OBJECT DRUGS
PRECIPITANT DRUGS
Antimicrobials:
- Ciprofloxacin (Cipro, etc.)
- Clarithromycin (Biaxin, etc.)
- Erythromycin (E-Mycin, etc.)
- Fluconazole (Diflucan)
- Itraconazole (Sporanox, etc.)
- Ketoconazole (Nizoral, etc.)
- Posaconazole (Noxafil)
- Quinupristin (Synercid)
- Telithromycin (Ketek)
- Troleandomycin (TAO)
- Voriconazole (Vfend)
Comment:
Flibanserin is a CYP3A4 substrate, and antimicrobials that are CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase the risk of flibanserin toxicity.
Class 3: Assess Risk & Take Action if Necessary
- Consider Alternative:
- Azole Antifungals: Itraconazole and ketoconazole are potent inhibitors of CYP3A4; fluconazole appears weaker, but in larger doses it also inhibits CYP3A4. Terbinafine (Lamisil) does not appear to affect CYP3A4, and would not be expected to interact with flibanserin.
- Macrolide Antibiotics: Unlike erythromycin, clarithromycin and troleandomycin, azithromycin (Zithromax) and dirithromycin* do not appear to inhibit CYP3A4. (*not available in US)
- Telithromycin: The use of azithromycin (Zithromax) or a quinolone antibiotic other than ciprofloxacin should be considered.
- Monitor: If flibanserin is used with CYP3A4 inhibitors, monitor for evidence of flibanserin toxicity such as hypotension, fainting, and CNS depression. Reduce flibanserin dose as needed.