Zileuton has 13 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. 7 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Propranolol, Theophylline, Tizanidine. Patients taking Zileuton should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Total
- 13
- Major
- 7
- Moderate
- 5
Major (7)
- Zileuton + Propranolol— Zileuton significantly increases propranolol concentrations by decreasing clearance 42%, resulting in 52% increase in Cm…
- Zileuton + Theophylline— Zileuton significantly decreases theophylline clearance (~50%), doubling AUC and increasing Cmax by 73%. Theophylline-re…
- Zileuton + Tizanidine— CYP1A2 inhibitor; concomitant use should be avoided due to potential for hypotension, bradycardia, or excessive drowsine…
- Zileuton + Tizanidine Hydrochloride— Concomitant use should be avoided due to potential interactions. If clinically necessary, initiate with 2 mg and titrate…
- Zileuton + Tizanidne Hydrochloride— Should be avoided due to CYP1A2 inhibition. If necessary, initiate tizanidine at 2 mg and titrate cautiously; monitor fo…
- Zileuton + Warfarin— Zileuton decreases R-warfarin clearance by 15% and increases AUC by 22%, resulting in clinically significant increases i…
- Zileuton + Warfarin Sodium— CYP1A2 inhibitor that increases warfarin effect and INR; requires close monitoring.
Moderate (5)
- Zileuton + Carbamazepine— CYP3A4 inhibitor that increases plasma levels of carbamazepine; dose adjustment and/or plasma level monitoring may be ne…
- Zileuton + Dihydroergotamine Mesylate— Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor; administer with caution due to potential vasospasm risk.
- Zileuton + Methylergonovine Maleate— Less potent CYP 3A4 inhibitor; should be administered with caution due to potential vasospastic effects.
- Zileuton + Propranolol Hydrochloride— CYP1A2 substrate/inhibitor that may increase blood levels and/or toxicity of propranolol.
- Zileuton + Riluzole— CYP1A2 inhibitor that may increase riluzole exposure and risk of riluzole-associated adverse reactions.