Clarithromycin and Sunitinib interaction
Clarithromycin and Sunitinib: the Sunitinib prescribing label describes an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Sunitinib (SUTENT) label · effective 2026-02-20
Monitor QT interval more frequently when SUTENT is concomitantly administered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors or drugs known to prolong QT interval.
• CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Consider dose reduction of SUTENT when administered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
Effect of Other Drugs on SUTENT Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors Co-administration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase sunitinib plasma concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .
Consider a dose reduction for SUTENT when it is co-administered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] .
Drugs that Prolong QT Interval SUTENT is associated with QTc interval prolongation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] .
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