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Drug Interactions between Bactrim IV and Lexxel

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Major

enalapril trimethoprim

Applies to: Lexxel (enalapril / felodipine) and Bactrim IV (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim)

MONITOR CLOSELY: The use of trimethoprim in combination with other potassium-sparing drugs or potassium salts may increase the risk of hyperkalemia. Trimethoprim inhibits sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion by blocking sodium channels in the renal distal tubules. Studies of patients treated with standard and high dosages of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole compared to similar controls treated with other antibiotics indicate that reversible increases in serum potassium are fairly common with trimethoprim use. Although generally asymptomatic, severe hyperkalemia including metabolic acidosis, paralysis, nonoliguric renal failure, and ventricular arrhythmia have been reported. Risk factors for developing hyperkalemia include use of high dosages of trimethoprim (e.g., for the treatment of MRSA skin infections or Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PCP) in AIDS patients); renal impairment or age-related decline in renal function; aldosterone or adrenal insufficiency; concomitant use of drugs that increase the risk of hyperkalemia (e.g., ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, aldosterone antagonists; potassium-sparing diuretics); diets with potassium-rich foods (e.g., tomatoes, raisins, figs, baked potatoes, bananas, papayas, pears, cantaloupe, mangoes); and use of potassium salt substitutes.

MANAGEMENT: Serum potassium and sodium levels as well as renal function should be closely monitored during coadministration of trimethoprim with other potassium-sparing drugs or potassium salts, particularly in patients receiving high-dose or long-term trimethoprim treatment and in patients with renal impairment, diabetes, old age, severe or worsening heart failure, or dehydration. A dosage reduction of trimethoprim is recommended in renal dysfunction (50% reduction for CrCl between 15 and 30 mL/min). Patients should be given dietary counseling to avoid excessive intake of potassium-rich foods and salt substitutes, and advised to seek medical attention if they experience signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia such as nausea, vomiting, weakness, listlessness, tingling of the extremities, paralysis, confusion, weak pulse, and a slow or irregular heartbeat. Trimethoprim should be discontinued if hyperkalemia occurs.

References

  1. "Product Information. Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim)." Roche Laboratories (2022):
  2. Lawson DH, O'Connor PC, Jick H "Drug attributed alterations in potassium handling in congestive cardiac failure." Eur J Clin Pharmacol 23 (1982): 21-5
  3. Greenberg S, Reiser IW, Chou SY "Hyperkalemia with high-dose trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole therapy." Am J Kidney Dis 22 (1993): 603-6
  4. Choi MJ, Fernandez PC, Patnaik A, Coupaye-Gerard B, D'Andrea D, Szerlip H, Kleyman TR "Brief report: trimethoprim-induced hyperkalemia in a patient with AIDS." N Engl J Med 328 (1993): 703-6
  5. Velazquez H, Perazella MA, Wright FS, Ellison DH "Renal mechanism of trimethoprim-induced hyperkalemia." Ann Intern Med 119 (1993): 296-301
  6. Smith GW, Cohen SB "Hyperkalaemia and non-oliguric renal failure associated with trimethoprim." Br Med J 308 (1994): 454
  7. Modest GA, Price B, Mascoli N "Hyperkalemia in elderly patients receiving standard doses of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole." Ann Intern Med 120 (1994): 437
  8. Pennypacker LC, Mintzer J, Pitner J "Hyperkalemia in elderly patients receiving standard doses of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole." Ann Intern Med 120 (1994): 437
  9. Canaday DH, Johnson JR "Hyperkalemia in elderly patients receiving standard doses of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole." Ann Intern Med 120 (1994): 438
  10. Lawson DH "Adverse reactions to potassium chloride." Q J Med 43 (1974): 433-40
  11. Hsu I, Wordell CJ "Hyperkalemia and high-dose trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole." Ann Pharmacother 29 (1995): 427-9
  12. Marinella MA "Reversible hyperkalemia associated with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole." Am J Med Sci 310 (1995): 115-7
  13. Mihm LB, Rathbun RC, Resmantargoff BH "Hyperkalemia associated with high-dose trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole in a patient with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome." Pharmacotherapy 15 (1995): 793-7
  14. Alappan R, Perazella MA, Buller GK "Hyperkalemia in hospitalized patients treated with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole." Ann Intern Med 124 (1996): 316-20
  15. Witt JM, Koo JM, Danielson BD "Effect of standard-dose trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole on the serum potassium concentration in elderly men." Ann Pharmacother 30 (1996): 347-50
  16. Thomas RJ "Severe hyperkalemia with trimethoprim-quinapril." Ann Pharmacother 30 (1996): 413-4
  17. Eiam-Ong S, Kurtzman NA, Sabatini S "Studies on the mechanism of trimethoprim-induced hyperkalemia." Kidney Int 49 (1996): 1372-8
  18. Perazella MA, Mahnensmith RL "Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole: hyperkalemia is an important complication regardless of dose." Clin Nephrol 46 (1996): 187-92
  19. Bugge JF "Severe hyperkalaemia induced by trimethoprim in combination with an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor in a patient with transplanted lungs." J Intern Med 240 (1996): 249-51
  20. Perazella MA, Alappan R, Buller GK "Hyperkalemia and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole." Ann Intern Med 125 (1996): 1015
  21. Fouche R, Bernardin G, Roger PM, Corcelle P, Simler JM, Mattei M "Hyperkaliemia in a patient given high-dose trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole." Presse Med 25 (1996): 2044
  22. Marinella MA "Severe hyperkalemia associated with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and spironolactone." Infect Dis Clin Pract 6 (1997): 256-8
  23. Perlmutter EP, Sweeney D, Herskovits G, Kleiner M "Case report: severe hyperkalemia in a geriatric patient receiving standard doses of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole." Am J Med Sci 311 (1996): 84-5
  24. Marinella MA "Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole associated with hyperkalemia." West J Med 167 (1997): 356-8
  25. Koc M, Bihorac A, Ozener CI, Kantarci G, Akoglu E "Severe hyperkalemia in two renal transplant recipients treated with standard dose of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole." Am J Kidney Dis 36 (2000): u59-64
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  29. Noto H, Kaneko Y, Takano T, Kurokawa K "Severe hyponatremia and hyperkalemia induced by trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole in patients with Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia." Intern Med 34 (1995): 96-9
  30. Lin SH, Kuo AA, Yu FC, Lin YF "Reversible voltage-dependent distal renal tubular acidosis in a patient receiving standaard doses of trimethoprim-sulphamethoxazole." Nephrol Dial Transplant 12 (1997): 1031-33
  31. Mori H, Kuroda Y, Imamura S, et al. "Hyponatremia and/or hyperkalemia in patients treated with the standard dose of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole." Intern Med 42 (2003): 665-9
  32. Perazella MA "Drug-induced hyperkalemia: old culprits and new offenders." Am J Med 109 (2000): 307-14
  33. Perazella MA, Mahnensmith RL "Hyperkalemia in the elderly: drugs exacerbate impaired potassium homeostasis." J Gen Intern Med 12 (1997): 646-56
  34. Antoniou T, Gomes T, Juurlink DN, Loutfy MR, Glazier RH, Mamdani MM "Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole-induced hyperkalemia in patients receiving inhibitors of the renin-angiotensin system: a population-based study." Arch Intern Med 170 (2010): 1045-9
  35. Lee SW, Park SW, Kang JM "Intraoperative hyperkalemia induced by administration of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole in a patient receiving angiotensin receptor blockers." J Clin Anesth 26 (2014): 427-8
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Minor

enalapril felodipine

Applies to: Lexxel (enalapril / felodipine) and Lexxel (enalapril / felodipine)

Calcium channel blockers and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors may have additive hypotensive effects. While these drugs are often safely used together, careful monitoring of the systemic blood pressure is recommended during coadministration, especially during the first one to three weeks of therapy.

References

  1. Kaplan NM "Amlodipine in the treatment of hypertension." Postgrad Med J 67 Suppl 5 (1991): s15-9
  2. DeQuattro V "Comparison of benazepril and other antihypertensive agents alone and in combination with the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide." Clin Cardiol 14 (1991): iv28-32;
  3. Sun JX, Cipriano A, Chan K, John VA "Pharmacokinetic interaction study between benazepril and amlodipine in healthy subjects." Eur J Clin Pharmacol 47 (1994): 285-9
  4. Di Somma S, et al. "Antihypertensive effects of verapamil, captopril and their combination at rest and during dynamic exercise." Arzneimittelforschung 42 (1992): 103
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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

enalapril food

Applies to: Lexxel (enalapril / felodipine)

GENERALLY AVOID: Moderate-to-high dietary intake of potassium can cause hyperkalemia in some patients who are using angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. In some cases, affected patients were using a potassium-rich salt substitute. ACE inhibitors can promote hyperkalemia through inhibition of the renin-aldosterone-angiotensin (RAA) system.

MANAGEMENT: It is recommended that patients who are taking ACE inhibitors be advised to avoid moderately high or high potassium dietary intake. Particular attention should be paid to the potassium content of salt substitutes.

References

  1. "Product Information. Vasotec (enalapril)." Merck & Co., Inc PROD (2002):
  2. Good CB, McDermott L "Diet and serum potassium in patients on ACE inhibitors." JAMA 274 (1995): 538
  3. Ray K, Dorman S, Watson R "Severe hyperkalaemia due to the concomitant use of salt substitutes and ACE inhibitors in hypertension: a potentially life threatening interaction." J Hum Hypertens 13 (1999): 717-20

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Moderate

felodipine food

Applies to: Lexxel (enalapril / felodipine)

GENERALLY AVOID: The consumption of grapefruit juice may be associated with significantly increased plasma concentrations of some calcium channel blockers (CCBs) when they are administered orally. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruit. The interaction has been reported with the dihydropyridine CCBs (in roughly decreasing order of magnitude) felodipine, nisoldipine, nifedipine, and nimodipine, often with a high degree of interindividual variability. Grapefruit juice caused more than twofold increases in felodipine, nifedipine, and nisoldipine AUCs.

MANAGEMENT: The manufacturers of nifedipine and nisoldipine recommend avoiding grapefruit juice. Patients treated orally with other calcium channel blockers should be advised to avoid consumption of large amounts of grapefruits and grapefruit juice to prevent any undue fluctuations in serum drug levels. Increased effects on blood pressure may persist for up to 4 days after the consumption of grapefruit juice. Monitoring for calcium channel blocker adverse effects (e.g., headache, hypotension, syncope, tachycardia, edema) is recommended.

References

  1. Edgar B, Bailey D, Bergstrand R, Johnsson G, Regardh CG "Acute effects of drinking grapefruit juice on the pharmacokinetics and dynamics of felodipine--and its potential clinical relevance." Eur J Clin Pharmacol 42 (1992): 313-7
  2. "Product Information. Plendil (felodipine)." Merck & Co., Inc PROD (2002):
  3. "Product Information. Procardia (nifedipine)." Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals PROD (2002):
  4. Bailey DG, Arnold JM, Munoz C, Spence JD "Grapefruit juice--felodipine interaction: mechanism, predictability, and effect of naringin." Clin Pharmacol Ther 53 (1993): 637-42
  5. Bailey DG, Arnold JMO, Spence JD "Grapefruit juice and drugs - how significant is the interaction." Clin Pharmacokinet 26 (1994): 91-8
  6. Bailey DG, Arnold JM, Strong HA, Munoz C, Spence JD "Effect of grapefruit juice and naringin on nisoldipine pharmacokinetics." Clin Pharmacol Ther 54 (1993): 589-94
  7. Yamreudeewong W, Henann NE, Fazio A, Lower DL, Cassidy TG "Drug-food interactions in clinical practice." J Fam Pract 40 (1995): 376-84
  8. "Grapefruit juice interactions with drugs." Med Lett Drugs Ther 37 (1995): 73-4
  9. "Product Information. Sular (nisoldipine)." Astra-Zeneca Pharmaceuticals PROD (2001):
  10. Josefsson M, Zackrisson AL, Ahlner J "Effect of grapefruit juice on the pharmacokinetics of amlodipine in healthy volunteers." Eur J Clin Pharmacol 51 (1996): 189-93
  11. Bailey DG, Malcolm J, Arnold O, Spence JD "Grapefruit juice-drug interactions." Br J Clin Pharmacol 46 (1998): 101-10
  12. Bailey DG, Kreeft JH, Munoz C, Freeman DJ, Bend JR "Grapefruit juice felodipine interaction: Effect of naringin and 6',7'-dihydroxybergamottin in humans." Clin Pharmacol Ther 64 (1998): 248-56
  13. Fuhr U, Maier-Bruggemann A, Blume H, et al. "Grapefruit juice increases oral nimodipine bioavailability." Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther 36 (1998): 126-32
  14. Gunston GD, Mehta U "Potentially serious drug interactions with grapefruit juice." S Afr Med J 90 (2000): 41
  15. Takanaga H, Ohnishi A, Maatsuo H, et al. "Pharmacokinetic analysis of felodipine-grapefruit juice interaction based on an irreversible enzyme inhibition model." Br J Clin Pharmacol 49 (2000): 49-58
  16. Bailey DG, Dresser GR, Kreeft JH, Munoz C, Freeman DJ, Bend JR "Grapefruit-felodipine interaction: Effect of unprocessed fruit and probable active ingredients." Clin Pharmacol Ther 68 (2000): 468-77
  17. Ho PC, Ghose K, Saville D, Wanwimolruk S "Effect of grapefruit juice on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of verapamil enantiomers in healthy volunteers." Eur J Clin Pharmacol 56 (2000): 693-8
  18. Fuhr U, Muller-Peltzer H, Kern R, et al. "Effects of grapefruit juice and smoking on verapamil concentrations in steady state." Eur J Clin Pharmacol 58 (2002): 45-53
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Moderate

enalapril food

Applies to: Lexxel (enalapril / felodipine)

MONITOR: Many psychotherapeutic and CNS-active agents (e.g., anxiolytics, sedatives, hypnotics, antidepressants, antipsychotics, opioids, alcohol, muscle relaxants) exhibit hypotensive effects, especially during initiation of therapy and dose escalation. Coadministration with antihypertensives and other hypotensive agents, in particular vasodilators and alpha-blockers, may result in additive effects on blood pressure and orthostasis.

MANAGEMENT: Caution and close monitoring for development of hypotension is advised during coadministration of these agents. Some authorities recommend avoiding alcohol in patients receiving vasodilating antihypertensive drugs. Patients should be advised to avoid rising abruptly from a sitting or recumbent position and to notify their physician if they experience dizziness, lightheadedness, syncope, orthostasis, or tachycardia.

References

  1. Sternbach H "Fluoxetine-associated potentiation of calcium-channel blockers." J Clin Psychopharmacol 11 (1991): 390-1
  2. Shook TL, Kirshenbaum JM, Hundley RF, Shorey JM, Lamas GA "Ethanol intoxication complicating intravenous nitroglycerin therapy." Ann Intern Med 101 (1984): 498-9
  3. Feder R "Bradycardia and syncope induced by fluoxetine." J Clin Psychiatry 52 (1991): 139
  4. Ellison JM, Milofsky JE, Ely E "Fluoxetine-induced bradycardia and syncope in two patients." J Clin Psychiatry 51 (1990): 385-6
  5. Rodriguez de la Torre B, Dreher J, Malevany I, et al. "Serum levels and cardiovascular effects of tricyclic antidepressants and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in depressed patients." Ther Drug Monit 23 (2001): 435-40
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  7. Pacher P, Kecskemeti V "Cardiovascular side effects of new antidepressants and antipsychotics: new drugs, old concerns?" Curr Pharm Des 10 (2004): 2463-75
  8. Andrews C, Pinner G "Postural hypotension induced by paroxetine." BMJ 316 (1998): 595
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Moderate

sulfamethoxazole food

Applies to: Bactrim IV (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim)

MONITOR: Two cases have been reported in which patients on sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim therapy, after consuming beer, reported flushing, heart palpitations, dyspnea, headache, and nausea (disulfiram - alcohol type reactions). First-generation sulfonylureas have been reported to cause facial flushing when administered with alcohol by inhibiting acetaldehyde dehydrogenase and subsequently causing acetaldehyde accumulation. Since sulfamethoxazole is chemically related to first-generation sulfonylureas, a disulfiram-like reaction with products containing sulfamethoxazole is theoretically possible. However, pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic data are lacking and in addition, the two reported cases cannot be clearly attributed to the concomitant use of sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim and alcohol.

MANAGEMENT: Patients should be alerted to the potential for this interaction and although the risk for this interaction is minimal, caution is recommended while taking sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim concomitantly with alcohol.

References

  1. Heelon MW, White M "Disulfiram-cotrimoxazole reaction." Pharmacotherapy 18 (1998): 869-70
  2. Mergenhagen KA, Wattengel BA, Skelly MK, Clark CM, Russo TA "Fact versus fiction: a review of the evidence behind alcohol and antibiotic interactions." Antimicrob Agents Chemother 64 (2020): e02167-19

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Moderate

felodipine food

Applies to: Lexxel (enalapril / felodipine)

MONITOR: Many psychotherapeutic and CNS-active agents (e.g., anxiolytics, sedatives, hypnotics, antidepressants, antipsychotics, opioids, alcohol, muscle relaxants) exhibit hypotensive effects, especially during initiation of therapy and dose escalation. Coadministration with antihypertensives and other hypotensive agents, in particular vasodilators and alpha-blockers, may result in additive effects on blood pressure and orthostasis.

MANAGEMENT: Caution and close monitoring for development of hypotension is advised during coadministration of these agents. Some authorities recommend avoiding alcohol in patients receiving vasodilating antihypertensive drugs. Patients should be advised to avoid rising abruptly from a sitting or recumbent position and to notify their physician if they experience dizziness, lightheadedness, syncope, orthostasis, or tachycardia.

References

  1. Sternbach H "Fluoxetine-associated potentiation of calcium-channel blockers." J Clin Psychopharmacol 11 (1991): 390-1
  2. Shook TL, Kirshenbaum JM, Hundley RF, Shorey JM, Lamas GA "Ethanol intoxication complicating intravenous nitroglycerin therapy." Ann Intern Med 101 (1984): 498-9
  3. Feder R "Bradycardia and syncope induced by fluoxetine." J Clin Psychiatry 52 (1991): 139
  4. Ellison JM, Milofsky JE, Ely E "Fluoxetine-induced bradycardia and syncope in two patients." J Clin Psychiatry 51 (1990): 385-6
  5. Rodriguez de la Torre B, Dreher J, Malevany I, et al. "Serum levels and cardiovascular effects of tricyclic antidepressants and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in depressed patients." Ther Drug Monit 23 (2001): 435-40
  6. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0
  7. Pacher P, Kecskemeti V "Cardiovascular side effects of new antidepressants and antipsychotics: new drugs, old concerns?" Curr Pharm Des 10 (2004): 2463-75
  8. Andrews C, Pinner G "Postural hypotension induced by paroxetine." BMJ 316 (1998): 595
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Moderate

felodipine food

Applies to: Lexxel (enalapril / felodipine)

MONITOR: Calcium-containing products may decrease the effectiveness of calcium channel blockers by saturating calcium channels with calcium. Calcium chloride has been used to manage acute severe verapamil toxicity.

MANAGEMENT: Management consists of monitoring the effectiveness of calcium channel blocker therapy during coadministration with calcium products.

References

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
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