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Can you take Orforglipron with Sporanox?

1 drug interaction and 23 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

Major drug interactions

Major:

itraconazole orforglipron

Applies to: Sporanox (itraconazole) and orforglipron

Itraconazole may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of orforglipron. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications. You may be more likely to experience side effects while on this combination and should alert your healthcare provider immediately if you notice a severe pain in your stomach area that will not go away and/or severe or persistent stomach problems. It is also important to report any signs or symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) such as headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, confusion, tremor, nausea, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, and/or rapid heartbeat. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. 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.

Moderate:

orforglipron Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: orforglipron

Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as orforglipron. You may want to limit your consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment with orforglipron. However, if you have been regularly consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice with the medication, then it is advisable for you to talk with your doctor before changing the amounts of these products in your diet, as this may alter the effects of your medication. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. Orange juice is not expected to interact.

Disease interactions

21 potential interactions Applies to: 19 conditions, including COPD, Diarrhea, Arrhythmia, Gastroparesis, 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:

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.

Dehydration

Moderate:

orforglipron

Orforglipron has a moderate potential interaction with Dehydration.

There have been reports of acute kidney injury (sometimes requiring hemodialysis) in patients treated with orforglipron. Most events occurred in patients who experienced gastrointestinal adverse reactions leading to dehydration (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea). Renal function should be monitored in patients reporting adverse reactions to orforglipron that may lead to volume depletion, especially when initiating or escalating doses of orforglipron.

Diabetes Mellitus

Moderate:

orforglipron

Orforglipron has a moderate potential interaction with Diabetes Mellitus.

Orforglipron lowers blood glucose and can cause hypoglycemia. In diabetic patients, blood glucose should be monitored before starting and during treatment with orforglipron.

Diabetic Retinopathy

Moderate:

orforglipron

Orforglipron has a moderate potential interaction with Diabetic Retinopathy.

Rapid improvement in glucose control has been associated with a temporary worsening of diabetic retinopathy. Orforglipron has not been studied in patients with diabetic retinopathy and/or macular edema requiring acute treatment. Patients with a history of diabetic retinopathy should be monitored for progression of diabetic retinopathy during treatment with orforglipron.

Diarrhea

Moderate:

orforglipron

Orforglipron has a moderate potential interaction with Diarrhea.

There have been reports of acute kidney injury (sometimes requiring hemodialysis) in patients treated with orforglipron. Most events occurred in patients who experienced gastrointestinal adverse reactions leading to dehydration (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea). Renal function should be monitored in patients reporting adverse reactions to orforglipron that may lead to volume depletion, especially when initiating or escalating doses of orforglipron.

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.

Gastroparesis

Moderate:

orforglipron

Orforglipron has a moderate potential interaction with Gastroparesis.

Use of orforglipron has been associated with gastrointestinal adverse reactions (sometimes severe). Orforglipron is not recommended in patients with severe gastroparesis.

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.

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.

Moderate:

orforglipron

Orforglipron has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Orforglipron is not recommended for patients with severe liver dysfunction (Child-Pugh C). No dose adjustment is needed for patients with mild or moderate liver dysfunction (Child-Pugh A or B).

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type II

Major:

orforglipron

Orforglipron has a major potential interaction with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type II.

Orforglipron is contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) and in patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2. Patients with elevated serum calcitonin or thyroid nodules noted on physical examination or neck imaging should be further evaluated. Patients should be counseled regarding the potential risk for MTC with the use of orforglipron and should be informed of symptoms of thyroid tumors.

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:

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.

Thyroid Tumor

Major:

orforglipron

Orforglipron has a major potential interaction with Thyroid Tumor.

Orforglipron is contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) and in patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2. Patients with elevated serum calcitonin or thyroid nodules noted on physical examination or neck imaging should be further evaluated. Patients should be counseled regarding the potential risk for MTC with the use of orforglipron and should be informed of symptoms of thyroid tumors.

Vomiting

Moderate:

orforglipron

Orforglipron has a moderate potential interaction with Vomiting.

There have been reports of acute kidney injury (sometimes requiring hemodialysis) in patients treated with orforglipron. Most events occurred in patients who experienced gastrointestinal adverse reactions leading to dehydration (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea). Renal function should be monitored in patients reporting adverse reactions to orforglipron that may lead to volume depletion, especially when initiating or escalating doses of orforglipron.

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orforglipron

A total of 502 drugs are known to interact with orforglipron.

Sporanox

A total of 597 drugs are known to interact with Sporanox.

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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