Concept

Drugs in respiratory diseases

Anti-asthmatics:

  • Ritonavir was show to increase the plasma exposure of fluticasone by more than 100 times and thus this combination should be avoided
  • Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors like lopinavir/r can increase exposure of budesonide and salmeterol
  • Increased salmeterol exposure can lead to QT prolongation and palpitations
  • Theophylline exposure may be altered by lopinavir/r so both must be used with caution

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Updated 2021-03-07

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SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)

Biomedical Sciences