Drug Interaction Report
9 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- amoxicillin / clarithromycin / omeprazole
- deutivacaftor / tezacaftor / vanzacaftor
Interactions between your drugs
clarithromycin tezacaftor
Applies to: amoxicillin / clarithromycin / omeprazole, deutivacaftor / tezacaftor / vanzacaftor
ADJUST DOSE: Coadministration with potent or moderate inhibitors of CYP450 3A4 may significantly increase the plasma concentrations of vanzacaftor, tezacaftor and deutivacaftor, which are primarily metabolized by the isoenzyme. In clinical studies, itraconazole, a potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitor increased vanzacaftor systemic exposure (AUC) by 6.4-fold, tezacaftor AUC by 4 to 4.5-fold and deutivacaftor AUC by 11.1-fold. Erythromycin, a moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitor, is predicted to increase vanzacaftor peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and AUC by 3.2- and 3.3-fold, respectively, and deutivacaftor Cmax and AUC by 2.9- and 4.1-fold, respectively. Likewise, fluconazole, another moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitor, is predicted to increase vanzacaftor and deutivacaftor Cmax and AUC by 2.6- and 2.5-fold; and 3.1- and 2.3-fold, respectively. The risk and/or severity of serious side effects such as liver damage may be increased.
MANAGEMENT: Please consult manufacturer's product labeling for complete dosing information.
For vanzacaftor/tezacaftor/deutivacaftor:
- For patients 6 to less than 12 years old, weighing less than 40 kg:
Potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors: The dose should be reduced to two tablets of vanzacaftor 4 mg/tezacaftor 20 mg/deutivacaftor 50 mg once a week (total dose of vanzacaftor 8 mg/tezacaftor 40 mg/deutivacaftor 100mg).
Moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitors: The dose should be reduced to two tablets of vanzacaftor 4 mg/tezacaftor 20 mg/deutivacaftor 50 mg every other day (total dose of vanzacaftor 8 mg/tezacaftor 40 mg/deutivacaftor 100 mg).
- For patients 6 years old to less than 12 years old, weighing 40 kg or more:
Potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors: The dose should be reduced to one tablet of vanzacaftor 10 mg/tezacaftor 50 mg/deutivacaftor 125 mg once a week.
Moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitors: The dose should be reduced to one tablet of vanzacaftor 10 mg/tezacaftor 50 mg/deutivacaftor 125 mg every other day.
-For patients 12 years old and older:
Potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors: The dose should be reduced to one tablet of vanzacaftor 10 mg/tezacaftor 50 mg/deutivacaftor 125 mg once a week
Moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitors: The dose should be reduced to one tablet of vanzacaftor 10 mg/tezacaftor 50 mg/deutivacaftor 125 mg every other day.
For tezacaftor/ivacaftor:
- The morning dose of tezacaftor/ivacaftor should be reduced to one tablet twice a week, approximately 3 to 4 days apart, and the evening ivacaftor dose should not be taken during treatment with potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors. The frequency of dosing should be reduced to a single morning dose of one tezacaftor/ivacaftor tablet alternating with one ivacaftor tablet every other morning during treatment with moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitors. The evening dose of ivacaftor should not be taken.
For elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor:
- The morning dose of 2 elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor tablets once a day should be reduced to 2 tablets twice a week, approximately 3 to 4 days apart, and the evening ivacaftor dose should not be taken during treatment with potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors. The frequency of dosing should be reduced to a single morning dose of two elexacaftor /tezacaftor /ivacaftor tablets alternating with one ivacaftor tablet every other day during treatment with moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitors. The evening dose of ivacaftor should not be taken.
References (6)
- (2019) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- (2020) "Product Information. KAFTRIO (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS (IRELAND) LIMITED
- (2023) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- (2024) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd
- (2023) "Product Information. Kaftrio (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Ltd
- (2024) "Product Information. Alyftrek (deutivacaftor/tezacaftor/vanzacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
clarithromycin vanzacaftor
Applies to: amoxicillin / clarithromycin / omeprazole, deutivacaftor / tezacaftor / vanzacaftor
ADJUST DOSE: Coadministration with potent or moderate inhibitors of CYP450 3A4 may significantly increase the plasma concentrations of vanzacaftor, tezacaftor and deutivacaftor, which are primarily metabolized by the isoenzyme. In clinical studies, itraconazole, a potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitor increased vanzacaftor systemic exposure (AUC) by 6.4-fold, tezacaftor AUC by 4 to 4.5-fold and deutivacaftor AUC by 11.1-fold. Erythromycin, a moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitor, is predicted to increase vanzacaftor peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and AUC by 3.2- and 3.3-fold, respectively, and deutivacaftor Cmax and AUC by 2.9- and 4.1-fold, respectively. Likewise, fluconazole, another moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitor, is predicted to increase vanzacaftor and deutivacaftor Cmax and AUC by 2.6- and 2.5-fold; and 3.1- and 2.3-fold, respectively. The risk and/or severity of serious side effects such as liver damage may be increased.
MANAGEMENT: Please consult manufacturer's product labeling for complete dosing information.
For vanzacaftor/tezacaftor/deutivacaftor:
- For patients 6 to less than 12 years old, weighing less than 40 kg:
Potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors: The dose should be reduced to two tablets of vanzacaftor 4 mg/tezacaftor 20 mg/deutivacaftor 50 mg once a week (total dose of vanzacaftor 8 mg/tezacaftor 40 mg/deutivacaftor 100mg).
Moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitors: The dose should be reduced to two tablets of vanzacaftor 4 mg/tezacaftor 20 mg/deutivacaftor 50 mg every other day (total dose of vanzacaftor 8 mg/tezacaftor 40 mg/deutivacaftor 100 mg).
- For patients 6 years old to less than 12 years old, weighing 40 kg or more:
Potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors: The dose should be reduced to one tablet of vanzacaftor 10 mg/tezacaftor 50 mg/deutivacaftor 125 mg once a week.
Moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitors: The dose should be reduced to one tablet of vanzacaftor 10 mg/tezacaftor 50 mg/deutivacaftor 125 mg every other day.
-For patients 12 years old and older:
Potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors: The dose should be reduced to one tablet of vanzacaftor 10 mg/tezacaftor 50 mg/deutivacaftor 125 mg once a week
Moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitors: The dose should be reduced to one tablet of vanzacaftor 10 mg/tezacaftor 50 mg/deutivacaftor 125 mg every other day.
For tezacaftor/ivacaftor:
- The morning dose of tezacaftor/ivacaftor should be reduced to one tablet twice a week, approximately 3 to 4 days apart, and the evening ivacaftor dose should not be taken during treatment with potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors. The frequency of dosing should be reduced to a single morning dose of one tezacaftor/ivacaftor tablet alternating with one ivacaftor tablet every other morning during treatment with moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitors. The evening dose of ivacaftor should not be taken.
For elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor:
- The morning dose of 2 elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor tablets once a day should be reduced to 2 tablets twice a week, approximately 3 to 4 days apart, and the evening ivacaftor dose should not be taken during treatment with potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors. The frequency of dosing should be reduced to a single morning dose of two elexacaftor /tezacaftor /ivacaftor tablets alternating with one ivacaftor tablet every other day during treatment with moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitors. The evening dose of ivacaftor should not be taken.
References (6)
- (2019) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- (2020) "Product Information. KAFTRIO (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS (IRELAND) LIMITED
- (2023) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- (2024) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd
- (2023) "Product Information. Kaftrio (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Ltd
- (2024) "Product Information. Alyftrek (deutivacaftor/tezacaftor/vanzacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
clarithromycin deutivacaftor
Applies to: amoxicillin / clarithromycin / omeprazole, deutivacaftor / tezacaftor / vanzacaftor
ADJUST DOSE: Coadministration with potent or moderate inhibitors of CYP450 3A4 may significantly increase the plasma concentrations of vanzacaftor, tezacaftor and deutivacaftor, which are primarily metabolized by the isoenzyme. In clinical studies, itraconazole, a potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitor increased vanzacaftor systemic exposure (AUC) by 6.4-fold, tezacaftor AUC by 4 to 4.5-fold and deutivacaftor AUC by 11.1-fold. Erythromycin, a moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitor, is predicted to increase vanzacaftor peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and AUC by 3.2- and 3.3-fold, respectively, and deutivacaftor Cmax and AUC by 2.9- and 4.1-fold, respectively. Likewise, fluconazole, another moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitor, is predicted to increase vanzacaftor and deutivacaftor Cmax and AUC by 2.6- and 2.5-fold; and 3.1- and 2.3-fold, respectively. The risk and/or severity of serious side effects such as liver damage may be increased.
MANAGEMENT: Please consult manufacturer's product labeling for complete dosing information.
For vanzacaftor/tezacaftor/deutivacaftor:
- For patients 6 to less than 12 years old, weighing less than 40 kg:
Potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors: The dose should be reduced to two tablets of vanzacaftor 4 mg/tezacaftor 20 mg/deutivacaftor 50 mg once a week (total dose of vanzacaftor 8 mg/tezacaftor 40 mg/deutivacaftor 100mg).
Moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitors: The dose should be reduced to two tablets of vanzacaftor 4 mg/tezacaftor 20 mg/deutivacaftor 50 mg every other day (total dose of vanzacaftor 8 mg/tezacaftor 40 mg/deutivacaftor 100 mg).
- For patients 6 years old to less than 12 years old, weighing 40 kg or more:
Potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors: The dose should be reduced to one tablet of vanzacaftor 10 mg/tezacaftor 50 mg/deutivacaftor 125 mg once a week.
Moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitors: The dose should be reduced to one tablet of vanzacaftor 10 mg/tezacaftor 50 mg/deutivacaftor 125 mg every other day.
-For patients 12 years old and older:
Potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors: The dose should be reduced to one tablet of vanzacaftor 10 mg/tezacaftor 50 mg/deutivacaftor 125 mg once a week
Moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitors: The dose should be reduced to one tablet of vanzacaftor 10 mg/tezacaftor 50 mg/deutivacaftor 125 mg every other day.
For tezacaftor/ivacaftor:
- The morning dose of tezacaftor/ivacaftor should be reduced to one tablet twice a week, approximately 3 to 4 days apart, and the evening ivacaftor dose should not be taken during treatment with potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors. The frequency of dosing should be reduced to a single morning dose of one tezacaftor/ivacaftor tablet alternating with one ivacaftor tablet every other morning during treatment with moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitors. The evening dose of ivacaftor should not be taken.
For elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor:
- The morning dose of 2 elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor tablets once a day should be reduced to 2 tablets twice a week, approximately 3 to 4 days apart, and the evening ivacaftor dose should not be taken during treatment with potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors. The frequency of dosing should be reduced to a single morning dose of two elexacaftor /tezacaftor /ivacaftor tablets alternating with one ivacaftor tablet every other day during treatment with moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitors. The evening dose of ivacaftor should not be taken.
References (6)
- (2019) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- (2020) "Product Information. KAFTRIO (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS (IRELAND) LIMITED
- (2023) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- (2024) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd
- (2023) "Product Information. Kaftrio (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Ltd
- (2024) "Product Information. Alyftrek (deutivacaftor/tezacaftor/vanzacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
amoxicillin clarithromycin
Applies to: amoxicillin / clarithromycin / omeprazole, amoxicillin / clarithromycin / omeprazole
Although some in vitro data indicate synergism between macrolide antibiotics and penicillins, other in vitro data indicate antagonism. When these drugs are given together, neither has predictable therapeutic efficacy. Data are available for erythromycin, although theoretically this interaction could occur with any macrolide. Except for monitoring of the effectiveness of antibiotic therapy, no special precautions appear to be necessary.
References (3)
- Strom J (1961) "Penicillin and erythromycin singly and in combination in scarlatina therapy and the interference between them." Antibiot Chemother, 11, p. 694-7
- Cohn JR, Jungkind DL, Baker JS (1980) "In vitro antagonism by erythromycin of the bactericidal action of antimicrobial agents against common respiratory pathogens." Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 18, p. 872-6
- Penn RL, Ward TT, Steigbigel RT (1982) "Effects of erythromycin in combination with penicillin, ampicillin, or gentamicin on the growth of listeria monocytogenes." Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 22, p. 289-94
clarithromycin omeprazole
Applies to: amoxicillin / clarithromycin / omeprazole, amoxicillin / clarithromycin / omeprazole
Clarithromycin may increase and prolong the omeprazole plasma concentration. The mechanism may be related to clarithromycin inhibition of hepatic cytochrome P450 enzymes responsible for omeprazole metabolism. Coadministration of omeprazole may result in an increase in clarithromycin and 14-(R)-hydroxyclarithromycin plasma concentrations. These increases may be due to the effect of omeprazole on gastric pH.
References (3)
- Zhou Q, Yamamoto I, Fukuda T, Ohno M, Sumida A, Azuma J (1999) "CYP2C19 genotypes and omeprazole metabolism after single and repeated dosing when combined with clarithromycin." Eur J Clin Pharmacol, 55, p. 43-7
- Gustavson LE, Kaiser JF, Edmonds AL, Locke CS, DeBartolo ML, Schneck DW (1995) "Effect of omeprazole on concentrations of clarithromycin in plasma and gastric tissue at steady state." Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 39, p. 2078-83
- Furuta T, Ohashi K, Kobayashi K, Iida I, Yoshida H, Shirai N, Takashima M, Kosuge K, Hanai H, Chiba K, Ishizaki T, Kaneko E (1999) "Effects of clarithromycin on the metabolism of omeprazole in relation to CYP2C19 genotype status in humans." Clin Pharmacol Ther, 66, p. 265-74
Drug and food interactions
tezacaftor food
Applies to: deutivacaftor / tezacaftor / vanzacaftor
GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit juice may increase the plasma concentrations of tezacaftor, deutivacaftor, and vanzacaftor. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruit. In general, the effect of grapefruit juice is concentration-, dose- and preparation- dependent, and can vary widely among brands. Certain preparations of grapefruit juice (e.g., high dose, double strength) have sometimes demonstrated potent inhibition of CYP450 3A4, while other preparations (e.g., low dose, single strength) have typically demonstrated moderate inhibition. The risk and/or severity of serious side effects such as liver damage may be increased.
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Administration with fat-containing food may increase the oral bioavailability of vanzacaftor and deutivacaftor. Administration with a fat containing meal increased vanzacaftor systemic exposure (AUC) by 4- (low-fat meal) to 6- (high-fat meal) fold. While deutivacaftor AUC increased approximately 3- (low-fat meal) to 4- (high-fat meal) fold, relative to administration in a fasting state. Tezacaftor exposure is not significantly affected by administration of fat-containing foods.
MANAGEMENT: Patients treated with tezacaftor, deutivacaftor, vanzacaftor -containing medications should avoid consumption of grapefruit juice and any food that contains grapefruit. To improve absorption, patients should be advised to take vanzacaftor and/or deutivacaftor containing medications with fat-containing foods such as eggs, avocados, nuts, meat, butter, peanut butter, cheese pizza, and whole-milk dairy products at approximately the same time of the day. A typical cystic fibrosis diet will satisfy this requirement.
References (6)
- (2019) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- (2020) "Product Information. KAFTRIO (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS (IRELAND) LIMITED
- (2023) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- (2024) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd
- (2023) "Product Information. Kaftrio (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Ltd
- (2024) "Product Information. Alyftrek (deutivacaftor/tezacaftor/vanzacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
vanzacaftor food
Applies to: deutivacaftor / tezacaftor / vanzacaftor
GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit juice may increase the plasma concentrations of tezacaftor, deutivacaftor, and vanzacaftor. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruit. In general, the effect of grapefruit juice is concentration-, dose- and preparation- dependent, and can vary widely among brands. Certain preparations of grapefruit juice (e.g., high dose, double strength) have sometimes demonstrated potent inhibition of CYP450 3A4, while other preparations (e.g., low dose, single strength) have typically demonstrated moderate inhibition. The risk and/or severity of serious side effects such as liver damage may be increased.
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Administration with fat-containing food may increase the oral bioavailability of vanzacaftor and deutivacaftor. Administration with a fat containing meal increased vanzacaftor systemic exposure (AUC) by 4- (low-fat meal) to 6- (high-fat meal) fold. While deutivacaftor AUC increased approximately 3- (low-fat meal) to 4- (high-fat meal) fold, relative to administration in a fasting state. Tezacaftor exposure is not significantly affected by administration of fat-containing foods.
MANAGEMENT: Patients treated with tezacaftor, deutivacaftor, vanzacaftor -containing medications should avoid consumption of grapefruit juice and any food that contains grapefruit. To improve absorption, patients should be advised to take vanzacaftor and/or deutivacaftor containing medications with fat-containing foods such as eggs, avocados, nuts, meat, butter, peanut butter, cheese pizza, and whole-milk dairy products at approximately the same time of the day. A typical cystic fibrosis diet will satisfy this requirement.
References (6)
- (2019) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- (2020) "Product Information. KAFTRIO (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS (IRELAND) LIMITED
- (2023) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- (2024) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd
- (2023) "Product Information. Kaftrio (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Ltd
- (2024) "Product Information. Alyftrek (deutivacaftor/tezacaftor/vanzacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
deutivacaftor food
Applies to: deutivacaftor / tezacaftor / vanzacaftor
GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit juice may increase the plasma concentrations of tezacaftor, deutivacaftor, and vanzacaftor. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruit. In general, the effect of grapefruit juice is concentration-, dose- and preparation- dependent, and can vary widely among brands. Certain preparations of grapefruit juice (e.g., high dose, double strength) have sometimes demonstrated potent inhibition of CYP450 3A4, while other preparations (e.g., low dose, single strength) have typically demonstrated moderate inhibition. The risk and/or severity of serious side effects such as liver damage may be increased.
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Administration with fat-containing food may increase the oral bioavailability of vanzacaftor and deutivacaftor. Administration with a fat containing meal increased vanzacaftor systemic exposure (AUC) by 4- (low-fat meal) to 6- (high-fat meal) fold. While deutivacaftor AUC increased approximately 3- (low-fat meal) to 4- (high-fat meal) fold, relative to administration in a fasting state. Tezacaftor exposure is not significantly affected by administration of fat-containing foods.
MANAGEMENT: Patients treated with tezacaftor, deutivacaftor, vanzacaftor -containing medications should avoid consumption of grapefruit juice and any food that contains grapefruit. To improve absorption, patients should be advised to take vanzacaftor and/or deutivacaftor containing medications with fat-containing foods such as eggs, avocados, nuts, meat, butter, peanut butter, cheese pizza, and whole-milk dairy products at approximately the same time of the day. A typical cystic fibrosis diet will satisfy this requirement.
References (6)
- (2019) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- (2020) "Product Information. KAFTRIO (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS (IRELAND) LIMITED
- (2023) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- (2024) "Product Information. Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd
- (2023) "Product Information. Kaftrio (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Ltd
- (2024) "Product Information. Alyftrek (deutivacaftor/tezacaftor/vanzacaftor)." Vertex Pharmaceuticals
clarithromycin food
Applies to: amoxicillin / clarithromycin / omeprazole
Grapefruit juice may delay the gastrointestinal absorption of clarithromycin but does not appear to affect the overall extent of absorption or inhibit the metabolism of clarithromycin. The mechanism of interaction is unknown but may be related to competition for intestinal CYP450 3A4 and/or absorptive sites. In an open-label, randomized, crossover study consisting of 12 healthy subjects, coadministration with grapefruit juice increased the time to reach peak plasma concentration (Tmax) of both clarithromycin and 14-hydroxyclarithromycin (the active metabolite) by 80% and 104%, respectively, compared to water. Other pharmacokinetic parameters were not significantly altered. This interaction is unlikely to be of clinical significance.
References (1)
- Cheng KL, Nafziger AN, Peloquin CA, Amsden GW (1998) "Effect of grapefruit juice on clarithromycin pharmacokinetics." Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 42, p. 927-9
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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