Trimethoprim interactions
Trimethoprim (Primsol), an antibiotic has 34 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 4 major, 23 moderate, 6 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)
- BosentanCYP3A4 inducerMajor
Co-administration of such combinations of a CYP2C9 inhibitor plus a strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitor with TRACLEER is not recommended. (Bosentan label, Drug interactions)
- DofetilideantiarrhythmicMajor
The concomitant use of verapamil or the cation transport system inhibitors cimetidine, trimethoprim (alone or in combination with sulfamethoxazole), or ketoconazole with dofetilide is contraindicated (see WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS, Drug-Drug Interactions ), as each of these drugs cause a substantial increase in dofetilide plasma concentrations. (Dofetilide label, Contraindications)
CONTRAINDICATIONS Trimethoprim is contraindicated in individuals hypersensitive to trimethoprim and in those with documented megaloblastic anemia due to folate deficiency. (Trimethoprim label, Contraindications)
- MacitentanMajor
Moderate dual CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 inhibitors (fluconazole, amiodarone) or use of combined CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 inhibitors may increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with OPSUMIT ( 7.3 , 12.3 ). (Macitentan label, Drug interactions)
Moderate interactions (23)
- AvanafilPDE5 inhibitorModerate
HIV Protease inhibitor — Ritonavir (600 mg twice daily), a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, which also inhibits CYP2C9, increased avanafil 50 mg single-dose C max and AUC equal to approximately 2-fold and 13-fold, and prolonged the half-life of avanafil to approximately 9 hours in healthy volunteers. (Avanafil label, Drug interactions)
- Carvedilolbeta blockerModerate
Amiodarone Amiodarone and its metabolite desethyl amiodarone, inhibitors of CYP2C9, and P- glycoprotein increased concentrations of the S(-)-enantiomer of carvedilol by at least 2 fold [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.5) ]. (Carvedilol label, Drug interactions)
- CelecoxibNSAIDModerate
Co-administration of celecoxib with drugs that are known to inhibit CYP2C9 (e.g., fluconazole) may enhance the exposure and toxicity of celecoxib whereas co-administration with CYP2C9 inducers (e.g., rifampin) may lead to compromised efficacy of celecoxib. (Celecoxib label, Drug interactions)
- CyclosporineimmunosuppressantModerate
…amphotericin B azapropazon cimetidine tacrolimus fibric acid derivatives (e.g., bezafibrate, fenofibrate) gentamicin ketoconazole colchicine ranitidine methotrexate tobramycin diclofenac trimethoprim with sulfamethoxazole naproxen vancomycin sulindac During the concomitant use of a drug that may exhibit additive or synergistic renal impairment with cyclosporine, close… (Cyclosporine label, Drug interactions)
- DiclofenacNSAIDModerate
Co-administration of diclofenac with CYP2C9 inhibitors (e.g., voriconazole) may enhance the exposure and toxicity of diclofenac whereas co-administration with CYP2C9 inducers (e.g. rifampin) may lead to compromised efficacy of diclofenac. (Diclofenac label, Drug interactions)
- Digoxindigitalis glycosideModerate
…15% Nifedipine 45% NA Propantheline 24% 24% Quinine NA 33% Rabeprazole 29% 19% Saquinavir 27% 49% Spironolactone 25% NA Telmisartan 20 to 49% NA Ticagrelor 31% 28% Tolvaptan 30% 20% Trimethoprim 22 to 28% NA Digoxin Concentrations Increased, but Magnitude is Unclear Alprazolam, Azithromycin, Cyclosporine, Diclofenac, Diphenoxylate, Epoprostenol, Esomeprazole, Ibuprofen,… (Digoxin label, Drug interactions)
- DronabinolcannabinoidModerate
Monitor for increased dronabinol-related adverse reactions when dronabinol oral solution is co-administered with inhibitors of CYP2C9 (e.g., amiodarone, fluconazole) and inhibitors of CYP3A4 enzymes (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin, ritonavir, erythromycin, grapefruit juice). (Dronabinol label, Drug interactions)
- Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftorModerate
Effect of TRIKAFTA on Other Drugs CYP2C9 Substrates Ivacaftor may inhibit CYP2C9; therefore, monitoring of the international normalized ratio (INR) during concomitant use of TRIKAFTA with warfarin is recommended. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)
- LacosamideanticonvulsantModerate
Strong CYP3A4 or CYP2C9 Inhibitors Patients with renal or hepatic impairment who are taking strong inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 may have a significant increase in exposure to VIMPAT. (Lacosamide label, Drug interactions)
- LoperamideQT-prolonging drugModerate
CYP2C8 Inhibitors Gemfibrozil When a single 4 mg dose of loperamide hydrochloride was coadministered with 600 mg gemfibrozil, a strong inhibitor of CYP2C8, on day 3 of a 5-day treatment with gemfibrozil twice daily, the mean peak plasma concentration and the systemic exposure to loperamide was increased by 1.6-fold and 2.2-fold, respectively. (Loperamide label, Drug interactions)
- MeloxicamNSAIDModerate
Thus concomitant usage of CYP2C9 inhibitors (such as amiodarone, fluconazole, and sulphaphenazole) may lead to abnormally high plasma levels of meloxicam due to reduced metabolic clearance [ see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.8 ); and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 , 12.5 ) ]. (Meloxicam label, Drug interactions)
- MethotrexateimmunosuppressantModerate
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole has been reported to increase bone marrow suppression in patients receiving methotrexate. (Methotrexate label, Drug interactions)
- MycophenolateimmunosuppressantModerate
Examples Cyclosporine A, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, bile acid sequestrants (cholestyramine), rifampin as well as aminoglycoside, cephalosporin, fluoroquinolone and penicillin classes of antimicrobials Drugs Modulating Glucuronidation Clinical Impact Concomitant use with drugs inducing glucuronidation decreases MPA systemic exposure, potentially reducing MYHIBBIN… (Mycophenolate label, Drug interactions)
- PhenytoinanticonvulsantModerate
Trimethoprim, given at a common clinical dosage, increased the phenytoin half-life by 51% and decreased the phenytoin metabolic clearance rate by 30%. (Trimethoprim label, Drug interactions)
- PioglitazonethiazolidinedioneModerate
• Strong CYP2C8 inhibitors (e.g., gemfibrozil) increase pioglitazone concentrations. (Pioglitazone label, Drug interactions)
- Pioglitazone and metforminthiazolidinedioneModerate
Strong CYP2C8 inhibitors (e.g., gemfibrozil): Limit ACTOPLUS MET dose to 15 mg/850 mg daily. (Pioglitazone and metformin label, Drug interactions)
- Ramelteonsedative-hypnoticModerate
Fluconazole (strong CYP2C9 inhibitor): Increases systemic exposure of ramelteon; administer with caution. (Ramelteon label, Drug interactions)
- RosuvastatinstatinModerate
Rosuvastatin plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP2C9 and transporters. (Rosuvastatin label, Drug interactions)
- Spironolactonealdosterone antagonistModerate
…drugs that can increase potassium include: ACE inhibitors angiotensin receptor blockers aldosterone blockers non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) heparin and low molecular weight heparin trimethoprim 7.2 Lithium Like other diuretics, spironolactone oral suspension reduces the renal clearance of lithium, thus increasing the risk of lithium toxicity. (Spironolactone label, Drug interactions)
- TerbinafineantifungalModerate
The influence of terbinafine on the pharmacokinetics of fluconazole, cotrimoxazole (trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole), zidovudine or theophylline was not considered to be clinically significant. (Terbinafine label, Drug interactions)
- Torsemideloop diureticModerate
CYP2C9: Concomitant use with CYP2C9 inhibitors can decrease torsemide clearance. (Torsemide label, Drug interactions)
- WarfarinanticoagulantModerate
Inhibitors of CYP2C9, 1A2, and/or 3A4 have the potential to increase the effect (increase INR) of warfarin by increasing the exposure of warfarin. (Warfarin label, Drug interactions)
- Zafirlukastleukotriene receptor antagonistModerate
Zafirlukast exposure is likely to be increased by other moderate and strong CYP2C9 inhibitors. (Zafirlukast label, Precautions)
Minor mentions (6)
- Clopidogrelantiplatelet agentMinor
However, at high concentrations in vitro , clopidogrel inhibits CYP2C9. (Clopidogrel label, Drug interactions)
- LeflunomideimmunosuppressantMinor
Effect on CYP2C8 Substrates Teriflunomide is an inhibitor of CYP2C8 in vivo . (Leflunomide label, Drug interactions)
- RepaglinidemeglitinideMinor
Drugs that are known to inhibit CYP2C8 include trimethoprim, gemfibrozil, montelukast, deferasirox, and clopidiogrel. (Repaglinide label, Drug interactions)
- TeriflunomideimmunosuppressantMinor
Effect of AUBAGIO on CYP2C8 Substrates Teriflunomide is an inhibitor of CYP2C8 in vivo . (Teriflunomide label, Drug interactions)
- VardenafilPDE5 inhibitorMinor
The interaction is a consequence of blocking hepatic metabolism of vardenafil by ritonavir, a HIV protease inhibitor and a highly strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, which also inhibits CYP2C9. (Vardenafil label, Drug interactions)
- VenlafaxineSNRIMinor
CYP2C9 Venlafaxine did not inhibit CYP2C9 in vitro . (Venlafaxine label, Drug interactions)
No significant interaction reported (1)
- TheophyllinemethylxanthineNo interaction
…ampicillin, with or without methylprednisolone sulbactam metronidazole atenolol metoprolol azithromycin nadolol caffeine, dietary ingestion nifedipine cefaclor nizatidine co-trimoxazole (trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole) norfloxacin ofloxacin diltiazem omeprazole dirithromycin prednisone, prednisolone enflurane ranitidine famotidine rifabutin felodipine roxithromycin… (Theophylline label, Drug interactions)
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