Drug Interactions between Fensolvi and ofloxacin
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Fensolvi (leuprolide)
- ofloxacin
Interactions between your drugs
ofloxacin leuprolide
Applies to: ofloxacin and Fensolvi (leuprolide)
GENERALLY AVOID: Long-term androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) can prolong the QT interval. Coadministration of ADT with other agents that may prolong the QT interval could also result in additive effects and an increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias including torsade de pointes and sudden death. The risk may be increased in patients with certain underlying risk factors like congenital long QT syndrome, cardiac disease, and electrolyte disturbances (e.g., hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia). Studies in young men have shown that endogenous serum testosterone levels are inversely associated with QTc (QT interval corrected for heart rate) duration. Clinical trials in men with low serum testosterone levels have reported testosterone administration being associated with a shortening of QTc. Likewise, studies using ADT have shown that it may prolong the QT interval; however, this effect may vary by drug, dose, or even each drug class that can be used to reduce testosterone levels. A clinical study comparing abarelix to a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist plus nonsteroidal antiandrogen therapy found that both therapies prolonged the mean Fridericia-corrected QT interval (QTcF) by more than 10 msec from baseline. Approximately 20% of patients in both groups had either changes from baseline QTc of >30 msec or end-of-treatment QTc values >450 msec. Similarly, a study comparing degarelix to leuprolide found that approximately 20% of patients on each drug had QT/QTc intervals >450 msec after 1 year of treatment. From baseline to end of study, the median change in QTcF was 12.3 msec for degarelix and 16.7 msec for leuprolide. Some drugs used to lower testosterone levels may also have other side effects that can predispose a patient to QT prolongation and torsade de pointes. For example, inhibitors of 17 alpha-hydroxylase/C17,20-lyase (CYP17) like abiraterone may cause hypokalemia as a result of increased mineralocorticoid levels. Clinical data on ADT prolonging the QT interval in women and children are lacking.
MANAGEMENT: The benefits of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) should be carefully assessed against the potential risk in patients receiving other drugs known to prolong the QT interval. Electrolyte abnormalities should be corrected prior to initiating therapy, and monitoring of electrocardiograms and electrolytes may be advisable. The manufacturer's labeling as well as current clinical guidelines should be consulted for monitoring recommendations.
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Drug and food interactions
ofloxacin food
Applies to: ofloxacin
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Oral preparations that contain magnesium, aluminum, or calcium may significantly decrease the gastrointestinal absorption of quinolone antibiotics. Absorption may also be reduced by sucralfate, which contains aluminum, as well as other polyvalent cations such as iron and zinc. The mechanism is chelation of quinolones by polyvalent cations, forming a complex that is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. The bioavailability of ciprofloxacin has been reported to decrease by as much as 90% when administered with antacids containing aluminum or magnesium hydroxide.
MANAGEMENT: When coadministration cannot be avoided, quinolone antibiotics should be dosed either 2 to 4 hours before or 4 to 6 hours after polyvalent cation-containing products to minimize the potential for interaction. When coadministered with Suprep Bowel Prep (magnesium/potassium/sodium sulfates), the manufacturer recommends administering fluoroquinolone antibiotics at least 2 hours before and not less than 6 hours after Suprep Bowel Prep to avoid chelation with magnesium. Please consult individual product labeling for specific recommendations.
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Therapeutic duplication warnings
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Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
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. | |
No interaction information available. |
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