Question

A 70-year-old man is on multiple medications including amlodipine, simvastatin, and diltiazem. According to the BNF, which interaction should be considered regarding simvastatin?

Accepted Answer

Diltiazem increases simvastatin levels, risking myopathy

Answer

Diltiazem increases the metabolism of simvastatin

Answer

Amlodipine inactivates simvastatin

Answer

No interaction reported

Answer

Simvastatin completely nullifies diltiazem effect

Practice question

A 70-year-old man is on multiple medications including amlodipine, simvastatin, and diltiazem. According to the BNF, which interaction should be considered regarding simvastatin?