Coca - Mavyret (Glecaprevir, Pibrentasvir) Interaction
Herbal: Coca
Also Known As: Erythroxylum coca, Bolivian Coca, Coca de Java, Cocaine Plant, Gu Ko Yi, Health Inca Tea, Huanuco Coca, Inca Health Tea, Inca Tea, Java Coca, Mate-de-Coca, Peruvian Coca, Spadic, Truxillo Coca
Drug: Glecaprevir, Pibrentasvir
Brand names:
Mavyret
Medical Content Editor Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
Last updated
Apr 13, 2024
Interaction Details
There were no interactions found between Glecaprevir, Pibrentasvir and Coca. This does not mean the potential for an interaction does not exist, however. There is often a lack of studies and data surrounding traditional medicine, especially concerning drug interactions, so it is important to always consult your provider before making any changes to your medication regimen.
Coca Overview
Coca (Erythroxylum coca) is a plant that is native to South America and is best known as the source of the psychoactive alkaloid cocaine. In traditional medicine, the leaves of the coca plant have been used to treat a variety of conditions, including altitude sickness, fatigue, and hunger. Decocainized coca extract is sometimes used in dietary supplements, but is more commonly used as a flavoring agent in foods and drinks.
Glecaprevir, Pibrentasvir Overview
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The combination of glecaprevir and pibrentasvir is used to treat certain types of chronic (long-term) hepatitis C infection (swelling of the liver caused by a virus) in adults and children 3 years of age and older. It is also used to treat certain types of chronic hepatitis C infection in adults and children 3 years of age and older who have already received another medication to treat their hepatitis C infection. Glecaprevir is in a class of medications called HCV NS3/4A protease inhibitors. It works by decreasing the amount of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the body. Pibrentasvir is in a class of medications called HCV NS5A inhibitors. It works by stopping the virus that causes hepatitis C to spread inside the body.
Coca - More Interactions
Coca interacts with 253 drugs
Interaction Rating Key
These severity listings are for informational use only. Never start, stop or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.
| Major | The combined use of these agents is strongly discouraged as serious side effects or other negative outcomes could occur. |
| Moderate | Use cautiously under the care of a healthcare professional or avoid this combination. A significant interaction or negative outcome could occur. |
| Minor | Be aware that there is a chance of an interaction. Watch for warning signs of a potential interaction. |
| Unknown | No interactions have been reported or no interaction data is currently available. |
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