Drug Interaction Report
1 potential interaction and/or warning found for the following 2 drugs:
- Cerubidine (daunorubicin)
- grepafloxacin
Interactions between your drugs
DAUNOrubicin grepafloxacin
Applies to: Cerubidine (daunorubicin), 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)
- 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
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Therapeutic duplication warnings
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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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