Rabeprazole interactions

Rabeprazole (Aciphex), a proton pump inhibitor has 56 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 6 major, 44 moderate, 5 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 (6)

  • Amoxicillinpenicillin antibioticMajor

    For information about contraindications of antibacterial agents (clarithromycin and amoxicillin) indicated in combination with ACIPHEX delayed-release tablets, refer to the Contraindications section of their package inserts. (Rabeprazole label, Contraindications)

  • Amoxicillin and clavulanatepenicillin antibioticMajor

    For information about contraindications of antibacterial agents (clarithromycin and amoxicillin) indicated in combination with ACIPHEX delayed-release tablets, refer to the Contraindications section of their package inserts. (Rabeprazole label, Contraindications)

  • CefuroximecephalosporinMajor

    Histamine-2 (H 2 ) antagonists and proton pump inhibitors should be avoided. (Cefuroxime label, Drug interactions)

  • Clarithromycinmacrolide antibioticMajor

    For information about contraindications of antibacterial agents (clarithromycin and amoxicillin) indicated in combination with ACIPHEX delayed-release tablets, refer to the Contraindications section of their package inserts. (Rabeprazole label, Contraindications)

  • MethylphenidateCNS stimulantMajor

    Intervention Concomitant use of methylphenidate extended-release orally disintegrating tablets with a gastric pH modulator (i.e., a H2-blocker or a proton pump inhibitor) is not recommended. (Methylphenidate label, Drug interactions)

  • RisedronatebisphosphonateMajor

    Concomitant administration of Risedronate sodium delayed-release and H 2 blockers or PPIs is not recommended. (Risedronate label, Drug interactions)

Moderate interactions (44)

  • Acetazolamidecarbonic anhydrase inhibitorModerate

    For patients expected to be on prolonged treatment or who take PPIs with medications such as digoxin or drugs that may cause hypomagnesemia (e.g., diuretics), health care professionals may consider monitoring magnesium levels prior to initiation of PPI treatment and periodically [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Amiloridepotassium-sparing diureticModerate

    For patients expected to be on prolonged treatment or who take PPIs with medications such as digoxin or drugs that may cause hypomagnesemia (e.g., diuretics), health care professionals may consider monitoring magnesium levels prior to initiation of PPI treatment and periodically [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Amphetamine and dextroamphetamineCNS stimulantModerate

    Proton Pump Inhibitors Clinical Impact Time to maximum concentration (T max ) of amphetamine is decreased compared to when administered alone. (Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamideantiretroviralModerate

    Decreased exposure of some antiretroviral drugs (e.g., rilpivirine, atazanavir, and nelfinavir) when used concomitantly with rabeprazole may reduce antiviral effect and promote the development of drug resistance. (Rabeprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazidebeta blockerModerate

    For patients expected to be on prolonged treatment or who take PPIs with medications such as digoxin or drugs that may cause hypomagnesemia (e.g., diuretics), health care professionals may consider monitoring magnesium levels prior to initiation of PPI treatment and periodically [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Bumetanideloop diureticModerate

    For patients expected to be on prolonged treatment or who take PPIs with medications such as digoxin or drugs that may cause hypomagnesemia (e.g., diuretics), health care professionals may consider monitoring magnesium levels prior to initiation of PPI treatment and periodically [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Chlorthalidonethiazide diureticModerate

    For patients expected to be on prolonged treatment or who take PPIs with medications such as digoxin or drugs that may cause hypomagnesemia (e.g., diuretics), health care professionals may consider monitoring magnesium levels prior to initiation of PPI treatment and periodically [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Deferasiroxiron supplementModerate

    Drugs Dependent on Gastric pH for Absorption (e.g., iron salts, erlotinib, dasatinib, nilotinib, mycophenolate mofetil, ketoconazole, itraconazole) Clinical Impact: Rabeprazole can reduce the absorption of other drugs due to its effect on reducing intragastric acidity. (Rabeprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Dexlansoprazoleproton pump inhibitorModerate

    Bone Fracture : Long-term and multiple daily dose PPI therapy may be associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, wrist, or spine ( 5.5 ). (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Digoxindigitalis glycosideModerate

    For patients expected to be on prolonged treatment or who take PPIs with medications such as digoxin or drugs that may cause hypomagnesemia (e.g., diuretics), health care professionals may consider monitoring magnesium levels prior to initiation of PPI treatment and periodically [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DolutegravirantiretroviralModerate

    Decreased exposure of some antiretroviral drugs (e.g., rilpivirine, atazanavir, and nelfinavir) when used concomitantly with rabeprazole may reduce antiviral effect and promote the development of drug resistance. (Rabeprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • DuloxetineSNRIModerate

    It is unknown whether the concomitant administration of proton pump inhibitors affects duloxetine absorption [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.14 )] . (Duloxetine label, Drug interactions)

  • Emtricitabine and tenofovirantiretroviralModerate

    Decreased exposure of some antiretroviral drugs (e.g., rilpivirine, atazanavir, and nelfinavir) when used concomitantly with rabeprazole may reduce antiviral effect and promote the development of drug resistance. (Rabeprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Eplerenonealdosterone antagonistModerate

    For patients expected to be on prolonged treatment or who take PPIs with medications such as digoxin or drugs that may cause hypomagnesemia (e.g., diuretics), health care professionals may consider monitoring magnesium levels prior to initiation of PPI treatment and periodically [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Esomeprazoleproton pump inhibitorModerate

    Bone Fracture : Long-term and multiple daily dose PPI therapy may be associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, wrist, or spine ( 5.5 ). (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Ethacrynic acidloop diureticModerate

    For patients expected to be on prolonged treatment or who take PPIs with medications such as digoxin or drugs that may cause hypomagnesemia (e.g., diuretics), health care professionals may consider monitoring magnesium levels prior to initiation of PPI treatment and periodically [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FlibanserinCNS depressantModerate

    Strong CYP2C19 Inhibitors Examples Proton pump inhibitors, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, benzodiazepines, antifungals Clinical Implications The concomitant use of ADDYI with strong CYP2C19 inhibitors may increase flibanserin exposure which may increase the risk of hypotension, syncope, and CNS depression. (Flibanserin label, Drug interactions)

  • Furosemideloop diureticModerate

    For patients expected to be on prolonged treatment or who take PPIs with medications such as digoxin or drugs that may cause hypomagnesemia (e.g., diuretics), health care professionals may consider monitoring magnesium levels prior to initiation of PPI treatment and periodically [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Hydrochlorothiazidethiazide diureticModerate

    For patients expected to be on prolonged treatment or who take PPIs with medications such as digoxin or drugs that may cause hypomagnesemia (e.g., diuretics), health care professionals may consider monitoring magnesium levels prior to initiation of PPI treatment and periodically [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Indapamidethiazide diureticModerate

    For patients expected to be on prolonged treatment or who take PPIs with medications such as digoxin or drugs that may cause hypomagnesemia (e.g., diuretics), health care professionals may consider monitoring magnesium levels prior to initiation of PPI treatment and periodically [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • IronVitamin and mineralModerate

    Drugs Dependent on Gastric pH for Absorption (e.g., iron salts, erlotinib, dasatinib, nilotinib, mycophenolate mofetil, ketoconazole, itraconazole) Clinical Impact: Rabeprazole can reduce the absorption of other drugs due to its effect on reducing intragastric acidity. (Rabeprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Itraconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Drugs Dependent on Gastric pH for Absorption (e.g., iron salts, erlotinib, dasatinib, nilotinib, mycophenolate mofetil, ketoconazole, itraconazole) Clinical Impact: Rabeprazole can reduce the absorption of other drugs due to its effect on reducing intragastric acidity. (Rabeprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Ketoconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Drugs Dependent on Gastric pH for Absorption (e.g., iron salts, erlotinib, dasatinib, nilotinib, mycophenolate mofetil, ketoconazole, itraconazole) Clinical Impact: Rabeprazole can reduce the absorption of other drugs due to its effect on reducing intragastric acidity. (Rabeprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Lansoprazoleproton pump inhibitorModerate

    Bone Fracture : Long-term and multiple daily dose PPI therapy may be associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, wrist, or spine ( 5.5 ). (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazideACE inhibitorModerate

    For patients expected to be on prolonged treatment or who take PPIs with medications such as digoxin or drugs that may cause hypomagnesemia (e.g., diuretics), health care professionals may consider monitoring magnesium levels prior to initiation of PPI treatment and periodically [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Losartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    For patients expected to be on prolonged treatment or who take PPIs with medications such as digoxin or drugs that may cause hypomagnesemia (e.g., diuretics), health care professionals may consider monitoring magnesium levels prior to initiation of PPI treatment and periodically [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MethotrexateimmunosuppressantModerate

    Interaction with Methotrexate : Concomitant use with PPIs may elevate and/or prolong serum concentrations of methotrexate and/or its metabolite, possibly leading to toxicity. (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Metolazonethiazide diureticModerate

    For patients expected to be on prolonged treatment or who take PPIs with medications such as digoxin or drugs that may cause hypomagnesemia (e.g., diuretics), health care professionals may consider monitoring magnesium levels prior to initiation of PPI treatment and periodically [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MycophenolateimmunosuppressantModerate

    Drugs Dependent on Gastric pH for Absorption (e.g., iron salts, erlotinib, dasatinib, nilotinib, mycophenolate mofetil, ketoconazole, itraconazole) Clinical Impact: Rabeprazole can reduce the absorption of other drugs due to its effect on reducing intragastric acidity. (Rabeprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Omeprazoleproton pump inhibitorModerate

    Bone Fracture : Long-term and multiple daily dose PPI therapy may be associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, wrist, or spine ( 5.5 ). (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Pantoprazoleproton pump inhibitorModerate

    Bone Fracture : Long-term and multiple daily dose PPI therapy may be associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, wrist, or spine ( 5.5 ). (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PhenytoinanticonvulsantModerate

    …topiramate Azoles Fluconazole, ketoconazole, itraconazole, miconazole, voriconazole Antineoplastic agents Capecitabine, fluorouracil Antidepressants Fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, sertraline Gastric acid reducing agents H 2 antagonists (cimetidine), omeprazole Sulfonamides Sulfamethizole, sulfaphenazole, sulfadiazine, sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim Other Acute alcohol intake,… (Phenytoin label, Drug interactions)

  • RitonavirantiretroviralModerate

    Decreased exposure of some antiretroviral drugs (e.g., rilpivirine, atazanavir, and nelfinavir) when used concomitantly with rabeprazole may reduce antiviral effect and promote the development of drug resistance. (Rabeprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Sofosbuvir and velpatasvirantiviralModerate

    Clinical Effect/Recommendation Acid Reducing Agents: ↓ velpatasvir Velpatasvir solubility decreases as pH increases. (Sofosbuvir and velpatasvir label, Drug interactions)

  • Spironolactonealdosterone antagonistModerate

    For patients expected to be on prolonged treatment or who take PPIs with medications such as digoxin or drugs that may cause hypomagnesemia (e.g., diuretics), health care professionals may consider monitoring magnesium levels prior to initiation of PPI treatment and periodically [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazidealdosterone antagonistModerate

    For patients expected to be on prolonged treatment or who take PPIs with medications such as digoxin or drugs that may cause hypomagnesemia (e.g., diuretics), health care professionals may consider monitoring magnesium levels prior to initiation of PPI treatment and periodically [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TacrolimusimmunosuppressantModerate

    Tacrolimus Clinical Impact: Potentially increased exposure of tacrolimus, especially in transplant patients who are intermediate or poor metabolizers of CYP2C19 . (Rabeprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Torsemideloop diureticModerate

    For patients expected to be on prolonged treatment or who take PPIs with medications such as digoxin or drugs that may cause hypomagnesemia (e.g., diuretics), health care professionals may consider monitoring magnesium levels prior to initiation of PPI treatment and periodically [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Triamterenepotassium-sparing diureticModerate

    For patients expected to be on prolonged treatment or who take PPIs with medications such as digoxin or drugs that may cause hypomagnesemia (e.g., diuretics), health care professionals may consider monitoring magnesium levels prior to initiation of PPI treatment and periodically [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazidepotassium-sparing diureticModerate

    For patients expected to be on prolonged treatment or who take PPIs with medications such as digoxin or drugs that may cause hypomagnesemia (e.g., diuretics), health care professionals may consider monitoring magnesium levels prior to initiation of PPI treatment and periodically [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    For patients expected to be on prolonged treatment or who take PPIs with medications such as digoxin or drugs that may cause hypomagnesemia (e.g., diuretics), health care professionals may consider monitoring magnesium levels prior to initiation of PPI treatment and periodically [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Vitamin B12Vitamin and mineralModerate

    This diagnosis should be considered if clinical symptoms consistent with cyanocobalamin deficiency are observed in patients treated with ACIPHEX. (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Voriconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    The metabolism of other proton pump inhibitors that are CYP2C19 substrates may also be inhibited by voriconazole and may result in increased plasma concentrations of other proton pump inhibitors. (Voriconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • WarfarinanticoagulantModerate

    Use with Warfarin : Monitor for increases in INR and prothrombin time ( 5.2 , 7 ). (Rabeprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

Minor mentions (5)

  • Cannabidiol (prescription)anticonvulsantMinor

    False Positive Urine Tests for THC Clinical Impact: There have been reports of false positive urine screening tests for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in patients receiving PPIs. (Rabeprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Cannabis (marijuana)Tobacco and cannabisMinor

    False Positive Urine Tests for THC Clinical Impact: There have been reports of false positive urine screening tests for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in patients receiving PPIs. (Rabeprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • DronabinolcannabinoidMinor

    False Positive Urine Tests for THC Clinical Impact: There have been reports of false positive urine screening tests for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in patients receiving PPIs. (Rabeprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • MagnesiumVitamin and mineralMinor

    Proton pump inhibitors taken for a year or longer can cause low magnesium; supplements may not correct it while the PPI continues. (NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Magnesium)

  • Prasugrelantiplatelet agentMinor

    Effient can be administered with aspirin (75 mg to 325 mg per day), heparin, GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors, statins, digoxin, and drugs that elevate gastric pH, including proton pump inhibitors and H 2 blockers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

No significant interaction reported (1)

  • Posaconazoleazole antifungalNo interaction

    No clinically relevant effects on the pharmacokinetics of Noxafil delayed-release tablets were observed during concomitant use with antacids, H 2 -receptor antagonists and proton pump inhibitors, and metoclopramide [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Posaconazole label, Drug interactions)

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