Does Fluticasone Propionate And Salmeterol Interact with Nefazodone?
CDI records a contraindicated classification for Fluticasone Propionate And Salmeterol and Nefazodone. The stored summary is: Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor may increase systemic corticosteroid and cardiovascular adverse effects when used with fluticasone propionate and salmeterol. The mechanism involves cyp3a4 inhibition. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Contraindicated
- Management
- Do not take together
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
CYP3A4 inhibition
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Fluticasone Propionate And Salmeterol and your doctor is considering prescribing Nefazodone (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask about alternative medications that do not interact with your current regimen
- Ask how frequently you should be monitored while these are co-prescribed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider