Cyclosporine and Levofloxacin interaction

Cyclosporine and Levofloxacin: the Levofloxacin prescribing label mentions this combination without an instruction to avoid it or change the dose.

Minor

Mentioned, no instruction to avoid. Worth knowing; rarely a reason to change anything on its own.

What the FDA labels say

From the Levofloxacin label · effective 2024-05-22

Minor

However, elevated serum levels of cyclosporine have been reported in the patient population when co-administered with some other fluoroquinolones.

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Minor

Levofloxacin C max and k e were slightly lower while T max and t ½ were slightly longer in the presence of cyclosporine than those observed in other studies without concomitant medication.

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No interaction

Cyclosporine No significant effect of Levofloxacin in 5% Dextrose Injection on the peak plasma concentrations, AUC, and other disposition parameters for cyclosporine was detected in a clinical study involving healthy volunteers.

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No interaction

Therefore, no dosage adjustment is required for Levofloxacin in 5% Dextrose Injection or cyclosporine when administered concomitantly.

Drug interactionsnames CyclosporineView label on DailyMed

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