Propafenone has 56 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 2 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 29 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Nirmatrelvir And Ritonavir, Quinidine, Amiodarone. Patients taking Propafenone 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
- 56
- Contraindicated
- 2
- Major
- 29
- Moderate
- 24
Contraindicated (2)
- Propafenone + Nirmatrelvir And Ritonavir— Co-administration contraindicated due to potential for cardiac arrhythmias.
- Propafenone + Quinidine— Inhibits CYP2D6 metabolic pathway, increasing propafenone steady-state concentrations more than 2-fold. Concomitant use …
Major (29)
- Propafenone + Amiodarone— Concomitant administration affects conduction and repolarization and is not recommended.
- Propafenone + Amitriptyline Hydrochloride— Propafenone inhibits cytochrome P450 2D6, potentially causing toxic amitriptyline levels; may require lower amitriptylin…
- Propafenone + Clomipramine Hydrochloride— Type 1C antiarrhythmic that inhibits P450 2D6 and may increase clomipramine plasma levels, potentially causing toxicity.
- Propafenone + Desipramine— CYP2D6 inhibitor that increases propafenone plasma levels, potentially causing cardiac arrhythmias and proarrhythmia ris…
- Propafenone + Desipramine Hydrochloride— Type IC antiarrhythmic that inhibits P450 2D6; may increase desipramine concentrations and toxicity risk; dose adjustmen…
- Propafenone + Digoxin— Increases digoxin AUC by 60-270%. Requires monitoring and dose reduction of 30-50%.
- Propafenone + Erythromycin— CYP3A4 inhibitor that increases propafenone plasma levels, potentially causing cardiac arrhythmias and proarrhythmia ris…
- Propafenone + Grapefruit Juice— CYP3A4 inhibitor that increases propafenone plasma levels, potentially causing cardiac arrhythmias and proarrhythmia ris…
- Propafenone + Imipramine Hydrochloride— Type 1C antiarrhythmic that inhibits cytochrome P450 2D6, increasing imipramine plasma concentration. May require dose a…
- Propafenone + Ketoconazole— CYP3A4 inhibitor that increases propafenone plasma levels, potentially causing cardiac arrhythmias and proarrhythmia ris…
- Propafenone + Metoprolol— Strong CYP2D6 inhibitor that doubles metoprolol concentrations, decreasing cardioselectivity. Close monitoring required.
- Propafenone + Metoprolol Succinate— Strong CYP2D6 inhibitor that doubles metoprolol concentrations, decreasing cardioselectivity and requiring close monitor…
- Propafenone + Metoprolol Succinate Er Tablets— Strong CYP2D6 inhibitor that doubles metoprolol plasma concentrations, decreasing cardioselectivity. Close monitoring re…
- Propafenone + Metoprolol Tartrate— Strong CYP2D6 inhibitor that doubles metoprolol concentrations, decreasing cardioselectivity. Close monitoring required.
- Propafenone + Metoprolol Tartrate And Hydrochlorothiazide— Strong CYP2D6 inhibitor that doubles metoprolol concentrations, decreasing cardioselectivity.
- Propafenone + Nortriptyline Hydrochloride— Type 1C antiarrhythmic that inhibits P450 2D6, potentially increasing nortriptyline plasma concentrations to toxic level…
- Propafenone + Orlistat— Reduces propafenone concentrations; abrupt cessation has resulted in convulsions, atrioventricular block, and circulator…
- Propafenone + Paroxetine— CYP2D6 inhibitor that increases propafenone plasma levels, potentially causing cardiac arrhythmias and proarrhythmia ris…
- Propafenone + Perphenazine And Amitriptyline Hydrochloride— Propafenone inhibits cytochrome P450 2D6, potentially causing toxic amitriptyline concentrations; dose reduction may be …
- Propafenone + Propranolol Hydrochloride— AUC of propafenone is increased by more than 200% by coadministration of propranolol.
- Propafenone + Ritonavir— Dual CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 inhibitor that increases propafenone plasma levels, potentially causing cardiac arrhythmias and p…
- Propafenone + Saquinavir— CYP3A4 inhibitor that increases propafenone plasma levels, potentially causing cardiac arrhythmias and proarrhythmia ris…
- Propafenone + Sertraline— CYP2D6 inhibitor that increases propafenone plasma levels, potentially causing cardiac arrhythmias and proarrhythmia ris…
- Propafenone + Tizanidine— CYP1A2 inhibitor antiarrhythmic; concomitant use should be avoided due to potential for hypotension, bradycardia, or exc…
- Propafenone + Tizanidine Hydrochloride— Concomitant use should be avoided due to potential interactions. If clinically necessary, initiate with 2 mg and titrate…
- Propafenone + Tizanidne Hydrochloride— Should be avoided due to CYP1A2 inhibition. If necessary, initiate tizanidine at 2 mg and titrate cautiously; monitor fo…
- Propafenone + Trimipramine— Propafenone inhibits P450 2D6, potentially causing abrupt toxicity in patients stable on trimipramine due to increased p…
- Propafenone + Warfarin— CYP1A2 inhibitor that increases warfarin effect and INR; requires close INR monitoring
- Propafenone + Warfarin Sodium— CYP1A2 inhibitor that increases warfarin effect and INR; requires closer INR monitoring.
Moderate (24)
- Propafenone + Amoxapine— Propafenone (Type 1C antiarrhythmic) inhibits cytochrome P450 2D6, which may increase amoxapine plasma concentrations an…
- Propafenone + Bupropion— CYP2D6 substrate; bupropion inhibits CYP2D6 and increases propafenone concentrations; consider dose reduction.
- Propafenone + Bupropion Hcl Er— Bupropion inhibits CYP2D6 and can increase propafenone concentrations; consider dose reduction of propafenone.
- Propafenone + Bupropion Hcl Er (Xl)— CYP2D6 substrate Type 1C antiarrhythmic. Bupropion inhibits CYP2D6, increasing propafenone exposure. Dose reduction may …
- Propafenone + Bupropion Hydrobromide— CYP2D6 substrate Type 1C antiarrhythmic. Bupropion inhibits CYP2D6 and can increase propafenone concentrations. Consider…
- Propafenone + Bupropion Hydrochloride— CYP2D6-metabolized Type 1C antiarrhythmic. Bupropion inhibits CYP2D6 and can increase propafenone concentrations. Consid…
- Propafenone + Carvedilol— CYP2D6 inhibitor expected to increase blood levels of carvedilol R(+) enantiomer, potentially increasing vasodilating ef…
- Propafenone + Carvedilol Phosphate— Potent CYP2D6 inhibitor expected to increase carvedilol R(+) enantiomer blood levels, potentially causing dizziness and …
- Propafenone + Cimetidine— Increases steady-state plasma concentrations of propafenone by 20%.
- Propafenone + Doxepin Hydrochloride— Type 1C antiarrhythmic that inhibits cytochrome P450 2D6, which may increase doxepin plasma concentrations. Concomitant …
- Propafenone + Fluoxetine— Increases S-propafenone Cmax and AUC by 39% and 50%, and R-propafenone Cmax and AUC by 71% and 50%.
- Propafenone + Imipramine Pamoate— Type 1C antiarrhythmic that inhibits P450 2D6, increasing imipramine plasma concentrations. May require dose adjustment …
- Propafenone + Lidocaine— Concomitant use may increase central nervous system side effects.
- Propafenone + Metoprolol Succinate Er— Strong CYP2D6 inhibitor that doubles metoprolol concentrations and decreases cardioselectivity; close monitoring require…
- Propafenone + Mexiletine Hydrochloride— Decreases mexiletine metabolic clearance by about 70% in extensive CYP2D6 metabolizers; dose titration recommended.
- Propafenone + Naltrexone Hydrochloride And Bupropion Hydrochloride— Bupropion inhibits CYP2D6 and can increase propafenone concentrations. Consider dose reduction when using with CONTRAVE.
- Propafenone + Nebivolol— CYP2D6 inhibitor that may increase nebivolol levels; use caution when co-administered.
- Propafenone + Nebivolol Hydrochloride— CYP2D6 inhibitor may increase nebivolol levels. Use caution when co-administered.
- Propafenone + Paroxetine Hydrochloride— Paroxetine inhibits CYP2D6, increasing exposure of propafenone. Dosage reduction may be needed.
- Propafenone + Rifampin— Decreases propafenone plasma concentrations by 50-67% with corresponding decreases in metabolite levels.
- Propafenone + Terbinafine— Propafenone is predominantly metabolized by CYP450 2D6. Coadministration requires careful monitoring and may require dos…
- Propafenone + Terbinafine Hydrochloride— Terbinafine inhibits CYP450 2D6, the primary metabolic pathway for propafenone. Careful monitoring and dose reduction ma…
- Propafenone + Terbinafine Tablets 250 Mg— Propafenone is predominantly metabolized by CYP450 2D6; terbinafine inhibition may increase exposure. Careful monitoring…
- Propafenone + Trimipramine Maleate— Propafenone inhibits cytochrome P450 2D6, increasing trimipramine maleate plasma concentrations and risk of toxicity.