Digox and Fluoxetine Hydrochloride
Determining the interaction of Digox and Fluoxetine Hydrochloride 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:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:A case report has suggested that fluoxetine may increase serum digoxin concentrations. The mechanism and clinical significance is unknown. Causality was not clearly established due to the presence of other medications. Dose adjustments may be required if an interaction is suspected.
- Leibovitz A, Bilchinsky T, Gil I, Habot B "Elevated serum digoxin level associated with coadministered fluoxetine." Arch Intern Med 158 (1998): 1152-3
Generic Name: digoxin
Brand name: Digitek, Digox, Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps, Cardoxin
Synonyms: Digox (Oral), Digox Tablets
Generic Name: fluoxetine
Brand name: Prozac, Prozac Weekly, PROzac Pulvules, Sarafem, Rapiflux, Selfemra
Synonyms: Fluoxetine, FLUoxetine
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.
- Digox-Fluoxetine Solution
- Digox-Fluoxiv Cream
- Digox-Fluoxymesterone
- Digox-Fluphenazine
- Digox-Fluphenazine decanoate
- Digox-Fluphenazine Decanoate Injection
- Fluoxetine Hydrochloride-Digox Tablets
- Fluoxetine Hydrochloride-Digoxin
- Fluoxetine Hydrochloride-Digoxin immune FAB
- Fluoxetine Hydrochloride-Digoxin Immune Fab (Ovine)
- Fluoxetine Hydrochloride-Digoxin Injection
- Fluoxetine Hydrochloride-Digoxin Intravenous