Digoxin and Esomeprazole interaction
Digoxin and Esomeprazole: both prescribing labels describe 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 Digoxin label · effective 2025-04-10
…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, Ketoconazole, Lansoprazole, Metformin, Omeprazole Measure serum digoxin concentrations before initiating concomitant drugs.
From the Esomeprazole (NEXIUM) label · effective 2025-12-19
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) ] .
Digoxin Clinical Impact: Potential for increased exposure of digoxin [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].
Intervention: Monitor digoxin concentrations and adjust the dose, if needed, to maintain therapeutic drug concentrations.
See prescribing information for digoxin.
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