Flecainide interactions
Flecainide (Tambocor), an antiarrhythmic has 126 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 39 major, 49 moderate, 38 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 (39)
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)
Concomitant negative chronotropic therapy such as digoxin or beta-blockers may lower the risk of this complication. (Flecainide label, Boxed warning)
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)
Concomitant negative chronotropic therapy such as digoxin or beta-blockers may lower the risk of this complication. (Flecainide label, Boxed warning)
- Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazidebeta blockerMajor
Concomitant negative chronotropic therapy such as digoxin or beta-blockers may lower the risk of this complication. (Flecainide label, Boxed warning)
Concomitant negative chronotropic therapy such as digoxin or beta-blockers may lower the risk of this complication. (Flecainide label, Boxed warning)
Avoid use in patients with known prolongation, those with hypokalemia, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Ciprofloxacin label, Warnings and precautions)
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)
Concomitant negative chronotropic therapy such as digoxin or beta-blockers may lower the risk of this complication. (Flecainide label, Boxed warning)
- DofetilideantiarrhythmicMajor
Use with Drugs that Prolong QT Interval and Antiarrhythmic Agents The use of dofetilide in conjunction with other drugs that prolong the QT interval has not been studied and is not recommended. (Dofetilide label, Warnings)
- Dorzolamide and timololcarbonic anhydrase inhibitorMajor
Concomitant negative chronotropic therapy such as digoxin or beta-blockers may lower the risk of this complication. (Flecainide label, Boxed warning)
- Esmololbeta blockerMajor
Concomitant negative chronotropic therapy such as digoxin or beta-blockers may lower the risk of this complication. (Flecainide label, Boxed warning)
Coadministration of other drugs known to prolong the QT interval and which are metabolized via the enzyme CYP3A4 such as erythromycin, pimozide, and quinidine are contraindicated in patients receiving fluconazole. (Fluconazole label, Contraindications)
- FosfomycinantibioticMajor
Avoid co-administration of CONTEPO with drugs known to prolong the QT interval. (Fosfomycin label, Drug interactions)
Therefore, PLAQUENIL is not recommended in patients taking other drugs that have the potential to prolong the QT interval. (Hydroxychloroquine label, Warnings and precautions)
- IloperidoneantipsychoticMajor
Avoid the use of FANAPT in combination with any other drugs that prolong the QT interval [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . (Iloperidone label, Drug interactions)
Antiarrhythmics Disopyramide Dofetilide Dronedarone Quinidine Contraindicated during and 2 weeks after TOLSURA treatment. (Itraconazole label, Drug interactions)
- IvabradineMajor
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)
Concomitant negative chronotropic therapy such as digoxin or beta-blockers may lower the risk of this complication. (Flecainide label, Boxed warning)
Avoid use in patients with known prolongation, those with hypokalemia, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval ( 5.11 , 8.5 ) (Levofloxacin label, Warnings and precautions)
Concomitant negative chronotropic therapy such as digoxin or beta-blockers may lower the risk of this complication. (Flecainide label, Boxed warning)
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
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)
- Nadololbeta blockerMajor
Concomitant negative chronotropic therapy such as digoxin or beta-blockers may lower the risk of this complication. (Flecainide label, Boxed warning)
Concomitant negative chronotropic therapy such as digoxin or beta-blockers may lower the risk of this complication. (Flecainide label, Boxed warning)
Drugs that Prolong the QT Interval : Avoid concomitant use. (Phenobarbital label, Drug interactions)
- Pindololbeta blockerMajor
Concomitant negative chronotropic therapy such as digoxin or beta-blockers may lower the risk of this complication. (Flecainide label, Boxed warning)
- PitolisantQT-prolonging drugMajor
The use of WAKIX should be avoided in patients with known QT prolongation or in combination with other drugs known to prolong the QT interval [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )]. (Pitolisant label, Warnings and precautions)
- PropafenoneantiarrhythmicMajor
…asymptomatic non-life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias who had a myocardial infarction more than 6 days but less than 2 years previously, an increased rate of death or reversed cardiac arrest rate (7.7%; 56/730) was seen in patients treated with encainide or flecainide (Class IC antiarrhythmics) compared with that seen in patients assigned to placebo (3 %; 22/725). (Propafenone label, Boxed warning)
Concomitant negative chronotropic therapy such as digoxin or beta-blockers may lower the risk of this complication. (Flecainide label, Boxed warning)
Avoid the concomitant use of drugs known to prolong the QTc interval. (Sertraline label, Drug interactions)
Concomitant negative chronotropic therapy such as digoxin or beta-blockers may lower the risk of this complication. (Flecainide label, Boxed warning)
- TetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorMajor
Certain conditions may increase the risk for torsade de pointes or sudden death such as (1) bradycardia; (2) hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia; (3) concomitant use of other drugs that prolong the QTc interval; and (4) presence of congenital prolongation of the QT interval [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 ), Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ]. (Tetrabenazine label, Drug interactions)
Concomitant negative chronotropic therapy such as digoxin or beta-blockers may lower the risk of this complication. (Flecainide label, Boxed warning)
- 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)
…drugs, ziprasidone is contraindicated: • in patients with a known history of QT prolongation (including congenital long QT syndrome) • in patients with recent acute myocardial infarction • in patients with uncompensated heart failure Pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic studies between ziprasidone and other drugs that prolong the QT interval have not been performed. (Ziprasidone label, Contraindications)
Moderate interactions (49)
- AprepitantCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate
Limited data in patients receiving known enzyme inducers ( phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine ) indicate only a 30% increase in the rate of flecainide elimination. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- ArmodafinilCNS stimulantModerate
Limited data in patients receiving known enzyme inducers ( phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine ) indicate only a 30% increase in the rate of flecainide elimination. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamideantiretroviralModerate
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)
- BosentanCYP3A4 inducerModerate
Limited data in patients receiving known enzyme inducers ( phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine ) indicate only a 30% increase in the rate of flecainide elimination. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- BuprenorphineopioidModerate
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine label, Warnings and precautions)
- Buprenorphine and naloxoneopioidModerate
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- 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)
- CarbamazepineanticonvulsantModerate
Limited data in patients receiving known enzyme inducers ( phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine ) indicate only a 30% increase in the rate of flecainide elimination. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- CenobamateanticonvulsantModerate
Limited data in patients receiving known enzyme inducers ( phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine ) indicate only a 30% increase in the rate of flecainide elimination. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- CimetidineH2 blockerModerate
In healthy subjects receiving cimetidine (1 gm daily) for one week, plasma flecainide levels increased by about 30% and half-life increased by about 10%. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- CitalopramSSRIModerate
Avoid use of Citalopram Capsules in patients with congenital long QT syndrome, bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, recent acute myocardial infarction, or uncompensated heart failure and patients taking other drugs that prolong the QTc interval. (Citalopram label, Warnings and precautions)
- ClobazambenzodiazepineModerate
Limited data in patients receiving known enzyme inducers ( phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine ) indicate only a 30% increase in the rate of flecainide elimination. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- 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)
- DarifenacinanticholinergicModerate
Caution should be taken when darifenacin extended-release tablets is used concomitantly with medications that are predominantly metabolized by CYP2D6 and which have a narrow therapeutic window, such as flecainide, thioridazine and tricyclic antidepressants ( 7.2 ) (Darifenacin label, Drug interactions)
- Deferasiroxiron supplementModerate
Limited data in patients receiving known enzyme inducers ( phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine ) indicate only a 30% increase in the rate of flecainide elimination. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- DexamethasonecorticosteroidModerate
Limited data in patients receiving known enzyme inducers ( phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine ) indicate only a 30% increase in the rate of flecainide elimination. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- 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)
- DuloxetineSNRIModerate
…Co-administration of CYMBALTA with drugs that are extensively metabolized by CYP2D6 and that have a narrow therapeutic index, including certain antidepressants (tricyclic antidepressants [TCAs], such as nortriptyline, amitriptyline, and imipramine), phenothiazines and Type 1C antiarrhythmics (e.g., propafenone, flecainide), should be approached with caution. (Duloxetine 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)
- EslicarbazepineanticonvulsantModerate
Limited data in patients receiving known enzyme inducers ( phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine ) indicate only a 30% increase in the rate of flecainide elimination. (Flecainide 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
Use with caution in combination with other drugs that prolong the QT interval ( 4.2 , 5.11 , 7.7 , 7.8 ) 7.1 Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI) [See Dosage and Administration ( 2.9 , 2.10 ), Contraindications ( 4.1 ), and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . (Fluoxetine 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)
- 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)
- GriseofulvinantifungalModerate
Limited data in patients receiving known enzyme inducers ( phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine ) indicate only a 30% increase in the rate of flecainide elimination. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- HaloperidolantipsychoticModerate
Concomitant use of HALDOL DECANOATE with other products that prolong the QTc interval may result in a greater increase in the QTc interval, and adverse reactions associated with QTc interval prolongation, including torsade de pointes, other serious arrythmias, and sudden death [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. (Haloperidol label, Drug interactions)
- 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)
- Lofexidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate
Risk of QT Prolongation : Lofexidine tablets prolong the QT interval. (Lofexidine 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)
- 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)
- ModafinilCNS stimulantModerate
Limited data in patients receiving known enzyme inducers ( phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine ) indicate only a 30% increase in the rate of flecainide elimination. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- 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)
- 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)
- OxcarbazepineanticonvulsantModerate
Limited data in patients receiving known enzyme inducers ( phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine ) indicate only a 30% increase in the rate of flecainide elimination. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- PaliperidoneantipsychoticModerate
…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 prolong the QTc interval. (Paliperidone label, Warnings and precautions)
- ParoxetineSSRIModerate
Use caution with concomitant use of BRISDELLE with other drugs that are metabolized by CYP2D6, including nortriptyline, amitriptyline, imipramine, desipramine, fluoxetine, phenothiazines, risperidone, and Type 1C antiarrhythmics (e.g., propafenone, flecainide, and encainide). (Paroxetine label, Drug interactions)
- Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantModerate
Limited data in patients receiving known enzyme inducers ( phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine ) indicate only a 30% increase in the rate of flecainide elimination. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- PhenytoinanticonvulsantModerate
Limited data in patients receiving known enzyme inducers ( phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine ) indicate only a 30% increase in the rate of flecainide elimination. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- 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)
- PrimidoneanticonvulsantModerate
Limited data in patients receiving known enzyme inducers ( phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine ) indicate only a 30% increase in the rate of flecainide elimination. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- QuetiapineantipsychoticModerate
…Class 1A antiarrythmics (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) or Class III antiarrythmics (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol), antipsychotic medications (e.g., ziprasidone, 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). (Quetiapine label, Warnings and precautions)
- RifampinantibioticModerate
Limited data in patients receiving known enzyme inducers ( phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine ) indicate only a 30% increase in the rate of flecainide elimination. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- Sofosbuvir and velpatasvirantiviralModerate
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)
- 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)
- TopiramateanticonvulsantModerate
Limited data in patients receiving known enzyme inducers ( phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine ) indicate only a 30% increase in the rate of flecainide elimination. (Flecainide 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)
- 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
Because both of these drugs have negative inotropic properties and the effects of coadministration with flecainide acetate are unknown, neither disopyramide nor verapamil should be administered concurrently with flecainide acetate unless, in the judgment of the physician, the benefits of this combination outweigh the risks. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
Minor mentions (38)
- Acetazolamidecarbonic anhydrase inhibitorMinor
Flecainide acetate has been used in a large number of patients receiving diuretics without apparent interaction. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- Amiloridepotassium-sparing diureticMinor
Flecainide acetate has been used in a large number of patients receiving diuretics without apparent interaction. (Flecainide 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)
- ApixabananticoagulantMinor
Consequently, interactions with other drugs which are highly protein bound (e.g., anticoagulants ) would not be expected. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- Bumetanideloop diureticMinor
Flecainide acetate has been used in a large number of patients receiving diuretics without apparent interaction. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- Chlorthalidonethiazide diureticMinor
Flecainide acetate has been used in a large number of patients receiving diuretics without apparent interaction. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- DabigatrananticoagulantMinor
Consequently, interactions with other drugs which are highly protein bound (e.g., anticoagulants ) would not be expected. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- Diltiazemcalcium channel blockerMinor
There has been too little experience with the coadministration of flecainide acetate with nifedipine or diltiazem to recommend concomitant use. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- EdoxabananticoagulantMinor
Consequently, interactions with other drugs which are highly protein bound (e.g., anticoagulants ) would not be expected. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- EnoxaparinanticoagulantMinor
Consequently, interactions with other drugs which are highly protein bound (e.g., anticoagulants ) would not be expected. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- Eplerenonealdosterone antagonistMinor
Flecainide acetate has been used in a large number of patients receiving diuretics without apparent interaction. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- Ethacrynic acidloop diureticMinor
Flecainide acetate has been used in a large number of patients receiving diuretics without apparent interaction. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- FondaparinuxanticoagulantMinor
Consequently, interactions with other drugs which are highly protein bound (e.g., anticoagulants ) would not be expected. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- Furosemideloop diureticMinor
Flecainide acetate has been used in a large number of patients receiving diuretics without apparent interaction. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- HeparinanticoagulantMinor
Consequently, interactions with other drugs which are highly protein bound (e.g., anticoagulants ) would not be expected. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- Hydrochlorothiazidethiazide diureticMinor
Flecainide acetate has been used in a large number of patients receiving diuretics without apparent interaction. (Flecainide 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)
- Indapamidethiazide diureticMinor
Flecainide acetate has been used in a large number of patients receiving diuretics without apparent interaction. (Flecainide 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)
- Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazideACE inhibitorMinor
Flecainide acetate has been used in a large number of patients receiving diuretics without apparent interaction. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- Losartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor
Flecainide acetate has been used in a large number of patients receiving diuretics without apparent interaction. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- Metolazonethiazide diureticMinor
Flecainide acetate has been used in a large number of patients receiving diuretics without apparent interaction. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- Midodrinealpha-adrenergic agonistMinor
…for Drug Interactions It appears possible, although there is no supporting experimental evidence, that the high renal clearance of desglymidodrine (a base) is due to active tubular secretion by the base-secreting system also responsible for the secretion of such drugs as metformin, cimetidine, ranitidine, procainamide, triamterene, flecainide, and quinidine. (Midodrine label, Precautions)
- Nifedipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor
There has been too little experience with the coadministration of flecainide acetate with nifedipine or diltiazem to recommend concomitant use. (Flecainide 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)
- PentoxifyllinemethylxanthineMinor
Pentoxifylline extended-release tablets have been used concurrently with antihypertensive drugs, beta blockers, digitalis, diuretics, and antiarrhythmics, without observed problems. (Pentoxifylline 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)
- 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)
- RivaroxabananticoagulantMinor
Consequently, interactions with other drugs which are highly protein bound (e.g., anticoagulants ) would not be expected. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- Spironolactonealdosterone antagonistMinor
Flecainide acetate has been used in a large number of patients receiving diuretics without apparent interaction. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazidealdosterone antagonistMinor
Flecainide acetate has been used in a large number of patients receiving diuretics without apparent interaction. (Flecainide 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)
- 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)
- Torsemideloop diureticMinor
Flecainide acetate has been used in a large number of patients receiving diuretics without apparent interaction. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- Triamterenepotassium-sparing diureticMinor
Flecainide acetate has been used in a large number of patients receiving diuretics without apparent interaction. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazidepotassium-sparing diureticMinor
Flecainide acetate has been used in a large number of patients receiving diuretics without apparent interaction. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor
Flecainide acetate has been used in a large number of patients receiving diuretics without apparent interaction. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
- WarfarinanticoagulantMinor
Consequently, interactions with other drugs which are highly protein bound (e.g., anticoagulants ) would not be expected. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)
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