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Drug Interactions between grepafloxacin and prochlorperazine

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Major

prochlorperazine grepafloxacin

Applies to: prochlorperazine and grepafloxacin

CONTRAINDICATED: Grepafloxacin can cause dose-related prolongation of the QT interval. Theoretically, coadministration with other agents that can prolong the QT interval may result in additive effects and increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias including torsade de pointes and sudden death.

MANAGEMENT: Coadministration of grepafloxacin with other drugs that can prolong the QT interval is considered contraindicated.

References (7)
  1. Thomas M, Maconochie JG, Fletcher E (1996) "The dilemma of the prolonged QT interval in early drug studies." Br J Clin Pharmacol, 41, p. 77-81
  2. (2001) "Product Information. Raxar (grepafloxacin)." Glaxo Wellcome
  3. Lode H, Vogel F, Elies W (1999) "Grepafloxacin: A review of its safety profile based on clinical trials and postmarketing surveillance." Clin Ther, 21, p. 61-74
  4. Ball P (2000) "Quinolone-induced QT interval prolongation: a not-so-unexpected class effect." J Antimicrob Chemother, 45, p. 557-9
  5. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
  6. Canadian Pharmacists Association (2006) e-CPS. http://www.pharmacists.ca/function/Subscriptions/ecps.cfm?link=eCPS_quikLink
  7. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

prochlorperazine food

Applies to: prochlorperazine

GENERALLY AVOID: Concurrent use of ethanol and phenothiazines may result in additive CNS depression and psychomotor impairment. Also, ethanol may precipitate dystonic reactions in patients who are taking phenothiazines. The two drugs probably act on different sites in the brain, although the exact mechanism of the interaction is not known.

MANAGEMENT: Patients should be advised to avoid alcohol during phenothiazine therapy.

References (2)
  1. Lutz EG (1976) "Neuroleptic-induced akathisia and dystonia triggered by alcohol." JAMA, 236, p. 2422-3
  2. Freed E (1981) "Alcohol-triggered-neuroleptic-induced tremor, rigidity and dystonia." Med J Aust, 2, p. 44-5

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.

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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.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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