Drug interactions for the following drug(s)

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Moderate

atorvastatin<>Esomeprazole

Applies to: Nexium 40 MG (as esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate 44.5 MG) Delayed Release Oral Capsule <> Lipitor (as atorvastatin calcium) 10 MG Oral Tablet

The metabolism of Atorvastatin can be decreased when combined with Esomeprazole.

No other interactions were found between your selected drugs.

Note: this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions between your selected drugs

Moderate

atorvastatin<>Esomeprazole

Applies to: Nexium 40 MG (as esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate 44.5 MG) Delayed Release Oral Capsule <> Lipitor (as atorvastatin calcium) 10 MG Oral Tablet

Drug1 (rxcui = 606731, name = Esomeprazole 40 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule [Nexium], tty = SBD). Drug2 (rxcui = 617314, name = atorvastatin 10 MG Oral Tablet [Lipitor], tty = SBD). Drug1 is resolved to atorvastatin, Drug2 is resolved to Esomeprazole and interaction asserted in DrugBank between Atorvastatin and Esomeprazole.

No other interactions were found between your selected drugs.

Note: this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

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