Category Archives: Interactions

Aliskiren (Rasilez®) and serious adverse drug reactions

Novartis has prematurely halted the AlTITUDE study following an interim safety review. ALTITUDE was a trial of the direct renin inhibitor aliskiren (Rasilez®) in type 2 diabetes and renal impairment patients, with a high risk of cardiovascular and renal events, … Continue reading

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Clopidogrel and PPIs: reduced efficacy?

Interesting news from the FDA: The FDA is aware of published reports that clopidogrel (marketed as Plavix) is less effective in some patients than it is in others. Differences in effectiveness may be due to genetic differences in the way … Continue reading

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Interaction between atazanavir/ritonavir and omeprazole

The EMEA report new pharmacokinetic data showing that atazanavir when combined with ritonavir has an interaction with omeprazole 40mg resulting in a 76% reduction in atazanavir AUC and 78% reduction in Cmin. EMEA public statement

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