Colchicine interactions

Colchicine (Colcrys, Mitigare, Gloperba) has 46 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 32 major, 13 moderate, 1 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.

Major interactions (32)

  • AmiodaroneantiarrhythmicMajor

    Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine capsules with drugs that inhibit both P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Colchicine label, Contraindications)

  • AprepitantCYP3A4 inhibitorMajor

    Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine capsules with drugs that inhibit both P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Colchicine label, Contraindications)

  • CenobamateanticonvulsantMajor

    Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine capsules with drugs that inhibit both P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Colchicine label, Contraindications)

  • CimetidineH2 blockerMajor

    Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine capsules with drugs that inhibit both P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Colchicine label, Contraindications)

  • Clarithromycinmacrolide antibioticMajor

    Inhibition of both CYP3A4 and P-gp by dual inhibitors such as clarithromycin has been reported to produce life-threatening or fatal colchicine toxicity due to significant increases in systemic colchicine levels. (Colchicine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CyclosporineimmunosuppressantMajor

    Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine capsules with drugs that inhibit both P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Colchicine label, Contraindications)

  • Diltiazemcalcium channel blockerMajor

    Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine capsules with drugs that inhibit both P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Colchicine label, Contraindications)

  • DronedaroneantiarrhythmicMajor

    Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine capsules with drugs that inhibit both P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Colchicine label, Contraindications)

  • Erythromycinmacrolide antibioticMajor

    Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine capsules with drugs that inhibit both P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Colchicine label, Contraindications)

  • EverolimusimmunosuppressantMajor

    Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine capsules with drugs that inhibit both P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Colchicine label, Contraindications)

  • FlibanserinCNS depressantMajor

    P-glycoprotein The concomitant use of colchicine capsules and inhibitors of P-glycoprotein (e.g. clarithromycin, ketoconazole, cyclosporine, etc.) should be avoided due to the potential for serious and life-threatening toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) and Clinical Pharmacology (12) ] . (Colchicine label, Drug interactions)

  • Fluconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine capsules with drugs that inhibit both P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Colchicine label, Contraindications)

  • GrapefruitFood and drinkMajor

    CYP3A4 The concomitant use of colchicine capsules and CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., clarithromycin, ketoconazole, grapefruit juice, erythromycin, verapamil, etc.) should be avoided due to the potential for serious and life-threatening toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) and Clinical Pharmacology (12) ] . (Colchicine label, Drug interactions)

  • ImatinibCYP3A4 inhibitorMajor

    Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine capsules with drugs that inhibit both P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Colchicine label, Contraindications)

  • IsoniazidantibioticMajor

    Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine capsules with drugs that inhibit both P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Colchicine label, Contraindications)

  • Itraconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine capsules with drugs that inhibit both P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Colchicine label, Contraindications)

  • IvacaftorCYP3A4 inhibitorMajor

    Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine capsules with drugs that inhibit both P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Colchicine label, Contraindications)

  • Ketoconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine capsules with drugs that inhibit both P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Colchicine label, Contraindications)

  • Mirabegronbeta-adrenergic agonistMajor

    Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine capsules with drugs that inhibit both P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Colchicine label, Contraindications)

  • Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine capsules with drugs that inhibit both P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Colchicine label, Contraindications)

  • PalbociclibCYP3A4 inhibitorMajor

    Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine capsules with drugs that inhibit both P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Colchicine label, Contraindications)

  • PerampanelanticonvulsantMajor

    Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine capsules with drugs that inhibit both P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Colchicine label, Contraindications)

  • Posaconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine capsules with drugs that inhibit both P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Colchicine label, Contraindications)

  • PropafenoneantiarrhythmicMajor

    P-glycoprotein The concomitant use of colchicine capsules and inhibitors of P-glycoprotein (e.g. clarithromycin, ketoconazole, cyclosporine, etc.) should be avoided due to the potential for serious and life-threatening toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) and Clinical Pharmacology (12) ] . (Colchicine label, Drug interactions)

  • RanolazineQT-prolonging drugMajor

    Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine capsules with drugs that inhibit both P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Colchicine label, Contraindications)

  • RitonavirantiretroviralMajor

    Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine capsules with drugs that inhibit both P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Colchicine label, Contraindications)

  • P-glycoprotein The concomitant use of colchicine capsules and inhibitors of P-glycoprotein (e.g. clarithromycin, ketoconazole, cyclosporine, etc.) should be avoided due to the potential for serious and life-threatening toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) and Clinical Pharmacology (12) ] . (Colchicine label, Drug interactions)

  • Suvorexantsedative-hypnoticMajor

    Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine capsules with drugs that inhibit both P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Colchicine label, Contraindications)

  • Ticagrelorantiplatelet agentMajor

    Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine capsules with drugs that inhibit both P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Colchicine label, Contraindications)

  • Verapamilcalcium channel blockerMajor

    Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine capsules with drugs that inhibit both P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Colchicine label, Contraindications)

  • Voriconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine capsules with drugs that inhibit both P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Colchicine label, Contraindications)

  • ZonisamideanticonvulsantMajor

    P-glycoprotein The concomitant use of colchicine capsules and inhibitors of P-glycoprotein (e.g. clarithromycin, ketoconazole, cyclosporine, etc.) should be avoided due to the potential for serious and life-threatening toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) and Clinical Pharmacology (12) ] . (Colchicine label, Drug interactions)

Moderate interactions (13)

  • Allopurinolxanthine oxidase inhibitorModerate

    In order to prevent gout flares when treatment with allopurinol tablets is initiated, concurrent prophylactic treatment with colchicine or an anti-inflammatory agent is recommended [ see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ]. (Allopurinol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AtorvastatinstatinModerate

    HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors and Fibrates Some drugs such as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and fibrates may increase the risk of myopathy when combined with colchicine capsules. (Colchicine label, Drug interactions)

  • Azithromycinmacrolide antibioticModerate

    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)

  • Ezetimibe and simvastatinstatinModerate

    HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors and Fibrates Some drugs such as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and fibrates may increase the risk of myopathy when combined with colchicine capsules. (Colchicine label, Drug interactions)

  • Febuxostatxanthine oxidase inhibitorModerate

    In order to prevent gout flares when ULORIC is initiated, concurrent prophylactic treatment with an NSAID or colchicine is recommended [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ]. (Febuxostat label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FenofibratefibrateModerate

    HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors and Fibrates Some drugs such as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and fibrates may increase the risk of myopathy when combined with colchicine capsules. (Colchicine label, Drug interactions)

  • FluvastatinstatinModerate

    HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors and Fibrates Some drugs such as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and fibrates may increase the risk of myopathy when combined with colchicine capsules. (Colchicine label, Drug interactions)

  • GemfibrozilfibrateModerate

    HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors and Fibrates Some drugs such as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and fibrates may increase the risk of myopathy when combined with colchicine capsules. (Colchicine label, Drug interactions)

  • LovastatinstatinModerate

    HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors and Fibrates Some drugs such as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and fibrates may increase the risk of myopathy when combined with colchicine capsules. (Colchicine label, Drug interactions)

  • PitavastatinstatinModerate

    HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors and Fibrates Some drugs such as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and fibrates may increase the risk of myopathy when combined with colchicine capsules. (Colchicine label, Drug interactions)

  • PravastatinstatinModerate

    HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors and Fibrates Some drugs such as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and fibrates may increase the risk of myopathy when combined with colchicine capsules. (Colchicine label, Drug interactions)

  • RosuvastatinstatinModerate

    HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors and Fibrates Some drugs such as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and fibrates may increase the risk of myopathy when combined with colchicine capsules. (Colchicine label, Drug interactions)

  • SimvastatinstatinModerate

    HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors and Fibrates Some drugs such as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and fibrates may increase the risk of myopathy when combined with colchicine capsules. (Colchicine label, Drug interactions)

Minor mentions (1)

  • Prazosinalpha blockerMinor

    …hypoglycemics–insulin, 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,… (Prazosin label, Drug interactions)

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