Drug General Information (ID: DDI6Q4JIKE)
Drug Name			Tipranavir		Drug Info		Magnesium hydroxide		Drug Info
Drug Type		Small molecule				Small molecule
Therapeutic Class		Anti-Hiv Agents				Antacids/Laxatives
Structure

Mechanism of Tipranavir-Magnesium hydroxide Interaction (Severity Level: Moderate)
Altered gastric pH Click to Show/Hide Mechanism Graph
Drug Name		Tipranavir				Magnesium hydroxide
Mechanism		Gastric pH sensitive				Gastric alkalinizer
Key Mechanism Factor 1
		Factor Name		Gastric pH
		Factor Description		The normal pH range of gastric acid is between 1.5 and 3.5 and is highly acidic, consisting mainly of hydrochloric acid. Changes in the pH of the stomach can alter the absorption of drugs.
Mechanism Description		Decreased absorption of Tipranavir due to altered gastric pH caused by Magnesium hydroxide

Recommended Action
Management		Consideration should be given to separating tipranavir/ritonavir dosing from antacid administration to prevent reduced absorption of tipranavir.

References
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