Drug Interactions between dirithromycin and Halfan
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- dirithromycin
- Halfan (halofantrine)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between dirithromycin and Halfan. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
dirithromycin
A total of 55 drugs are known to interact with dirithromycin.
- Dirithromycin is in the drug class macrolides.
- Dirithromycin is used to treat the following conditions:
Halfan
A total of 344 drugs are known to interact with Halfan.
- Halfan is in the drug class miscellaneous antimalarials.
- Halfan is used to treat Malaria.
Drug and food interactions
halofantrine food
Applies to: Halfan (halofantrine)
You may experience reduced absorption of halofantrine in the presence of food. Halofantrine should be taken on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after food. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. Also, while taking halofantrine, you should avoid grapefruits and grapefruit juice. Grapefruit can raise the levels of halofantrine in your body and lead to increased adverse effects. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
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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