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Inducers
Offenders
(inhibitors)
Gemfibrozil
Victims
amiodarone,
NSAIDs,
Warfarin
Solution
Fenofibrate
Side Effect
Solution
CYP2D6
CYP3A4
CYP2C9
CYP1A2
Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, Rifampin
**Always run drug interactions with these medications**
Paroxetine,
Antifungals,
Antifungals,
Ciprofloxacin,
Fluoxetine,
Macrolides,
SSRIs (fluoxetine/ Fluvoxamine,
fluvoxamine/
Bupropion
Amlodipine
Oral
sertraline),
Contraceptives
Amiodarone
Beta-Blockers,
PPIs, steroids,
NSAIDs,
Propranolol
antidepressants,
statins, CCBs,
sulfonylureas,
antipsychotics
sleep aids
carvedilol
(zolpidem,
Benadryl)
Sertraline,
Terbinafine
Avoid
Alternative
Citalopram,
OR
combinations
beta-blocker
Venlafaxine,
Change statin
Escitalopram
do not exceed simvastatin 20mg with amlodipine
Drug-Drug Interactions*
Viagra &
Nitrates
blood
pressure
Avoid
concomitant use
Increased risk of
serotonin syndrome
Avoid combination &
wait 2 weeks after SSRI
d/c to initiate linezolid
risk of myopathy
ACEI &
Spironolactone,
K+ supplements
K+ levels
Drug-Drug Interactions*
Sucralfate
Side Effect
absorption of
medications
digoxin elimination
Solution
Separate doses
(generally 2h
before and 4h
after)
Problem
Solution
Quinolones &
Amiodarone
(Flagyl, Amiodarone,
Bactrim, Fluconazole)
warfarin
concentration &
bleed risk
Avoid concomitant
use
Drug-Disease Interactions*
(Overlapping ADRs, absorption, etc.)
NSAIDs
Steroids
Beta-blockers DM
HF, HTN
HTN, DM
NSAIDs & fluid
blood pressure Hypoglycemia symptoms
retention results
by volume
masked
in HF exacerbation
expansion;
and BP
blood glucose
Avoid NSAIDs,
Short course
Ensure proper
consider APAP
therapy and close
counseling and refer to
monitoring
pharmacy
QT prolongation
Identify at risk
patients- avoid &
monitor patients.
Consider alternative
ABX
Diuretics (loops,
thiazides) Gout
Cause uric acid
retention
Use alternative
diuretics or
alternate BP agent
Drug-Food Interactions*
Problem
Solution
Warfarin
Vitamin K
bleeding
risk
Statin
Grapefruit juice
myopathy risk
Levothyroxine
Food
Prevents
absorption
Diabetic agents
alcohol
Risk of
hypoglycemia
Monitor INR,
eat consistent
amount of
vitamin K
weekly
Avoid grapefruit
juice or switch to
pravastatin for
moderate
intensity
alternative
Take
medication on
empty
stomach; 30
minutes
before meals
Avoid
combination of
medication with
alcohol
Antibiotics
dairy products
Prevents
absorption of
tetracyclines
and FQ
Separate use by
2h before and
4h after