Tacrolimus interactions
Tacrolimus (Prograf, Envarsus, Astagraf), an immunosuppressant has 223 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 49 major, 164 moderate, 10 minor, and 0 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.
Major interactions (49)
…IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS; AND INCREASED MORTALITY IN FEMALE LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with ASTAGRAF XL ® or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] • Increased mortality in female liver transplant patients with ASTAGRAF XL. (Tacrolimus label, Boxed warning)
…IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS; AND INCREASED MORTALITY IN FEMALE LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with ASTAGRAF XL ® or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] • Increased mortality in female liver transplant patients with ASTAGRAF XL. (Tacrolimus label, Boxed warning)
Avoid alcoholic beverages. (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
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)
…IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS; AND INCREASED MORTALITY IN FEMALE LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with ASTAGRAF XL ® or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] • Increased mortality in female liver transplant patients with ASTAGRAF XL. (Tacrolimus label, Boxed warning)
This risk which can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)
About 13 percent of the cases of neutropenia have ended fatally, but almost all fatalities were in patients with serious illness, having collagen vascular disease, renal failure, heart failure or immunosuppressant therapy, or a combination of these complicating factors. (Captopril label, Warnings)
Avoid use in patients with known prolongation, those with hypokalemia, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Ciprofloxacin label, Warnings and precautions)
…IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS; AND INCREASED MORTALITY IN FEMALE LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with ASTAGRAF XL ® or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] • Increased mortality in female liver transplant patients with ASTAGRAF XL. (Tacrolimus label, Boxed warning)
…IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS; AND INCREASED MORTALITY IN FEMALE LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with ASTAGRAF XL ® or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] • Increased mortality in female liver transplant patients with ASTAGRAF XL. (Tacrolimus label, Boxed warning)
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)
…IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS; AND INCREASED MORTALITY IN FEMALE LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with ASTAGRAF XL ® or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] • Increased mortality in female liver transplant patients with ASTAGRAF XL. (Tacrolimus label, Boxed warning)
…IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS; AND INCREASED MORTALITY IN FEMALE LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with ASTAGRAF XL ® or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] • Increased mortality in female liver transplant patients with ASTAGRAF XL. (Tacrolimus label, Boxed warning)
…IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS; AND INCREASED MORTALITY IN FEMALE LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with ASTAGRAF XL ® or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] • Increased mortality in female liver transplant patients with ASTAGRAF XL. (Tacrolimus label, Boxed warning)
Coadministration of other drugs known to prolong the QT interval and which are metabolized via the enzyme CYP3A4 such as erythromycin, pimozide, and quinidine are contraindicated in patients receiving fluconazole. (Fluconazole label, Contraindications)
Chicken pox and measles, for example, can have a more serious or even fatal course in children on immunosuppressant corticosteroids. (Fludrocortisone label, Warnings)
Avoid co-administration of CONTEPO with drugs known to prolong the QT interval. (Fosfomycin label, Drug interactions)
Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice. (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
…IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS; AND INCREASED MORTALITY IN FEMALE LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with ASTAGRAF XL ® or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] • Increased mortality in female liver transplant patients with ASTAGRAF XL. (Tacrolimus label, Boxed warning)
Therefore, PLAQUENIL is not recommended in patients taking other drugs that have the potential to prolong the QT interval. (Hydroxychloroquine label, Warnings and precautions)
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)
…IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS; AND INCREASED MORTALITY IN FEMALE LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with ASTAGRAF XL ® or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] • Increased mortality in female liver transplant patients with ASTAGRAF XL. (Tacrolimus label, Boxed warning)
Immunosuppressants Everolimus Sirolimus Temsirolimus (IV) Not recommended during and 2 weeks after TOLSURA treatment. (Itraconazole label, Drug interactions)
- IvabradineMajor
Bradycardia may increase the risk of QT prolongation which may lead to severe ventricular arrhythmias, including torsade de pointes, especially in patients with risk factors such as use of QTc prolonging drugs [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] . (Ivabradine label, Warnings and precautions)
…IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS; AND INCREASED MORTALITY IN FEMALE LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with ASTAGRAF XL ® or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] • Increased mortality in female liver transplant patients with ASTAGRAF XL. (Tacrolimus label, Boxed warning)
Avoid use in patients with known prolongation, those with hypokalemia, and with other drugs that prolong the QT interval ( 5.11 , 8.5 ) (Levofloxacin label, Warnings and precautions)
…IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS; AND INCREASED MORTALITY IN FEMALE LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with ASTAGRAF XL ® or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] • Increased mortality in female liver transplant patients with ASTAGRAF XL. (Tacrolimus label, Boxed warning)
Examples diazepam, alprazolam, alcohol Drugs that Prolong QTc Interval Clinical Impact The concomitant use of other drugs which prolong the QTc interval with REMERON/REMERONSolTab, increase the risk of QT prolongation and/or ventricular arrhythmias (e.g., Torsades de Pointes). (Mirtazapine label, Drug interactions)
…IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS; AND INCREASED MORTALITY IN FEMALE LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with ASTAGRAF XL ® or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] • Increased mortality in female liver transplant patients with ASTAGRAF XL. (Tacrolimus label, Boxed warning)
…IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS; AND INCREASED MORTALITY IN FEMALE LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with ASTAGRAF XL ® or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] • Increased mortality in female liver transplant patients with ASTAGRAF XL. (Tacrolimus label, Boxed warning)
…IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS; AND INCREASED MORTALITY IN FEMALE LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with ASTAGRAF XL ® or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] • Increased mortality in female liver transplant patients with ASTAGRAF XL. (Tacrolimus label, Boxed warning)
Drugs that Prolong the QT Interval : Avoid concomitant use. (Phenobarbital label, Drug interactions)
…IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS; AND INCREASED MORTALITY IN FEMALE LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with ASTAGRAF XL ® or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] • Increased mortality in female liver transplant patients with ASTAGRAF XL. (Tacrolimus label, Boxed warning)
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)
Nephrotoxicity and leukoencephalopathy (including deaths) have been reported in clinical efficacy studies in patients with elevated cyclosporine or tacrolimus concentrations. (Posaconazole label, Warnings and precautions)
• Avoid use with other antiarrhythmic agents or drugs that prolong the QT interval. (Propafenone label, Warnings and precautions)
…IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS; AND INCREASED MORTALITY IN FEMALE LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with ASTAGRAF XL ® or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] • Increased mortality in female liver transplant patients with ASTAGRAF XL. (Tacrolimus label, Boxed warning)
…IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS; AND INCREASED MORTALITY IN FEMALE LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with ASTAGRAF XL ® or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] • Increased mortality in female liver transplant patients with ASTAGRAF XL. (Tacrolimus label, Boxed warning)
Avoid the concomitant use of drugs known to prolong the QTc interval. (Sertraline label, Drug interactions)
…IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS; AND INCREASED MORTALITY IN FEMALE LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with ASTAGRAF XL ® or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] • Increased mortality in female liver transplant patients with ASTAGRAF XL. (Tacrolimus label, Boxed warning)
St. John's wort can weaken these medicines by speeding up their breakdown, which can mean organ rejection, clots, or loss of effect. (NCCIH, St. John's Wort)
…IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS; AND INCREASED MORTALITY IN FEMALE LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with ASTAGRAF XL ® or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] • Increased mortality in female liver transplant patients with ASTAGRAF XL. (Tacrolimus label, Boxed warning)
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)
…IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS; AND INCREASED MORTALITY IN FEMALE LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with ASTAGRAF XL ® or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] • Increased mortality in female liver transplant patients with ASTAGRAF XL. (Tacrolimus label, Boxed warning)
…IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS; AND INCREASED MORTALITY IN FEMALE LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with ASTAGRAF XL ® or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] • Increased mortality in female liver transplant patients with ASTAGRAF XL. (Tacrolimus label, Boxed warning)
…IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS; AND INCREASED MORTALITY IN FEMALE LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with ASTAGRAF XL ® or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] • Increased mortality in female liver transplant patients with ASTAGRAF XL. (Tacrolimus label, Boxed warning)
…IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS; AND INCREASED MORTALITY IN FEMALE LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with ASTAGRAF XL ® or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] • Increased mortality in female liver transplant patients with ASTAGRAF XL. (Tacrolimus label, Boxed warning)
Therefore, ziprasidone should not be given with: • dofetilide, sotalol, quinidine, other Class Ia and III anti-arrhythmics, mesoridazine, thioridazine, chlorpromazine, droperidol, pimozide, sparfloxacin, gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin, halofantrine, mefloquine, pentamidine, arsenic trioxide, levomethadyl acetate, dolasetron mesylate, probucol or tacrolimus. (Ziprasidone label, Contraindications)
Moderate interactions (164)
Concomitant use of agents associated with hyperkalemia (e.g., potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers) may increase the risk for hyperkalemia [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- Amlodipine and benazeprildihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
Other drugs, such as: Magnesium and aluminum hydroxide antacids Metoclopramide May increase tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of serious adverse reactions (e.g., neurotoxicity, QT prolongation) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 , 5.10 , 5.11 )]. (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
- AprepitantCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate
The risk for nephrotoxicity may increase when ASTAGRAF XL is concomitantly administered with CYP3A inhibitors (by increasing tacrolimus whole blood concentrations) or drugs associated with nephrotoxicity (e.g., aminoglycosides, ganciclovir, amphotericin B, cisplatin, nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors). (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- ArmodafinilCNS stimulantModerate
Risk of Rejection with Strong CYP3A Inducers and Risk of Serious Adverse Reactions with Strong CYP3A Inhibitors The concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers may increase the metabolism of tacrolimus, leading to lower whole blood trough concentrations and greater risk of rejection. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- Azilsartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazidebeta blockerModerate
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- BosentanCYP3A4 inducerModerate
Risk of Rejection with Strong CYP3A Inducers and Risk of Serious Adverse Reactions with Strong CYP3A Inhibitors The concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers may increase the metabolism of tacrolimus, leading to lower whole blood trough concentrations and greater risk of rejection. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- BrivaracetamanticonvulsantModerate
Strong CYP3A Inducers c : Antimycobacterials (e.g., rifampin, rifabutin), anticonvulsants (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine and phenobarbital), St John’s wort May decrease tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of rejection [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )]. (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
Concomitant use of agents associated with hyperkalemia (e.g., potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers) may increase the risk for hyperkalemia [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
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)
- Candesartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- Cannabidiol (prescription)anticonvulsantModerate
Cannabidiol Drug Interactions When cannabidiol and ASTAGRAF XL are co-administered, closely monitor for an increase in tacrolimus blood levels and for adverse reactions suggestive of tacrolimus toxicity. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
Risk of Rejection with Strong CYP3A Inducers and Risk of Serious Adverse Reactions with Strong CYP3A Inhibitors The concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers may increase the metabolism of tacrolimus, leading to lower whole blood trough concentrations and greater risk of rejection. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
Cannabidiol Drug Interactions When cannabidiol and ASTAGRAF XL are co-administered, closely monitor for an increase in tacrolimus blood levels and for adverse reactions suggestive of tacrolimus toxicity. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- CenobamateanticonvulsantModerate
The risk for nephrotoxicity may increase when ASTAGRAF XL is concomitantly administered with CYP3A inhibitors (by increasing tacrolimus whole blood concentrations) or drugs associated with nephrotoxicity (e.g., aminoglycosides, ganciclovir, amphotericin B, cisplatin, nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors). (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- CimetidineH2 blockerModerate
The risk for nephrotoxicity may increase when ASTAGRAF XL is concomitantly administered with CYP3A inhibitors (by increasing tacrolimus whole blood concentrations) or drugs associated with nephrotoxicity (e.g., aminoglycosides, ganciclovir, amphotericin B, cisplatin, nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors). (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
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)
The risk for nephrotoxicity may increase when ASTAGRAF XL is concomitantly administered with CYP3A inhibitors (by increasing tacrolimus whole blood concentrations) or drugs associated with nephrotoxicity (e.g., aminoglycosides, ganciclovir, amphotericin B, cisplatin, nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors). (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- ClobazambenzodiazepineModerate
Risk of Rejection with Strong CYP3A Inducers and Risk of Serious Adverse Reactions with Strong CYP3A Inhibitors The concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers may increase the metabolism of tacrolimus, leading to lower whole blood trough concentrations and greater risk of rejection. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
Strong CYP3A Inducers c : Antimycobacterials (e.g., rifampin, rifabutin), anticonvulsants (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine and phenobarbital), St John’s wort May decrease tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of rejection [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )]. (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
Mild or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: Clotrimazole, antibiotics (e.g., verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine, nicardipine), amiodarone, danazol, ethinyl estradiol, cimetidine, lansoprazole and omeprazole May increase tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of serious adverse reactions (e.g., neurotoxicity, QT prolongation) [see Warnings and… (Tacrolimus 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)
- Conjugated estrogensestrogenModerate
Mild or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: Clotrimazole, antibiotics (e.g., verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine, nicardipine), amiodarone, danazol, ethinyl estradiol, cimetidine, lansoprazole and omeprazole May increase tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of serious adverse reactions (e.g., neurotoxicity, QT prolongation) [see Warnings and… (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
- Deferasiroxiron supplementModerate
Risk of Rejection with Strong CYP3A Inducers and Risk of Serious Adverse Reactions with Strong CYP3A Inhibitors The concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers may increase the metabolism of tacrolimus, leading to lower whole blood trough concentrations and greater risk of rejection. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- DenosumabModerate
Other risk factors for the development of ONJ include immunosuppressive therapy, treatment with angiogenesis inhibitors, systemic corticosteroids, diabetes, and gingival infections. (Denosumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Risk of Rejection with Strong CYP3A Inducers and Risk of Serious Adverse Reactions with Strong CYP3A Inhibitors The concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers may increase the metabolism of tacrolimus, leading to lower whole blood trough concentrations and greater risk of rejection. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- Dexlansoprazoleproton pump inhibitorModerate
Tacrolimus Clinical Impact: Potentially increased exposure of tacrolimus, especially in transplant patients who are intermediate or poor metabolizers of CYP2C19 . (Dexlansoprazole label, Drug interactions)
…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)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
Strong CYP3A Inducers c : Antimycobacterials (e.g., rifampin, rifabutin), anticonvulsants (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine and phenobarbital), St John’s wort May decrease tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of rejection [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )]. (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- DronedaroneantiarrhythmicModerate
The risk for nephrotoxicity may increase when ASTAGRAF XL is concomitantly administered with CYP3A inhibitors (by increasing tacrolimus whole blood concentrations) or drugs associated with nephrotoxicity (e.g., aminoglycosides, ganciclovir, amphotericin B, cisplatin, nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors). (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- Drospirenone and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate
Mild or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: Clotrimazole, antibiotics (e.g., verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine, nicardipine), amiodarone, danazol, ethinyl estradiol, cimetidine, lansoprazole and omeprazole May increase tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of serious adverse reactions (e.g., neurotoxicity, QT prolongation) [see Warnings and… (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
- Econazoleazole antifungalModerate
Strong CYP3A Inhibitors c : Protease inhibitors (e.g., nelfinavir, telaprevir, boceprevir, ritonavir), azole antifungals (e.g., voriconazole, posaconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole), antibiotics (e.g., clarithromycin, troleandomycin, chloramphenicol), nefazodone, letermovir, Schisandra sphenanthera extracts May increase tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations… (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
- Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftorModerate
When used concomitantly with digoxin or other substrates of P-gp with a narrow therapeutic index such as cyclosporine, everolimus, sirolimus and tacrolimus, caution and appropriate monitoring should be used [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- Eplerenonealdosterone antagonistModerate
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
The risk for nephrotoxicity may increase when ASTAGRAF XL is concomitantly administered with CYP3A inhibitors (by increasing tacrolimus whole blood concentrations) or drugs associated with nephrotoxicity (e.g., aminoglycosides, ganciclovir, amphotericin B, cisplatin, nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors). (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- EslicarbazepineanticonvulsantModerate
Risk of Rejection with Strong CYP3A Inducers and Risk of Serious Adverse Reactions with Strong CYP3A Inhibitors The concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers may increase the metabolism of tacrolimus, leading to lower whole blood trough concentrations and greater risk of rejection. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- Esmololbeta blockerModerate
…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)
Tacrolimus Clinical Impact: Potentially increased exposure of tacrolimus, especially in transplant patients who are intermediate or poor metabolizers of CYP2C19. (Esomeprazole label, Drug interactions)
Mild or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: Clotrimazole, antibiotics (e.g., verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine, nicardipine), amiodarone, danazol, ethinyl estradiol, cimetidine, lansoprazole and omeprazole May increase tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of serious adverse reactions (e.g., neurotoxicity, QT prolongation) [see Warnings and… (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
- Ethacrynic acidloop diureticModerate
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- EthosuximideanticonvulsantModerate
Strong CYP3A Inducers c : Antimycobacterials (e.g., rifampin, rifabutin), anticonvulsants (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine and phenobarbital), St John’s wort May decrease tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of rejection [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )]. (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
- FelbamateanticonvulsantModerate
Strong CYP3A Inducers c : Antimycobacterials (e.g., rifampin, rifabutin), anticonvulsants (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine and phenobarbital), St John’s wort May decrease tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of rejection [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )]. (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
- Felodipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
Immunosuppressants Clinical Impact: Immunosuppressants such as cyclosporine and tacrolimus can produce nephrotoxicity with decreases in creatinine clearance and rises in serum creatinine, and because renal excretion is the primary elimination route of fibrate drugs including fenofibrate, there is a risk that an interaction will lead to deterioration of renal… (Fenofibrate label, Drug interactions)
…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 imbalance, in particular hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia, or concomitant treatment with drugs (e.g., diuretics) that may cause electrolyte… (Fentanyl label, Warnings and precautions)
- FlecainideantiarrhythmicModerate
…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)
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)
- FosinoprilACE inhibitorModerate
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
Strong CYP3A Inducers c : Antimycobacterials (e.g., rifampin, rifabutin), anticonvulsants (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine and phenobarbital), St John’s wort May decrease tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of rejection [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )]. (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
- GentamicinaminoglycosideModerate
The risk for nephrotoxicity may increase when ASTAGRAF XL is concomitantly administered with CYP3A inhibitors (by increasing tacrolimus whole blood concentrations) or drugs associated with nephrotoxicity (e.g., aminoglycosides, ganciclovir, amphotericin B, cisplatin, nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors). (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- GriseofulvinantifungalModerate
Risk of Rejection with Strong CYP3A Inducers and Risk of Serious Adverse Reactions with Strong CYP3A Inhibitors The concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers may increase the metabolism of tacrolimus, leading to lower whole blood trough concentrations and greater risk of rejection. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
Concomitant use of HALDOL DECANOATE with other products that prolong the QTc interval may result in a greater increase in the QTc interval, and adverse reactions associated with QTc interval prolongation, including torsade de pointes, other serious arrythmias, and sudden death [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. (Haloperidol label, Drug interactions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- ImatinibCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate
The risk for nephrotoxicity may increase when ASTAGRAF XL is concomitantly administered with CYP3A inhibitors (by increasing tacrolimus whole blood concentrations) or drugs associated with nephrotoxicity (e.g., aminoglycosides, ganciclovir, amphotericin B, cisplatin, nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors). (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- Indapamidethiazide diureticModerate
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- IsoniazidantibioticModerate
The risk for nephrotoxicity may increase when ASTAGRAF XL is concomitantly administered with CYP3A inhibitors (by increasing tacrolimus whole blood concentrations) or drugs associated with nephrotoxicity (e.g., aminoglycosides, ganciclovir, amphotericin B, cisplatin, nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors). (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- Isosorbide dinitrate and hydralazinenitrateModerate
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- Isradipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- IvacaftorCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate
The risk for nephrotoxicity may increase when ASTAGRAF XL is concomitantly administered with CYP3A inhibitors (by increasing tacrolimus whole blood concentrations) or drugs associated with nephrotoxicity (e.g., aminoglycosides, ganciclovir, amphotericin B, cisplatin, nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors). (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
The risk for nephrotoxicity may increase when ASTAGRAF XL is concomitantly administered with CYP3A inhibitors (by increasing tacrolimus whole blood concentrations) or drugs associated with nephrotoxicity (e.g., aminoglycosides, ganciclovir, amphotericin B, cisplatin, nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors). (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- LacosamideanticonvulsantModerate
Strong CYP3A Inducers c : Antimycobacterials (e.g., rifampin, rifabutin), anticonvulsants (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine and phenobarbital), St John’s wort May decrease tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of rejection [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )]. (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
Strong CYP3A Inducers c : Antimycobacterials (e.g., rifampin, rifabutin), anticonvulsants (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine and phenobarbital), St John’s wort May decrease tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of rejection [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )]. (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
Mild or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: Clotrimazole, antibiotics (e.g., verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine, nicardipine), amiodarone, danazol, ethinyl estradiol, cimetidine, lansoprazole and omeprazole May increase tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of serious adverse reactions (e.g., neurotoxicity, QT prolongation) [see Warnings and… (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
Strong CYP3A Inducers c : Antimycobacterials (e.g., rifampin, rifabutin), anticonvulsants (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine and phenobarbital), St John’s wort May decrease tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of rejection [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )]. (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
Mild or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: Clotrimazole, antibiotics (e.g., verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine, nicardipine), amiodarone, danazol, ethinyl estradiol, cimetidine, lansoprazole and omeprazole May increase tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of serious adverse reactions (e.g., neurotoxicity, QT prolongation) [see Warnings and… (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
- Lidocainelocal anestheticModerate
…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)
- Lidocaine and prilocainelocal anestheticModerate
…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)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazideACE inhibitorModerate
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- Lofexidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- Losartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- MethyldopaantihypertensiveModerate
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
Mild or Moderate CYP3A Inducers Methylprednisolone, prednisone May decrease tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations. (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
Other drugs, such as: Magnesium and aluminum hydroxide antacids Metoclopramide May increase tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of serious adverse reactions (e.g., neurotoxicity, QT prolongation) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 , 5.10 , 5.11 )]. (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
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)
- Miconazoleazole antifungalModerate
Strong CYP3A Inhibitors c : Protease inhibitors (e.g., nelfinavir, telaprevir, boceprevir, ritonavir), azole antifungals (e.g., voriconazole, posaconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole), antibiotics (e.g., clarithromycin, troleandomycin, chloramphenicol), nefazodone, letermovir, Schisandra sphenanthera extracts May increase tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations… (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
- MidazolambenzodiazepineModerate
…grapefruit juice is a strong CYP3A inhibitor; low dose or single strength grapefruit juice is a moderate CYP3A inhibitor. c Strong CYP3A inhibitor/inducer, based on reported effect on exposures to tacrolimus along with supporting in vitro CYP3A inhibitor/inducer data, or based on drug-drug interaction studies with midazolam (sensitive CYP3A probe substrate). (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
- MinoxidilvasodilatorModerate
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- Mirabegronbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate
The risk for nephrotoxicity may increase when ASTAGRAF XL is concomitantly administered with CYP3A inhibitors (by increasing tacrolimus whole blood concentrations) or drugs associated with nephrotoxicity (e.g., aminoglycosides, ganciclovir, amphotericin B, cisplatin, nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors). (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
Risk of Rejection with Strong CYP3A Inducers and Risk of Serious Adverse Reactions with Strong CYP3A Inhibitors The concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers may increase the metabolism of tacrolimus, leading to lower whole blood trough concentrations and greater risk of rejection. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- MoexiprilACE inhibitorModerate
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- MoxifloxacinfluoroquinoloneModerate
Pharmacokinetic studies between moxifloxacin and other drugs that prolong the QT interval such as cisapride, erythromycin, antipsychotics, and tricyclic antidepressants have not been performed. (Moxifloxacin label, Warnings and precautions)
- Nadololbeta blockerModerate
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- NeomycinaminoglycosideModerate
The risk for nephrotoxicity may increase when ASTAGRAF XL is concomitantly administered with CYP3A inhibitors (by increasing tacrolimus whole blood concentrations) or drugs associated with nephrotoxicity (e.g., aminoglycosides, ganciclovir, amphotericin B, cisplatin, nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors). (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- Nicardipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate
Mild or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: Clotrimazole, antibiotics (e.g., verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine, nicardipine), amiodarone, danazol, ethinyl estradiol, cimetidine, lansoprazole and omeprazole May increase tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of serious adverse reactions (e.g., neurotoxicity, QT prolongation) [see Warnings and… (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
Mild or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: Clotrimazole, antibiotics (e.g., verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine, nicardipine), amiodarone, danazol, ethinyl estradiol, cimetidine, lansoprazole and omeprazole May increase tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of serious adverse reactions (e.g., neurotoxicity, QT prolongation) [see Warnings and… (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
- Nisoldipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
Mild or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: Clotrimazole, antibiotics (e.g., verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine, nicardipine), amiodarone, danazol, ethinyl estradiol, cimetidine, lansoprazole and omeprazole May increase tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of serious adverse reactions (e.g., neurotoxicity, QT prolongation) [see Warnings and… (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
- Norgestimate and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate
Mild or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: Clotrimazole, antibiotics (e.g., verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine, nicardipine), amiodarone, danazol, ethinyl estradiol, cimetidine, lansoprazole and omeprazole May increase tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of serious adverse reactions (e.g., neurotoxicity, QT prolongation) [see Warnings and… (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
…or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: Clotrimazole, antibiotics (e.g., verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine, nicardipine), amiodarone, danazol, ethinyl estradiol, cimetidine, lansoprazole and omeprazole May increase tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of serious adverse reactions (e.g., neurotoxicity, QT prolongation) [see Warnings and Precautions… (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
Risk of Rejection with Strong CYP3A Inducers and Risk of Serious Adverse Reactions with Strong CYP3A Inhibitors The concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers may increase the metabolism of tacrolimus, leading to lower whole blood trough concentrations and greater risk of rejection. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- PalbociclibCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate
The risk for nephrotoxicity may increase when ASTAGRAF XL is concomitantly administered with CYP3A inhibitors (by increasing tacrolimus whole blood concentrations) or drugs associated with nephrotoxicity (e.g., aminoglycosides, ganciclovir, amphotericin B, cisplatin, nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors). (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- 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)
- PerampanelanticonvulsantModerate
The risk for nephrotoxicity may increase when ASTAGRAF XL is concomitantly administered with CYP3A inhibitors (by increasing tacrolimus whole blood concentrations) or drugs associated with nephrotoxicity (e.g., aminoglycosides, ganciclovir, amphotericin B, cisplatin, nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors). (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- PerindoprilACE inhibitorModerate
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantModerate
Risk of Rejection with Strong CYP3A Inducers and Risk of Serious Adverse Reactions with Strong CYP3A Inhibitors The concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers may increase the metabolism of tacrolimus, leading to lower whole blood trough concentrations and greater risk of rejection. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
Risk of Rejection with Strong CYP3A Inducers and Risk of Serious Adverse Reactions with Strong CYP3A Inhibitors The concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers may increase the metabolism of tacrolimus, leading to lower whole blood trough concentrations and greater risk of rejection. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- Pindololbeta blockerModerate
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
Mild or Moderate CYP3A Inducers Methylprednisolone, prednisone May decrease tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations. (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
Strong CYP3A Inducers c : Antimycobacterials (e.g., rifampin, rifabutin), anticonvulsants (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine and phenobarbital), St John’s wort May decrease tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of rejection [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )]. (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
Risk of Rejection with Strong CYP3A Inducers and Risk of Serious Adverse Reactions with Strong CYP3A Inhibitors The concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers may increase the metabolism of tacrolimus, leading to lower whole blood trough concentrations and greater risk of rejection. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
…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)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- Rabeprazoleproton pump inhibitorModerate
Tacrolimus Clinical Impact: Potentially increased exposure of tacrolimus, especially in transplant patients who are intermediate or poor metabolizers of CYP2C19 . (Rabeprazole label, Drug interactions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
The risk for nephrotoxicity may increase when ASTAGRAF XL is concomitantly administered with CYP3A inhibitors (by increasing tacrolimus whole blood concentrations) or drugs associated with nephrotoxicity (e.g., aminoglycosides, ganciclovir, amphotericin B, cisplatin, nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors). (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
Risk of Rejection with Strong CYP3A Inducers and Risk of Serious Adverse Reactions with Strong CYP3A Inhibitors The concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers may increase the metabolism of tacrolimus, leading to lower whole blood trough concentrations and greater risk of rejection. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- RufinamideanticonvulsantModerate
Strong CYP3A Inducers c : Antimycobacterials (e.g., rifampin, rifabutin), anticonvulsants (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine and phenobarbital), St John’s wort May decrease tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of rejection [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )]. (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- Sevelamerphosphate binderModerate
For oral medication where a reduction in the bioavailability of that medication would have a clinically significant effect on its safety or efficacy (e.g., cyclosporine, tacrolimus, levothyroxine), consider separation of the timing of the administration of the two drugs [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Sevelamer label, Drug interactions)
- Sodium bicarbonateantacidModerate
Other drugs, such as: Magnesium and aluminum hydroxide antacids Metoclopramide May increase tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of serious adverse reactions (e.g., neurotoxicity, QT prolongation) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 , 5.10 , 5.11 )]. (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
- Sofosbuvir and velpatasvirantiviralModerate
HBV reactivation has also been reported in patients receiving certain immunosuppressant or chemotherapeutic agents; the risk of HBV reactivation associated with treatment with HCV direct-acting antivirals may be increased in these patients. (Sofosbuvir and velpatasvir label, Warnings and precautions)
…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)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazidealdosterone antagonistModerate
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- Suvorexantsedative-hypnoticModerate
The risk for nephrotoxicity may increase when ASTAGRAF XL is concomitantly administered with CYP3A inhibitors (by increasing tacrolimus whole blood concentrations) or drugs associated with nephrotoxicity (e.g., aminoglycosides, ganciclovir, amphotericin B, cisplatin, nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors). (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- TiagabineanticonvulsantModerate
Strong CYP3A Inducers c : Antimycobacterials (e.g., rifampin, rifabutin), anticonvulsants (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine and phenobarbital), St John’s wort May decrease tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of rejection [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )]. (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
The risk for nephrotoxicity may increase when ASTAGRAF XL is concomitantly administered with CYP3A inhibitors (by increasing tacrolimus whole blood concentrations) or drugs associated with nephrotoxicity (e.g., aminoglycosides, ganciclovir, amphotericin B, cisplatin, nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors). (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- TinidazoleantibioticModerate
Cyclosporine, Tacrolimus: There are several case reports suggesting that metronidazole has the potential to increase the levels of cyclosporine and tacrolimus. (Tinidazole label, Drug interactions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- TobramycinaminoglycosideModerate
The risk for nephrotoxicity may increase when ASTAGRAF XL is concomitantly administered with CYP3A inhibitors (by increasing tacrolimus whole blood concentrations) or drugs associated with nephrotoxicity (e.g., aminoglycosides, ganciclovir, amphotericin B, cisplatin, nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors). (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
Risk of Rejection with Strong CYP3A Inducers and Risk of Serious Adverse Reactions with Strong CYP3A Inhibitors The concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers may increase the metabolism of tacrolimus, leading to lower whole blood trough concentrations and greater risk of rejection. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- TrandolaprilACE inhibitorModerate
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- Triamterenepotassium-sparing diureticModerate
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus 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)
- Valproic acidanticonvulsantModerate
Strong CYP3A Inducers c : Antimycobacterials (e.g., rifampin, rifabutin), anticonvulsants (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine and phenobarbital), St John’s wort May decrease tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of rejection [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )]. (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
- VigabatrinanticonvulsantModerate
Strong CYP3A Inducers c : Antimycobacterials (e.g., rifampin, rifabutin), anticonvulsants (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine and phenobarbital), St John’s wort May decrease tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of rejection [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )]. (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
- Voriconazoleazole antifungalModerate
Reduce ASTAGRAF XL dose (for voriconazole and posaconazole, give one-third of the original dose) and adjust dose based on tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 , 2.4 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
Strong CYP3A Inducers c : Antimycobacterials (e.g., rifampin, rifabutin), anticonvulsants (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine and phenobarbital), St John’s wort May decrease tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of rejection [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )]. (Tacrolimus label, Drug interactions)
Minor mentions (10)
IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)
- Ezetimibe and simvastatinstatinMinor
IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy without significant inflammation; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Ezetimibe and simvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)
- FluvastatinstatinMinor
IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum CK, which persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody, muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy, and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Fluvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)
IMNM is characterized by: proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase, which persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Lovastatin label, Warnings)
In some cases, vasculitis resolved/improved with drug discontinuation; however, more severe cases required treatment with additional measures including corticosteroids, immunosuppressant therapy, and plasmapheresis. (Methimazole label, Warnings)
- PitavastatinstatinMinor
IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Pitavastatin label, Warnings and precautions)
IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Pravastatin label, Warnings and precautions)
- Propylthiouracilantithyroid drugMinor
In some cases, vasculitis resolved/improved with drug discontinuation; however, more severe cases required treatment with additional measures including corticosteroids, immunosuppressant therapy, and plasmapheresis. (Propylthiouracil label, Warnings)
IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)
IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy without significant inflammation; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Simvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)
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