Does Posaconazole Delayed Release Interact with Metoclopramide?
Posaconazole Delayed Release and Metoclopramide have a unknown drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. 7.13 Gastrointestinal Motility Agents Concomitant administration of metoclopramide with posaconazole delayed-release tablets did not affect the pharmacokinetics of posaconazole [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . No dosage adjustment of posaconazole delayed-release tablets is required when given concomitantly with metoclopramide. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This information is based on official FDA drug labeling sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Severity
- Unknown
- Posaconazole Delayed Release Class
- Azole Antifungal
- Management
- Consult your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Posaconazole Delayed Release and your doctor is considering prescribing Metoclopramide (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