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Does Fomepizole Interact with Cimetidine?

CDI records a unknown classification for Fomepizole and Cimetidine. The stored summary is: Reciprocal interactions may occur through cytochrome P450 system effects, though not studied. The mechanism involves cytochrome p450 system modulation. 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: Unknown
Fomepizole Class: Antidote
Cimetidine Class: Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist
Management: Consult your pharmacist
Data Source: U.S. FDA via OpenFDA

Recorded Mechanism

Cytochrome P450 system modulation

What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist

If you are taking Fomepizole and your doctor is considering prescribing Cimetidine (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
Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider

💊 Fomepizole(Fomepizole)+💊 Cimetidine(Tagamet)

Severity & Interaction Details

ℹ️

unknown

Interaction documented — severity unclassified

The CDI record includes an interaction but its severity has not been classified.

Severity scale

MinorContra

On record

Yes

Drug A class

Antidote

Drug B class

Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist

Source

NLP:fomepizole

What this means in plain English

Reciprocal interactions may occur through cytochrome P450 system effects, though not studied.

About Fomepizole and Cimetidine

Fomepizole is an Antidote, while Cimetidine is a Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist. Cimetidine is also sold under the brand name Tagamet.

Source and Limitations

This record was produced by automated extraction from drug-label information, including AI processing. The summary and mechanism are not verbatim FDA quotations. The drug profiles below may describe different formulations from the source label. Confirm the exact product and route with your pharmacist. This page does not establish independent clinical review.

📖 Source: NLP:fomepizole

Recent research & FDA safety updates

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FDA Safety Alert: Fomepizole Injection, 1.5 g/1.5 mL (1 g/mL), For Intravenous Infusion only, Rx only, Manufactured byabout Fomepizole · 2015-04

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How this information is prepared: CDI uses automated extraction, including AI, to summarize drug labeling from openFDA and includes separately identified curated-reference records. RxNorm helps identify medications; it does not verify interaction claims. Extracted summaries and CDI severity classifications can contain errors and are not verbatim FDA statements or independent clinical review. Maintained by CheckDrugInteractions.com. See our methodology or report a correction at support@checkdruginteractions.com.

Data sourced from U.S. FDA drug labeling via openFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine, supplemented with a small number of well-established interactions from curated clinical references. For informational purposes only. Always consult your pharmacist or physician.