About us Contacts Drug interactions: 390 212
Drug search by name

Diflucan (Fluconazole Injection Solution) and Kenalog-40

Determining the interaction of Diflucan (Fluconazole Injection Solution) and Kenalog-40 and the possibility of their joint administration.

Check result:
Diflucan (Fluconazole Injection Solution) <> Kenalog-40
Relevance: 15.11.2022 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

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:

Fluconazole may increase the blood levels and effects of triamcinolone. 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 fluconazole may increase the plasma concentrations of drugs that are substrates of CYP450 3A4. The mechanism is decreased clearance due to inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated metabolism by fluconazole, a moderate inhibitor of the isoenzyme. A 30% increase in serum carbamazepine has been observed during coadministration with fluconazole according to the product labeling. There have also been a few isolated case reports in the medical literature describing an approximate doubling of carbamazepine levels following the addition of fluconazole, resulting in toxicity. Other drugs metabolized by CYP450 3A4 whose plasma levels reportedly are increased by fluconazole include oral contraceptives (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel), cyclosporine, tacrolimus, and cisapride. These interactions have usually been observed with higher dosages of fluconazole (200 mg/day or more).

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised when fluconazole is used 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as well as clinical and laboratory monitoring may be appropriate for some drugs whenever fluconazole is added to or withdrawn from therapy.

References
  • Assan R, Fredj G, Larger E, Feutren G, Bismuth H "FK 506/fluconazole interaction enhances FK 506 nephrotoxicity." Diabete Metab 20 (1994): 49-52
  • Ulivelli M, Rubegni P, Nuti D, Bartalini S, Giannini F, Rossi S "Clinical evidence of fluconazole-induced carbamazepine toxicity." J Neurol 251 (2004): 622-3
  • "Product Information. Diflucan (fluconazole)." Roerig Division, New York, NY.
  • Sinofsky FE, Pasquale SA "The effect of fluconazole on circulating ethinyl estradiol levels in women taking oral contraceptives." Am J Obstet Gynecol 178 (1998): 300-4
  • Hilbert J, Messig M, Kuye O, Friedman H "Evaluation of interaction between fluconazole and an oral contraceptive in healthy women." Obstet Gynecol 98 (2001): 218-23
  • Finch CK, Green CA, Self TH "Fluconazole-carbamazepine interaction." South Med J 95 (2002): 1099-100
  • Torregrosa V, De la Torre M, Campistol JM, et al "Interaction of fluconazole with ciclosporin A." Nephron 60 (1992): 125-6
  • Michalets EL, Williams CR "Drug interactions with cisapride: clinical implications." Clin Pharmacokinet 39 (2000): 49-75
  • Canafax DM, Graves NM, Hilligoss DM, et al "Interaction between cyclosporine and fluconazole in renal allograft recipients." Transplantation 51 (1991): 1014-8
  • Tsouli S, Maranis S, Kyritsis AP "Fluconazole-carbamazepine interaction in a patient with bipolar disorder." Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 65 (2011): 112
  • Osowski CL, Dix SP, Lin LS, Mullins RE, Geller RB, Wingard JR "Evaluation of the drug interaction between intravenous high-dose fluconazole and cyclosporine or tacrolimus in bone marrow transplant patients." Transplantation 61 (1996): 1268-72
  • Baciewicz AM, Baciewicz FA, Jr "Ketoconazole and fluconazole drug interactions." Arch Intern Med 153 (1993): 1970-6
  • Barbara JA, Clarkson AR, LaBrooy J, et al "Candida albicans arthritis in a renal allograft recipient with an interaction between cyclosporin and fluconazole." Nephrol Dial Transplant 8 (1993): 263-6
  • Sugar AM, Saunders C, Idelson BA, Bernard DB "Interaction of fluconazole and cyclosporine." Ann Intern Med 110 (1989): 844
  • Dresser GK, Spence JD, Bailey DG "Pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic consequences and clinical relevance of cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibition." Clin Pharmacokinet 38 (2000): 41-57
  • Bedford TA, Rowbotham DJ "Cisapride: drug interactions of clinical significance." Drug Saf 15 (1996): 167-75
  • Lopez-Gil JA "Fluconazole-cyclosporin interaction: a dose-dependent effect?" Ann Pharmacother 27 (1993): 427-30
  • Nair DR, Morris HH "Potential fluconazole-induced carbamazepine toxicity." Ann Pharmacother 33 (1999): 790-2
Diflucan (Fluconazole Injection Solution)

Generic Name: fluconazole

Brand name: Diflucan

Synonyms: Diflucan

Kenalog-40

Generic Name: triamcinolone

Brand name: Kenalog-40, Zilretta, Aristocort, Azmacort

Synonyms: Kenalog-40 (injection)

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.