Mao Inhibitors + Daptomycin Interaction

Moderateinteraction on record

Description

May increase risk of myopathy with elevated CPK levels when used concomitantly. Consider temporarily suspending HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors in patients receiving daptomycin.

Mechanism

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors may cause myopathy manifested as muscle pain or weakness with elevated creatine phosphokinase

Source: NLP:daptomycin