Azithromycin interactions

Azithromycin (Zithromax, Z-Pak), a macrolide antibiotic has 109 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 63 major, 38 moderate, 6 minor, and 2 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.

Major interactions (63)

  • Alfuzosinalpha blockerMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AmiodaroneantiarrhythmicMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Amitriptylinetricyclic antidepressantMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Amoxicillinpenicillin antibioticMajor

    • Cardiovascular Death: Some observational studies have shown an approximately two-fold increased short-term potential risk of acute cardiovascular death in adults exposed to azithromycin relative to other antibacterial drugs, including amoxicillin. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Amoxicillin and clavulanatepenicillin antibioticMajor

    • Cardiovascular Death: Some observational studies have shown an approximately two-fold increased short-term potential risk of acute cardiovascular death in adults exposed to azithromycin relative to other antibacterial drugs, including amoxicillin. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AsenapineantipsychoticMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ChloroquineantimalarialMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ChlorpromazineantipsychoticMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CiprofloxacinfluoroquinoloneMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CitalopramSSRIMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Clarithromycinmacrolide antibioticMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ClozapineantipsychoticMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DeutetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Dihydroergotamineergot alkaloidMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • DofetilideantiarrhythmicMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DronedaroneantiarrhythmicMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Erythromycinmacrolide antibioticMajor

    • Patients with known hypersensitivity to azithromycin, erythromycin, any macrolide, or ketolide antibacterial drug. (Azithromycin label, Contraindications)

  • EscitalopramSSRIMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • VYTORIN is contraindicated in the following conditions: Concomitant use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (select azole anti-fungals, macrolide antibiotics, anti-viral medications, and nefazodone) [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] . (Ezetimibe and simvastatin label, Contraindications)

  • FingolimodimmunosuppressantMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FlecainideantiarrhythmicMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Fluconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FluoxetineSSRIMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FosfomycinantibioticMajor

    Avoid co-administration of CONTEPO with drugs known to prolong the QT interval. (Fosfomycin label, Drug interactions)

  • GranisetronQT-prolonging drugMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • HaloperidolantipsychoticMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • HydroxychloroquineQT-prolonging drugMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • HydroxyzineantihistamineMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • IloperidoneantipsychoticMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Bradycardia may increase the risk of QT prolongation which may lead to severe ventricular arrhythmias, including torsade de pointes, especially in patients with risk factors such as use of QTc prolonging drugs [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] . (Ivabradine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Ketoconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LevofloxacinfluoroquinoloneMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LoperamideQT-prolonging drugMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MethadoneopioidMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MirtazapineantidepressantMajor

    Examples diazepam, alprazolam, alcohol Drugs that Prolong QTc Interval Clinical Impact The concomitant use of other drugs which prolong the QTc interval with REMERON/REMERONSolTab, increase the risk of QT prolongation and/or ventricular arrhythmias (e.g., Torsades de Pointes). (Mirtazapine label, Drug interactions)

  • MoxifloxacinfluoroquinoloneMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OfloxacinfluoroquinoloneMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OndansetronQT-prolonging drugMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PaliperidoneantipsychoticMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PhenobarbitalbarbiturateMajor

    Drugs that Prolong the QT Interval : Avoid concomitant use. (Phenobarbital label, Drug interactions)

  • PimavanserinantipsychoticMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PitolisantQT-prolonging drugMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Posaconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PromethazineantihistamineMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PropafenoneantiarrhythmicMajor

    • Avoid use with other antiarrhythmic agents or drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Propafenone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • QuetiapineantipsychoticMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RanolazineQT-prolonging drugMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RisperidoneantipsychoticMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • SertralineSSRIMajor

    Avoid the concomitant use of drugs known to prolong the QTc interval. (Sertraline label, Drug interactions)

  • SimvastatinstatinMajor

    ZOCOR is contraindicated in the following conditions: Concomitant use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (select azole anti-fungals, macrolide antibiotics, anti-viral medications, and nefazodone) [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] . (Simvastatin label, Contraindications)

  • SolifenacinanticholinergicMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Sotalolbeta blockerMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TacrolimusimmunosuppressantMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Tamoxifenselective estrogen receptor modulatorMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TolterodineanticholinergicMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TramadolopioidMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TrazodoneantidepressantMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ValbenazineVMAT2 inhibitorMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • VardenafilPDE5 inhibitorMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • VenlafaxineSNRIMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Voriconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ZiprasidoneantipsychoticMajor

    This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

Moderate interactions (38)

  • ApixabananticoagulantModerate

    Prothrombin times should be carefully monitored while patients are receiving azithromycin and oral anticoagulants concomitantly. (Azithromycin label, Drug interactions)

  • AtorvastatinstatinModerate

    LIPITOR dosage modifications are recommended for patients taking certain anti-viral, azole antifungals, or macrolide antibiotic medications [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • BuprenorphineopioidModerate

    The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CodeineopioidModerate

    Cytochrome P450 3A4 Interaction: The concomitant use of Codeine Sulfate Tablets with all cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitors, such as macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), azole-antifungal agents (e.g., ketoconazole), and protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir) or discontinuation of a cytochrome P450 3A4 inducer such as rifampin, carbamazepine, and phenytoin,… (Codeine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ColchicineModerate

    Until further data are developed regarding drug interactions when digoxin, colchicine or phenytoin are used with azithromycin careful monitoring of patients is advised. (Azithromycin label, Drug interactions)

  • CyclosporineimmunosuppressantModerate

    Drugs That Increase Cyclosporine Concentrations Calcium Channel Blockers Antifungals Antibiotics Glucocorticoids Other Drugs diltiazem fluconazole azithromycin methylprednisolone Allopurinol nicardipine itraconazole clarithromycin Amiodarone verapamil ketoconazole erythromycin Bromocriptine voriconazole quinupristin/ dalfopristin colchicine danazol imatinib metoclopramide… (Cyclosporine label, Drug interactions)

  • DabigatrananticoagulantModerate

    Prothrombin times should be carefully monitored while patients are receiving azithromycin and oral anticoagulants concomitantly. (Azithromycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Digoxindigitalis glycosideModerate

    Until further data are developed regarding drug interactions when digoxin, colchicine or phenytoin are used with azithromycin careful monitoring of patients is advised. (Azithromycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Diltiazemcalcium channel blockerModerate

    …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)

  • Drospirenone and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    Concomitant administration of moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as azole antifungals (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole, fluconazole), verapamil, macrolides (e.g., clarithromycin, erythromycin), diltiazem, and grapefruit juice can increase the plasma concentrations of the estrogen or the progestin or both. (Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol label, Drug interactions)

  • EdoxabananticoagulantModerate

    Prothrombin times should be carefully monitored while patients are receiving azithromycin and oral anticoagulants concomitantly. (Azithromycin label, Drug interactions)

  • EnoxaparinanticoagulantModerate

    Prothrombin times should be carefully monitored while patients are receiving azithromycin and oral anticoagulants concomitantly. (Azithromycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Esmololbeta blockerModerate

    …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)

  • EverolimusimmunosuppressantModerate

    Other Possible Interactions Moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 and P-gp may increase everolimus blood concentrations (e.g., fluconazole; macrolide antibiotics; nicardipine, diltiazem; nelfinavir, indinavir, amprenavir). (Everolimus label, Drug interactions)

  • FentanylopioidModerate

    Risks of Concomitant Use or Discontinuation of Cytochrome P450 3A4 Inhibitors and Inducers Concomitant use of Fentanyl Citrate Injection with a CYP3A4 inhibitor, such as macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), azole-antifungal agents (e.g., ketoconazole), and protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir), may increase plasma concentrations of fentanyl and prolong… (Fentanyl label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FondaparinuxanticoagulantModerate

    Prothrombin times should be carefully monitored while patients are receiving azithromycin and oral anticoagulants concomitantly. (Azithromycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Formoterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    …Antidepressants, QTc Prolonging Drugs Formoterol, as with other beta 2 -agonists, should be administered with extreme caution to patients being treated with monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, or drugs known to prolong the QTc interval because the effect of adrenergic agonists on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated by these agents. (Formoterol label, Drug interactions)

  • HeparinanticoagulantModerate

    Prothrombin times should be carefully monitored while patients are receiving azithromycin and oral anticoagulants concomitantly. (Azithromycin label, Drug interactions)

  • …Concomitant Use or Discontinuation of Cytochrome P450 3A4 Inhibitors and Inducers Concomitant use of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets with a CYP3A4 inhibitor, such as macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), azole-antifungal agents (e.g., ketoconazole), and protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir), may increase plasma concentrations of hydrocodone… (Hydrocodone and acetaminophen label, Warnings)

  • Lidocainelocal anestheticModerate

    …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)

  • Lidocaine and prilocainelocal anestheticModerate

    …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)

  • Lofexidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Risk of QT Prolongation : Lofexidine tablets prolong the QT interval. (Lofexidine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MeperidineopioidModerate

    Risks of Concomitant Use or Discontinuation of Cytochrome P450 3A4 Inhibitors and Inducers Concomitant use of DEMEROL Injection with a CYP3A4 inhibitor, such as macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), azole-antifungal agents (e.g., ketoconazole), and protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir), may increase plasma concentrations of meperidine and prolong opioid… (Meperidine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MethylprednisolonecorticosteroidModerate

    Antibiotics : Macrolide antibiotics have been reported to cause a significant decrease in corticosteroid clearance (see PRECAUTIONS: Drug Interactions, Hepatic Enzyme Inhibitors ). (Methylprednisolone label, Drug interactions)

  • MetronidazoleantibioticModerate

    Drugs that Prolong the QT Interval QT prolongation has been reported, particularly when metronidazole was administered with drugs with the potential for prolonging the QT interval. (Metronidazole label, Drug interactions)

  • OxycodoneopioidModerate

    Risks of Concomitant Use or Discontinuation of Cytochrome P450 3A4 Inhibitors and Inducers Concomitant use of Oxycodone Hydrochloride Oral Solution with a CYP3A4 inhibitor, such as macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), azole-antifungal agents (e.g., ketoconazole), and protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir), may increase plasma concentrations of oxycodone… (Oxycodone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Risks of Concomitant Use or Discontinuation of Cytochrome P450 3A4 Inhibitors and Inducers Concomitant use of oxycodone hydrochloride tablets with a CYP3A4 inhibitor, such as macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), azole-antifungal agents (e.g., ketoconazole), and protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir), may increase plasma concentrations of oxycodone and prolong… (Oxycodone and acetaminophen label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PhenytoinanticonvulsantModerate

    Until further data are developed regarding drug interactions when digoxin, colchicine or phenytoin are used with azithromycin careful monitoring of patients is advised. (Azithromycin label, Drug interactions)

  • PravastatinstatinModerate

    Other macrolides (e.g., azithromycin) have the potential to increase pravastatin sodium exposures and increase the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis when used concomintantly. (Pravastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • PrednisolonecorticosteroidModerate

    CYP 3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, macrolide antibiotics): Ketoconazole has been reported to decrease the metabolism of certain corticosteroids by up to 60% leading to an increased risk of corticosteroid side effects. (Prednisolone label, Drug interactions)

  • PrednisonecorticosteroidModerate

    CYP 3A4 Inhibitors (e.g., Ketoconazole, Macrolide Antibiotics) Ketoconazole has been reported to decrease the metabolism of certain corticosteroids by up to 60% leading to increased risk of corticosteroid side effects. (Prednisone label, Drug interactions)

  • RivaroxabananticoagulantModerate

    Prothrombin times should be carefully monitored while patients are receiving azithromycin and oral anticoagulants concomitantly. (Azithromycin label, Drug interactions)

  • TriamcinolonecorticosteroidModerate

    Antibiotics: Macrolide antibiotics have been reported to cause a significant decrease in corticosteroid clearance. (Triamcinolone label, Drug interactions)

  • TriazolambenzodiazepineModerate

    Macrolide Antibiotics Coadministration of erythromycin increased the maximum plasma concentration, decreased clearance and increased half-life of triazolam [see Drug Interactions (7.1) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] ; caution and consideration of appropriate triazolam dose reduction are recommended. (Triazolam label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Umeclidinium and vilanterolanticholinergicModerate

    …like other beta 2 -agonists, should be administered with extreme caution to patients being treated with monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, or drugs known to prolong the QTc interval or within 2 weeks of discontinuation of such agents, because the effect of adrenergic agonists on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated by these agents. (Umeclidinium and vilanterol label, Drug interactions)

  • Verapamilcalcium channel blockerModerate

    …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)

  • WarfarinanticoagulantModerate

    Warfarin: Use with azithromycin may increase coagulation times; monitor prothrombin time. (Azithromycin label, Drug interactions)

Minor mentions (6)

  • Fidaxomicinmacrolide antibioticMinor

    However, drug interactions have been observed with other macrolide products. (Azithromycin label, Drug interactions)

  • LevocetirizineantihistamineMinor

    Antipyrine, Azithromycin, Cimetidine, Erythromycin, Ketoconazole, Theophylline, and Pseudoephedrine Pharmacokinetic interaction studies performed with racemic cetirizine demonstrated that cetirizine did not interact with antipyrine, pseudoephedrine, erythromycin, azithromycin, ketoconazole, and cimetidine. (Levocetirizine label, Drug interactions)

  • LovastatinstatinMinor

    These include itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole, the macrolide antibiotics erythromycin and clarithromycin, the ketolide antibiotic telithromycin, HIV protease inhibitors, boceprevir, telaprevir, the antidepressant nefazodone, or cobicistat-containing products. (Lovastatin label, Warnings)

  • OliceridineopioidMinor

    Examples: Macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), azole-antifungal agents (e.g. ketoconazole), protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir). (Oliceridine label, Drug interactions)

  • OxybutyninanticholinergicMinor

    Other inhibitors of the cytochrome P450 3A4 enzyme system, such as antimycotic agents (e.g., itraconazole and miconazole) or macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin and clarithromycin), may alter oxybutynin mean pharmacokinetic parameters (i.e., C max and AUC). (Oxybutynin label, Drug interactions)

  • TobramycinaminoglycosideMinor

    In clinical studies, patients receiving TOBI Podhaler continued to take dornase alfa, bronchodilators, inhaled corticosteroids, and macrolides. (Tobramycin label, Drug interactions)

No significant interaction reported (2)

  • CetirizineantihistamineNo interaction

    No clinically significant drug interactions with oral cetirizine hydrochloride, the active ingredient in QUZYTTIR, have been found with theophylline at a low dose, azithromycin, pseudoephedrine, ketoconazole, or erythromycin. (Cetirizine label, Drug interactions)

  • TheophyllinemethylxanthineNo interaction

    …theophylline.* albuterol, systemic and inhaled mebendazole amoxicillin medroxyprogesterone ampicillin, with or without methylprednisolone sulbactam metronidazole atenolol metoprolol azithromycin nadolol caffeine, dietary ingestion nifedipine cefaclor nizatidine co-trimoxazole (trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole) norfloxacin ofloxacin diltiazem omeprazole dirithromycin… (Theophylline label, Drug interactions)

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