Drug Interaction Report
2 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- grepafloxacin
- Vfend (voriconazole)
Interactions between your drugs
grepafloxacin voriconazole
Applies to: grepafloxacin, Vfend (voriconazole)
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)
- 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
- (2001) "Product Information. Raxar (grepafloxacin)." Glaxo Wellcome
- 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
- Ball P (2000) "Quinolone-induced QT interval prolongation: a not-so-unexpected class effect." J Antimicrob Chemother, 45, p. 557-9
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
- Canadian Pharmacists Association (2006) e-CPS. http://www.pharmacists.ca/function/Subscriptions/ecps.cfm?link=eCPS_quikLink
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
Drug and food interactions
voriconazole food
Applies to: Vfend (voriconazole)
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food reduces the oral absorption and bioavailability of voriconazole. According to the product labeling, administration of multiple doses of voriconazole with high-fat meals decreased the mean peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) by 34% and 24%, respectively, when the drug is administered as a tablet, and by 58% and 37%, respectively, when administered as the oral suspension.
MANAGEMENT: To ensure maximal oral absorption, voriconazole tablets and oral suspension should be taken at least one hour before or after a meal.
References (2)
- (2002) "Product Information. VFEND (voriconazole)." Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals
- Wohlt PD, Zheng L, Gunderson S, Balzar SA, Johnson BD, Fish JT (2009) "Recommendations for the use of medications with continuous enteral nutrition." Am J Health Syst Pharm, 66, p. 1438-67
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No duplication 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. |
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