Mao Inhibitors + Ribavirin Interaction

Majorinteraction on record

Description

Closely monitor for toxicities including hepatic decompensation. Cases of fatal hepatic decompensation observed in cirrhotic patients. Dose reduction or discontinuation may be needed.

Mechanism

In vitro data indicate ribavirin reduces phosphorylation of NRTIs; hepatic decompensation risk in coinfected patients

Source: NLP:ribavirin