Can you take Amisulpride with Sporanox?
1 drug interaction and 18 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- amisulpride
- Sporanox (itraconazole)
Drug interactions
Major drug interactions
Major:
itraconazole amisulpride
Applies to: Sporanox (itraconazole) and amisulpride
Using amisulpride together with itraconazole can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a relatively rare side effect. You may be more susceptible if you have a heart condition called congenital long QT syndrome, other cardiac diseases, conduction abnormalities, or electrolyte disturbances (for example, magnesium or potassium loss due to severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting). Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations during treatment with these medications, whether together or alone. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Food/lifestyle interactions
Moderate food/lifestyle interactions
Moderate:
itraconazole Food/Lifestyle
Applies to: Sporanox (itraconazole)
Food increases the absorption of itraconazole capsules but decreases the absorption of itraconazole oral solution. Capsules should be taken immediately after a full meal and the solution be taken on an empty stomach to ensure best results.
Disease interactions
17 potential interactions Applies to: 14 conditions, including Heart Failure, COPD, Arrhythmia, Hypokalemia, and Heart Disease.
Achlorhydria
Moderate:
Sporanox
The itraconazole in Sporanox has a moderate potential interaction with Achlorhydria.
Itraconazole 100-mg capsules should be administered after a full meal. Under fasted conditions, absorption of itraconazole from the 100-mg capsule formulation was diminished with decreased gastric acidity. Studies conducted under fasted conditions showed that taking the 100-mg capsule formulation with 8 ounces of a non-diet cola beverage enhanced absorption of itraconazole in AIDS patients with relative or absolute achlorhydria; this increase relative to the effects of a full meal is unknown.
Arrhythmia
Moderate:
amisulpride
Amisulpride has a moderate potential interaction with Arrhythmia.
Amisulpride causes dose and concentration-dependent prolongation of the QT interval and should be avoided in patients with congenital long QT syndrome and in patients taking some drugs that prolong the QT interval such as droperidol. ECG monitoring is recommended in patients with pre-existing arrhythmias and cardiac conduction disorders; electrolyte abnormalities (e.g., hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia); congestive heart failure; and in patients taking other medicinal products or with other medical conditions known to prolong the QT interval.
Moderate:
Sporanox
The itraconazole in Sporanox has a moderate potential interaction with Arrhythmia.
Some azole antifungals have been associated with prolongation of the QT interval on the ECG. Rare cases of QT prolongation and torsade de pointes have been reported during postmarketing experience; such reports usually involved seriously ill patients with multiple confounding risk factors, such as structural heart disease, electrolyte abnormalities, and concomitant medications. These drugs should be administered with caution to patients with potentially proarrhythmic conditions, such as congenital/acquired QT prolongation, cardiomyopathy (especially when heart failure is present), sinus bradycardia, and existing symptomatic arrhythmias. Concomitant use with other medications that have potential to increase the risk of cardiotoxicity should be avoided.
COPD
Major:
Sporanox
The itraconazole in Sporanox has a major potential interaction with COPD.
Itraconazole may possess a dose-related negative inotropic effect. Transient, asymptomatic decreases in left ventricular ejection fraction were observed with IV administration in healthy volunteers; these resolved before the next infusion. Additionally, cases of congestive heart failure (CHF), peripheral edema, and pulmonary edema have been reported during postmarketing experience in patients treated for onychomycosis and/or systemic fungal infections. Itraconazole should not be used to treat onychomycosis in patients with evidence of ventricular dysfunction such as CHF or history of CHF; itraconazole should not be used for other indications in such patients unless the benefit clearly outweighs the risk. The risks and benefits of itraconazole therapy should be reviewed carefully in patients with risk factors for CHF (including cardiac disease [e.g., ischemic and valvular disease], significant pulmonary disease [e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease], renal failure and other edematous disorders). Patients with risk factors for CHF should be advised of the signs/symptoms of CHF, treated with caution, and monitored for signs/symptoms of CHF during therapy.
Cystic Fibrosis
Moderate:
Sporanox
The itraconazole in Sporanox has a moderate potential interaction with Cystic Fibrosis.
In a study using itraconazole oral solution in cystic fibrosis patients, therapeutic drug levels varied and were not reached in some patients. Alternative therapy should be considered for patients who do not respond to itraconazole oral solution or itraconazole 100-mg capsules.
Fluid Retention
Major:
Sporanox
The itraconazole in Sporanox has a major potential interaction with Fluid Retention.
Itraconazole may possess a dose-related negative inotropic effect. Transient, asymptomatic decreases in left ventricular ejection fraction were observed with IV administration in healthy volunteers; these resolved before the next infusion. Additionally, cases of congestive heart failure (CHF), peripheral edema, and pulmonary edema have been reported during postmarketing experience in patients treated for onychomycosis and/or systemic fungal infections. Itraconazole should not be used to treat onychomycosis in patients with evidence of ventricular dysfunction such as CHF or history of CHF; itraconazole should not be used for other indications in such patients unless the benefit clearly outweighs the risk. The risks and benefits of itraconazole therapy should be reviewed carefully in patients with risk factors for CHF (including cardiac disease [e.g., ischemic and valvular disease], significant pulmonary disease [e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease], renal failure and other edematous disorders). Patients with risk factors for CHF should be advised of the signs/symptoms of CHF, treated with caution, and monitored for signs/symptoms of CHF during therapy.
Heart Disease
Major:
Sporanox
The itraconazole in Sporanox has a major potential interaction with Heart Disease.
Itraconazole may possess a dose-related negative inotropic effect. Transient, asymptomatic decreases in left ventricular ejection fraction were observed with IV administration in healthy volunteers; these resolved before the next infusion. Additionally, cases of congestive heart failure (CHF), peripheral edema, and pulmonary edema have been reported during postmarketing experience in patients treated for onychomycosis and/or systemic fungal infections. Itraconazole should not be used to treat onychomycosis in patients with evidence of ventricular dysfunction such as CHF or history of CHF; itraconazole should not be used for other indications in such patients unless the benefit clearly outweighs the risk. The risks and benefits of itraconazole therapy should be reviewed carefully in patients with risk factors for CHF (including cardiac disease [e.g., ischemic and valvular disease], significant pulmonary disease [e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease], renal failure and other edematous disorders). Patients with risk factors for CHF should be advised of the signs/symptoms of CHF, treated with caution, and monitored for signs/symptoms of CHF during therapy.
Heart Failure
Moderate:
amisulpride
Amisulpride has a moderate potential interaction with Heart Failure.
Amisulpride causes dose and concentration-dependent prolongation of the QT interval and should be avoided in patients with congenital long QT syndrome and in patients taking some drugs that prolong the QT interval such as droperidol. ECG monitoring is recommended in patients with pre-existing arrhythmias and cardiac conduction disorders; electrolyte abnormalities (e.g., hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia); congestive heart failure; and in patients taking other medicinal products or with other medical conditions known to prolong the QT interval.
Hypokalemia
Moderate:
amisulpride
Amisulpride has a moderate potential interaction with Hypokalemia.
Amisulpride causes dose and concentration-dependent prolongation of the QT interval and should be avoided in patients with congenital long QT syndrome and in patients taking some drugs that prolong the QT interval such as droperidol. ECG monitoring is recommended in patients with pre-existing arrhythmias and cardiac conduction disorders; electrolyte abnormalities (e.g., hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia); congestive heart failure; and in patients taking other medicinal products or with other medical conditions known to prolong the QT interval.
Immunodeficiency
Moderate:
Sporanox
The itraconazole in Sporanox has a moderate potential interaction with Immunodeficiency.
The oral bioavailability of itraconazole 100-mg capsules may be decreased in some immunocompromised patients (e.g., neutropenic patients, AIDS patients, organ transplant recipients); in addition, since hypochlorhydria has been reported in HIV-infected patients, the absorption of itraconazole may be reduced in these patients. The dose of itraconazole 100-mg capsules should be adjusted based on the clinical response of such patients.
Itraconazole oral solution is not recommended for initial treatment in severely neutropenic patients at immediate risk of systemic candidiasis.
Liver Disease
Major:
Sporanox
The itraconazole in Sporanox has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.
Limited data are available on the use of oral itraconazole in patients with liver dysfunction. Itraconazole has been associated with rare cases of serious hepatotoxicity (including liver failure and death). Caution is recommended when this drug is used in patients with liver dysfunction; such patients should be carefully monitored during therapy. Treatment with itraconazole is strongly discouraged in patients with elevated or abnormal liver enzymes, with active liver disease, or who had liver toxicity with other drugs unless the situation is serious or life-threatening and the expected benefit exceeds the risk. Liver function monitoring is recommended for patients with preexisting hepatic function abnormalities or those who had liver toxicity with other drugs.
Magnesium Imbalance
Moderate:
amisulpride
Amisulpride has a moderate potential interaction with Magnesium Imbalance.
Amisulpride causes dose and concentration-dependent prolongation of the QT interval and should be avoided in patients with congenital long QT syndrome and in patients taking some drugs that prolong the QT interval such as droperidol. ECG monitoring is recommended in patients with pre-existing arrhythmias and cardiac conduction disorders; electrolyte abnormalities (e.g., hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia); congestive heart failure; and in patients taking other medicinal products or with other medical conditions known to prolong the QT interval.
Neutropenia
Moderate:
Sporanox
The itraconazole in Sporanox has a moderate potential interaction with Neutropenia.
The oral bioavailability of itraconazole 100-mg capsules may be decreased in some immunocompromised patients (e.g., neutropenic patients, AIDS patients, organ transplant recipients); in addition, since hypochlorhydria has been reported in HIV-infected patients, the absorption of itraconazole may be reduced in these patients. The dose of itraconazole 100-mg capsules should be adjusted based on the clinical response of such patients.
Itraconazole oral solution is not recommended for initial treatment in severely neutropenic patients at immediate risk of systemic candidiasis.
Organ Transplant
Moderate:
Sporanox
The itraconazole in Sporanox has a moderate potential interaction with Organ Transplant.
The oral bioavailability of itraconazole 100-mg capsules may be decreased in some immunocompromised patients (e.g., neutropenic patients, AIDS patients, organ transplant recipients); in addition, since hypochlorhydria has been reported in HIV-infected patients, the absorption of itraconazole may be reduced in these patients. The dose of itraconazole 100-mg capsules should be adjusted based on the clinical response of such patients.
Itraconazole oral solution is not recommended for initial treatment in severely neutropenic patients at immediate risk of systemic candidiasis.
Renal Dysfunction
Major:
Sporanox
The itraconazole in Sporanox has a major potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
Itraconazole may possess a dose-related negative inotropic effect. Transient, asymptomatic decreases in left ventricular ejection fraction were observed with IV administration in healthy volunteers; these resolved before the next infusion. Additionally, cases of congestive heart failure (CHF), peripheral edema, and pulmonary edema have been reported during postmarketing experience in patients treated for onychomycosis and/or systemic fungal infections. Itraconazole should not be used to treat onychomycosis in patients with evidence of ventricular dysfunction such as CHF or history of CHF; itraconazole should not be used for other indications in such patients unless the benefit clearly outweighs the risk. The risks and benefits of itraconazole therapy should be reviewed carefully in patients with risk factors for CHF (including cardiac disease [e.g., ischemic and valvular disease], significant pulmonary disease [e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease], renal failure and other edematous disorders). Patients with risk factors for CHF should be advised of the signs/symptoms of CHF, treated with caution, and monitored for signs/symptoms of CHF during therapy.
Moderate:
amisulpride
Amisulpride has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
The pharmacokinetics of amisulpride in patients with severe renal impairment have not been adequately studied, however, the drug is known to be substantially excreted by the kidneys and patients with severe renal impairment may have an increased risk of adverse reactions. Avoid the use in patients with severe renal impairment (eGFR less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m2). No dosage adjustment is necessary in patients with mild to moderate renal impairment (eGFR 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 and above).
Moderate:
Sporanox
The itraconazole in Sporanox has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
Limited data are available on the use of oral itraconazole in patients with renal dysfunction; itraconazole exposure may be lower in some of these patients. Caution is advised when using itraconazole in patients with renal dysfunction and dose adjustment may be needed. Patients with renal dysfunction should be carefully monitored when using the 65-mg capsule formulation.
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amisulpride
A total of 467 drugs are known to interact with amisulpride.
- Amisulpride is in the following drug classes: atypical antipsychotics, miscellaneous antiemetics.
- Amisulpride is used to treat the following conditions:
Sporanox
A total of 597 drugs are known to interact with Sporanox.
- Sporanox is in the drug class azole antifungals.
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Sporanox is used to treat the following conditions:
- Aspergillosis, Aspergilloma
- Aspergillosis, Invasive
- Blastomycosis
- Candida Urinary Tract Infection
- Candidemia
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Cryptococcal Meningitis, Immunosuppressed Host
- Cryptococcosis
- Dermatophytosis
- Esophageal Candidiasis
- Febrile Neutropenia
- Fungal Infection Prophylaxis
- Histoplasmosis
- Microsporidiosis
- Onychomycosis, Fingernail
- Onychomycosis, Toenail
- Oral Thrush
- Paracoccidioidomycosis
- Sporotrichosis
- Systemic Fungal Infection
- Tinea Capitis
- Tinea Versicolor
- Vaginal Yeast Infection
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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