Flecainide interactions

Flecainide (Tambocor), an antiarrhythmic has 210 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 59 major, 91 moderate, 60 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 (59)

  • Acebutololbeta blockerMajor

    Concomitant negative chronotropic therapy such as digoxin or beta-blockers may lower the risk of this complication. (Flecainide label, Boxed warning)

  • 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)

  • Atenololbeta 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)

  • Azithromycinmacrolide 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)

  • Betaxololbeta blockerMajor

    Concomitant negative chronotropic therapy such as digoxin or beta-blockers may lower the risk of this complication. (Flecainide label, Boxed warning)

  • Bisoprololbeta 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)

  • Brimonidine and timololalpha-adrenergic agonistMajor

    Concomitant negative chronotropic therapy such as digoxin or beta-blockers may lower the risk of this complication. (Flecainide label, Boxed warning)

  • Carvedilolbeta blockerMajor

    Concomitant negative chronotropic therapy such as digoxin or beta-blockers may lower the risk of this complication. (Flecainide label, Boxed warning)

  • CiprofloxacinfluoroquinoloneMajor

    Avoid use in patients with known prolongation, those with hypokalemia, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Ciprofloxacin 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)

  • Digoxindigitalis glycosideMajor

    Concomitant negative chronotropic therapy such as digoxin or beta-blockers may lower the risk of this complication. (Flecainide label, Boxed warning)

  • DisopyramideantiarrhythmicMajor

    …asymptomatic non-life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias who had had a myocardial infarction more than 6 days but less than 2 years previously, an excessive mortality or non-fatal cardiac arrest rate (7.7%) was seen in patients treated with encainide or flecainide compared with that seen in patients assigned to carefully matched placebo-treated groups (3.0%). (Disopyramide 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)

  • Concomitant use of COMPLERA with drugs with a known risk to prolong the QTc interval of the electrocardiogram may increase the risk of Torsade de Pointes. (Emtricitabine, rilpivirine, and tenofovir label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Esmololbeta blockerMajor

    Concomitant negative chronotropic therapy such as digoxin or beta-blockers may lower the risk of this complication. (Flecainide label, Boxed warning)

  • Fluconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    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)

  • 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)

  • FoscarnetantiviralMajor

    (See DOSAGE and ADMINISTRATION. ) Because of the risk of QT 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… (Foscarnet label, Drug interactions)

  • FosfomycinantibioticMajor

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

  • HydroxychloroquineQT-prolonging drugMajor

    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)

  • Itraconazoleazole antifungalMajor

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

  • 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)

  • Labetalolbeta blockerMajor

    Concomitant negative chronotropic therapy such as digoxin or beta-blockers may lower the risk of this complication. (Flecainide label, Boxed warning)

  • 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)

  • LevofloxacinfluoroquinoloneMajor

    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)

  • 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)

  • Metoprololbeta 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)

  • MexiletineantiarrhythmicMajor

    …asymptomatic non-life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias who had a myocardial infarction more than six days but less than two years previously, an excessive mortality or non-fatal cardiac arrest rate (7.7%) was seen in patients treated with encainide or flecainide compared with that seen in patients assigned to carefully matched placebo-treated groups (3.0%). (Mexiletine label, Boxed warning)

  • 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

    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)

  • Nebivololbeta blockerMajor

    Concomitant negative chronotropic therapy such as digoxin or beta-blockers may lower the risk of this complication. (Flecainide label, Boxed warning)

  • …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)

  • Avoid coadministration of oxaliplatin injection with medicinal products with a known potential to prolong the QT interval. (Oxaliplatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Avoid coadministration of VOTRIENT with drugs known to prolong the QT/QTc interval. (Pazopanib label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenobarbitalbarbiturateMajor

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

  • PimozideantipsychoticMajor

    Because pimozide prolongs the QT interval of the electrocardiogram it is contraindicated in patients with congenital long QT syndrome, patients with a history of cardiac arrhythmias, patients taking other drugs which prolong the QT interval of the electrocardiogram or patients with known hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia (see also PRECAUTIONS - DRUG INTERACTIONS ). (Pimozide label, Contraindications)

  • 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)

  • ProcainamideantiarrhythmicMajor

    …patients with asymptomatic non-life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias who had a myocardial infarction more than six days but less than two years previously, an excessive mortality or non-fatal cardiac arrest rate (7.7%) was seen in patients treated with encainide or flecainide compared with that seen in patients assigned to matched placebo-treated group (3.0%). (Procainamide label, Boxed warning)

  • 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)

  • Propranololbeta blockerMajor

    Concomitant negative chronotropic therapy such as digoxin or beta-blockers may lower the risk of this complication. (Flecainide 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)

  • SertralineSSRIMajor

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

  • Sotalolbeta blockerMajor

    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)

  • ThioridazineantipsychoticMajor

    CONTRAINDICATIONS Thioridazine hydrochloride tablet use should be avoided in combination with other drugs that are known to prolong the QTc interval and in patients with congenital long QT syndrome or a history of cardiac arrhythmias. (Thioridazine label, Contraindications)

  • Timololbeta blockerMajor

    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)

  • Avoid concomitant use of VEPPANU with strong CYP3A inhibitors or drugs known to prolong the QTc interval. (Vepdegestrant label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ZiprasidoneantipsychoticMajor

    …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 (91)

  • 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)

  • Arformoterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    MAO inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants and drugs that prolong the QTc interval may potentiate effect on the cardiovascular system. (Arformoterol 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)

  • 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)

  • Drugs that Prolong the QT interval QT prolongation has been reported with metronidazole, a component of bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole and tetracycline hydrochloride, particularly when administered with drugs with the potential for prolonging the QT interval. (Bismuth subcitrate, metronidazole, and tetracycline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • CinacalcetCYP2D6 inhibitorModerate

    Dose adjustments may be required for concomitant medications that are predominantly metabolized by CYP2D6 (e.g., desipramine, metoprolol, and carvedilol) and particularly those with a narrow therapeutic index (e.g., flecainide and most tricyclic antidepressants) [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Cinacalcet 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • Desfluranegeneral anestheticModerate

    Carefully monitor cardiac rhythm when administering SUPRANE to susceptible patients (e.g., patients with congenital Long QT Syndrome or patients taking drugs that can prolong the QT interval). (Desflurane label, Warnings and precautions)

  • 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)

  • Dextromethorphan and quinidineserotonergic drugModerate

    (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ) Drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450IID6, such as quinidine , might increase the plasma concentrations of flecainide in patients that are on chronic flecainide therapy; especially if these patients are extensive metabolizers. (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)

  • 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)

  • EfavirenzantiretroviralModerate

    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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • EribulinModerate

    QT Prolongation: Monitor for prolonged QT intervals in patients with congestive heart failure, bradyarrhythmias, drugs known to prolong the QT interval, 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)

  • 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)

  • EtravirineantiretroviralModerate

    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)

  • FosphenytoinanticonvulsantModerate

    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)

  • 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)

  • GoserelinModerate

    Effect on QT/QTc Interval: Androgen deprivation therapy may prolong the QT interval. (Goserelin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • 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)

  • HydrocodoneopioidModerate

    This observation should be considered in making clinical decisions regarding patient monitoring when prescribing HYSINGLA ER in patients with congestive heart failure, bradyarrhythmias, electrolyte abnormalities, or who are taking medications that are known to prolong the QTc interval. (Hydrocodone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Isofluranegeneral anestheticModerate

    Monitor QT interval when administering FORANE to susceptible patients (e.g., patients with congenital Long QT Syndrome or patients taking drugs that can prolong the QT interval). (Isoflurane 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)

  • LeuprolideModerate

    Effect on QT/QTc Interval: Androgen deprivation therapy may prolong the QT interval. (Leuprolide label, Warnings and precautions)

  • 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)

  • LorlatinibCYP3A4 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)

  • MefloquineantimalarialModerate

    Other Drugs that Prolong the QTc Interval Coadministration of other drugs known to alter cardiac conduction (e.g., anti-arrhythmic or beta-adrenergic blocking agents, calcium channel blockers, antihistamines or H 1 -blocking agents, tricyclic antidepressants and phenothiazines) might also contribute to a prolongation of the QTc interval. (Mefloquine label, Drug interactions)

  • 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)

  • MifepristoneCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    There is little or no experience with high exposure, concomitant dosing with other QT-prolonging drugs, or potassium channel variants resulting in a long QT interval. [See Warnings & Precautions ( 5.6 )] To minimize risk, the lowest effective dose should always be used. (Mifepristone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MitapivatCYP3A4 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)

  • MitotaneCYP3A4 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)

  • 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)

  • Nafcillinpenicillin antibioticModerate

    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)

  • NevirapineantiretroviralModerate

    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)

  • 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

    Use olanzapine and fluoxetine capsules with caution in combination with other drugs that prolong the QT interval ( 4.2 , 5.20 , 7.7 , 7.8 ) 7.1 Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) [See Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 , 2.5 ), Contraindications ( 4.1 ), and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] . (Olanzapine and fluoxetine label, Drug interactions)

  • 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)

  • PasireotideModerate

    Drugs that Prolong QT: Use with caution in patients who are at significant risk of developing QTc prolongation. (Pasireotide label, Drug interactions)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • PonesimodimmunosuppressantModerate

    Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs, QT Prolonging Drugs, Drugs that may Decrease Heart Rate PONVORY has not been studied in patients taking QT prolonging drugs. (Ponesimod label, Drug interactions)

  • PrimaquineantimalarialModerate

    QT Interval Prolonging Drugs The pharmacodynamic interaction potential to prolong the QT interval of the electrocardiogram between Primaquine phosphate Tablets and other drugs that effect cardiac conduction is unknown. (Primaquine label, Drug interactions)

  • 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)

  • QuinineantimalarialModerate

    …disease and preexisting conduction system abnormalities, elderly patients with sick sinus syndrome, patients with atrial fibrillation with slow ventricular response, patients with myocardial ischemia or patients receiving drugs known to prolong the PR interval (e.g. verapamil) or QRS interval (e.g. flecainide or quinidine) [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ( 12.2 )] . (Quinine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RifabutinantibioticModerate

    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)

  • 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)

  • RifapentineantibioticModerate

    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)

  • RilpivirineantiretroviralModerate

    In healthy subjects, 75 mg once daily and 300 mg once daily (3 times and 12 times the dose in EDURANT) have been shown to prolong the QTc interval of the electrocardiogram. (Rilpivirine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Rocuroniumneuromuscular blockerModerate

    QT Interval Prolongation The overall analysis of ECG data in pediatric patients indicates that the concomitant use of Rocuronium Bromide Injection with general anesthetic agents can prolong the QTc interval [see Clinical Studies ( 14.3 )]. (Rocuronium 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)

  • Sevofluranegeneral anestheticModerate

    Caution should be exercised when administering sevoflurane to susceptible patients (e.g., patients with congenital Long QT Syndrome or patients taking drugs that can prolong the QT interval). (Sevoflurane label, Warnings)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • SuzetrigineCYP3A4 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • TriptorelinModerate

    Effect on QT/QTc Interval: Androgen deprivation therapy may prolong the QT interval. (Triptorelin 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 (60)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • ApixabananticoagulantMinor

    Consequently, interactions with other drugs which are highly protein bound (e.g., anticoagulants ) would not be expected. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)

  • ArgatrobananticoagulantMinor

    Consequently, interactions with other drugs which are highly protein bound (e.g., anticoagulants ) would not be expected. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)

  • Flecainide acetate has been used in a large number of patients receiving diuretics without apparent interaction. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)

  • BivalirudinanticoagulantMinor

    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)

  • Candesartan 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)

  • Chlorothiazidethiazide 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)

  • 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)

  • DabigatrananticoagulantMinor

    Consequently, interactions with other drugs which are highly protein bound (e.g., anticoagulants ) would not be expected. (Flecainide 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)

  • 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)

  • Flecainide acetate has been used in a large number of patients receiving diuretics without apparent interaction. (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)

  • Flecainide acetate has been used in a large number of patients receiving diuretics without apparent interaction. (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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • Indapamidethiazide diureticMinor

    Flecainide acetate has been used in a large number of patients receiving diuretics without apparent interaction. (Flecainide label, Drug interactions)

  • Irbesartan 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)

  • 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)

  • 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 Interaction: 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)

  • Olmesartan 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)

  • Olmesartan, amlodipine, 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)

  • ParoxetineSSRIMinor

    Examples propafenone, flecainide, atomoxetine, desipramine, dextromethorphan, metoprolol, nebivolol, perphenazine, tolterodine, venlafaxine, risperidone. (Paroxetine 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • Flecainide acetate has been used in a large number of patients receiving diuretics without apparent interaction. (Flecainide 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)

  • Telmisartan 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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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