Abstract
This case discusses both a pharmacokinetic and a pharmacodynamic interaction between sildenafil and diltiazem. Sildenafil is a cytochrome P450 3A4 substrate. Diltiazem is a 3A4 inhibitor. In addition, the coadministration of sildenafil and diltiazem can result in severe hypotension.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | A Case Approach to Perioperative Drug-Drug Interactions |
Publisher | Springer New York |
Pages | 605-609 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781461474951 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781461474944 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 15 2015 |