicineModerate
Probenecid: May increase penciclovir levels. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
Raloxifene, a potent aldehyde oxidase inhibitor in vitro , could decrease the formation of penciclovir. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
Minor mentions (43)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
Clinical interaction studies of famciclovir with cimetidine and promethazine, in vitro inhibitors of aldehyde oxidase, did not show relevant effects on the formation of penciclovir. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
The potential for drug interactions with EMTRIVA has been studied in combination with AZT, indinavir, d4T, famciclovir, and tenofovir DF (TDF). (Emtricitabine label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
Clinical interaction studies of famciclovir with cimetidine and promethazine, in vitro inhibitors of aldehyde oxidase, did not show relevant effects on the formation of penciclovir. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
Clinical interaction studies of famciclovir with cimetidine and promethazine, in vitro inhibitors of aldehyde oxidase, did not show relevant effects on the formation of penciclovir. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
Clinical interaction studies of famciclovir with cimetidine and promethazine, in vitro inhibitors of aldehyde oxidase, did not show relevant effects on the formation of penciclovir. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro study using human liver microsomes suggests that famciclovir is not an inhibitor of CYP3A4 enzymes. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
No significant interaction reported (19)
…Penciclovir No clinically significant alterations in penciclovir pharmacokinetics were observed following single-dose administration of 500 mg famciclovir after pretreatment with multiple doses of allopurinol, cimetidine, theophylline, zidovudine, promethazine, when given shortly after an antacid (magnesium and aluminum hydroxide), or concomitantly with emtricitabine. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
…Penciclovir No clinically significant alterations in penciclovir pharmacokinetics were observed following single-dose administration of 500 mg famciclovir after pretreatment with multiple doses of allopurinol, cimetidine, theophylline, zidovudine, promethazine, when given shortly after an antacid (magnesium and aluminum hydroxide), or concomitantly with emtricitabine. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
…Penciclovir No clinically significant alterations in penciclovir pharmacokinetics were observed following single-dose administration of 500 mg famciclovir after pretreatment with multiple doses of allopurinol, cimetidine, theophylline, zidovudine, promethazine, when given shortly after an antacid (magnesium and aluminum hydroxide), or concomitantly with emtricitabine. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
No clinically significant effect on the pharmacokinetics of zidovudine, its metabolite zidovudine glucuronide, or emtricitabine was observed following a single oral dose of 500 mg famciclovir coadministered with zidovudine or emtricitabine. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
…Penciclovir No clinically significant alterations in penciclovir pharmacokinetics were observed following single-dose administration of 500 mg famciclovir after pretreatment with multiple doses of allopurinol, cimetidine, theophylline, zidovudine, promethazine, when given shortly after an antacid (magnesium and aluminum hydroxide), or concomitantly with emtricitabine. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
…Penciclovir No clinically significant alterations in penciclovir pharmacokinetics were observed following single-dose administration of 500 mg famciclovir after pretreatment with multiple doses of allopurinol, cimetidine, theophylline, zidovudine, promethazine, when given shortly after an antacid (magnesium and aluminum hydroxide), or concomitantly with emtricitabine. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
…Penciclovir No clinically significant alterations in penciclovir pharmacokinetics were observed following single-dose administration of 500 mg famciclovir after pretreatment with multiple doses of allopurinol, cimetidine, theophylline, zidovudine, promethazine, when given shortly after an antacid (magnesium and aluminum hydroxide), or concomitantly with emtricitabine. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
…Penciclovir No clinically significant alterations in penciclovir pharmacokinetics were observed following single-dose administration of 500 mg famciclovir after pretreatment with multiple doses of allopurinol, cimetidine, theophylline, zidovudine, promethazine, when given shortly after an antacid (magnesium and aluminum hydroxide), or concomitantly with emtricitabine. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
No clinically significant effect on the pharmacokinetics of zidovudine, its metabolite zidovudine glucuronide, or emtricitabine was observed following a single oral dose of 500 mg famciclovir coadministered with zidovudine or emtricitabine. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
No clinically significant effect on the pharmacokinetics of zidovudine, its metabolite zidovudine glucuronide, or emtricitabine was observed following a single oral dose of 500 mg famciclovir coadministered with zidovudine or emtricitabine. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
…Penciclovir No clinically significant alterations in penciclovir pharmacokinetics were observed following single-dose administration of 500 mg famciclovir after pretreatment with multiple doses of allopurinol, cimetidine, theophylline, zidovudine, promethazine, when given shortly after an antacid (magnesium and aluminum hydroxide), or concomitantly with emtricitabine. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
…Penciclovir No clinically significant alterations in penciclovir pharmacokinetics were observed following single-dose administration of 500 mg famciclovir after pretreatment with multiple doses of allopurinol, cimetidine, theophylline, zidovudine, promethazine, when given shortly after an antacid (magnesium and aluminum hydroxide), or concomitantly with emtricitabine. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
No clinically significant effect on the pharmacokinetics of zidovudine, its metabolite zidovudine glucuronide, or emtricitabine was observed following a single oral dose of 500 mg famciclovir coadministered with zidovudine or emtricitabine. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
…Penciclovir No clinically significant alterations in penciclovir pharmacokinetics were observed following single-dose administration of 500 mg famciclovir after pretreatment with multiple doses of allopurinol, cimetidine, theophylline, zidovudine, promethazine, when given shortly after an antacid (magnesium and aluminum hydroxide), or concomitantly with emtricitabine. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
…Penciclovir No clinically significant alterations in penciclovir pharmacokinetics were observed following single-dose administration of 500 mg famciclovir after pretreatment with multiple doses of allopurinol, cimetidine, theophylline, zidovudine, promethazine, when given shortly after an antacid (magnesium and aluminum hydroxide), or concomitantly with emtricitabine. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
…Penciclovir No clinically significant alterations in penciclovir pharmacokinetics were observed following single-dose administration of 500 mg famciclovir after pretreatment with multiple doses of allopurinol, cimetidine, theophylline, zidovudine, promethazine, when given shortly after an antacid (magnesium and aluminum hydroxide), or concomitantly with emtricitabine. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
…Penciclovir No clinically significant alterations in penciclovir pharmacokinetics were observed following single-dose administration of 500 mg famciclovir after pretreatment with multiple doses of allopurinol, cimetidine, theophylline, zidovudine, promethazine, when given shortly after an antacid (magnesium and aluminum hydroxide), or concomitantly with emtricitabine. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
…Penciclovir No clinically significant alterations in penciclovir pharmacokinetics were observed following single-dose administration of 500 mg famciclovir after pretreatment with multiple doses of allopurinol, cimetidine, theophylline, zidovudine, promethazine, when given shortly after an antacid (magnesium and aluminum hydroxide), or concomitantly with emtricitabine. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
No clinically significant effect on the pharmacokinetics of zidovudine, its metabolite zidovudine glucuronide, or emtricitabine was observed following a single oral dose of 500 mg famciclovir coadministered with zidovudine or emtricitabine. (Famciclovir label, Drug interactions)
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