Clarithromycin Suspension and Fluvoxamine
Determining the interaction of Clarithromycin Suspension and Fluvoxamine and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:FluvoxaMINE may increase the blood levels and effects of clarithromycin. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. 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.
Professional:MONITOR: Coadministration with fluvoxamine may increase the plasma concentrations of drugs that are substrates of the CYP450 3A4 isoenzyme. The mechanism is decreased clearance due to competitive inhibition of CYP450 3A4 activity by fluvoxamine.
MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised if fluvoxamine must be used concomitantly with medications that undergo metabolism by CYP450 3A4, particularly those with a narrow therapeutic range. Dosage adjustments as well as clinical and laboratory monitoring may be appropriate for some drugs whenever fluvoxamine is added to or withdrawn from therapy.
- "Product Information. Luvox (fluvoxamine)." Solvay Pharmaceuticals Inc, Marietta, GA.
- Damkier P, Hansen LL, Brosen K "Effect of fluvoxamine on the pharmacokinetics of quinidine." Eur J Clin Pharmacol 55 (1999): 451-6
Generic Name: clarithromycin
Brand name: Biaxin, Biaxin XL
Synonyms: Clarithromycin
Generic Name: fluvoxamine
Brand name: Luvox, Luvox CR
Synonyms: FluvoxaMINE
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
- Clarithromycin Suspension-Fluvoxamine ER Capsules
- Clarithromycin Suspension-Fluvoxamine Extended-Release Capsules
- Clarithromycin Suspension-Fluvoxamine Maleate
- Clarithromycin Suspension-Fluvoxamine Tablets
- Clarithromycin Suspension-Fluxid
- Clarithromycin Suspension-Fluzone
- Fluvoxamine-Clarithromycin Tablets
- Fluvoxamine-Claritin
- Fluvoxamine-Claritin Liqui-Gels
- Fluvoxamine-Claritin Reditab
- Fluvoxamine-Claritin Reditabs
- Fluvoxamine-Claritin-D