Drug General Information (ID: DDI37NWEIZ)
Drug Name			Aripiprazole		Drug Info		Fostemsavir		Drug Info
Drug Type		Small molecule				Small molecule
Therapeutic Class		Antipsychotic Agents				Antiviral Agents
Structure

Mechanism of Aripiprazole-Fostemsavir Interaction (Severity Level: Moderate)
Increased risk of prolong QT interval Click to Show/Hide Mechanism Graph
Drug Name		Aripiprazole				Fostemsavir
Mechanism		Prolong QT interval				Prolong QT interval
Key Mechanism Factor 1
		Factor Name		QT interval
		Factor Description		Long QT syndrome is a heart signaling disorder that can cause a fast, chaotic heartbeat (arrhythmia). Many people may not exhibit symptoms, and usually the condition is detected during routine medical tests. In others, the most common symptoms include: sudden fainting, palpitations, dizziness, seizures, sudden death.
Mechanism Description		Increased risk of prolong QT interval by the combination of Aripiprazole and Fostemsavir

Recommended Action
Management		Some authorities recommend caution when aripiprazole is used with drugs that are known to cause QT prolongation. ECG monitoring may be advisable in some cases, such as in patients with a history of cardiac arrhythmias or congenital or family history of long QT syndrome. Patients should be advised to seek prompt medical attention if they experience symptoms that could indicate the occurrence of torsade de pointes such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, palpitation, irregular heart rhythm, shortness of breath, or syncope.

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