Loratadine interactions

Loratadine (Claritin, Alavert), an antihistamine has 40 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 4 major, 15 moderate, 20 minor, and 1 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 (4)

  • DoxylamineantihistamineMajor

    …glaucoma • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking • a sedative or any other sleep-aid • tranquilizers • any other antihistamines • any other drugs When using this product • avoid alcoholic beverages • do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery • take only at bedtime Stop use and ask a doctor… (Doxylamine label, Warnings)

  • MoexiprilACE inhibitorMajor

    None of the cases were considered life-threatening and all resolved either without treatment or with medication (antihistamines or glucocorticoids). (Moexipril label, Warnings)

  • PitolisantQT-prolonging drugMajor

    Prevention or Management: Avoid centrally acting H1 receptor antagonists. (Pitolisant label, Drug interactions)

  • TranylcypromineMAO inhibitorMajor

    These medicines are in some cold, hay fever or weight-loss medicines. sympathomimetic herbal medicines or dietary supplements antihistamines (allergy medicines) triptans buspirone carbamazepine dextromethorphan dopamine hydroxytryptophan and tryptophan levodopa and methyldopa meperidine rasagline resperine s-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAM-e) tapentadol tetrabenazin… (Tranylcypromine label, Boxed warning)

Moderate interactions (15)

  • AliskirenantihypertensiveModerate

    Patients who experience these effects, even without respiratory distress, require prolonged observation and appropriate monitoring measures since treatment with antihistamines and corticosteroids may not be sufficient to prevent respiratory involvement. (Aliskiren label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Budesonide and formoterolcorticosteroidModerate

    In clinical studies, concurrent administration of budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate and other drugs, such as short-acting beta 2 -agonists, intranasal corticosteroids, and antihistamines/decongestants has not resulted in an increased frequency of adverse reactions. (Budesonide and formoterol label, Drug interactions)

  • DiazepambenzodiazepineModerate

    …be given to the pharmacology of the agents employed particularly with compounds that may potentiate or be potentiated by the action of Valium, such as phenothiazines, antipsychotics, anxiolytics/sedatives, hypnotics, anticonvulsants, narcotic analgesics, anesthetics, sedative antihistamines, narcotics, barbiturates, MAO inhibitors and other antidepressants. (Diazepam label, Drug interactions)

  • DicyclomineanticholinergicModerate

    …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), nitrates and nitrites, sympathomimetic agents,… (Dicyclomine label, Drug interactions)

  • Doxepintricyclic antidepressantModerate

    Potential additive effects when used in combination with CNS depressants or sedating antihistamines. (Doxepin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DronabinolcannabinoidModerate

    Concomitant use of other drugs that cause dizziness, confusion, sedation, or somnolence such as CNS depressants may increase this effect (e.g., barbiturates, benzodiazepines, lithium, opioids, buspirone, scopolamine, antihistamines, tricyclic antidepressants, other anticholinergic agents, and muscle relaxants). (Dronabinol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EpinephrinesympathomimeticModerate

    …arrhythmias [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) and Adverse Reactions (6) ]. β-blockers, such as propranolol Cyclopropane or halogenated hydrocarbon anesthetics, such as halothane Antihistamines Thyroid hormones Diuretics Cardiac glycosides, such as digitalis glycosides Quinidine Drugs potentiating hypokalemic effects of epinephrine • Potassium depleting diuretics… (Epinephrine label, Drug interactions)

  • ImatinibCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    In these instances, Gleevec was resumed at a dose lower than that at which the reaction occurred and some patients also received concomitant treatment with corticosteroids or antihistamines. (Imatinib label, Warnings and precautions)

  • InfliximabimmunosuppressantModerate

    Medications for the treatment of hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., acetaminophen, antihistamines, corticosteroids and/or epinephrine) should be available for immediate use in the event of a reaction [see Dosage and Administration (2.10) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . (Infliximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazideACE inhibitorModerate

    Even in those instances where swelling of only the tongue is involved, without respiratory distress, patients may require prolonged observation since treatment with antihistamines and corticosteroids may not be sufficient. (Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide label, Warnings)

  • OcrelizumabimmunosuppressantModerate

    In multiple sclerosis (MS) clinical trials, all adult and pediatric patients who were treated with OCREVUS received premedication with methylprednisolone (or an equivalent steroid), and may have also received an antihistamine (all pediatric patients) and/or an analgesic/antipyretic to reduce the risk of infusion reactions prior to each infusion. (Ocrelizumab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OfloxacinfluoroquinoloneModerate

    Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other resuscitative measures, including oxygen, intravenous fluids, antihistamines, corticosteroids, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated (see PRECAUTIONS and ADVERSE REACTIONS ). (Ofloxacin label, Warnings)

  • ScopolamineanticholinergicModerate

    Concomitant use of other drugs that cause central nervous system (CNS) adverse reactions (e.g., alcohol, sedatives, hypnotics, opiates, and anxiolytics) or have anticholinergic properties (e.g., other belladonna alkaloids, sedating antihistamines, meclizine, tricyclic antidepressants, and muscle relaxants) may increase this effect [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )] . (Scopolamine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TemazepambenzodiazepineModerate

    The benzodiazepines, including temazepam, produce additive CNS-depressant effects when co-administered with other CNS depressants such as alcohol, barbiturates, antipsychotics, sedative/hypnotics, anxiolytics, antidepressants, narcotic analgesics, sedative antihistamines, anticonvulsants, and anesthetics. (Temazepam label, Drug interactions)

  • TiotropiumanticholinergicModerate

    Concomitant Respiratory Medications SPIRIVA RESPIMAT has been used concomitantly with short-acting and long-acting sympathomimetic (beta-agonists) bronchodilators, methylxanthines, oral and inhaled steroids, antihistamines, mucolytics, leukotriene modifiers, cromones, and anti-IgE treatment without increases in adverse reactions. (Tiotropium label, Drug interactions)

Minor mentions (20)

  • BenazeprilACE inhibitorMinor

    Symptoms have not been relieved by antihistamines in these situations. (Benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Cannabidiol (prescription)anticonvulsantMinor

    Some subjects in the EPIDIOLEX clinical trials had pruritus, erythema, and angioedema requiring treatment, including corticosteroids and antihistamines. (Cannabidiol (prescription) label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CarbamazepineanticonvulsantMinor

    …voriconazole ) , cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, dalfopristin, danazol, dantrolene, delavirdine, diltiazem, erythromycin, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, grapefruit juice, ibuprofen, isoniazid, loratadine, nefazodone, niacinamide, nicotinamide, olanzapine, omeprazole, oxybutynin, quinine, quinupristin, ticlopidine, troleandomycin, valproate, verapamil, zileuton. (Carbamazepine label, Drug interactions)

  • CefadroxilcephalosporinMinor

    SERIOUS ACUTE HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS MAY REQUIRE TREATMENT WITH EPINEPHRINE AND OTHER EMERGENCY MEASURES, INCLUDING OXYGEN, INTRAVENOUS FLUIDS, INTRAVENOUS ANTIHISTAMINES, CORTICOSTEROIDS, PRESSOR AMINES, AND AIRWAY MANAGEMENT, AS CLINICALLY INDICATED. (Cefadroxil label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CefdinircephalosporinMinor

    SERIOUS ACUTE HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS MAY REQUIRE TREATMENT WITH EPINEPHRINE AND OTHER EMERGENCY MEASURES, INCLUDING OXYGEN, INTRAVENOUS FLUIDS, INTRAVENOUS ANTIHISTAMINES, CORTICOSTEROIDS, PRESSOR AMINES, AND AIRWAY MANAGEMENT, AS CLINICALLY INDICATED. (Cefdinir label, Warnings)

  • CefpodoximecephalosporinMinor

    SERIOUS ACUTE HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS MAY REQUIRE TREATMENT WITH EPINEPHRINE AND OTHER EMERGENCY MEASURES, INCLUDING OXYGEN, INTRAVENOUS FLUIDS, INTRAVENOUS ANTIHISTAMINE, AND AIRWAY MANAGEMENT, AS CLINICALLY INDICATED. (Cefpodoxime label, Warnings)

  • CiprofloxacinfluoroquinoloneMinor

    Serious anaphylactic reactions require immediate emergency treatment with epinephrine and other resuscitation measures, including oxygen, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, corticosteroids, pressor amines, and airway management, including intubation, as indicated [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 , 6.2 )]. (Ciprofloxacin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EnalaprilACE inhibitorMinor

    Symptoms have not been relieved by antihistamines in these situations. (Enalapril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Erythromycinmacrolide antibioticMinor

    Erythromycin has been reported to significantly alter the metabolism of the nonsedating antihistamines terfenadine and astemizole when taken concomitantly. (Erythromycin label, Drug interactions)

  • FluoxetineSSRIMinor

    Most patients improved promptly with discontinuation of fluoxetine and/or adjunctive treatment with antihistamines or steroids, and all patients experiencing these reactions were reported to recover completely. (Fluoxetine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • HeparinanticoagulantMinor

    Other Interactions Digitalis, tetracyclines, nicotine, or antihistamines, or intravenous nitroglycerin may partially counteract the anticoagulant action of heparin sodium. (Heparin label, Drug interactions)

  • Antihistamines and/or aspirin have been used for most mild to moderate cases. (Ivermectin label, Warnings)

  • LevofloxacinfluoroquinoloneMinor

    Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other resuscitative measures, including oxygen, intravenous fluids, antihistamines, corticosteroids, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated [see Adverse Reactions ( 6 ) and Patient Counseling Information ( 17 )] . (Levofloxacin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LisinoprilACE inhibitorMinor

    Symptoms have not been relieved by antihistamines in these situations. (Lisinopril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PerampanelanticonvulsantMinor

    Patients should limit activity until they have experience with concomitant use of CNS depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, narcotics, barbiturates, sedating antihistamines). (Perampanel label, Drug interactions)

  • QuinaprilACE inhibitorMinor

    In instances where swelling is confined to the face and lips, the condition generally resolves without treatment; antihistamines may be useful in relieving symptoms. (Quinapril label, Warnings)

  • RituximabimmunosuppressantMinor

    Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Sacubitril and valsartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    In cases of confirmed angioedema where swelling has been confined to the face and lips, the condition has generally resolved without treatment, although antihistamines have been useful in relieving symptoms. (Sacubitril and valsartan label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TrandolaprilACE inhibitorMinor

    In instances where swelling is confined to the face and lips, the condition generally resolves without treatment; antihistamines may be useful in relieving symptoms. (Trandolapril label, Warnings)

  • ZiprasidoneantipsychoticMinor

    Most patients improved promptly with adjunctive treatment with antihistamines or steroids and/or upon discontinuation of ziprasidone, and all patients experiencing these reactions were reported to recover completely. (Ziprasidone label, Warnings and precautions)

No significant interaction reported (1)

  • Ropiniroledopamine agonistNo interaction

    Commonly Administered Drugs: Population analysis showed that commonly administered drugs (e.g., selegiline, amantadine, tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines, ibuprofen, thiazides, antihistamines, anticholinergics) did not affect the clearance of ropinirole. (Ropinirole label, Drug interactions)

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