Drug Interactions With Felodipine

Beta blockers, protease inhibitors, and certain antibiotics are some of the medications that may potentially interact with felodipine. Drug interactions with felodipine may alter the levels of the medications in your blood. As a result, you may have an increased risk of developing side effects or the medication may not be as effective. To help prevent interactions with felodipine, make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medications you are taking.

 

An Overview of Drug Interactions With Felodipine

 Felodipine (Plendil®) can potentially interact with a number of other medicines. Some of these felodipine interactions can include:
 
  • Beta blockers, such as:

 

 

  • Certain antibiotics or antifungals, including:

 

    • Clarithromycin (Biaxin®)
    • Erythromycin (Ery-Tab®)
    • Itraconazole (Sporanox®)
    • Ketoconazole (Neoral®)
    • Miconazole
    • Telithromycin (Ketek®)

 

 

 

  • Tacrolimus (Prograf®).
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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