Flovent Drug Interactions

Among the drugs that can potentially interact with Flovent are protease inhibitors (such as indinavir) and certain antibiotics or antifungals (such as erythromycin). Flovent drug interactions can raise the level of Flovent in the blood, increasing the risk of side effects. You should be sure to talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about drug interactions with Flovent that may apply to you.

  

An Overview of Flovent Drug Interactions

Flovent® (fluticasone inhaler) can potentially interact with some other medicines. Some of these medicines that may lead to Flovent interactions include:
 
  • Certain antibiotics or antifungals, including:

 

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

 

  • Protease inhibitors, such as:

 

 

Flovent Interactions Explained

Certain Antibiotics or Antifungals
Taking Flovent with certain antibiotics or antifungals can raise the level of Flovent in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects. Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider before taking Flovent with certain antibiotics or antifungal medications.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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