Can you take Amphotericin b with Claritin?
No drug interactions found, but 10 warnings to review for the following 2 drugs:
- amphotericin b
- Claritin (loratadine)
Drug interactions
There were no interactions found between amphotericin b and Claritin. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Food/lifestyle interactions
Minor food/lifestyle interactions
Minor:
loratadine Food/Lifestyle
Applies to: Claritin (loratadine)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Disease interactions
9 potential interactions Applies to: 8 conditions, including Hypokalemia, Anemia, Hypocalcemia, Hyperkalemia, and Liver Disease.
Anemia
Moderate:
amphotericin b
amphotericin B has a moderate potential interaction with Anemia.
Intravenous amphotericin B therapy may depress erythropoietin and red blood cell production and commonly causes a normocytic, normochromic anemia. Although the anemia is well tolerated by most patients and usually reverses completely within several months of stopping therapy, it may be problematic in patients with preexisting anemia. Intravenous therapy with amphotericin B should be administered cautiously in anemic patients or those predisposed to anemia. Frequent monitoring of blood counts and hemoglobin concentrations are recommended.
Electrolyte Abnormalities
Moderate:
amphotericin b
amphotericin B has a moderate potential interaction with Electrolyte Abnormalities.
Intravenously administered amphotericin B is nephrotoxic and may commonly cause hypo- or hyperkalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypocalcemia secondary to renal impairment. Renal function and serum electrolytes should be closely monitored in all patients receiving intravenous therapy with amphotericin B, but in particular, those with preexisting renal and/or electrolyte abnormalities. Mineral and electrolyte supplementation is frequently required. Complications of electrolyte imbalances include muscle weakness, tetany, seizures and cardiac disturbances. Amphotericin B-related electrolyte abnormalities generally improve following cessation of therapy but may persist long after because of the drug's long terminal elimination half-life.
Hyperkalemia
Moderate:
amphotericin b
amphotericin B has a moderate potential interaction with Hyperkalemia.
Intravenously administered amphotericin B is nephrotoxic and may commonly cause hypo- or hyperkalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypocalcemia secondary to renal impairment. Renal function and serum electrolytes should be closely monitored in all patients receiving intravenous therapy with amphotericin B, but in particular, those with preexisting renal and/or electrolyte abnormalities. Mineral and electrolyte supplementation is frequently required. Complications of electrolyte imbalances include muscle weakness, tetany, seizures and cardiac disturbances. Amphotericin B-related electrolyte abnormalities generally improve following cessation of therapy but may persist long after because of the drug's long terminal elimination half-life.
Hypocalcemia
Moderate:
amphotericin b
amphotericin B has a moderate potential interaction with Hypocalcemia.
Intravenously administered amphotericin B is nephrotoxic and may commonly cause hypo- or hyperkalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypocalcemia secondary to renal impairment. Renal function and serum electrolytes should be closely monitored in all patients receiving intravenous therapy with amphotericin B, but in particular, those with preexisting renal and/or electrolyte abnormalities. Mineral and electrolyte supplementation is frequently required. Complications of electrolyte imbalances include muscle weakness, tetany, seizures and cardiac disturbances. Amphotericin B-related electrolyte abnormalities generally improve following cessation of therapy but may persist long after because of the drug's long terminal elimination half-life.
Hypokalemia
Moderate:
amphotericin b
amphotericin B has a moderate potential interaction with Hypokalemia.
Intravenously administered amphotericin B is nephrotoxic and may commonly cause hypo- or hyperkalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypocalcemia secondary to renal impairment. Renal function and serum electrolytes should be closely monitored in all patients receiving intravenous therapy with amphotericin B, but in particular, those with preexisting renal and/or electrolyte abnormalities. Mineral and electrolyte supplementation is frequently required. Complications of electrolyte imbalances include muscle weakness, tetany, seizures and cardiac disturbances. Amphotericin B-related electrolyte abnormalities generally improve following cessation of therapy but may persist long after because of the drug's long terminal elimination half-life.
Liver Disease
Moderate:
Claritin
The loratadine in Claritin has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.
Loratadine is primarily converted by the liver to an active metabolite, and both parent drug and metabolite are excreted in the urine. Patients with renal and/or liver disease may be at greater risk for adverse effects from loratadine due to drug and metabolite accumulation. The manufacturer recommends one-half the regular dosage initially in patients with liver failure or decreased renal function (GFR < 30 mL/min). Due to the differential effects of hepatic impairment on the serum half-life and clearance of loratadine and pseudoephedrine, the use of products containing a fixed combination of these drugs is not recommended in the presence of liver failure.
Magnesium Imbalance
Moderate:
amphotericin b
amphotericin B has a moderate potential interaction with Magnesium Imbalance.
Intravenously administered amphotericin B is nephrotoxic and may commonly cause hypo- or hyperkalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypocalcemia secondary to renal impairment. Renal function and serum electrolytes should be closely monitored in all patients receiving intravenous therapy with amphotericin B, but in particular, those with preexisting renal and/or electrolyte abnormalities. Mineral and electrolyte supplementation is frequently required. Complications of electrolyte imbalances include muscle weakness, tetany, seizures and cardiac disturbances. Amphotericin B-related electrolyte abnormalities generally improve following cessation of therapy but may persist long after because of the drug's long terminal elimination half-life.
Renal Dysfunction
Moderate:
amphotericin b
amphotericin B has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
Intravenously administered amphotericin B is nephrotoxic and may commonly cause decreased renal function and abnormalities including azotemia, hypo- and hyperkalemia, hypomagnesemia, hyposthenuria, renal tubular acidosis, and nephrocalcinosis. Renal function should be closely monitored in all patients receiving intravenous therapy with amphotericin B but in particular, patients with preexisting renal impairment. Dosage reductions are recommended. Serum creatinine, BUN, potassium and magnesium levels should be evaluated frequently, and dosing adjusted or discontinued accordingly.
Moderate:
Claritin
The loratadine in Claritin has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
Loratadine is primarily converted by the liver to an active metabolite, and both parent drug and metabolite are excreted in the urine. Patients with renal and/or liver disease may be at greater risk for adverse effects from loratadine due to drug and metabolite accumulation. The manufacturer recommends one-half the regular dosage initially in patients with liver failure or decreased renal function (GFR < 30 mL/min). Due to the differential effects of hepatic impairment on the serum half-life and clearance of loratadine and pseudoephedrine, the use of products containing a fixed combination of these drugs is not recommended in the presence of liver failure.
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amphotericin b
A total of 185 drugs are known to interact with amphotericin b.
- Amphotericin b is in the drug class polyenes.
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Amphotericin b is used to treat the following conditions:
- Aspergillosis, Aspergilloma
- Aspergillosis, Invasive
- Blastomycosis
- Candida Urinary Tract Infection
- Candidemia
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Coccidioidomycosis, Meningitis
- Cryptococcal Meningitis, Immunocompetent Host
- Cryptococcal Meningitis, Immunosuppressed Host
- Cryptococcosis
- Esophageal Candidiasis
- Fungal Endocarditis
- Fungal Infection Prevention
- Fungal Infection Prophylaxis (off-label)
- Histoplasmosis, Immunocompetent Host
- Histoplasmosis, Meningitis
- Leishmaniasis
- Oral Thrush
- Paracoccidioidomycosis
- Sporotrichosis
Claritin
A total of 123 drugs are known to interact with Claritin.
- Claritin is in the drug class antihistamines.
- Claritin is used to treat the following conditions:
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. |
Further information
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