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baloxavir

Antiviral agent for influenza (cap-dependent endonuclease inhibitor)

Antiviral agent for influenza (cap-dependent endonuclease inhibitor)
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
—
not curated
INTERACTIONS
—
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
—
not curated

Mechanism

Baloxavir inhibits the cap-dependent endonuclease that is important in initiating synthesis of influenza virus mRNA.

Drug interactions

Antacids
Moderate
Textbook

Reduced plasma levels and potential loss of efficacy of baloxavir.

Avoid taking baloxavir with antacids.

Source: Harrison 22e · unknown

Calcium Containing Oral Supplements
Moderate
Textbook

Reduced plasma levels and potential loss of efficacy of baloxavir.

Avoid taking baloxavir with oral supplements containing calcium.

Source: Harrison 22e · unknown

Dairy Products
Moderate
Textbook

Reduced plasma levels and potential loss of efficacy of baloxavir.

Avoid taking baloxavir with dairy products.

Source: Harrison 22e · unknown

Iron Containing Oral Supplements
Moderate
Textbook

Reduced plasma levels and potential loss of efficacy of baloxavir.

Avoid taking baloxavir with oral supplements containing iron.

Source: Harrison 22e · unknown

Magnesium Containing Oral Supplements
Moderate
Textbook

Reduced plasma levels and potential loss of efficacy of baloxavir.

Avoid taking baloxavir with oral supplements containing magnesium.

Source: Harrison 22e · unknown

Polyvalent Cation Containing Laxatives
Moderate
Textbook

Reduced plasma levels and potential loss of efficacy of baloxavir.

Avoid taking baloxavir with polyvalent cation-containing laxatives.

Source: Harrison 22e · unknown

Selenium Containing Oral Supplements
Moderate
Textbook

Reduced plasma levels and potential loss of efficacy of baloxavir.

Avoid taking baloxavir with oral supplements containing selenium.

Source: Harrison 22e · unknown

Zinc Containing Oral Supplements
Moderate
Textbook

Reduced plasma levels and potential loss of efficacy of baloxavir.

Avoid taking baloxavir with oral supplements containing zinc.

Source: Harrison 22e · unknown

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Textbook-sourced·Sources: Harrison 22e·Updated: 2026-05-10