Antara Drug Interactions

When certain medications are used in combination with Antara, drug interactions may occur. Medicines that can cause a negative reaction include statins, warfarin, bile acid sequestrants, and cyclosporine. These interactions may ultimately lead to kidney or muscle problems, bleeding, or decreased absorption of Antara. If Antara drug interactions are a concern, your healthcare provider may adjust your dosages or monitor you more closely.

 

Antara Drug Interactions: An Introduction

Antara™ has the potential to interact with a number of other medications. Some of these Antara drug interactions include:
 
  • Cyclosporine (Gengraf®, Neoral®, Sandimmune®)
     
  • Bile acid sequestrants (resins), including:
o Cholestyramine (Prevalite®, Questran®, Questran Light®, LoCholest®)

More Information on Antara Interactions

The following sections provide detailed information on how specific drugs can interact with Antara.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;