Darunavir and Timolol interaction
Darunavir and Timolol: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Darunavir (PREZISTA) label · effective 2025-08-29
…initial dosing and titration of quetiapine. e.g. perphenazine, risperidone, thioridazine ↑ antipsychotics A decrease in the dose of antipsychotics that are metabolized by CYP3A or CYP2D6 may be needed when co-administered with PREZISTA/ritonavir. β-Blockers : e.g. carvedilol, metoprolol, timolol ↑ beta-blockers Clinical monitoring of patients is recommended.
A dose decrease may be needed for these drugs when co-administered with PREZISTA/ritonavir and a lower dose of the beta blocker should be considered.
From the Timolol (Timolol Maleate) label · effective 2024-11-04
CYP2D6 Inhibitors Potentiated systemic beta-blockade (e.g., decreased heart rate) has been reported during combined treatment with CYP2D6 inhibitors (e.g., quinidine) and timolol.
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