Dorzolamide and timolol and Ritonavir interaction
Dorzolamide and timolol and Ritonavir: 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 Dorzolamide and timolol (COSOPT PF) label · effective 2026-05-13
CYP2D6 inhibitors may potentiate systemic beta-blockade.
CYP2D6 Inhibitors Potentiated systemic beta-blockade (e.g., decreased heart rate, depression) has been reported during combined treatment with CYP2D6 inhibitors (e.g., quinidine, SSRIs) and timolol.
From the Ritonavir (Norvir) label · effective 2026-07-23
The impact on the PR interval of co-administration of ritonavir with other drugs that prolong the PR interval (including calcium channel blockers, beta-adrenergic blockers, digoxin and atazanavir) has not been evaluated.
Initiation of quetiapine in patients taking NORVIR: Refer to the quetiapine prescribing information for initial dosing and titration of quetiapine. β-Blockers: metoprolol, timolol ↑ beta-blockers Caution is warranted and clinical monitoring of patients is recommended.
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