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Drug Interactions between Propulsid and rifapentine

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

cisapride rifapentine

Applies to: Propulsid (cisapride) and rifapentine

Rifapentine may reduce the blood levels and effects of cisapride. Contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen or your condition changes during treatment with these medications. 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. 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.

Drug and food interactions

Major

cisapride food

Applies to: Propulsid (cisapride)

Cisapride is no longer on the market in the US. Do not take cisapride with any other medication, food, or beverage.

**Cisapride (Propulsid) is no longer marketed in the United States. You should only be taking cisapride if you are obtaining the medication from your doctor though a Limited Access Program developed jointly by the manufacturer and the FDA.**

Moderate

rifapentine food

Applies to: rifapentine

Food enhances the absorption of rifapentine and may reduce the incidence of stomach upset, nausea, and/or vomiting. However, if rifapentine is part of a combination product, the recommendations may differ. Talk to your healthcare provider 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.

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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