Ofloxacin and Propafenone interaction
Ofloxacin and Propafenone: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.
Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.
What the FDA labels say
From the Propafenone (propafenone hydrochloride) label · effective 2026-01-29
• Avoid use with other antiarrhythmic agents or drugs that prolong the QT interval.
It may also worsen premature ventricular contractions or supraventricular arrhythmias, and it may prolong the QT interval.
Use with Drugs that Prolong the QT Interval and Antiarrhythmic Agents The use of propafenone hydrochloride extended-release capsules in conjunction with other drugs that prolong the QT interval has not been extensively studied.
From the Ofloxacin label · effective 2026-06-06
Ofloxacin should be avoided in patients with known prolongation of the QT interval, patients with uncorrected hypokalemia, and patients receiving Class IA (quinidine, procainamide), or Class III (amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic agents.
…physician before taking this drug if there is a history of this condition; • to inform their physician of any personal or family history of QTC prolongation or proarrhythmic conditions such as hypokalemia, bradycardia, or recent myocardial ischemia; if they are taking any class IA (quinidine, procainamide), or class III (amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic agents.
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