Adenosine interactions

Adenosine (Adenocard, Adenoscan), an antiarrhythmic has 145 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 31 major, 67 moderate, 47 minor, and 0 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

Interactions from the label

Major interactions (31)

  • Allopurinolxanthine oxidase inhibitorMajor

    Use of methylxanthines (e.g., caffeine, aminophylline and theophylline) is not recommended in patients who experience a seizures in association with adenosine injection ( 5.6 ) (Adenosine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AminophyllinemethylxanthineMajor

    Use of methylxanthines (e.g., caffeine, aminophylline and theophylline) is not recommended in patients who experience a seizures in association with adenosine injection ( 5.6 ) (Adenosine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AmiodaroneantiarrhythmicMajor

    Reserve the combination of amiodarone with other antiarrhythmic therapies that prolong the QTc to patients with life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias who are incompletely responsive to a single agent. (Amiodarone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AsenapineantipsychoticMajor

    The use of SAPHRIS should be avoided in combination with other drugs known to prolong QTc including Class 1A antiarrhythmics (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) or Class 3 antiarrhythmics (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol), antipsychotic medications (e.g., ziprasidone, chlorpromazine, thioridazine), and antibiotics (e.g., gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin). (Asenapine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AtazanavirantiretroviralMajor

    Drug Class Drugs within class that are contraindicated with REYATAZ Alpha 1-adrenoreceptor antagonist Alfuzosin Anticonvulsants Carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin Antiarrhythmics Amiodarone (with ritonavir), quinidine (with ritonavir) Antimycobacterials Rifampin Antineoplastics Apalutamide, encorafenib, irinotecan, ivosidenib Antipsychotics Lurasidone (with… (Atazanavir label, Contraindications)

  • Use of methylxanthines (e.g., caffeine, aminophylline and theophylline) is not recommended in patients who experience a seizures in association with adenosine injection ( 5.6 ) (Adenosine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Use of methylxanthines (e.g., caffeine, aminophylline and theophylline) is not recommended in patients who experience a seizures in association with adenosine injection ( 5.6 ) (Adenosine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Use of methylxanthines (e.g., caffeine, aminophylline and theophylline) is not recommended in patients who experience a seizures in association with adenosine injection ( 5.6 ) (Adenosine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Use of methylxanthines (e.g., caffeine, aminophylline and theophylline) is not recommended in patients who experience a seizures in association with adenosine injection ( 5.6 ) (Adenosine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CaffeineFood and drinkMajor

    Use of methylxanthines (e.g., caffeine, aminophylline and theophylline) is not recommended in patients who experience a seizures in association with adenosine injection ( 5.6 ) (Adenosine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Clarithromycinmacrolide antibioticMajor

    QT Prolongation : Avoid clarithromycin tablets in patients with known QT prolongation or receiving drugs known to prolong the QT interval, ventricular arrhythmia ( torsades de pointes ), hypokalemia/hypomagnesemia, significant bradycardia, or taking Class IA or III antiarrhythmics ( 5.2 ) (Clarithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DisopyramideantiarrhythmicMajor

    Considering the known proarrhythmic properties of Norpace or Norpace CR and the lack of evidence of improved survival for any antiarrhythmic drug in patients without life-threatening arrhythmias, the use of Norpace or Norpace CR as well as other antiarrhythmic agents should be reserved for patients with life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias. (Disopyramide label, Boxed warning)

  • Ergotamine and caffeineergot alkaloidMajor

    Use of methylxanthines (e.g., caffeine, aminophylline and theophylline) is not recommended in patients who experience a seizures in association with adenosine injection ( 5.6 ) (Adenosine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Febuxostatxanthine oxidase inhibitorMajor

    Use of methylxanthines (e.g., caffeine, aminophylline and theophylline) is not recommended in patients who experience a seizures in association with adenosine injection ( 5.6 ) (Adenosine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FosamprenavirantiretroviralMajor

    Fosamprenavir calcium is contraindicated when coadministered with the following drugs: Alpha 1-adrenoreceptor antagonist: Alfuzosin Antiarrhythmics: Flecainide (with ritonavir ), propafenone (with ritonavir ) Antimycobacterial: Rifampin Antipsychotic: Lurasidone (with ritonavir ), pimozide Ergot derivatives: Dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine… (Fosamprenavir label, Contraindications)

  • FosfomycinantibioticMajor

    Avoid co-administration of CONTEPO with drugs known to prolong the QT interval, such as class IA or class III antiarrhythmic medications, tricyclic antidepressants, macrolides, and antipsychotics [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . (Fosfomycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Itraconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Antiarrhythmics Disopyramide Dofetilide Dronedarone Quinidine Contraindicated during and 2 weeks after TOLSURA treatment. (Itraconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • LapatinibP-glycoprotein inhibitorMajor

    These conditions include patients with hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, with congenital long QT syndrome, patients taking antiarrhythmic medicines or other medicinal products with known risk for QT prolongation/ Torsades de Pointes, and cumulative high-dose anthracycline therapy. (Lapatinib label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Lopinavir and ritonavirantiretroviralMajor

    Alpha 1- Adrenoreceptor Antagonist: alfuzosin Antianginal: ranolazine Antiarrhythmic: dronedarone Anti-gout: colchicine Antipsychotics: lurasidone, pimozide Ergot Derivatives: dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, methylergonovine GI Motility Agent: cisapride Hepatitis C direct acting antiviral: elbasvir/grazoprevir HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors: lovastatin, simvastatin… (Lopinavir and ritonavir label, Contraindications)

  • MexiletineantiarrhythmicMajor

    Considering the known proarrhythmic properties of mexiletine and the lack of evidence of improved survival for any antiarrhythmic drug in patients without life-threatening arrhythmias, the use of mexiletine as well as other antiarrhythmic agents should be reserved for patients with life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia. (Mexiletine label, Boxed warning)

  • MoxifloxacinfluoroquinoloneMajor

    Therefore, moxifloxacin should be avoided with Class IA and Class III antiarrhythmics [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ), Nonclinical Toxicology ( 13.2 ), and Patient Counseling Information ( 17 )]. (Moxifloxacin label, Drug interactions)

  • NelarabineantimetaboliteMajor

    Administration of ARRANON in combination with adenosine deaminase (ADA) inhibitors, such as pentostatin, is not recommended [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . (Nelarabine label, Drug interactions)

  • …concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening reactions [see Drug Interactions (7.3) ] : • Alpha 1-adrenoreceptor antagonist: alfuzosin • Antianginal: ranolazine • Antiarrhythmic: amiodarone, dronedarone, flecainide, propafenone, quinidine • Anti-gout: colchicine (in patients with renal and/or hepatic impairment [see Table 2 , Drug Interactions… (Nirmatrelvir and ritonavir label, Contraindications)

  • Use of methylxanthines (e.g., caffeine, aminophylline and theophylline) is not recommended in patients who experience a seizures in association with adenosine injection ( 5.6 ) (Adenosine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PentoxifyllinemethylxanthineMajor

    Use of methylxanthines (e.g., caffeine, aminophylline and theophylline) is not recommended in patients who experience a seizures in association with adenosine injection ( 5.6 ) (Adenosine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ProcainamideantiarrhythmicMajor

    Considering the known proarrhythmic properties of procainamide and the lack of evidence of improved survival for any antiarrhythmic drug in patients without life-threatening arrhythmias, the use of procainamide as well as other antiarrhythmic agents should be reserved for patients with life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias. (Procainamide label, Boxed warning)

  • PropafenoneantiarrhythmicMajor

    • The applicability of the CAST results to other populations (e.g., those without recent myocardial infarction) or other antiarrhythmic drugs is uncertain, but at present, it is prudent to consider any IC antiarrhythmic to have a significant proarrhythmic risk in patients with structural heart disease. (Propafenone label, Boxed warning)

  • QuinidineantiarrhythmicMajor

    Proarrhythmic effects Like many other drugs (including all other Class Ia antiarrhythmics), quinidine prolongs the QT c interval, and this can lead to torsades de pointes , a life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia (see OVERDOSAGE ). (Quinidine label, Warnings)

  • RitonavirantiretroviralMajor

    WARNING: DRUG-DRUG INTERACTIONS LEADING TO POTENTIALLY SERIOUS AND/OR LIFE THREATENING REACTIONS Co-administration of NORVIR with several classes of drugs including sedative hypnotics, antiarrhythmics, or ergot alkaloid preparations may result in potentially serious and/or life-threatening adverse events due to possible effects of NORVIR on the hepatic metabolism… (Ritonavir label, Boxed warning)

  • TheophyllinemethylxanthineMajor

    Use of methylxanthines (e.g., caffeine, aminophylline and theophylline) is not recommended in patients who experience a seizures in association with adenosine injection ( 5.6 ) (Adenosine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • VardenafilPDE5 inhibitorMajor

    QT Prolongation : Patients with congenital QT syndrome or taking class IA or III antiarrhythmics should avoid using vardenafil hydrochloride tablets. (Vardenafil label, Warnings and precautions)

Moderate interactions (67)

  • Alprostadilprostaglandin analogModerate

    Hypotension Adenosine injection is a potent peripheral vasodilator and can induce significant hypotension. (Adenosine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Aspirin and dipyridamoleantiplatelet agentModerate

    Nucleoside transport inhibitors such as dipyridamole can increase the activity of adenosine ( 7.1 ) (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Atenololbeta blockerModerate

    Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic agent with negative chronotropic properties that may be additive to those seen with beta-blockers. (Atenolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Atenolol and chlorthalidonebeta blockerModerate

    Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic agent with negative chronotropic properties that may be additive to those seen with beta-blockers. (Atenolol and chlorthalidone label, Drug interactions)

  • Azithromycinmacrolide antibioticModerate

    …bradyarrhythmias or uncompensated heart failure • patients on drugs known to prolong the QT interval • patients with ongoing proarrhythmic conditions such as uncorrected hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, clinically significant bradycardia, and in patients receiving Class IA (quinidine, procainamide) or Class III (dofetilide, amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic agents. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Betaxololbeta blockerModerate

    Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic agent with negative chronotropic properties that may be additive to those seen with beta blockers. (Betaxolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Table 4 Drug Interactions with BIXLENVO Concomitant Drug Class: Drug Name Effect on Concentration ↑ = Increase, ↓ = Decrease Clinical Comment Antiarrhythmics: digoxin dofetilide ↑ digoxin ↑ dofetilide Use digoxin with caution and monitor digoxin therapeutic concentration. (Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide label, Drug interactions)

  • Bisoprolol fumarate and hydrochlorothiazide tablets should be used with caution when myocardial depressants or inhibitors of AV conduction, such as certain calcium antagonists (particularly of the phenylalkylamine [verapamil] and benzothiazepine [diltiazem] classes), or antiarrhythmic agents, such as disopyramide, are used concurrently. (Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide label, Drug interactions)

  • BupropionantidepressantModerate

    Drugs Metabolized by CYP2D6: Bupropion inhibits CYP2D6 and can increase concentrations of: antidepressants (e.g., venlafaxine, nortriptyline, imipramine, desipramine, paroxetine, fluoxetine, sertraline), antipsychotics (e.g., haloperidol, risperidone, thioridazine), beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol), and Type 1C antiarrhythmics (e.g., propafenone, flecainide). (Bupropion label, Drug interactions)

  • CiprofloxacinfluoroquinoloneModerate

    …syndrome, uncorrected electrolyte imbalance, such as hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia and cardiac disease, such as heart failure, myocardial infarction, or bradycardia), and patients receiving Class IA antiarrhythmic agents (quinidine, procainamide), or Class III antiarrhythmic agents (amiodarone, sotalol), tricyclic antidepressants, macrolides, and antipsychotics. (Ciprofloxacin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CitalopramSSRIModerate

    Such drugs include Class 1A (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) or Class III (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic medications, antipsychotic medications (e.g., chlorpromazine, thioridazine), antibiotics (e.g., gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin), or any other class of medications known to prolong the QTc interval (e.g., pentamidine, levomethadyl acetate, methadone). (Citalopram label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ClozapineantipsychoticModerate

    …droperidol, pimozide), specific antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin, sparfloxacin), Class 1A antiarrhythmic medications (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) or Class III antiarrhythmics (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol), and others (e.g., pentamidine, levomethadyl acetate, methadone, halofantrine, mefloquine, dolasetron mesylate, probucol or tacrolimus). (Clozapine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DarunavirantiretroviralModerate

    Other antiarrhythmics e.g. amiodarone, bepridil, disopyramide, flecainide, lidocaine (systemic), mexiletine, propafenone, quinidine ↑ antiarrhythmics Therapeutic concentration monitoring, if available, is recommended for antiarrhythmics when co-administered with PREZISTA/ritonavir. digoxin ↑ digoxin The lowest dose of digoxin should initially be prescribed. (Darunavir label, Drug interactions)

  • Darunavir and cobicistatantiretroviralModerate

    Other antiarrhythmics e.g. amiodarone, disopyramide, flecainide, lidocaine (systemic), mexiletine, propafenone, quinidine ↑ antiarrhythmics Clinical monitoring is recommended upon co-administration with antiarrhythmics. digoxin ↑ digoxin When co-administering with digoxin, titrate the digoxin dose and monitor digoxin concentrations. (Darunavir and cobicistat label, Drug interactions)

  • DasatinibModerate

    QT Prolongation PHYRAGO may increase the risk of prolongation of QTc in patients including those with hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, patients with congenital long QT syndrome, patients taking antiarrhythmic medicines or other medicinal products that lead to QT prolongation, and cumulative high-dose anthracycline therapy [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . (Dasatinib label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DicyclomineanticholinergicModerate

    Other Drugs with Anticholinergic Activity The following agents may increase certain actions or side effects of anticholinergic drugs including dicyclomine hydrochloride: amantadine, antiarrhythmic agents of Class I (e.g., quinidine), antihistamines, antipsychotic agents (e.g., phenothiazines), benzodiazepines, MAO inhibitors, narcotic analgesics (e.g., meperidine),… (Dicyclomine label, Drug interactions)

  • Dipyridamoleantiplatelet agentModerate

    Nucleoside transport inhibitors such as dipyridamole can increase the activity of adenosine ( 7.1 ) (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Droperidoldopamine antagonistModerate

    …development of prolonged QT syndrome, such as: 1) clinically significant bradycardia (less than 50 bpm), 2) any clinically significant cardiac disease, 3) treatment with Class I and Class III antiarrhythmics, 4) treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI's), 5) concomitant treatment with other drug products known to prolong the QT interval (see PRECAUTIONS,… (Droperidol label, Warnings)

  • Antiarrhythmics: e.g., amiodarone bepridil digoxin Indicates that a drug-drug interaction trial was conducted. disopyramide flecainide systemic lidocaine mexiletine propafenone quinidine ↑ antiarrhythmics ↑ digoxin Caution is warranted and therapeutic concentration monitoring, if available, is recommended for antiarrhythmics when coadministered with GENVOYA. (Elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir label, Drug interactions)

  • Epoprostenolprostaglandin analogModerate

    Hypotension Adenosine injection is a potent peripheral vasodilator and can induce significant hypotension. (Adenosine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EribulinModerate

    ECG monitoring is recommended if therapy is initiated in patients with congestive heart failure, bradyarrhythmias, drugs known to prolong the QT interval, including Class Ia and III antiarrhythmics, and electrolyte abnormalities. (Eribulin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Erythromycinmacrolide antibioticModerate

    Erythromycin should be avoided in patients with known prolongation of the QT interval, patients with ongoing proarrhythmic conditions such as uncorrected hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, clinically significant bradycardia, and in patients receiving Class IA (quinidine, procainamide) or Class III (dofetilide, amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic agents. (Erythromycin label, Warnings)

  • EtravirineantiretroviralModerate

    Other agents Antiarrhythmics : digoxin ↔ etravirine ↑ digoxin For patients who are initiating a combination of Etravirine and digoxin, the lowest dose of digoxin should initially be prescribed. (Etravirine label, Drug interactions)

  • FentanylopioidModerate

    …as: 1) clinically significant bradycardia (less than 50 bpm), 2) any clinically significant cardiac disease, including baseline prolonged QT interval, 3) treatment with Class 1 and Class III antiarrhythmics, 4) treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI's), 5) concomitant treatment with other drug products known to prolong the QT interval and 6) electrolyte… (Fentanyl label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FluoxetineSSRIModerate

    Coadministration of fluoxetine with other drugs that are metabolized by CYP2D6, including certain antidepressants (e.g., TCAs), antipsychotics (e.g., phenothiazines and most atypicals), and antiarrhythmics (e.g., propafenone, flecainide, and others) should be approached with caution. (Fluoxetine label, Drug interactions)

  • FoscarnetantiviralModerate

    …prolongation and the potential for torsades de pointes, the use of FOSCAVIR should be avoided in combination with agents known to prolong the QT interval including Class IA (e.g., quinidine or procainamide) or Class III (e.g., dofetilide, amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic agents, phenothiazines, tricyclic antidepressants, and certain macrolides and fluoroquinolones. (Foscarnet label, Drug interactions)

  • GlycopyrrolateanticholinergicModerate

    Other Anticholinergic Drugs There is potential for an additive interaction between glycopyrrolate and concomitantly used anticholinergic drugs (e.g., tricyclic antidepressants, anti-epileptics, class I antiarrhythmics, anti­-spasmodics, amantadine) resulting in increased anticholinergic adverse reactions. (Glycopyrrolate label, Drug interactions)

  • HydralazinevasodilatorModerate

    Hypotension Adenosine injection is a potent peripheral vasodilator and can induce significant hypotension. (Adenosine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • IloperidoneantipsychoticModerate

    …FANAPT should be avoided in combination with other drugs that are known to prolong QTc including Class 1A (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) or Class III (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic medications, antipsychotic medications (e.g., chlorpromazine, thioridazine), antibiotics (e.g., gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin), or any other class of medications known to… (Iloperidone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Isosorbide dinitratenitrateModerate

    Hypotension Adenosine injection is a potent peripheral vasodilator and can induce significant hypotension. (Adenosine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Hypotension Adenosine injection is a potent peripheral vasodilator and can induce significant hypotension. (Adenosine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Isosorbide mononitratenitrateModerate

    Hypotension Adenosine injection is a potent peripheral vasodilator and can induce significant hypotension. (Adenosine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Ketoconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Antiarrhythmics disopyramide, dofetilide, dronedarone, quinidine digoxin Disopyramide, dofetilide, dronedarone, quinidine: The potential increase in plasma concentrations of these drugs when coadministered with ketoconazole may increase the risk of serious cardiovascular events including QT prolongation. (Ketoconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Ledipasvir and sofosbuvirantiviralModerate

    Antiarrhythmics: amiodarone Effect on amiodarone, ledipasvir, and sofosbuvir concentrations unknown Coadministration of amiodarone with ledipasvir and sofosbuvir may result in serious symptomatic bradycardia. (Ledipasvir and sofosbuvir label, Drug interactions)

  • LenacapavirantiretroviralModerate

    Clinical Comment Antiarrhythmics: digoxin ↑ digoxin Use with caution and monitor digoxin therapeutic concentration. (Lenacapavir label, Drug interactions)

  • LevofloxacinfluoroquinoloneModerate

    Levofloxacin should be avoided in patients with known prolongation of the QT interval, patients with uncorrected hypokalemia, and patients receiving Class IA (quinidine, procainamide), or Class III (amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic agents. (Levofloxacin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LoperamideQT-prolonging drugModerate

    …combination with others drugs or herbal products that are known to prolong the QT interval, including Class 1A (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) or Class III (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmics, antipsychotics (e.g., chlorpromazine, haloperidol, thioridazine, ziprasidone), antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin), or any other drug known to prolong the QT interval… (Loperamide label, Warnings)

  • MethadoneopioidModerate

    Examples: Drugs known to have potential to prolong QT interval: Class I and III antiarrhythmics, some neuroleptics and tricyclic antidepressants, and calcium channel blockers. (Methadone label, Drug interactions)

  • MinoxidilvasodilatorModerate

    Hypotension Adenosine injection is a potent peripheral vasodilator and can induce significant hypotension. (Adenosine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MitotaneCYP3A4 inducerModerate

    Prolonged Bleeding Time LYSODREN can cause platelet function disorders due to abnormal adenosine diphosphate (ADP)-induced platelet aggregation. (Mitotane label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Naltrexone and bupropionopioid antagonistModerate

    Drugs Metabolized by CYP2D6: Bupropion inhibits CYP2D6 and can increase concentrations of antidepressants, (e.g., selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and many tricyclics), antipsychotics (e.g., haloperidol, risperidone and thioridazine), beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol) and Type 1C antiarrhythmics (e.g., propafenone and flecainide). (Naltrexone and bupropion label, Drug interactions)

  • NevirapineantiretroviralModerate

    Antiarrhythmics: Amiodarone, disopyramide, lidocaine Plasma concentrations may be decreased. (Nevirapine label, Drug interactions)

  • NitroglycerinnitrateModerate

    Hypotension Adenosine injection is a potent peripheral vasodilator and can induce significant hypotension. (Adenosine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • NitroprussidevasodilatorModerate

    Hypotension Adenosine injection is a potent peripheral vasodilator and can induce significant hypotension. (Adenosine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OfloxacinfluoroquinoloneModerate

    Ofloxacin should be avoided in patients with known prolongation of the QT interval, patients with uncorrected hypokalemia, and patients receiving Class IA (quinidine, procainamide), or Class III (amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic agents. (Ofloxacin label, Precautions)

  • Olanzapine and fluoxetineantipsychoticModerate

    Coadministration of fluoxetine with other drugs that are metabolized by CYP2D6, including certain antidepressants (e.g., TCAs), antipsychotics (e.g., phenothiazines and most atypicals), and antiarrhythmics (e.g., propafenone, flecainide, and others) should be approached with caution. (Olanzapine and fluoxetine label, Drug interactions)

  • OxaliplatinModerate

    Monitor electrocardiograms (ECG) in patients with congestive heart failure, bradyarrhythmias, and electrolyte abnormalities and in patients taking drugs known to prolong the QT interval, including Class Ia and III antiarrhythmics [see Drug Interactions (7.1)] . (Oxaliplatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PaliperidoneantipsychoticModerate

    …paliperidone should be avoided in combination with other drugs that are known to prolong QTc including Class 1A (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) or Class III (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic medications, antipsychotic medications (e.g., chlorpromazine, thioridazine), antibiotics (e.g., gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin), or any other class of medications known to… (Paliperidone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PapaverinevasodilatorModerate

    Hypotension Adenosine injection is a potent peripheral vasodilator and can induce significant hypotension. (Adenosine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PazopanibModerate

    Monitor patients who are at significant risk of developing QTc prolongation, including patients with a history of QT interval prolongation, in patients taking antiarrhythmics or other medications that may prolong QT interval, and those with relevant preexisting cardiac disease [see Drug Interactions (7.5)] . (Pazopanib label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PimavanserinantipsychoticModerate

    The use of NUPLAZID should be avoided in patients with known QT prolongation or in combination with other drugs known to prolong QT interval including Class 1A antiarrhythmics (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) or Class 3 antiarrhythmics (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol), certain antipsychotic medications (e.g., ziprasidone, chlorpromazine, thioridazine), and certain… (Pimavanserin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PimozideantipsychoticModerate

    DRUG INTERACTIONS Because pimozide prolongs the QT interval of the electrocardiogram, an additive effect on QT interval would be anticipated if administered with other drugs, such as phenothiazines, tricyclic antidepressants or antiarrhythmic agents, which prolong the QT interval. (Pimozide label, Drug interactions)

  • QuinineantimalarialModerate

    Quinine sulfate is not recommended for use with other drugs known to cause QT prolongation, including Class IA antiarrhythmic agents (e.g., quinidine, procainamide, disopyramide), and Class III antiarrhythmic agents (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol, dofetilide). (Quinine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RifampinantibioticModerate

    …non-hormonal methods of birth control during rifampin therapy Estrogens Decrease exposure Progestins Anticonvulsants Phenytoin Administered with rifampin 450 mg daily Decrease exposure Antiarrhythmics Disopyramide Decrease exposure Mexiletine Decrease exposure Quinidine Decrease exposure Propafenone Decrease AUC by 50%-67% Tocainide Decrease exposure Antiestrogens… (Rifampin label, Drug interactions)

  • RifapentineantibioticModerate

    Table 4: Drug Interactions with PRIFTIN: Dosage Adjustment May be Necessary Drug Class Examples of Drugs Within Class Antiarrhythmics Disopyramide, mexiletine, quinidine, tocainide Antibiotics Chloramphenicol, clarithromycin, dapsone, doxycycline; Fluoroquinolones (such as ciprofloxacin) Oral Anticoagulants Warfarin Anticonvulsants Phenytoin Antimalarials Quinine… (Rifapentine label, Drug interactions)

  • RiociguatvasodilatorModerate

    Hypotension Adenosine injection is a potent peripheral vasodilator and can induce significant hypotension. (Adenosine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Ropivacainelocal anestheticModerate

    …anesthetics or agents structurally related to amide- type local anesthetics, since the toxic effects of these drugs are additive. [See Drug Interactions 7.0 ] Patients treated with class III antiarrhythmic drugs (e.g., amiodarone) should be under close surveillance and ECG monitoring considered, since cardiac effects may be additive. [See Drug Interactions 7.0… (Ropivacaine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Antiarrhythmics: amiodarone Effect on amiodarone, sofosbuvir, velpatasvir, and voxilaprevir concentrations unknown Coadministration of amiodarone with VOSEVI may result in serious symptomatic bradycardia. (Sofosbuvir and velpatasvir label, Drug interactions)

  • SorafenibModerate

    Monitor electrolytes and electrocardiograms in patients with congestive heart failure, bradyarrhythmias, drugs known to prolong the QT interval, including Class Ia and III antiarrhythmics. (Sorafenib label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Sotalolbeta blockerModerate

    Antiarrhythmic and other QT Prolonging Drugs Withdraw other Class I or Class III antiarrhythmic agents prior to dosing with sotalol. (Sotalol label, Drug interactions)

  • SunitinibModerate

    Monitor patients who are at higher risk of developing QT interval prolongation, including patients with a history of QT interval prolongation, patients who are taking antiarrhythmics, or patients with relevant pre-existing cardiac disease, bradycardia, or electrolyte disturbances. (Sunitinib label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TacrolimusimmunosuppressantModerate

    …electrocardiograms and monitoring electrolytes (magnesium, potassium, calcium) periodically during treatment in patients with congestive heart failure, bradyarrhythmias, those taking certain antiarrhythmic medications or other products that lead to QT prolongation, and those with electrolyte disturbances (e.g., hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, or hypomagnesemia). (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorModerate

    …are known to prolong QTc, including antipsychotic medications (e.g., chlorpromazine, haloperidol, thioridazine, ziprasidone), antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin), Class 1A (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) and Class III (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic medications or any other medications known to prolong the QTc interval [see Drug Interactions ( 7.5 )]. (Tetrabenazine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Toremifeneselective estrogen receptor modulatorModerate

    Agents generally accepted to prolong QT interval include Class 1A (e.g., quinidine, procainamide, disopyramide) and Class III (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol, ibutilide, dofetilide) antiarrhythmics; certain antipsychotics (e.g., thioridazine, haloperidol); certain antidepressants (e.g., venlafaxine, amitriptyline); certain antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, clarithromycin,… (Toremifene label, Drug interactions)

  • TrazodoneantidepressantModerate

    …prolongation or in combination with other drugs that are inhibitors of CYP3A4 (e.g., itraconazole, clarithromycin, voriconazole), or known to prolong QT interval including Class 1A antiarrhythmics (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) or Class 3 antiarrhythmics (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol), certain antipsychotic medications (e.g., ziprasidone, chlorpromazine, thioridazine),… (Trazodone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Treprostinilprostaglandin analogModerate

    Hypotension Adenosine injection is a potent peripheral vasodilator and can induce significant hypotension. (Adenosine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • VericiguatvasodilatorModerate

    Hypotension Adenosine injection is a potent peripheral vasodilator and can induce significant hypotension. (Adenosine label, Warnings and precautions)

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  • Acebutololbeta blockerMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Amitriptylinetricyclic antidepressantMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type 1C antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Amitriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Amlodipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Amlodipine and atorvastatindihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Amlodipine and benazeprildihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Amlodipine and olmesartandihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Amlodipine and valsartandihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Amoxapinetricyclic antidepressantMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine, cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type 1C antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Amoxapine label, Drug interactions)

  • Bisoprololbeta blockerMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Brimonidine and timololalpha-adrenergic agonistMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Carvedilolbeta blockerMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Clomipraminetricyclic antidepressantMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type 1C antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Clomipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Desipraminetricyclic antidepressantMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type IC antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Digoxindigitalis glycosideMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Diltiazemcalcium channel blockerMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Dorzolamide and timololcarbonic anhydrase inhibitorMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Esmololbeta blockerMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Felodipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • HaloperidolantipsychoticMinor

    Examples include (but are not limited to): Class 1A antiarrhythmics (e.g., procainamide, quinidine, disopyramide); Class 3 antiarrhythmics (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol); and other drugs such as citalopram, erythromycin, levofloxacin, methadone, and ziprasidone. (Haloperidol label, Drug interactions)

  • HydroxyzineantihistamineMinor

    These include Class 1A (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) or Class III (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmics, certain antipsychotics (e.g., ziprasidone, iloperidone, clozapine, quetiapine, chlorpromazine), certain antidepressants (e.g., citalopram, fluoxetine), certain antibiotics (e.g., azithromycin, erythromycin, clarithromycin, gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin);… (Hydroxyzine label, Precautions)

  • IbutilideantiarrhythmicMinor

    WARNINGS Proarrhythmia: Like other antiarrhythmic agents, CORVERT Injection can induce or worsen ventricular arrhythmias in some patients. (Ibutilide label, Warnings)

  • Imipraminetricyclic antidepressantMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type 1C antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Imipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Isradipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Labetalolbeta blockerMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • LamotrigineanticonvulsantMinor

    Cardiac Rhythm and Conduction Abnormalities In vitro testing showed that lamotrigine exhibits Class IB antiarrhythmic activity at therapeutically relevant concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )] . (Lamotrigine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Metoprololbeta blockerMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Nadololbeta blockerMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Nebivololbeta blockerMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Nicardipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Nifedipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Nimodipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Nisoldipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Nortriptylinetricyclic antidepressantMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type 1C antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Olmesartan, amlodipine, and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • PerphenazineantipsychoticMinor

    Drug Interactions Metabolism of a number of medications, including antipsychotics, antidepressants, β-blockers, and antiarrhythmics, occurs through the cytochrome P450 2D6 isoenzyme (debrisoquine hydroxylase). (Perphenazine label, Drug interactions)

  • Pindololbeta blockerMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Prazosinalpha blockerMinor

    …chlorpropamide, phenformin, tolazamide, and tolbutamide; (3) tranquilizers and sedatives–chlordiazepoxide, diazepam, and phenobarbital; (4) antigout–allopurinol, colchicine, and probenecid; (5) antiarrhythmics–procainamide, propranolol (see WARNINGS however), and quinidine; and (6) analgesics, antipyretics and anti-inflammatories–propoxyphene, aspirin, indomethacin, and phenylbutazone. (Prazosin label, Drug interactions)

  • Propranololbeta blockerMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Protriptylinetricyclic antidepressantMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type 1C antiarrhythmics, propafenone and flecainide). (Protriptyline label, Precautions)

  • Pyridostigminecholinesterase inhibitorMinor

    Aminoglycoside antibiotics, local and some general anesthetics, antiarrhythmic agents, and other drugs that interfere with neuromuscular transmission should be used cautiously, if at all. (Pyridostigmine label, Drug interactions)

  • Telmisartan and amlodipineangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • TerbinafineantifungalMinor

    Drugs predominantly metabolized by the CYP450 2D6 isozyme include the following drug classes: tricyclic antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, beta-blockers, antiarrhythmics class 1C (e.g., flecainide and propafenone) and monoamine oxidase inhibitors Type B. (Terbinafine label, Drug interactions)

  • Timololbeta blockerMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Tizanidinemuscle relaxantMinor

    Moderate or Weak CYP1A2 Inhibitors Concomitant use of Zanaflex with moderate or weak CYP1A2 inhibitors (e.g., zileuton, antiarrhythmics [amiodarone, mexiletine, propafenone, and verapamil], cimetidine, famotidine, oral contraceptives, acyclovir, and ticlopidine) should be avoided. (Tizanidine label, Drug interactions)

  • Trimipraminetricyclic antidepressantMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type 1C antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Trimipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Verapamilcalcium channel blockerMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

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