Drug General Information (ID: DDIYFX7UBE)
  Drug Name Zalcitabine Drug Info Orlistat Drug Info
  Drug Type Small molecule Small molecule
  Therapeutic Class Anti-Hiv Agents Antiobesity Agents
  Structure

 Mechanism of Zalcitabine-Orlistat Interaction (Severity Level: Moderate)
     Altered absorption (Unspecific) Click to Show/Hide Mechanism Graph
      Drug Name Zalcitabine Orlistat
      Mechanism Absorption possibly altered by orlistat Orlistat
      Key Mechanism Factor 1
Factor Name Pharmacokinetic
Factor Description Alters the absorption of the drug, leading to changes in the plasma concentration of the drug and affecting the pharmacological effects.
      Mechanism Description
  • Altered absorption of Zalcitabine caused by Orlistat 

Recommended Action
      Management The potential reduction in antiretroviral efficacy should be considered before initiating treatment with orlistat. Patients who take antiretroviral medications should be advised to consult their physician before using the non-prescription brand of orlistat.

References
1 MHRA. Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency "Orlistat: theoretical interaction with antiretroviral HIV medicines.".