Azithromycin drug interactions

Pathol Biol (Paris). 1995 Jun;43(6):512-4.

Abstract

Pre clinical work in vivo and in vitro have suggested that azithromycin has a low potential for significant drug interactions. Clinical studies conducted thus far have generated results in accordance with the preclinical science [6]. Direct comparisons with the most modern macrolides have been published and evidence suggests that azithromycin is likely to be associated with fewer significant drug interactions. However, as a final point, I wish to point out that proof of an absolute negative is not possible and therefore in any patient, on multiple medication with adverse findings, a drug interaction should be considered as part of the differential diagnosis.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Azithromycin / pharmacology*
  • Carbamazepine / pharmacology*
  • Digoxin / pharmacology
  • Drug Interactions
  • Ergotamine / pharmacology
  • In Vitro Techniques
  • Methylprednisolone / pharmacology*
  • Prothrombin Time
  • Terfenadine / pharmacology
  • Theophylline / pharmacology*
  • Warfarin / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Carbamazepine
  • Warfarin
  • Digoxin
  • Terfenadine
  • Azithromycin
  • Theophylline
  • Ergotamine
  • Methylprednisolone