Fluconazole
With the simultaneous use of astemizole with fluconazole, a decrease in the clearance of astemizole and an increase in its plasma concentration may occur, which may cause lengthening of the interval Q-T and the development of ventricular arrhythmia of the "pirouette" type.
With the simultaneous use of pimozide with fluconazole, inhibition of the metabolism of pimozide is possible. An increase in the concentration of pimozide in the blood plasma can cause lengthening of the interval Q-T and the development of ventricular arrhythmia of the "pirouette" type.
With the simultaneous use of quinidine with fluconazole, inhibition of quinidine metabolism is possible. The use of quinidine is associated with the lengthening of the interval Q-T and rare cases of development of ventricular arrhythmia of the "pirouette" type.
With the simultaneous use of fluconazole and erythromycin, an increased risk of cardiotoxicity (lengthening of the interval Q-T, the development of ventricular arrhythmia such as "pirouette"), until sudden cardiac arrest.
With simultaneous use of cisapride and fluconazole, there have been cases of serious cardiac abnormalities, including paroxysms of ventricular tachycardia (torsade de pointes). With the simultaneous administration of fluconazole (200 mg / day) and cisapride (20 mg 4 times a day), there was a significant increase in the concentration of cisapride in plasma and an increase interval duration Q-T.
Benzodiazepines (short-acting): fluconazole increases concentration midazolam after taking the latter inside, which can lead to an increased risk of psychomotor effects. Fluconazole enhances AUC and the half-life of triazolam after ingestion of the latter, as a result of which an increase in the effect and an increase in the duration of the action of triazolam are possible.With the simultaneous use of short-acting benzodiazepines and fluconazole, a dose reduction of benzodiazepines and careful monitoring of the patients' condition may be required. Rifampicin increases the metabolism of fluconazole, resulting in a half-life and a plasma concentration of fluconazole reduced by 20% and 25%, respectively. An increase in the dose of fluconazole may be required.
Fluconazole may increase the concentration of tacrolimus in the serum after ingestion of the latter, due to inhibition of the metabolism of tacrolimus in the intestine isoenzyme CYP3A4. After intravenous administration of tacrolimus, no significant changes in pharmacokinetic parameters were observed. When the concentration of tacrolimus increases, the risk of nephrotoxic action increases. It is necessary to monitor the concentration of tacrolimus and, if necessary, adjust the dose.
Fluconazole increases CmOh and AUC zidovudine, respectively, by 84% and 74%, due to a decrease in its clearance by approximately 45%. Therefore, there may be an increased risk of side effects of zidovudine. Patients should be carefully monitored for the development of zidovudine-associated adverse reactions.
Some azoles in combination with terfenadine were associated with the occurrence of severe rhythm disturbances, including paroxysms of ventricular tachycardia (torsade de pointes), due to the increase in the duration of the interval Q-T on the ECG. Studies conducted with fluconazole showed that with a daily dose of fluconazole 200 mg, no lengthening of the interval was observed Q-T. With the use of fluconazole at a dose of 400 or 800 mg, a significant increase in the concentration of terfenadine in plasma was observed. The administration of fluconazole 400 mg or more in combination with terfenadine is contraindicated. Patients should be carefully observed while taking terfenadine and fluconazole at a dose of less than 400 mg per day.
Hydrochlorothiazide increases the concentration of fluconazole in the plasma by 40% (clinical significance is unlikely).
Fluconazole increases the plasma concentration and half-life of hypoglycemic medicines for oral use, sulfonylurea derivatives: chlorpropamide, glibenclamide, glipizide and tolbutamide. Periodically monitor the concentration of glucose in the blood (risk of hypoglycemia) and, if necessary, adjust the dose of oral hypoglycemic drugs.
With the simultaneous administration of fluconazole during treatment with coumarin derivatives (warfarin) there was an increase in prothrombin time. Patients who simultaneously receive indirect anticoagulants, coumarin derivatives, require careful monitoring of prothrombin time.
The simultaneous use of fluconazole and rifabutin can lead to an increase in plasma concentrations of plasma; with simultaneous application described cases of uveitis.
Fluconazole reduces the clearance of theophylline and increases its plasma concentration. Patients who receive high doses of theophylline or who are likely to develop theophylline intoxication should be monitored for the early detection of symptoms of theophylline overdose.
Fluconazole clinically significantly increases the concentration in the plasma of phenytoin. With simultaneous application it is necessary to monitor the concentration of phenytoin in the plasma and, if necessary, carry out dose adjustment.
Fluconazole increases AUC cyclosporine. With the simultaneous use of fluconazole (200 mg / day) and cyclosporine (2.7 mg / kg / day) in patients with kidney transplantation magnitude AUC cyclosporine was increased 1.8 times.
With the simultaneous use of fluconazole at a dose of 50 mg and oral contraceptives, there were no significant changes in plasma concentrations of ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel, but with 200 mg of fluconazole an increase AUC ethinyl estradiol by 40% and levonorgestrel by 24%. Therefore, the effect of fluconazole on the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives is not expected.
Azithromycin
Antacids (aluminum and magnesium-containing), ethanol and food slows down and reduces absorption.
When co-administration of warfarin and azithromycin (in normal doses) changes in prothrombin time were found, however, given that the interaction of macrolides and warfarin may be increased anticoagulant effect, patients requires careful monitoring of the prothrombin time.
Azithromycin does not have a clinically significant effect on the concentration in the blood carbamazepine, cimetidine, didanosine, efavirenz, fluconazole, indinavir, midazolam, theophylline, triazolam, trimethoprim / sulfamethoxazole, cetirizine, sildenafil, atorvastatin, rifabutin and methylprednisolone.
Caution should be exercised in the joint administration of terfenadine and azithromycin, since it was found that the simultaneous use of terfenadine and various types of antibiotics causes arrhythmia and lengthening Q-T interval. Proceeding from this, it is impossible to exclude the aforementioned complications in the joint administration of terfenadine and azithromycin.
Ergotamine and dihydroergotamine: increased toxic effect (vasospasm, dysesthesia). Macrolides slow down excretion, increase plasma concentrations and toxicity of cycloserine, indirect anticoagulants, methylprednisolone, felodipine, and drugs that undergo microsomal oxidation (carbamazepine, terfenadine, ciclosporin, hexobarbital, ergot alkaloids, valproic acid, disopyramide, bromocriptine, phenytoin, oral hypoglycemic drugs), however, no such interaction was observed with the use of azalides (including azithromycin).
Lincosamides weaken, and tetracycline and chloramphenicol increase the effectiveness of azithromycin.
With the joint administration of digoxin and azithromycin, it is necessary to control the concentration of digoxin in the blood,since many macrolides increase absorption of digoxin in the intestine, thereby increasing its concentration in the blood plasma.
If a joint use of azithromycin with cyclosporin is required, it is recommended to monitor the content of cyclosporin in the blood because of a significant increase in the area under the concentration-time curve.
When combined with zidovudine azithromycin does not affect the pharmacokinetic parameters of zidovudine in blood plasma or the excretion of zidovudine and its glucuronated metabolite by the kidneys. Nevertheless, the concentration of the active metabolite - phosphorylated zidovudine in monocytes - increases. The clinical significance of this fact is not known.
With simultaneous application with nelfinavir, an increase in the concentration of azithromycin in the blood plasma is possible, not accompanied by a significant increase in adverse reactions and not requiring correction of the dose of drugs.
Secnidazole
Strengthens the effect of indirect anticoagulants. It is not recommended to combine non-depolarizing muscle relaxants (vecuronium bromide). At simultaneous reception with preparations of lithium raises its concentration in plasma.
Strengthens the hypoglycemic effect of insulin and oral hypoglycemic agents.
Similarly, disulfiram causes intolerance to ethanol.