Table 3.73.
Possible drug interactions in HIV-infected patients
| Drug used in oral health care | May interact with | Possible consequence |
|---|---|---|
|
Terfenadine (astemizole and cisapride withdrawn because of interaction) | Arrhythmias and cardiotoxicity |
| Anticoagulants | Anticoagulants potentiated | |
| Antacids | Impair absorption of the azole | |
| DDI | Impair absorption of the azole | |
| H2-antagonists | Impair absorption of the azole | |
| Omeprazole | Impair absorption of the azole | |
| Benzodiazepines | Azoles | All enhance sedation |
| Indinavir | ||
| Ritonavir | ||
| Fluconazole | Rifabutin | Uveitis from rifabutin toxicity |
| Metronidazole | Ritonavir liquid | Disulphiram reaction |