clarithromycin (Rx)

Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis

Indicated for treatment of mild-to-moderate infections caused by susceptible isolates caused by Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, or Streptococcus pneumoniae

250-500 mg PO q12hr for 7-14 days

Extended release: 1000 mg PO once daily for 7 days

Acute Maxillary Sinusitis

Indicated for the treatment of mild-to-moderate infections caused by susceptible isolates caused by Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, or Streptococcus pneumoniae

500 mg PO q12hr for 14 days

Extended release: 1000 mg PO once daily for 14 days

Mycobacterial Infection

Indicated treatment and prophylaxis of mycobacterial infections

500 mg PO q12hr for 7-14 days

For treatment of disseminated infection caused by mycobacterium avium complex (MAC); use in combination with other antimycobacterial drugs (eg, ethambutol)

Peptic Ulcer Disease

Indicated for H pylori eradication when treating patients with active or history of peptic ulcer disease

500 mg PO q8-12hr for 10-14 days

Administer as part of 2- or 3-drug combination regimen with bismuth subsalicylate, amoxicillin, H2 receptor antagonist, or proton pump inhibitor

Pharyngitis, Tonsillitis

250 mg PO q12hr for 10 days

Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Indicated for the treatment of mild-to-moderate infections caused by susceptible isolates caused by Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, or Chlamydophila pneumoniae

250 mg PO q12hr for 7-14 days

Extended release: 1000 mg PO once daily for 7 days

Skin/Skin Structure Infection

250 mg PO q12hr for 7-14 days

Pertussis (Off-label)

Used off-label for treatment of pertussis or for postexposure prophylaxis

500 mg PO twice daily for 7 days

Endocarditis (Off-label)

Used off-label for bacterial endocarditis prophylaxis

500 mg PO 30-60 minutes before procedure

Dosage Modifications

Coadministration with atazanavir: Decrease clarithromycin dose by 50%

Renal impairment

• Moderate

  • CrCl 30-60 mL/min: No dosage adjustment necessary
  • CrCl 30-60 mL/min and concomitant atazanavir or ritonavir-containing regimens: Decrease clarithromycin dose by 50%

• Severe

  • CrCl <30 mL/min: Decrease clarithromycin dose by 50%
  • CrCl <30 mL/min and concomitant atazanavir or ritonavir-containing regimens: Decrease clarithromycin dose by 75%

Dosing Considerations

Limitations of use

• Extended-release tablet is indicated only for acute maxillary sinusitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, and community-acquired pneumonia in adults
• Resistance to macrolides in certain bacterial infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus; when clinically indicated, perform susceptibility tests

Susceptible organisms

• Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans, Actinomyces israelii, Actinomyces naeslundii, Actinomyces odontolyticus, Afipia felis, Arachnia propionica, Bartonella henselae, Bartonella quintana, Chlamydia pneumoniae (TWAR agent), Bordetella pertussis, Borrelia recurrentis, Calymmatobacterium granulomatis, Campylobacter jejuni, Chlamydia spp, Haemophilus ducreyi, Haemophilus influenzae, Helicobacter pylori, Legionella pneumophila, Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC), Mycobacterium chelonae, Mycobacterium fortuitum, Mycobacterium genavense, Mycobacterium gordonae, Mycobacterium kansasii, Mycobacterium leprae, Mycobacterium marinum, Mycobacterium scrofulaceum, Mycobacterium simiae, Mycobacterium szulgai, Mycobacterium ulcerans, Mycobacterium xenopi, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus (group C, G), Streptococcus agalactiae (group B), Streptococcus bovis (group D), Streptococcus intermedius group (Streptococcus anginosus, Streptococcus intermedius, Streptococcus constellatus), Streptococcus pneumoniae (penicillin sensitive; minimal inhibitory concentration [MIC] <0.1 mcg/mL), Streptococcus pyogenes (group A), viridans streptococci, Ureaplasma urealyticum
• H pylori (with lansoprazole and amoxicillin)
• First-line: A felis, B henselae, B quintana, B pertussis, C jejuni, C pneumoniae, H ducreyi, H pylori, Legionella spp, MAC, M chelonae, M fortuitum, M genavense, M gordonae, M marinum, M scrofulaceum, M simiae, M xenopi; no unanimity on others (eg, H influenzae)

Otitis Media

Indicated for treatment of acute otitis media caused by H influenzae, M catarrhalis, or S pneumoniae

Because of increased resistance to S Pneumoniae and H Influenzae, not routinely recommended as treatment option

<6 months: Safety and efficacy not established

≥6 months: 15 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr for 10 days; not to exceed 500 mg/dose

Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Indicated for community-acquired pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, S pneumoniae, or Chlamydophila pneumoniae  

<3 months: Safety and efficacy not established  

≥3 months: 15 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr for 10 days; not to exceed 500 mg/dose  

Sinusitis

Indicated for the treatment of mild-to-moderate infections caused by susceptible isolates caused by Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, or Streptococcus pneumoniae

<6 months: Safety and efficacy not established

≥6 months: 15 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr for 10 days; not to exceed 500 mg/dose

Bronchitis

Indicated for treatment of mild-to-moderate infections caused by susceptible isolates caused by Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, or Streptococcus pneumoniae

<6 months: Safety and efficacy not established

≥6 months: 15 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr for 10 days; not to exceed 500 mg/dose

Skin Infections

Indicated for uncomplicated skin and skin structure infection caused by S aureus or S pyogenes

<6 months: Safety and efficacy not established

≥6 months: 15 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr for 10 days; not to exceed 250 mg/dose

Mycobacterial Infection

Indicated treatment and prophylaxis of mycobacterial infections

When used for treatment of disseminated infection caused by mycobacterium avium complex (MAC), administer in combination with other antimycobacterial drugs (eg, ethambutol)

<20 months: Safety and efficacy not established

≥20 months: 7.5 mg/kg PO q12hr; individual dose not to exceed 500 mg

Streptococcal Pharyngitis

Indicated for pharyngitis/tonsillitis caused by susceptible S pyogenes

<6 months: Safety and efficacy not established

≥6 months: 7.5 mg/kg q12hr for 10 days; individual dose not to exceed 250 mg

Endocarditis (Off-label)

Used off-label for bacterial endocarditis prophylaxis

15 mg/kg PO 30-60 minutes before procedure; individual dose not to exceed 500 mg  

Pertussis (Off-label)

Used off-label for treatment of pertussis or for postexposure prophylaxis

<1 month: Safety and efficacy not established

1-6 months: 7.5 mg/kg/dose PO q12hr for 7 days

>6 months: 7.5 mg/kg/dose PO q12hr for 7 days

Dosing Considerations

Administer only oral suspension or immediate-release tablets to children; do not use extended-release

Contraindicated (35)

• alfuzosin

  alfuzosin and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• chloroquine

  chloroquine increases toxicity of clarithromycin by QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• cisapride

  clarithromycin and cisapride both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• clofazimine

  clarithromycin and clofazimine both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• cobimetinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cobimetinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Avoid coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors with (increases cobimetinib systemic exposure by 6.7-fold).

• conivaptan

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of conivaptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of conivaptan with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated.

• dihydroergotamine

  clarithromycin increases toxicity of dihydroergotamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration may result in vasospasm and ischemia of the extremities and other tissues including the CNS.

• dihydroergotamine intranasal

  clarithromycin increases toxicity of dihydroergotamine intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration may result in vasospasm and ischemia of the extremities and other tissues including the CNS.

• dofetilide

  dofetilide increases toxicity of clarithromycin by QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• eliglustat

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of eliglustat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors are contraindicated with eliglustat poor or intermediate metabolizers; reduce eliglustat dose from 84 mg BID to 84 mg once daily in extensive metabolizers; eliglustat is contraindiated if strong or moderate CYP2D6 inhibitors are given concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors

• ergoloid mesylates

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ergoloid mesylates by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

• ergonovine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ergonovine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

• ergotamine

  clarithromycin increases toxicity of ergotamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration may result in vasospasm and ischemia of the extremities and other tissues including the CNS.

• finerenone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of finerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

• flibanserin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of flibanserin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of flibanserin with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated. Severe hypotension or syncope can occur.

• ibutilide

  clarithromycin and ibutilide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• indapamide

  clarithromycin and indapamide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• ivabradine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ivabradine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of ivabradine with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated

• lomitapide

  clarithromycin increases levels of lomitapide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Increases lomitapide levels several folds.

• lonafarnib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of lonafarnib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Lonafarnib is a sensitive CYP3A4 substrate. Coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated.

• lovastatin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of lovastatin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors increase systemic statin exposure and risk of myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of lovastatin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Contraindicated.

• lurasidone

  clarithromycin increases levels of lurasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of lurasidone and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated.

• mavacamten

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of mavacamten by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase mavacamten systemic exposure, resulting in heart failure due to systolic dysfunction.

• methylergonovine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of methylergonovine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

• naloxegol

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of naloxegol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of naloxegol with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors can significantly increase naloxegol systemic exposure which may precipitate opioid withdrawal symptoms

• pacritinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of pacritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

• pentamidine

  clarithromycin and pentamidine both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• pimozide

  clarithromycin and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.
  
  clarithromycin increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

• quinidine

  quinidine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• regorafenib

  clarithromycin, regorafenib. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors increase regorafenib levels and decrease exposure of the active metabolites M-2 and M-5.

• rifabutin

  clarithromycin increases levels of rifabutin by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated.

• saquinavir

  clarithromycin and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• simvastatin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of simvastatin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Increased risk for rhabdomyolysis with drugs that increase simvastatin systemic exposure
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of simvastatin by Other (see comment). Contraindicated. OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy

• venetoclax

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of venetoclax by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated with venetoclax during the initial ramp-up dosing phase. If a strong CYP3A inhibitor must be used after the ramp-up phase, reduce the venetoclax dose by at least 75%.

• voclosporin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of voclosporin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

Serious - Use Alternative (307)

• abametapir

  abametapir will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. For 2 weeks after abametapir application, avoid taking drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates. If not feasible, avoid use of abametapir.

• acalabrutinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of acalabrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of acalabrutinib with strong CYP3A inhibitors. If a strong CYP3A inhibitor must be used short-term (eg, up to 7 days), temporarily interrupt treatment with acalabrutinib.

• adagrasib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of adagrasib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of adagrasib, a CYP3A4 substrate, with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors until adagrasib concentrations have reached steady-state (after ~8 days). If steady state is not reached, concomitant use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors will increase adagrasib concentrations and risk of its toxicities
  
  adagrasib, clarithromycin. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug prolongs the QTc interval, which may increased the risk of Torsade de pointes, other serious arryhthmias, and sudden death. If coadministration unavoidable, more frequent monitoring is recommended for such patients.

• ado-trastuzumab emtansine

  clarithromycin increases levels of ado-trastuzumab emtansine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. DM1, the cytotoxic component, is metabolized mainly by CYP3A4; strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase DM1 exposure and toxicity.

• afatinib

  clarithromycin increases levels of afatinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Reduce afatinib daily dose by 10 mg if not tolerated when coadministered with P-gp inhibitors.

• almotriptan

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• alprazolam

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of alprazolam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• amiodarone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. May result in prolongation of QT interval
  
  amiodarone and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• amisulpride

  clarithromycin and amisulpride both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. ECG monitoring is recommended if coadministered.

• amitriptyline

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  amitriptyline and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• amoxapine

  amoxapine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• anagrelide

  clarithromycin and anagrelide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• antithrombin alfa

  clarithromycin increases effects of antithrombin alfa by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• antithrombin III

  clarithromycin increases effects of antithrombin III by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• apalutamide

  apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of apalutamide, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, with drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Avoid or substitute another drug for these medications when possible. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered. Adjust dose according to prescribing information if needed.

• apomorphine

  apomorphine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• aprepitant

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of aprepitant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• argatroban

  clarithromycin increases effects of argatroban by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• aripiprazole

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of aripiprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  aripiprazole and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• arsenic trioxide

  arsenic trioxide and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• artemether

  artemether and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• artemether/lumefantrine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of artemether/lumefantrine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and artemether/lumefantrine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• asenapine

  clarithromycin and asenapine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• asenapine transdermal

  asenapine transdermal and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• atomoxetine

  atomoxetine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• atorvastatin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of atorvastatin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not exceed atorvastatin dose of 20 mg/day when coadministered with clarithromycin
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of atorvastatin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not exceed atorvastatin dose of 20 mg/day when coadministered with clarithromycin
  
  clarithromycin increases toxicity of atorvastatin by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

• avanafil

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of avanafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. CYP3A4 inhibitors may reduce avanafil clearance increasing systemic exposure to avanafil; significantly increased levels may result in significant adverse events including severe hypotension, syncope, visual changes, and priapism. Coadministration with strong CYP3A4 is contraindicated.

• avapritinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of avapritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of avapritinib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• axitinib

  clarithromycin increases levels of axitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, reduce axitinib dose by 50%.

• bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• BCG vaccine live

  clarithromycin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

• bedaquiline

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of bedaquiline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of bedaquiline with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors for >14 consecutive days, unless the benefit of treatment outweighs the risk

• bemiparin

  clarithromycin increases effects of bemiparin by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• bivalirudin

  clarithromycin increases effects of bivalirudin by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• bosutinib

  clarithromycin increases levels of bosutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors increases bosutinib plasma concentration ~5-fold.
  
  clarithromycin increases levels of bosutinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• brigatinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of brigatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If concomitant use of a strong CYP3A inhibitor cannot be avoided, reduce the brigatinib once daily dose by about 50% (ie, from 180 mg to 90 mg, or from 90 mg to 60 mg). After discontinuation of a strong CYP3A inhibitor, resume the brigatinib dose that was tolerated prior to initiating the strong CYP3A inhibitor.

• bromocriptine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of bromocriptine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• budesonide

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of budesonide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• buprenorphine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of buprenorphine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and buprenorphine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• buprenorphine buccal

  buprenorphine buccal and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• buprenorphine subdermal implant

  buprenorphine subdermal implant and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• buprenorphine transdermal

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of buprenorphine transdermal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  buprenorphine transdermal and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• buprenorphine, long-acting injection

  buprenorphine, long-acting injection and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• buspirone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of buspirone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• cabazitaxel

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cabazitaxel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of cabazitaxel with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors should be avoided.

• cabergoline

  clarithromycin increases levels of cabergoline by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated.

• cabozantinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cabozantinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of cabozantinib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. If a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor is required, decrease cabozantinib dose by 40 mg/day (Cometriq) or by 20 mg/day (Cabometyx). Resume previous dose 2-3 days after strong CYP3A4 inhibitor discontinued.

• calcitriol

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of calcitriol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• carbamazepine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of carbamazepine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Monitor plasma levels when used concomitantly

• ceritinib

  clarithromycin increases levels of ceritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid if possible; if concomitant use is unavoidable, reduce ceritinib dose by ~33%; after discontinuation of strong CYP3A inhibitor, resume at previous dose.
  
  ceritinib and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• chloroquine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of chloroquine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• chlorpromazine

  chlorpromazine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• cholera vaccine

  clarithromycin, cholera vaccine. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of cholera vaccine with systemic antibiotics since these agents may be active against the vaccine strain. Do not administer cholera vaccine to patients who have received oral or parenteral antibiotics within 14 days prior to vaccination.

• cilostazol

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cilostazol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• cinacalcet

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ciprofloxacin

  clarithromycin and ciprofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• citalopram

  clarithromycin, citalopram. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. To monitor for the prolongation of QT/QTc and/or development of ventricular tachyarrhythmias the labeling recommends monitoring QT interval or ECG.

• clomipramine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clomipramine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• clopidogrel

  clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of clopidogrel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Inhibition of CYP3A4 will reduce clopidogrel bioactivation

• clozapine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of clozapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and clozapine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• cobicistat

  cobicistat, clarithromycin. Either increases levels of the other by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consider alternative antibiotics with concomitant use of cobicistat coadministered with atazanavir or darunavir. .
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cobicistat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• colchicine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of colchicine by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Colchicine is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Avoid use with drugs that are both P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. If coadministration is necessary, decrease colchicine dose or frequency as recommended in prescribing information. Use of any colchicine product in conjunction with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment.

• conjugated estrogens

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of conjugated estrogens by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• conjugated estrogens, vaginal

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of conjugated estrogens, vaginal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• copanlisib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of copanlisib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If concomitant use with strong CYP3A inhibitors cannot be avoided, reduce copanlisib dose to 45 mg.

• cortisone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• crizotinib

  clarithromycin and crizotinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• cyclosporine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cyclosporine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• dabrafenib

  clarithromycin increases levels of dabrafenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• dalteparin

  clarithromycin increases effects of dalteparin by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• daridorexant

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of daridorexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• darifenacin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of darifenacin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• dasatinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of dasatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• degarelix

  clarithromycin and degarelix both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• desflurane

  desflurane and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• desipramine

  desipramine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• dexamethasone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of dexamethasone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• diazepam

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of diazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• digoxin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of digoxin by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• disopyramide

  clarithromycin and disopyramide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• dofetilide

  clarithromycin and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• donepezil

  donepezil and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• doxepin

  doxepin and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• dronedarone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of dronedarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and dronedarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• droperidol

  clarithromycin and droperidol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• edoxaban

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of edoxaban by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dose adjustment may be required with strong P-gp inhibitors. DVT/PE treatment: Decrease dose to 30 mg PO once daily. NVAF: No dose reduction recommended

• efavirenz

  efavirenz and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• elacestrant

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of elacestrant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• elbasvir/grazoprevir

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of elbasvir/grazoprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• eletriptan

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of eletriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin increases levels of eletriptan by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Separate by 72 hours.

• eliglustat

  clarithromycin and eliglustat both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• eluxadoline

  clarithromycin increases levels of eluxadoline by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Decrease eluxadoline dose to 75 mg PO BID if coadministered with OATP1B1 inhibitors. .

• elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• encorafenib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of encorafenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If concomitant use of a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor is unavoidable, reduce encorafenib dose to one-third of the dose (eg, reduce from 450 mg/day to 150 mg/day). After discontinuing the inhibitor for 3-5 elimination half-lives, resume previous encorafenib dose.
  
  clarithromycin and encorafenib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• enoxaparin

  clarithromycin increases effects of enoxaparin by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• entrectinib

  clarithromycin and entrectinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of entrectinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors with entrectinib, a CYP3A4 substrate. If coadministration unavoidable, reduce entrectinib dose to 100 mg/day for patients aged 12 y or older with BSA >1.50m2. Resume previous entrectinib dose after discontinuing strong CYP3A inhibitor for 3-5 elimination half-lives.

• enzalutamide

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of enzalutamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• epinephrine

  epinephrine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• epinephrine racemic

  epinephrine racemic and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• erdafitinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of erdafitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, monitor closely for adverse reactions and consider decreasing dose accordingly. If strong CYP3A4 inhibitor is discontinued, consider increasing erdafitinib dose in the absence of any drug-related toxicities.

• ergoloid mesylates

  clarithromycin increases levels of ergoloid mesylates by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated.

• ergotamine

  clarithromycin increases levels of ergotamine by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated.

• eribulin

  eribulin and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for enhanced QTc-prolonging effects; if concurrent use is necessary then ECG monitoring is recommended.

• erlotinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of erlotinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• erythromycin base

  clarithromycin and erythromycin base both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• erythromycin ethylsuccinate

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of erythromycin ethylsuccinate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and erythromycin ethylsuccinate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• erythromycin lactobionate

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of erythromycin lactobionate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and erythromycin lactobionate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• erythromycin stearate

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• escitalopram

  clarithromycin, escitalopram. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. To monitor for the prolongation of QT/QTc and/or development of ventricular tachyarrhythmias the labeling recommends monitoring QT interval or ECG.
  
  escitalopram increases toxicity of clarithromycin by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of escitalopram by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• estradiol

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of estradiol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• estrogens conjugated synthetic

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of estrogens conjugated synthetic by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• estropipate

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of estropipate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• etonogestrel

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of etonogestrel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• etravirine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of etravirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• everolimus

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of everolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of everolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Contraindicated.

• fedratinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fedratinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid fedratinib coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, decrease fedratinib dose to 200 mg/day. If CYP3A4 inhibitor discontinued, increase fedratinib dose to 300 mg/day for 2 weeks, and then 400 mg/day thereafter as tolerated.

• felbamate

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of felbamate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• fentanyl

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fentanyl by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors with fentanyl is necessary, monitor patients for respiratory depression and sedation at frequent intervals and consider fentanyl dose adjustments until stable drug effects are achieved.

• fentanyl intranasal

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fentanyl intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors with fentanyl is necessary, monitor patients for respiratory depression and sedation at frequent intervals and consider fentanyl dose adjustments until stable drug effects are achieved.

• fentanyl transdermal

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fentanyl transdermal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors with fentanyl is necessary, monitor patients for respiratory depression and sedation at frequent intervals and consider fentanyl dose adjustments until stable drug effects are achieved.

• fentanyl transmucosal

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fentanyl transmucosal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors with fentanyl is necessary, monitor patients for respiratory depression and sedation at frequent intervals and consider fentanyl dose adjustments until stable drug effects are achieved.

• fesoterodine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fesoterodine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• fexinidazole

  clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of fexinidazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid coadministration, monitor fexinidazole for decreased efficacy owing to decreased plasma concentrations of active M1 and M2 metabolites.
  
  fexinidazole and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fexinidazole with drugs known to block potassium channels or prolong QT interval.
  
  fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Fexinidazole inhibits CYP3A4. Coadministration may increase risk for adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.

• fingolimod

  fingolimod and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• fluconazole

  clarithromycin and fluconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• fludrocortisone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fludrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• fluphenazine

  fluphenazine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• fluticasone intranasal

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fluticasone intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase systemic corticosteroid adverse effects; monitor for signs/symptoms of high corticosteroid concentrations including Cushing type signs/symptoms.

• fluvastatin

  clarithromycin increases toxicity of fluvastatin by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

• fondaparinux

  clarithromycin increases effects of fondaparinux by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• formoterol

  clarithromycin and formoterol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• fosamprenavir

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fosamprenavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• fosaprepitant

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fosaprepitant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• fostemsavir

  clarithromycin and fostemsavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• futibatinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of futibatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of futibatinib with drugs that are dual P-gp and strong CYP3A inhibitors may increase incidence/severity of futibatinib toxicities.

• gadobenate

  clarithromycin and gadobenate both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• gemifloxacin

  clarithromycin and gemifloxacin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• gilteritinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of gilteritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consider alternatives to any strong CYP3A4 inhibitor when coadministered with gilteritinib. If such a combination cannot be avoided, closely monitor for gilteritinib-related adverse effects. Interrupt and reduce gilteritinib dosage in patients with serious or life-threatening toxicity.
  
  gilteritinib and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration necessary, monitor ECG

• glasdegib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of glasdegib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consider alternate therapies that are not strong CYP3A inhibitors or monitor for increased risk of adverse effects, including QTc interval prolongation.
  
  clarithromycin and glasdegib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.

• granisetron

  clarithromycin and granisetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• haloperidol

  clarithromycin and haloperidol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of haloperidol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• heparin

  clarithromycin increases effects of heparin by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• hydrocortisone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• hydroxychloroquine sulfate

  hydroxychloroquine sulfate and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• hydroxyprogesterone caproate

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of hydroxyprogesterone caproate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ibrutinib

  clarithromycin increases levels of ibrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of ibrutinib and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. If a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor must be used short-term (eg, anti-infectives for =7 days), interrupt ibrutinib therapy until strong CYP3A4 inhibitor is discontinued.

• idelalisib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of idelalisib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministered with strong CYP3A inhibitors, monitor for signs of idelalisib toxicity; follow recommendations for dosage modifications if adverse reactions occur
  
  idelalisib will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Idelalisib is a strong CYP3A inhibitor; avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates

• imipramine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  imipramine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• indinavir

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of indinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• infigratinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of infigratinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• inotuzumab

  inotuzumab and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid concomitant use, obtain ECGs and electrolytes before and after initiation of any drug known to prolong QTc, and periodically monitor as clinically indicated during treatment.

• irinotecan

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of irinotecan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of irinotecan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• irinotecan liposomal

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of irinotecan liposomal by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of irinotecan liposomal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. UGT1A1 inhibitors decrease irinotecan metabolism

• isoflurane

  clarithromycin and isoflurane both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• isradipine

  clarithromycin and isradipine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• itraconazole

  itraconazole will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ivosidenib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ivosidenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration of a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor is unavoidable, reduce ivosidenib dose to 250 mg qDay. If the strong inhibitor is discontinued, increase ivosidenib dose (after at least 5 half-lives of the strong CYP3A4 inhibitor) to the recommended dose of 500 mg qDay. Monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.
  
  ivosidenib and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of QTc prolonging drugs with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration of a QTc prolonging drug is unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.
  
  ivosidenib will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration is unavoidable, monitor patients for loss of therapeutic effect of these drugs.

• ixabepilone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ixabepilone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ketamine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ketamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ketoconazole

  clarithromycin and ketoconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lapatinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of lapatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• larotrectinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of larotrectinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lefamulin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of lefamulin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of lefamulin with strong CYP3A inhibitors.
  
  clarithromycin and lefamulin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lemborexant

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of lemborexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of lemborexant with moderate or strong CYP3A inhibitors.

• levoketoconazole

  levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and levoketoconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lithium

  clarithromycin and lithium both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lofepramine

  lofepramine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lofexidine

  clarithromycin and lofexidine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• loperamide

  clarithromycin and loperamide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lopinavir

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of lopinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  lopinavir will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and lopinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• loratadine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of loratadine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lorlatinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of lorlatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministering lorlatinib with strong CYP3A inhibitors. If unavoidable, reduce lorlatinib dose by 25 mg/day. If strong CYP3A inhibitor discontinued, increase to previous lorlatinib (dose after 3 plasma half-lives of strong CYP3A inhibitor). See monograph for further details.
  
  lorlatinib will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lumacaftor/ivacaftor

  lumacaftor/ivacaftor will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lumefantrine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of lumefantrine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and lumefantrine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lurbinectedin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of lurbinectedin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• macimorelin

  macimorelin and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Macimorelin causes an increase of ~11 msec in the corrected QT interval. Avoid coadministration with drugs that prolong QT interval, which could increase risk for developing torsade de pointes-type ventricular tachycardia. Allow sufficient washout time of drugs that are known to prolong the QT interval before administering macimorelin.

• macitentan

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of macitentan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministering macitentan with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

• maprotiline

  maprotiline and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• mefloquine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of mefloquine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for increased toxicity. Avoid coadministration during and for 15 weeks after discontinuing mefloquine.
  
  clarithromycin and mefloquine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• mestranol

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of mestranol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• methadone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of methadone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• methylergonovine

  clarithromycin increases levels of methylergonovine by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated.

• methylprednisolone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of methylprednisolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• midazolam

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of midazolam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• midazolam intranasal

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of midazolam intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors with midazolam intranasal causes higher midazolam systemic exposure, which may prolong sedation.

• midostaurin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of midostaurin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors cannot be avoided, monitor midostaurin for increased risk of adverse reactions, especially during the first week of treatment.
  
  clarithromycin and midostaurin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• mifepristone

  mifepristone will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and mifepristone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• mirtazapine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of mirtazapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and mirtazapine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• mobocertinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of mobocertinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  mobocertinib and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, reduce mobocertinib dose and monitor QTc interval more frequently.

• modafinil

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of modafinil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• moxifloxacin

  clarithromycin and moxifloxacin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• nefazodone

  nefazodone will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of nefazodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• nelfinavir

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of nelfinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• neratinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of neratinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of neratinib with strong/moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• nevirapine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of nevirapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• nilotinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of nilotinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and nilotinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• nortriptyline

  nortriptyline and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• octreotide

  clarithromycin and octreotide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• octreotide (Antidote)

  clarithromycin and octreotide (Antidote) both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• olanzapine

  clarithromycin and olanzapine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limited data, including some case reports, suggest that olanzapine may be associated with a significant prolongation of the QTc interval in rare instances

• olaparib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of olaparib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with strong CYP3A inhibitors cannot be avoided, reduce olaparib dose to 150 mg (capsule) or 100 mg (tablet) PO BID. Do not substitute tablets with capsules.

• omaveloxolone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of omaveloxolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unavoidable, reduce omaveloxolone dose to 50 mg/day. Closely monitor and discontinue if adverse effects emerge.

• ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir & dasabuvir (DSC)

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir & dasabuvir (DSC) by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ondansetron

  clarithromycin and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias. Potential for increased ondansetron levels.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• osimertinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of osimertinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of osimertinib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. If no other alternative treatment exists, monitor patient more closely for adverse effects.

• oxaliplatin

  clarithromycin and oxaliplatin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• oxycodone

  clarithromycin increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Oxycodone dose reduction may be warranted when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• palbociclib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of palbociclib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of palbociclib with strong CYP3A inhibitors. If unable to avoid, reduce palbociclib dose to 75 mg/day.

• panobinostat

  clarithromycin and panobinostat both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Panobinostat is known to significantly prolong QT interval. Panobinostat prescribing information states use with drugs known to prolong QTc is not recommended.

• pazopanib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of pazopanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of pazopanib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors if possible; if must coadminister, decrease pazopanib dose to 400 mg/day

• pemigatinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of pemigatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors is unavoidable, reduce pemigatinib dose (refer to drug monograph dosage modifications). After discontinuing the CYP3A4 inhibitor for 3 elimination half-lives, may resume previous pemigatinib dose.

• perphenazine

  perphenazine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• pexidartinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of pexidartinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors is unavoidable, reduce pexidartinib dose (refer to drug monograph dosage modifications). After discontinuing the CYP3A4 inhibitor for 3 elimination half-lives, may resume previous pexidartinib dose.

• phenindione

  clarithromycin increases effects of phenindione by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• pimavanserin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of pimavanserin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Decrease dose to 17 mg/day if pimavanserin is coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
  
  clarithromycin and pimavanserin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• pitolisant

  clarithromycin and pitolisant both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of pitolisant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• pomalidomide

  clarithromycin increases levels of pomalidomide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin increases levels of pomalidomide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ponatinib

  clarithromycin increases levels of ponatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Decrease ponatinib starting dose to 30 mg qDay if coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors cannot be avoided.

• ponesimod

  clarithromycin and ponesimod both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• pralsetinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of pralsetinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• prednisone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of prednisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• primaquine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of primaquine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and primaquine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• procainamide

  clarithromycin and procainamide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• prochlorperazine

  prochlorperazine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• progesterone intravaginal gel

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of progesterone intravaginal gel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• progesterone micronized

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of progesterone micronized by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• progesterone, natural

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of progesterone, natural by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• promazine

  promazine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• promethazine

  promethazine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• propafenone

  clarithromycin and propafenone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• protamine

  clarithromycin increases effects of protamine by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• protriptyline

  protriptyline and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• quetiapine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of quetiapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• quinidine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of quinidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• quinupristin/dalfopristin

  quinupristin/dalfopristin increases levels of clarithromycin by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of prolonged QTc interval.

• ranolazine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ranolazine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• repaglinide

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of repaglinide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ribociclib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ribociclib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If a strong CYP3A inhibitor must be coadministered with ribociclib, reduce the ribociclib starting dose to 400 mg/day.
  
  ribociclib and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  ribociclib will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• rifabutin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of rifabutin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• rimegepant

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of rimegepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of rimegepant by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ritonavir

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ritonavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• rivaroxaban

  clarithromycin increases levels of rivaroxaban by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of rivaroxaban and combined Pgp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. Combination may lead to significant increases in rivaroxaban levels and increase bleeding risk; however, according to the manufacturer, although clarithromycin is a combined P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, pharmacokinetic data suggests that no precautions are necessary with concomitant administration with rivaroxaban in patients with normal renal function as the change in exposure is unlikely to affect the bleeding risk; however, combination is to be avoided in patients with mild or moderately impaired renal function (CrCl 15-80 mL/min) .

• romidepsin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of romidepsin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with strong 3A4 inhibitors should be avoided if possible.

• rosuvastatin

  clarithromycin increases toxicity of rosuvastatin by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

• ruxolitinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Reduce ruxolitinib starting dose to 10 mg BID with platelet count 100 X 10^9/L or more and concurrent use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors; avoid with platelet counts <100 X 10^9/L

• ruxolitinib topical

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib topical by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Reduce ruxolitinib starting dose to 10 mg BID with platelet count 100 X 10^9/L or more and concurrent use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors; avoid with platelet counts <100 X 10^9/L

• saquinavir

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  saquinavir will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

• selpercatinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of selpercatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• selumetinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of selumetinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors cannot be avoided, reduce selumetinib dosage (refer to selumetinib monograph for further information). After discontinuation of the strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor for 3 elimination half-lives, resume selumetinib dose that was taken before initiating the inhibitor.

• sertraline

  clarithromycin and sertraline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• sevoflurane

  clarithromycin and sevoflurane both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• sildenafil

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of sildenafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of these phosphodiesterase inhibitors with clarithromycin, a CYP3A4 inhibitor is not recommended. Increased systemic exposure of these drugs may occur with clarithromycin; consider reduction of dosage for phosphodiesterase inhibitors.

• silodosin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of silodosin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• siponimod

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of siponimod by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of siponimod with a moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitor PLUS a moderate or strong CYP2C9 inhibitor is not recommended.
  
  clarithromycin and siponimod both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• sirolimus

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of sirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• solifenacin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of solifenacin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and solifenacin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• sonidegib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of sonidegib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sonidegib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• sorafenib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of sorafenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• sotalol

  clarithromycin and sotalol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• sparsentan

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of sparsentan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unavoidable, interrupt treatment with sparsentan. When resuming sparsentan, consider dose titration.

• stiripentol

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of stiripentol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• sunitinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• suvorexant

  clarithromycin increases levels of suvorexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Suvorexant not recommended with use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• tacrolimus

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tacrolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and tacrolimus both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• tadalafil

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tadalafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. For ED limit tadalafil to max of 2.5 mg/day (for daily use) or 10 mg dose every 72 hr (for use as needed). Avoid concurrent use of tadalafil for pulmonary HTN in patients taking strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• talazoparib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of talazoparib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with certain P-gp inhibitors (ie, amiodarone, carvedilol, clarithromycin, itraconazole, verapamil) cannot be avoided, reduce talazoparib dose to 0.75 mg qDay. Once P-gp inhibitors are discontinued, increase talazoparib dose (after 3-5 half-lives of the inhibitor) to dose used prior to initiating the P-gp inhibitor(s).

• tamsulosin

  clarithromycin increases levels of tamsulosin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• tazemetostat

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tazemetostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of tazemetostat with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• temsirolimus

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• teniposide

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of teniposide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• tepotinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tepotinib by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Interaction not studied clinically. Metabolism and data suggest drugs that are strong CYP3A4 and P-gp inhibitors may increase tepotinib (a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate) effects and risk of toxicities.

• tetrabenazine

  clarithromycin and tetrabenazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• theophylline

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of theophylline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• thioridazine

  thioridazine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• tiagabine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tiagabine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• tipranavir

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tipranavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  tipranavir, clarithromycin. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. No dose adjustment necessary in normal renal function. If ClCr = 30 60 ml/min, decr clarithromycin dose by 50%. If ClCr < 30 ml/min, decr clarithromycin dose by 75%.
  
  tipranavir will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• tofacitinib

  clarithromycin increases levels of tofacitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Reduce tofacitinib dose to 5 mg qDay when coadministered with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• tolterodine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tolterodine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• tolvaptan

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tolvaptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• topotecan

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of topotecan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Product labeling for PO topotecan recommends avoiding concomitant use of P-gp inhibitors; the interaction with IV topotecan may be less severe but is still likely of clinical significance

• toremifene

  clarithromycin increases levels of toremifene by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concurrent use of toremifene with agents causing QT prolongation should be avoided. If concomitant use is required it's recommended that toremifene be interrupted. If interruption not possible, patients requiring therapy with a drug that prolongs QT should be closely monitored. ECGs should be obtained for high risk patients.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of toremifene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and toremifene both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• trabectedin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of trabectedin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If strong CYP3A inhibitor must be used, short-term (eg, less than 14 days), administer strong CYP3A inhibitor 1 week after trabectedin infusion, and discontinue the day prior to next trabectedin infusion

• trazodone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of trazodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  trazodone and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• triazolam

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of triazolam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• triclabendazole

  clarithromycin and triclabendazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• trifluoperazine

  trifluoperazine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• trimipramine

  trimipramine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• tucatinib

  tucatinib will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of tucatinib with CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. If unavoidable, reduce CYP3A substrate dose according to product labeling.

• typhoid vaccine live

  clarithromycin decreases effects of typhoid vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

• ubrogepant

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ubrogepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

• umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled

  clarithromycin increases toxicity of umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.

• vandetanib

  clarithromycin, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• vardenafil

  clarithromycin and vardenafil both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• vemurafenib

  vemurafenib and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant use of vemurafenib with drugs that prolong QT interval is not recommended. Clarithromycin may also increase levels of vemurafenib.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of vemurafenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• venetoclax

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of venetoclax by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If a P-gp inhibitor must be used, reduce the venetoclax dose by at least 50%. Monitor more closely for signs of venetoclax toxicities.

• venlafaxine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of venlafaxine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled

  clarithromycin increases toxicity of vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.

• vilazodone

  clarithromycin increases levels of vilazodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If intolerable adverse effects occur when coadministered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors, reduce daily dose to 20 mg.

• vorapaxar

  clarithromycin increases levels of vorapaxar by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• voriconazole

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of voriconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• vorinostat

  clarithromycin and vorinostat both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• voxelotor

  voxelotor will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Voxelotor increases systemic exposure of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index. Consider dose reduction of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate(s) if unable to avoid.

• voxilaprevir

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• zavegepant intranasal

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of zavegepant intranasal by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. OATP1B3 inhibitors may result in a significant increase in systemic exposure of zavegepant (an OATP1B3 substrate).

• ziprasidone

  clarithromycin and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

Monitor Closely (296)

• abemaciclib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of abemaciclib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors increase plasma levels of abemaciclib and its metabolites. Abemaciclib dose reduction required. If a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor is discontinued, increase abemaciclib to the dose prior to initiating the strong inhibitor.

• albuterol

  albuterol and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• alfentanil

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of alfentanil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• alfuzosin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of alfuzosin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin and alfuzosin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• alosetron

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of alosetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amikacin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of amikacin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amitriptyline

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amlodipine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of amlodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased effect of calcium channel blockers may lead to hypotension, edema, decreased HR, and acute kidney injury due to reduced renal blood flow

• apalutamide

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of apalutamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of apalutamide with strong CYP3A4 or CYP2C8 inhibitors does not require initial dosage modification; however, dose reduction may be needed based on tolerability.

• arformoterol

  arformoterol and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• armodafinil

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of armodafinil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• atazanavir

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of atazanavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• atogepant

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of atogepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Recommended atogepant dosage is 10 mg PO qDay when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• azithromycin

  azithromycin and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• balsalazide

  clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of balsalazide by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens

  clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bedaquiline

  clarithromycin and bedaquiline both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. ECG should be monitored closely

• belzutifan

  belzutifan will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If unable to avoid coadministration of belzutifan with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates, consider increasing the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate dose in accordance with its prescribing information.

• benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase hydrocodone (benzhydrocodone is prodrug of hydrocodone) plasma concentrations and can result in potentially fatal respiratory depression

• berotralstat

  clarithromycin increases levels of berotralstat by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduced berotralstat dose to 110 mg/day when coadministered with P-gp inhibitors.

• betrixaban

  clarithromycin increases levels of betrixaban by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Decrease betrixaban dose to 80 mg PO once, then 40 mg PO qDay if coadministered with a P-gp inhibitor.

• bexarotene

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of bexarotene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• biotin

  clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of biotin by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bortezomib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of bortezomib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bosentan

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of bosentan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• brentuximab vedotin

  clarithromycin increases levels of brentuximab vedotin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor patients for adverse reactions. .

• brexpiprazole

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of brexpiprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Administer half of the usual brexpiprazole dose when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. If also administered with a strong/moderate CYP2D6 inhibitor, administer a quarter of brexpiprazole dose.

• bromocriptine

  clarithromycin increases levels of bromocriptine by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased levels possibly due to CYP3A4 inhibition.

• budesonide

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of budesonide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• buprenorphine subdermal implant

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of buprenorphine subdermal implant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor patients already on buprenorphine subdermal implant who require newly-initiated treatment with CYP3A4 inhibitors for signs and symptoms of overmedication. If the dose of the concomitant CYP3A4 inhibitor cannot be reduced or discontinued, implant removal may be necessary and the patient should then be treated with a buprenorphine dosage form that permits dose adjustments. If a CYP3A4 inhibitor is discontinued in a patient who has been stabilized on buprenorphine, monitor the patient for withdrawal.

• buprenorphine, long-acting injection

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of buprenorphine, long-acting injection by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Patients who transfer to buprenorphine long-acting injection from transmucosal buprenorphine coadministered with CYP3A4 inhibitors should be monitored to ensure buprenorphine plasma levels are adequate. Within 2 weeks, if signs and symptoms of buprenorphine toxicity or overdose occur and the concomitant CYP3A4 inhibitor cannot be reduced or discontinued, transition the patient back to a buprenorphine formulation that permits dose adjustments.

• calcifediol

  clarithromycin, calcifediol. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. CYP450 inhibitors may inhibit enzymes involved in vitamin D metabolism (CYP24A1 and CYP27B1). This may alter serum levels of calcifediol and decrease the conversion of calcifediol to calcitriol. Dose adjustment of calcifediol may be required, and serum 25­hydroxyvitamin D, intact PTH, and serum calcium concentrations should be closely monitored when initiating or discontinuing a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor.

• cannabidiol

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cannabidiol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing the cannabidiol dose when coadministered with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor.

• capmatinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of capmatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cariprazine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cariprazine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors requires cariprazine dose reduction. See Dosage Modification section in drug monograph.

• cefdinir

  clarithromycin decreases effects of cefdinir by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

• cefditoren

  clarithromycin decreases effects of cefditoren by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

• cefoxitin

  clarithromycin decreases effects of cefoxitin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

• cefpodoxime

  clarithromycin decreases effects of cefpodoxime by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

• cefuroxime

  clarithromycin decreases effects of cefuroxime by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

• cenobamate

  cenobamate will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increase dose of CYP3A4 substrate, as needed, when coadministered with cenobamate.

• ceritinib

  clarithromycin increases levels of ceritinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cevimeline

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cevimeline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chlordiazepoxide

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of chlordiazepoxide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chlorpropamide

  clarithromycin increases levels of chlorpropamide by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

• cholic acid

  clarithromycin increases toxicity of cholic acid by decreasing elimination. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid concomitant use of inhibitors of the bile salt efflux pump (BSEP). May exacerbate accumulation of conjugated bile salts in the liver and result in clinical symptoms. If concomitant use is necessary, monitor serum transaminases and bilirubin.

• ciclesonide inhaled

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ciclesonide inhaled by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cimetidine

  cimetidine will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cimetidine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• clevidipine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of clevidipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased effect of calcium channel blockers may lead to hypotension, edema, decreased HR, and acute kidney injury due to reduced renal blood flow

• clonazepam

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of clonazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• clorazepate

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of clorazepate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• conjugated estrogens

  clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of conjugated estrogens by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of conjugated estrogens by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• conjugated estrogens, vaginal

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of conjugated estrogens, vaginal by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cortisone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• crizotinib

  clarithromycin increases levels of crizotinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use of strong CYP3A inhibitors should be avoided. ECG monitoring is recommended, along with drugs that may prolong the QT interval.

• crofelemer

  crofelemer increases levels of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Crofelemer has the potential to inhibit CYP3A4 at concentrations expected in the gut; unlikely to inhibit systemically because minimally absorbed.

• cyclosporine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cyclosporine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dabigatran

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of dabigatran by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Atrial fibrillation: Avoid coadministering dabigatran with P-gp inhibitors if CrCl <30 mL/min. DVT/PE treatment: Avoid coadministering dabigatran with P-gp inhibitors if CrCl <50 mL/min

• dabrafenib

  dabrafenib will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• dapsone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of dapsone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• darolutamide

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Closely monitor for increased adverse reactions and modify dose of darolutamide as needed when coadministered with drugs that are both P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• darunavir

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of darunavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider alternative antibiotics if clarithromycin coadministered with darunavir (plus ritonavir or cobicistat). If clarithromycin is necessary, no dose adjustment required with normal renal function; however, reduce clarithromycin dose by 50% with CrCl 30-60 mL/min and by 75% with CrCl <30 mL/min.
  
  darunavir increases levels of clarithromycin by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No dose adjustment necessary in normal renal function. If ClCr = 30 60 ml/min, decr clarithromycin dose by 50%. If ClCr < 30 ml/min, decr clarithromycin dose by 75%.

• dasatinib

  clarithromycin and dasatinib both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• daunorubicin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of daunorubicin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• deferasirox

  deferasirox will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• deflazacort

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• deutetrabenazine

  clarithromycin and deutetrabenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. At the maximum recommended dose, deutetrabenazine does not prolong QT interval to a clinically relevant extent. Certain circumstances may increase risk of torsade de pointes and/or sudden death in association with drugs that prolong the QTc interval (eg, bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, coadministration with other drugs that prolong QTc interval, presence of congenital QT prolongation).

• dexamethasone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of dexamethasone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diazepam intranasal

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of diazepam intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors may decrease rate of diazepam elimination, thereby increasing adverse reactions to diazepam.

• dienogest/estradiol valerate

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of dienogest/estradiol valerate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for potential adverse effects such as nausea, irregular uterine bleeding, breast tenderness and headache.
  
  clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of dienogest/estradiol valerate by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Use Caution/Monitor. An alternate or additional form of birth control may be advisable during concomitant use.

• digoxin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of digoxin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diltiazem

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of diltiazem by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased effect of calcium channel blockers may lead to hypotension, edema, decreased HR, and acute kidney injury due to reduced renal blood flow

• disopyramide

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of disopyramide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• docetaxel

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of docetaxel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of docetaxel by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dolasetron

  clarithromycin and dolasetron both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• donepezil

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of donepezil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• doravirine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of doravirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of doravirine and CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase plasma concentrations and toxicities of doravirine.

• doxepin cream

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of doxepin cream by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• doxorubicin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of doxorubicin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of doxorubicin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• doxorubicin liposomal

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of doxorubicin liposomal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of doxorubicin liposomal by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dronabinol

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of dronabinol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dronabinol is a CYP3A4 substrate.

• dutasteride

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of dutasteride by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• duvelisib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of duvelisib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor increases duvelisib AUC, which may increase the risk of duvelisib toxicities. Reduce duvelisib dose to 15 mg BID when coadministered with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor.
  
  duvelisib will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. will increase the level or effect of
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of duvelisib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• efavirenz

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• elagolix

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of elagolix by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of elagolix 200 mg BID with strong CYP3A inhibitors for >1 month is not recommended. Limit elagolix dose to 150 mg qDay and CYP3A inhibitor duration of use to 6 months if coadministered.
  
  elagolix will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Elagolix is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor CYP3A substrates if coadministered. Consider increasing CYP3A substrate dose if needed.

• elvitegravir

  clarithromycin increases levels of elvitegravir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Elvitegravir is a CYP3A4 substrate; if coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase levels.

• elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

  elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF, clarithromycin. Either increases levels of the other by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concentrations of clarithromycin and/or cobicistat may be increased; decrease clarithromycin dose by 50% if CrCl <60 mL/min.

• encorafenib

  encorafenib, clarithromycin. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Encorafenib both inhibits and induces CYP3A4 at clinically relevant plasma concentrations. Coadministration of encorafenib with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates may result in increased toxicity or decreased efficacy of these agents.

• enfortumab vedotin

  clarithromycin increases toxicity of enfortumab vedotin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enfortumab vedotin is an antibody-drug conjugate that releases monomethylauristatin E (MMAE) via proteolytic cleavage. MMAE is primarily metabolized by CYP3A4 in vitro. Coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase free MMAE exposure, which may increase the incidence or severity of toxicities.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of enfortumab vedotin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with dual P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase unconjugated small molecule microtubule disrupting agent, monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE) exposure, which may increase the risk of enfortumab vedotin toxicities. Closely monitor for signs of toxicities.

• enzalutamide

  enzalutamide will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• eplerenone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• erlotinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of erlotinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• erythromycin base

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of erythromycin base by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• erythromycin ethylsuccinate

  erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• erythromycin lactobionate

  erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• erythromycin stearate

  erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• estradiol

  clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of estradiol by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of estradiol by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• estradiol vaginal

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of estradiol vaginal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase plasma concentrations of estrogens and toxicities.

• estrogens conjugated synthetic

  clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of estrogens conjugated synthetic by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of estrogens conjugated synthetic by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• estrogens esterified

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of estrogens esterified by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• estropipate

  clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of estropipate by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of estropipate by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• eszopiclone

  clarithromycin increases levels of eszopiclone by enhancing GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin increases levels of eszopiclone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce eszopiclone starting dose to 1 mg/day.

• ethinylestradiol

  clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of ethinylestradiol by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• etoposide

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of etoposide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of etoposide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• eucalyptus

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of eucalyptus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ezogabine

  ezogabine, clarithromycin. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Slight and transient QT-prolongation observed with ezogabine, particularly when dose titrated to 1200 mg/day. QT interval should be monitored when ezogabine is prescribed with agents known to increase QT interval.

• fedratinib

  fedratinib will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates as necessary.

• felodipine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased effect of calcium channel blockers may lead to hypotension, edema, decreased HR, and acute kidney injury due to reduced renal blood flow

• finasteride

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of finasteride by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• flecainide

  clarithromycin and flecainide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• fludrocortisone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fludrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fluoxetine

  clarithromycin and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• flurazepam

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of flurazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fluticasone furoate

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fluticasone furoate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase fluticasone systemic exposure

• fluticasone inhaled

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fluticasone inhaled by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase fluticasone systemic exposure

• fluvoxamine

  fluvoxamine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• foscarnet

  clarithromycin and foscarnet both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• fostamatinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fostamatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase exposure to R406 (fostamatinib major active metabolite). Monitor for toxicities that may require fostamatinib dose reduction.

• galantamine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of galantamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• gefitinib

  clarithromycin increases levels of gefitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase risk for gefitinib adverse effects.

• gemtuzumab

  clarithromycin and gemtuzumab both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• gentamicin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of gentamicin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• glecaprevir/pibrentasvir

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• glimepiride

  clarithromycin increases levels of glimepiride by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

• glipizide

  clarithromycin increases levels of glipizide by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

• glyburide

  clarithromycin increases levels of glyburide by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

• goserelin

  goserelin increases toxicity of clarithromycin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

• guanfacine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of guanfacine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors significantly increase guanfacine plasma concentrations. FDA-approved labeling for extended-release (ER) guanfacine recommends that, if coadministered, the guanfacine dosage should be decreased to half of the recommended dose. Specific recommendations for immediate-release (IR) guanfacine are not available.

• histrelin

  histrelin increases toxicity of clarithromycin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

• hydrocodone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of hydrocodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase hydrocodone plasma concentrations and can result in potentially fatal respiratory depression

• hydrocortisone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• hydroxyzine

  hydroxyzine increases toxicity of clarithromycin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

• ifosfamide

  clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of ifosfamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors may decrease the metabolism of ifosfamide to its active alkylating metabolites and decrease the efficacy of ifosfamide.

• iloperidone

  clarithromycin and iloperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  iloperidone increases levels of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Iloperidone is a time-dependent CYP3A inhibitor and may lead to increased plasma levels of drugs predominantly eliminated by CYP3A4.

• imatinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of imatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of imatinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• indacaterol, inhaled

  clarithromycin increases levels of indacaterol, inhaled by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Data suggests that systemic clearance is influenced by modulation of both P-gp and CYP3A4 activities. No dose adjustment is warranted at the 75 mcg dose.
  
  indacaterol, inhaled, clarithromycin. QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Drugs that are known to prolong the QTc interval may have an increased the risk of ventricular arrhythmias.

• indinavir

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of indinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• isoniazid

  isoniazid will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• isradipine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of isradipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased effect of calcium channel blockers may lead to hypotension, edema, decreased HR, and acute kidney injury due to reduced renal blood flow

• istradefylline

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of istradefylline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Do not exceed istradefylline 20 mg/day if coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
  
  istradefylline will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of CYP3A4 substrates in clinical trials. This effect was not observed with istradefylline 20 mg/day. Consider dose reduction of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates.

• itraconazole

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of itraconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin and itraconazole both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ivacaftor

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ivacaftor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce ivacaftor dose if coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. See specific ivacaftor-containing product for precise dosage modification.

• ivermectin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ivermectin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ketoconazole

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ketoconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lacosamide

  clarithromycin increases levels of lacosamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider decreasing lacosamide dose when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• lansoprazole

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of lansoprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lapatinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of lapatinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin and lapatinib both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• lenacapavir

  lenacapavir will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lencapavir (a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor) may increase CYP3A4 substrates initiated within 9 months after last SC dose of lenacapavir, which may increase potential risk of adverse reactions of CYP3A4 substrates.

• lenvatinib

  clarithromycin and lenvatinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Lenvatinib prescribing information recommends monitoring ECG closely when coadministered with QT prolonging drugs.

• letermovir

  clarithromycin increases levels of letermovir by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadminstration of letermovir, an OATP1B1/3 substrate, with OATP1B1/3 inhibitors may increase letermovir plasma concentrations.

• leuprolide

  leuprolide increases toxicity of clarithromycin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

• levalbuterol

  clarithromycin and levalbuterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• levamlodipine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of levamlodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with moderate and strong CYP3A inhibitors results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. Monitor for symptoms of hypotension and edema when amlodipine is coadministered with CYP3A inhibitors to determine the need for dose adjustment.

• levofloxacin

  clarithromycin and levofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• levoketoconazole

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of levoketoconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• levomilnacipran

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of levomilnacipran by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Do not exceed 80 mg/day of levomilnacipran when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

• levonorgestrel oral/ethinylestradiol/ferrous bisglycinate

  clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of levonorgestrel oral/ethinylestradiol/ferrous bisglycinate by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Use Caution/Monitor. Antibiotics may decrease hormonal contraceptive efficacy.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of levonorgestrel oral/ethinylestradiol/ferrous bisglycinate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase the plasma hormone concentrations. Use of a nonhormonal contraceptive is recommended.

• loperamide

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of loperamide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lumacaftor/ivacaftor

  clarithromycin increases levels of lumacaftor/ivacaftor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Strong CYP3A inhibitors do not impact lumacaftor exposure, but increased ivacaftor exposure by 4.3-fold. Due to the induction effect of lumacaftor on CYP3A, at steady-state the net exposure of ivacaftor is not expected to exceed that when given in the absence of lumacaftor at a dose of 150 mg q12hr (the approved dose of ivacaftor monotherapy). Therefore, no dose adjustment is necessary when CYP3A inhibitors are initiated in patients currently taking lumacaftor/ivacaftor. However, when initiating lumacaftor/ivacaftor in patients taking strong CYP3A inhibitors, reduce the dose to 1 tablet daily (lumacaftor 200 mg/ivacaftor 125 mg total daily dose) for the first week of treatment to allow for the steady-state induction effect of lumacaftor. Following this period, continue with the recommended daily dose. No dose adjustment is required for moderate or weak CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• lumateperone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of lumateperone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce lumateperone dose to 10.5 mg/day if coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• maraviroc

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of maraviroc by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Decrease maraviroc dose to 150 mg BID when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of maraviroc by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• marijuana

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of marijuana by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• medroxyprogesterone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of medroxyprogesterone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• mestranol

  clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of mestranol by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of mestranol by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methadone

  clarithromycin and methadone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• methylprednisolone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of methylprednisolone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• mifepristone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of mifepristone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Do not exceed mifepristone 300 mg/day for Cushing syndrome when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors; combination may also prolong QT interval. Use alternatives if available

• mirvetuximab soravtansine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of mirvetuximab soravtansine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase unconjugated DM4 (a CYP3A4 substrate and the cytotoxic component of the antibody drug conjugate for mirvetuximab soravtansine) exposure, which may increase the risk of adverse reactions.

• mitotane

  mitotane decreases levels of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Mitotane is a strong inducer of cytochrome P-4503A4; monitor when coadministered with CYP3A4 substrates for possible dosage adjustments.

• mometasone inhaled

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of mometasone inhaled by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases riak for systemic corticosteroid side effects

• mometasone, intranasal

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of mometasone, intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• montelukast

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of montelukast by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• naldemedine

  clarithromycin increases levels of naldemedine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor naldemedine for potential adverse effects if coadministered with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.
  
  clarithromycin increases levels of naldemedine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor naldemedine for potential adverse effects if coadministered with P-gp inhibitors.

• nateglinide

  clarithromycin decreases levels of nateglinide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. May result in hypoglycemia; monitor glucose levels closely.

• nelfinavir

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of nelfinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• neomycin PO

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of neomycin PO by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• netupitant/palonosetron

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of netupitant/palonosetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Netupitant is mainly metabolized by CYP3A4; no dosage adjustment is required

• nicardipine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of nicardipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased effect of calcium channel blockers may lead to hypotension, edema, decreased HR, and acute kidney injury due to reduced renal blood flow

• nifedipine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of nifedipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased effect of calcium channel blockers may lead to hypotension, edema, decreased HR, and acute kidney injury due to reduced renal blood flow; consider initiating nifedipine at the lowest dose available if given concomitantly with this medication

• nilotinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of nilotinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nimodipine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of nimodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased effect of calcium channel blockers may lead to hypotension, edema, decreased HR, and acute kidney injury due to reduced renal blood flow

• nintedanib

  clarithromycin increases levels of nintedanib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If nintedanib adverse effects occur, management may require interruption, dose reduction, or discontinuation of therapy.

• nirmatrelvir

  nirmatrelvir will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Do not exceed clarithromycin doses >1,000 mg/day in patients taking protease inhibitors. Consider clarithromcycin dose reduction in patients with renal impairment.

• nirmatrelvir/ritonavir

  nirmatrelvir/ritonavir will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Do not exceed clarithromycin doses >1,000 mg/day in patients taking protease inhibitors. Consider clarithromcycin dose reduction in patients with renal impairment.

• nisoldipine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of nisoldipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased effect of calcium channel blockers may lead to hypotension, edema, decreased HR, and acute kidney injury due to reduced renal blood flow

• nitrendipine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of nitrendipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ofloxacin

  clarithromycin and ofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• oliceridine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of oliceridine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If concomitant use is necessary, may require less frequent oliceridine dosing. Closely monitor for respiratory depression and sedation and titrate subsequent doses accordingly. If inhibitor is discontinued, consider increase oliceridine dosage until stable drug effects are achieved. Monitor for signs of opioid withdrawal.

• olodaterol inhaled

  clarithromycin and olodaterol inhaled both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Drugs that prolong the QTc interval and may potentiate the effects of beta2 agonists on the cardiovascular system; increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias

• osilodrostat

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of osilodrostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce dose of osilodrostat, a CYP3A4 substrate, by half when coadministered with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor.
  
  osilodrostat and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• osimertinib

  osimertinib and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Conduct periodic monitoring with ECGs and electrolytes in patients taking drugs known to prolong the QTc interval.

• ospemifene

  clarithromycin increases levels of ospemifene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• oxaliplatin

  oxaliplatin will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for ECG changes if therapy is initiated in patients with drugs known to prolong QT interval.

• oxybutynin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of oxybutynin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ozanimod

  ozanimod and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The potential additive effects on heart rate, treatment with ozanimod should generally not be initiated in patients who are concurrently treated with QT prolonging drugs with known arrhythmogenic properties.

• paclitaxel

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of paclitaxel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of paclitaxel by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• paclitaxel protein bound

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of paclitaxel protein bound by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of paclitaxel protein bound by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• paliperidone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of paliperidone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin and paliperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• panobinostat

  clarithromycin increases levels of panobinostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce panobinostat starting dose to 10 mg if coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• pantothenic acid

  clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of pantothenic acid by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

• parecoxib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of parecoxib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• paricalcitol

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of paricalcitol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• paromomycin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of paromomycin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• paroxetine

  clarithromycin and paroxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• pasireotide

  clarithromycin and pasireotide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• pazopanib

  clarithromycin and pazopanib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• perampanel

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of perampanel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pimozide

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pioglitazone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of pioglitazone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• piperacillin

  clarithromycin decreases effects of piperacillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

• pitavastatin

  clarithromycin increases toxicity of pitavastatin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

• polatuzumab vedotin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of polatuzumab vedotin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Polatuzumab undergoes catabolism to small peptides, amino acids, monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE), and unconjugated MMAE-related catabolites. MMAE is a CYP3A4 substrate. Coadministration of polatuzumab vedotin with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor may increase unconjugated MMAE AUC, which may increase polatuzumab vedotin toxicities.

• posaconazole

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of posaconazole by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin and posaconazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• pravastatin

  clarithromycin increases levels of pravastatin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for myopathy; do not exceed pravastatin dose of 40 mg/day when coadministered with clarithromycin .
  
  clarithromycin increases toxicity of pravastatin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

• praziquantel

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of praziquantel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• prednisolone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of prednisolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of prednisolone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• prednisone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of prednisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin increases levels of prednisone by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of toxic steroid concentrations and altered mental status.

• propafenone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of propafenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pyridoxine

  clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pyridoxine (Antidote)

  clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

• quazepam

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of quazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• quetiapine

  quetiapine, clarithromycin. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid use with drugs that prolong QT and in patients with risk factors for prolonged QT interval. Postmarketing cases show QT prolongation with overdose in patients with concomitant illness or with drugs known to cause electrolyte imbalance or prolong QT.

• quinine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of quinine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin and quinine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• rabeprazole

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of rabeprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ranolazine

  clarithromycin and ranolazine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• rifabutin

  rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• rifampin

  rifampin will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• rifaximin

  clarithromycin increases levels of rifaximin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• rilpivirine

  clarithromycin increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Where possible, alternatives such as azithromycin should be considered.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of clarithromycin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• riociguat

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of riociguat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ripretinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ripretinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with a strong CYP3A inhibitor will increase systemic exposure to ripretinib and its active metabolite (DP-5439), which may increase risk of adverse reactions.

• risperidone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of risperidone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin and risperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• ritonavir

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ritonavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• romidepsin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of romidepsin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin and romidepsin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• rosiglitazone

  clarithromycin increases levels of rosiglitazone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. May result in hypoglycemia; monitor glucose levels closely.

• rucaparib

  rucaparib will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust dosage of CYP3A4 substrates, if clinically indicated.

• sacubitril/valsartan

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of sacubitril/valsartan by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. The results from an in vitro study with human liver tissue indicate that valsartan is a substrate of the hepatic uptake transporter OATP1B1; coadministration with OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase valsartan systemic exposure

• salmeterol

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of salmeterol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin and salmeterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• saquinavir

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• saxagliptin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of saxagliptin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Limit saxagliptin dose to 2.5 mg/day when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

• selpercatinib

  selpercatinib increases toxicity of clarithromycin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• silodosin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of silodosin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sirolimus

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of sirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/anhydrous citric acid

  clarithromycin decreases effects of sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/anhydrous citric acid by altering metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with antibiotics decreases efficacy by altering colonic bacterial flora needed to convert sodium picosulfate to active drug.

• sofosbuvir/velpatasvir

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sorafenib

  sorafenib and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• St John's Wort

  St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• stiripentol

  stiripentol, clarithromycin. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP3A4 inhibitor and inducer. Monitor CYP3A4 substrates coadministered with stiripentol for increased or decreased effects. CYP3A4 substrates may require dosage adjustment.

• streptomycin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of streptomycin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sufentanil

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of sufentanil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sufentanil SL

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of sufentanil SL by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of sufentanil SL with any CYP3A4 inhibitor may increase sufentanil plasma concentration, and, thereby increase or prolonged adverse effects, including potentially fatal respiratory depression.

• sulfamethoxazole

  clarithromycin and sulfamethoxazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• tacrolimus

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tacrolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tacrolimus ointment

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tacrolimus ointment by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tamoxifen

  clarithromycin, tamoxifen. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP3A4 inhibition decreases metabolism of tamoxifen to N-desmethyl tamoxifen (active metabolite with similar biologic activity).

• tasimelteon

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tasimelteon by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tazemetostat

  tazemetostat will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tecovirimat

  tecovirimat will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor sensitive CYP3A4 substrates for effectiveness if coadministered.

• telavancin

  clarithromycin and telavancin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• teniposide

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of teniposide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• terbinafine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of terbinafine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tezacaftor

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tezacaftor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust tezacaftor dosage regimen if coadministered with a strong CYP3A inhibitor.

• thiamine

  clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of thiamine by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ticagrelor

  clarithromycin increases levels of ticagrelor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Ticagrelor is metabolized by CYP3A4/5. Avoid use with strong CYP3A inhibitors.

• tinidazole

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tinidazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tisotumab vedotin

  clarithromycin increases levels of tisotumab vedotin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tisotumab vedotin?s active metabolite (MMAE) is a CYP3A4 substrate. Coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase unconjugated MMAE systemic exposure and increase risk of adverse effects.

• tobramycin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tobramycin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tolazamide

  clarithromycin increases levels of tolazamide by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

• tolbutamide

  clarithromycin increases levels of tolbutamide by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

• tolvaptan

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tolvaptan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tramadol

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tramadol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• trimethoprim

  clarithromycin and trimethoprim both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• trimipramine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of trimipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• triptorelin

  triptorelin increases toxicity of clarithromycin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

• tropisetron

  clarithromycin and tropisetron both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• ulipristal

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ulipristal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Vilanterol is a CYP3A4 substrate; coadministration with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase systemic exposure

• upadacitinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of upadacitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution if upadacitinib is coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• valbenazine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of valbenazine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce valbenazine dose to 40 mg once daily when coadministered with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor.
  
  valbenazine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• valsartan

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of valsartan by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. The results from an in vitro study with human liver tissue indicate that valsartan is a substrate of the hepatic uptake transporter OATP1B1; coadministration with OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase valsartan systemic exposure

• vardenafil

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of vardenafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Limit vardenafil dose to 2.5 mg/24 hr

• velpatasvir

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• venlafaxine

  clarithromycin and venlafaxine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• verapamil

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of verapamil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased effect of calcium channel blockers may lead to hypotension, edema, decreased HR, and acute kidney injury due to reduced renal blood flow

• vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Fluticasone furoate and vilanterol are both CYP3A4 substrates; coadministration with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase systemic exposure

• vinblastine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of vinblastine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of vinblastine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• vincristine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of vincristine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of vincristine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• vincristine liposomal

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of vincristine liposomal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of vincristine liposomal by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• vinorelbine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of vinorelbine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• voclosporin

  voclosporin, clarithromycin. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• voriconazole

  clarithromycin and voriconazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• warfarin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of warfarin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Warfarin's less potent R-enantiomer is metabolized in part by CYP3A4 (and also CYP1A2 and CYP2C19). Monitor INR more frequently if coadministered with inhibitors of these isoenzymes and adjust warfarin dose if needed.

• zanubrutinib

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of zanubrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce zanubrutinib (a CYP3A4 substrate) to 80 mg PO BID when coadministered with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. Interrupt dose as recommended for adverse reactions. After discontinuing the CYP3A4 inhibitor, resume previous zanubrutinib dose.

• zidovudine

  clarithromycin increases toxicity of zidovudine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of myelosuppression.
  
  clarithromycin, zidovudine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Clarithromycin may increase or decrease levels of zidovudine. Literature describes conflicting reports. Separate administration by minimum 2 to 4 hours. .

• ziprasidone

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• zonisamide

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of zonisamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

Minor (84)

• acetazolamide

  acetazolamide will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• aliskiren

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of aliskiren by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of aliskiren by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• alvimopan

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of alvimopan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ambrisentan

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ambrisentan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ambrisentan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• amobarbital

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  amobarbital decreases levels of clarithromycin by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• amoxicillin

  clarithromycin decreases effects of amoxicillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ampicillin

  clarithromycin decreases effects of ampicillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• anastrozole

  anastrozole will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• apixaban

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of apixaban by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Although clarithromycin is a combined P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, the manufacturer has stated that pharmacokinetic data suggest that no dose adjustment is necessary with concomitant administration

• aprepitant

  aprepitant will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• armodafinil

  armodafinil will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of armodafinil by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• artemether/lumefantrine

  artemether/lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• atazanavir

  atazanavir will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• bosentan

  bosentan will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• budesonide

  budesonide will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• butabarbital

  butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  butabarbital decreases levels of clarithromycin by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• butalbital

  butalbital will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  butalbital decreases levels of clarithromycin by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• chlorpropamide

  clarithromycin increases levels of chlorpropamide by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hepatotoxicity.

• conivaptan

  conivaptan will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cortisone

  cortisone will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cyclophosphamide

  cyclophosphamide will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cyclosporine

  cyclosporine will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• darifenacin

  darifenacin will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• darunavir

  darunavir will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• dasatinib

  dasatinib will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• dexamethasone

  dexamethasone will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• DHEA, herbal

  DHEA, herbal will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• dicloxacillin

  clarithromycin decreases effects of dicloxacillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• dronedarone

  dronedarone will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• efavirenz

  efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• eslicarbazepine acetate

  eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ethinylestradiol

  ethinylestradiol will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• etravirine

  etravirine will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fexofenadine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fexofenadine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fluconazole

  fluconazole will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fludrocortisone

  fludrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fosamprenavir

  fosamprenavir will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fosaprepitant

  fosaprepitant will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fosphenytoin

  fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ganaxolone

  clarithromycin, ganaxolone. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Changes in ganaxolone exposures when coadministered with strong, moderate, or weak CYP3A4 inhibitors are not expected to be clinically significant.

• grapefruit

  grapefruit will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• griseofulvin

  griseofulvin will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• hydrocortisone

  hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• indinavir

  indinavir will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ixazomib

  clarithromycin, ixazomib. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. In clinical trials, coadministration of ixazomib with strong CYP3A inhibitors did not result in a clinically meaningful change in the systemic exposure of ixazomib.

• lapatinib

  lapatinib will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• loratadine

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of loratadine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• lumefantrine

  lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• marijuana

  marijuana will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• methylprednisolone

  methylprednisolone will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  clarithromycin increases levels of methylprednisolone by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• metronidazole

  metronidazole will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• miconazole vaginal

  miconazole vaginal will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nafcillin

  clarithromycin decreases effects of nafcillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. bacteriostatic antibiotics may interfere with the bactericidal actions of penicillins.

• nelfinavir

  nelfinavir will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nevirapine

  nevirapine will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nifedipine

  nifedipine will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nilotinib

  nilotinib will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• oxacillin

  clarithromycin decreases effects of oxacillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

• oxcarbazepine

  oxcarbazepine will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• penicillin G aqueous

  clarithromycin decreases effects of penicillin G aqueous by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• penicillin VK

  clarithromycin decreases effects of penicillin VK by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• pentobarbital

  pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  pentobarbital decreases levels of clarithromycin by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• phenobarbital

  phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  phenobarbital decreases levels of clarithromycin by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• phenytoin

  phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• pivmecillinam

  clarithromycin decreases effects of pivmecillinam by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• posaconazole

  posaconazole will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• prednisone

  prednisone will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• primidone

  primidone will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  primidone decreases levels of clarithromycin by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• quinupristin/dalfopristin

  quinupristin/dalfopristin will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ramelteon

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ramelteon by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• rifapentine

  rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ritonavir

  ritonavir will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• rufinamide

  rufinamide will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• secobarbital

  secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  secobarbital decreases levels of clarithromycin by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• temocillin

  clarithromycin decreases effects of temocillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• theophylline

  clarithromycin increases levels of theophylline by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ticarcillin

  clarithromycin decreases effects of ticarcillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• topiramate

  topiramate will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• valproic acid

  clarithromycin increases levels of valproic acid by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• verapamil

  verapamil will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• voriconazole

  voriconazole will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• zafirlukast

  zafirlukast will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• zaleplon

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of zaleplon by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• zolpidem

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of zolpidem by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• abametapir

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)abametapir will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. For 2 weeks after abametapir application, avoid taking drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates. If not feasible, avoid use of abametapir.

• abemaciclib

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of abemaciclib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors increase plasma levels of abemaciclib and its metabolites. Abemaciclib dose reduction required. If a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor is discontinued, increase abemaciclib to the dose prior to initiating the strong inhibitor.

• acalabrutinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of acalabrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of acalabrutinib with strong CYP3A inhibitors. If a strong CYP3A inhibitor must be used short-term (eg, up to 7 days), temporarily interrupt treatment with acalabrutinib.

• acetazolamide

  Minor (1)acetazolamide will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• adagrasib

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of adagrasib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of adagrasib, a CYP3A4 substrate, with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors until adagrasib concentrations have reached steady-state (after ~8 days). If steady state is not reached, concomitant use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors will increase adagrasib concentrations and risk of its toxicities
  
  adagrasib, clarithromycin. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug prolongs the QTc interval, which may increased the risk of Torsade de pointes, other serious arryhthmias, and sudden death. If coadministration unavoidable, more frequent monitoring is recommended for such patients.

• ado-trastuzumab emtansine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases levels of ado-trastuzumab emtansine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. DM1, the cytotoxic component, is metabolized mainly by CYP3A4; strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase DM1 exposure and toxicity.

• afatinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases levels of afatinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Reduce afatinib daily dose by 10 mg if not tolerated when coadministered with P-gp inhibitors.

• albuterol

  Monitor Closely (1)albuterol and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• alfentanil

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of alfentanil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• alfuzosin

  Contraindicated (1)alfuzosin and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin and alfuzosin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of alfuzosin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• aliskiren

  Minor (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of aliskiren by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of aliskiren by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• almotriptan

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• alosetron

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of alosetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• alprazolam

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of alprazolam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• alvimopan

  Minor (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of alvimopan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ambrisentan

  Minor (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ambrisentan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ambrisentan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• amikacin

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of amikacin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amiodarone

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. May result in prolongation of QT interval
  
  amiodarone and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• amisulpride

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and amisulpride both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. ECG monitoring is recommended if coadministered.

• amitriptyline

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)amitriptyline and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• amlodipine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of amlodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased effect of calcium channel blockers may lead to hypotension, edema, decreased HR, and acute kidney injury due to reduced renal blood flow

• amobarbital

  Minor (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  amobarbital decreases levels of clarithromycin by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• amoxapine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amoxapine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• amoxicillin

  Minor (1)clarithromycin decreases effects of amoxicillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ampicillin

  Minor (1)clarithromycin decreases effects of ampicillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• anagrelide

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and anagrelide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• anastrozole

  Minor (1)anastrozole will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• antithrombin alfa

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases effects of antithrombin alfa by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• antithrombin III

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases effects of antithrombin III by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• apalutamide

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of apalutamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of apalutamide with strong CYP3A4 or CYP2C8 inhibitors does not require initial dosage modification; however, dose reduction may be needed based on tolerability.Serious - Use Alternative (1)apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of apalutamide, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, with drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Avoid or substitute another drug for these medications when possible. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered. Adjust dose according to prescribing information if needed.

• apixaban

  Minor (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of apixaban by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Although clarithromycin is a combined P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, the manufacturer has stated that pharmacokinetic data suggest that no dose adjustment is necessary with concomitant administration

• apomorphine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)apomorphine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• aprepitant

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of aprepitant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)aprepitant will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• arformoterol

  Monitor Closely (1)arformoterol and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• argatroban

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases effects of argatroban by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• aripiprazole

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)aripiprazole and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of aripiprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• armodafinil

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of armodafinil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (2)armodafinil will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of armodafinil by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• arsenic trioxide

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)arsenic trioxide and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• artemether

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)artemether and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• artemether/lumefantrine

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin and artemether/lumefantrine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of artemether/lumefantrine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)artemether/lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• asenapine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and asenapine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• asenapine transdermal

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)asenapine transdermal and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• atazanavir

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of atazanavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)atazanavir will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• atogepant

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of atogepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Recommended atogepant dosage is 10 mg PO qDay when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• atomoxetine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)atomoxetine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• atorvastatin

  Serious - Use Alternative (3)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of atorvastatin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not exceed atorvastatin dose of 20 mg/day when coadministered with clarithromycin
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of atorvastatin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not exceed atorvastatin dose of 20 mg/day when coadministered with clarithromycin
  
  clarithromycin increases toxicity of atorvastatin by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

• avanafil

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of avanafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. CYP3A4 inhibitors may reduce avanafil clearance increasing systemic exposure to avanafil; significantly increased levels may result in significant adverse events including severe hypotension, syncope, visual changes, and priapism. Coadministration with strong CYP3A4 is contraindicated.

• avapritinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of avapritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of avapritinib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• axitinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases levels of axitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, reduce axitinib dose by 50%.

• azithromycin

  Monitor Closely (1)azithromycin and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• balsalazide

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of balsalazide by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• BCG vaccine live

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

• bedaquiline

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin and bedaquiline both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. ECG should be monitored closelySerious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of bedaquiline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of bedaquiline with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors for >14 consecutive days, unless the benefit of treatment outweighs the risk

• belzutifan

  Monitor Closely (1)belzutifan will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If unable to avoid coadministration of belzutifan with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates, consider increasing the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate dose in accordance with its prescribing information.

• bemiparin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases effects of bemiparin by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase hydrocodone (benzhydrocodone is prodrug of hydrocodone) plasma concentrations and can result in potentially fatal respiratory depression

• berotralstat

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin increases levels of berotralstat by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduced berotralstat dose to 110 mg/day when coadministered with P-gp inhibitors.

• betrixaban

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin increases levels of betrixaban by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Decrease betrixaban dose to 80 mg PO once, then 40 mg PO qDay if coadministered with a P-gp inhibitor.

• bexarotene

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of bexarotene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• biotin

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of biotin by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bivalirudin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases effects of bivalirudin by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• bortezomib

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of bortezomib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bosentan

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of bosentan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)bosentan will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• bosutinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin increases levels of bosutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors increases bosutinib plasma concentration ~5-fold.
  
  clarithromycin increases levels of bosutinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• brentuximab vedotin

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin increases levels of brentuximab vedotin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor patients for adverse reactions. .

• brexpiprazole

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of brexpiprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Administer half of the usual brexpiprazole dose when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. If also administered with a strong/moderate CYP2D6 inhibitor, administer a quarter of brexpiprazole dose.

• brigatinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of brigatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If concomitant use of a strong CYP3A inhibitor cannot be avoided, reduce the brigatinib once daily dose by about 50% (ie, from 180 mg to 90 mg, or from 90 mg to 60 mg). After discontinuation of a strong CYP3A inhibitor, resume the brigatinib dose that was tolerated prior to initiating the strong CYP3A inhibitor.

• bromocriptine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin increases levels of bromocriptine by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased levels possibly due to CYP3A4 inhibition.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of bromocriptine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• budesonide

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of budesonide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of budesonide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)budesonide will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• buprenorphine

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of buprenorphine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and buprenorphine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• buprenorphine buccal

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)buprenorphine buccal and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• buprenorphine subdermal implant

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of buprenorphine subdermal implant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor patients already on buprenorphine subdermal implant who require newly-initiated treatment with CYP3A4 inhibitors for signs and symptoms of overmedication. If the dose of the concomitant CYP3A4 inhibitor cannot be reduced or discontinued, implant removal may be necessary and the patient should then be treated with a buprenorphine dosage form that permits dose adjustments. If a CYP3A4 inhibitor is discontinued in a patient who has been stabilized on buprenorphine, monitor the patient for withdrawal.Serious - Use Alternative (1)buprenorphine subdermal implant and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• buprenorphine transdermal

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of buprenorphine transdermal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  buprenorphine transdermal and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• buprenorphine, long-acting injection

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of buprenorphine, long-acting injection by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Patients who transfer to buprenorphine long-acting injection from transmucosal buprenorphine coadministered with CYP3A4 inhibitors should be monitored to ensure buprenorphine plasma levels are adequate. Within 2 weeks, if signs and symptoms of buprenorphine toxicity or overdose occur and the concomitant CYP3A4 inhibitor cannot be reduced or discontinued, transition the patient back to a buprenorphine formulation that permits dose adjustments.Serious - Use Alternative (1)buprenorphine, long-acting injection and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• buspirone

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of buspirone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• butabarbital

  Minor (2)butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  butabarbital decreases levels of clarithromycin by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• butalbital

  Minor (2)butalbital will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  butalbital decreases levels of clarithromycin by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cabazitaxel

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cabazitaxel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of cabazitaxel with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors should be avoided.

• cabergoline

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases levels of cabergoline by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated.

• cabozantinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cabozantinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of cabozantinib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. If a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor is required, decrease cabozantinib dose by 40 mg/day (Cometriq) or by 20 mg/day (Cabometyx). Resume previous dose 2-3 days after strong CYP3A4 inhibitor discontinued.

• calcifediol

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin, calcifediol. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. CYP450 inhibitors may inhibit enzymes involved in vitamin D metabolism (CYP24A1 and CYP27B1). This may alter serum levels of calcifediol and decrease the conversion of calcifediol to calcitriol. Dose adjustment of calcifediol may be required, and serum 25­hydroxyvitamin D, intact PTH, and serum calcium concentrations should be closely monitored when initiating or discontinuing a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor.

• calcitriol

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of calcitriol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• cannabidiol

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cannabidiol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing the cannabidiol dose when coadministered with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor.

• capmatinib

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of capmatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• carbamazepine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of carbamazepine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Monitor plasma levels when used concomitantly

• cariprazine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cariprazine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors requires cariprazine dose reduction. See Dosage Modification section in drug monograph.

• cefdinir

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin decreases effects of cefdinir by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

• cefditoren

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin decreases effects of cefditoren by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

• cefoxitin

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin decreases effects of cefoxitin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

• cefpodoxime

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin decreases effects of cefpodoxime by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

• cefuroxime

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin decreases effects of cefuroxime by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

• cenobamate

  Monitor Closely (1)cenobamate will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increase dose of CYP3A4 substrate, as needed, when coadministered with cenobamate.

• ceritinib

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin increases levels of ceritinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin increases levels of ceritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid if possible; if concomitant use is unavoidable, reduce ceritinib dose by ~33%; after discontinuation of strong CYP3A inhibitor, resume at previous dose.
  
  ceritinib and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• cevimeline

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cevimeline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chlordiazepoxide

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of chlordiazepoxide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chloroquine

  Contraindicated (1)chloroquine increases toxicity of clarithromycin by QTc interval. Contraindicated.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of chloroquine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• chlorpromazine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)chlorpromazine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• chlorpropamide

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin increases levels of chlorpropamide by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.Minor (1)clarithromycin increases levels of chlorpropamide by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hepatotoxicity.

• cholera vaccine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin, cholera vaccine. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of cholera vaccine with systemic antibiotics since these agents may be active against the vaccine strain. Do not administer cholera vaccine to patients who have received oral or parenteral antibiotics within 14 days prior to vaccination.

• cholic acid

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin increases toxicity of cholic acid by decreasing elimination. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid concomitant use of inhibitors of the bile salt efflux pump (BSEP). May exacerbate accumulation of conjugated bile salts in the liver and result in clinical symptoms. If concomitant use is necessary, monitor serum transaminases and bilirubin.

• ciclesonide inhaled

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ciclesonide inhaled by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cilostazol

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cilostazol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• cimetidine

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cimetidine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  cimetidine will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cinacalcet

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ciprofloxacin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and ciprofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• cisapride

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin and cisapride both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• citalopram

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin, citalopram. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. To monitor for the prolongation of QT/QTc and/or development of ventricular tachyarrhythmias the labeling recommends monitoring QT interval or ECG.

• clevidipine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of clevidipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased effect of calcium channel blockers may lead to hypotension, edema, decreased HR, and acute kidney injury due to reduced renal blood flow

• clofazimine

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin and clofazimine both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• clomipramine

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clomipramine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• clonazepam

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of clonazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• clopidogrel

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of clopidogrel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Inhibition of CYP3A4 will reduce clopidogrel bioactivation

• clorazepate

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of clorazepate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• clozapine

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of clozapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and clozapine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• cobicistat

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cobicistat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  cobicistat, clarithromycin. Either increases levels of the other by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consider alternative antibiotics with concomitant use of cobicistat coadministered with atazanavir or darunavir. .

• cobimetinib

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cobimetinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Avoid coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors with (increases cobimetinib systemic exposure by 6.7-fold).

• colchicine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of colchicine by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Colchicine is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Avoid use with drugs that are both P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. If coadministration is necessary, decrease colchicine dose or frequency as recommended in prescribing information. Use of any colchicine product in conjunction with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment.

• conivaptan

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of conivaptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of conivaptan with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated.Minor (1)conivaptan will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• conjugated estrogens

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of conjugated estrogens by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of conjugated estrogens by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of conjugated estrogens by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• conjugated estrogens, vaginal

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of conjugated estrogens, vaginal by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of conjugated estrogens, vaginal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• copanlisib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of copanlisib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If concomitant use with strong CYP3A inhibitors cannot be avoided, reduce copanlisib dose to 45 mg.

• cortisone

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)cortisone will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• crizotinib

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin increases levels of crizotinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use of strong CYP3A inhibitors should be avoided. ECG monitoring is recommended, along with drugs that may prolong the QT interval.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and crizotinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• crofelemer

  Monitor Closely (1)crofelemer increases levels of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Crofelemer has the potential to inhibit CYP3A4 at concentrations expected in the gut; unlikely to inhibit systemically because minimally absorbed.

• cyclophosphamide

  Minor (1)cyclophosphamide will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cyclosporine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cyclosporine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cyclosporine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)cyclosporine will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• dabigatran

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of dabigatran by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Atrial fibrillation: Avoid coadministering dabigatran with P-gp inhibitors if CrCl <30 mL/min. DVT/PE treatment: Avoid coadministering dabigatran with P-gp inhibitors if CrCl <50 mL/min

• dabrafenib

  Monitor Closely (1)dabrafenib will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases levels of dabrafenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• dalteparin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases effects of dalteparin by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• dapsone

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of dapsone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• daridorexant

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of daridorexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• darifenacin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of darifenacin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)darifenacin will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• darolutamide

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Closely monitor for increased adverse reactions and modify dose of darolutamide as needed when coadministered with drugs that are both P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• darunavir

  Monitor Closely (2)darunavir increases levels of clarithromycin by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No dose adjustment necessary in normal renal function. If ClCr = 30 60 ml/min, decr clarithromycin dose by 50%. If ClCr < 30 ml/min, decr clarithromycin dose by 75%.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of darunavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider alternative antibiotics if clarithromycin coadministered with darunavir (plus ritonavir or cobicistat). If clarithromycin is necessary, no dose adjustment required with normal renal function; however, reduce clarithromycin dose by 50% with CrCl 30-60 mL/min and by 75% with CrCl <30 mL/min. Minor (1)darunavir will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• dasatinib

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin and dasatinib both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of dasatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)dasatinib will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• daunorubicin

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of daunorubicin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• deferasirox

  Monitor Closely (1)deferasirox will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• deflazacort

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• degarelix

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and degarelix both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• desflurane

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)desflurane and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• desipramine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)desipramine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• deutetrabenazine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin and deutetrabenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. At the maximum recommended dose, deutetrabenazine does not prolong QT interval to a clinically relevant extent. Certain circumstances may increase risk of torsade de pointes and/or sudden death in association with drugs that prolong the QTc interval (eg, bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, coadministration with other drugs that prolong QTc interval, presence of congenital QT prolongation).

• dexamethasone

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of dexamethasone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of dexamethasone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)dexamethasone will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• DHEA, herbal

  Minor (1)DHEA, herbal will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• diazepam

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of diazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• diazepam intranasal

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of diazepam intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors may decrease rate of diazepam elimination, thereby increasing adverse reactions to diazepam.

• dicloxacillin

  Minor (1)clarithromycin decreases effects of dicloxacillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• dienogest/estradiol valerate

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of dienogest/estradiol valerate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for potential adverse effects such as nausea, irregular uterine bleeding, breast tenderness and headache.
  
  clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of dienogest/estradiol valerate by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Use Caution/Monitor. An alternate or additional form of birth control may be advisable during concomitant use.

• digoxin

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of digoxin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of digoxin by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• dihydroergotamine

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin increases toxicity of dihydroergotamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration may result in vasospasm and ischemia of the extremities and other tissues including the CNS.

• dihydroergotamine intranasal

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin increases toxicity of dihydroergotamine intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration may result in vasospasm and ischemia of the extremities and other tissues including the CNS.

• diltiazem

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of diltiazem by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased effect of calcium channel blockers may lead to hypotension, edema, decreased HR, and acute kidney injury due to reduced renal blood flow

• disopyramide

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of disopyramide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and disopyramide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• docetaxel

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of docetaxel by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of docetaxel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dofetilide

  Contraindicated (1)dofetilide increases toxicity of clarithromycin by QTc interval. Contraindicated.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• dolasetron

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin and dolasetron both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• donepezil

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of donepezil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)donepezil and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• doravirine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of doravirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of doravirine and CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase plasma concentrations and toxicities of doravirine.

• doxepin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)doxepin and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• doxepin cream

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of doxepin cream by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• doxorubicin

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of doxorubicin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of doxorubicin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• doxorubicin liposomal

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of doxorubicin liposomal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of doxorubicin liposomal by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dronabinol

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of dronabinol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dronabinol is a CYP3A4 substrate.

• dronedarone

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of dronedarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and dronedarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)dronedarone will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• droperidol

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and droperidol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• dutasteride

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of dutasteride by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• duvelisib

  Monitor Closely (3)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of duvelisib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of duvelisib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor increases duvelisib AUC, which may increase the risk of duvelisib toxicities. Reduce duvelisib dose to 15 mg BID when coadministered with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor.
  
  duvelisib will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. will increase the level or effect of

• edoxaban

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of edoxaban by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dose adjustment may be required with strong P-gp inhibitors. DVT/PE treatment: Decrease dose to 30 mg PO once daily. NVAF: No dose reduction recommended

• efavirenz

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)efavirenz and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• elacestrant

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of elacestrant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• elagolix

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of elagolix by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of elagolix 200 mg BID with strong CYP3A inhibitors for >1 month is not recommended. Limit elagolix dose to 150 mg qDay and CYP3A inhibitor duration of use to 6 months if coadministered.
  
  elagolix will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Elagolix is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor CYP3A substrates if coadministered. Consider increasing CYP3A substrate dose if needed.

• elbasvir/grazoprevir

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of elbasvir/grazoprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• eletriptan

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin increases levels of eletriptan by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Separate by 72 hours.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of eletriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• eliglustat

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of eliglustat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors are contraindicated with eliglustat poor or intermediate metabolizers; reduce eliglustat dose from 84 mg BID to 84 mg once daily in extensive metabolizers; eliglustat is contraindiated if strong or moderate CYP2D6 inhibitors are given concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitorsSerious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and eliglustat both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• eluxadoline

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases levels of eluxadoline by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Decrease eluxadoline dose to 75 mg PO BID if coadministered with OATP1B1 inhibitors. .

• elvitegravir

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin increases levels of elvitegravir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Elvitegravir is a CYP3A4 substrate; if coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase levels.

• elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

  Monitor Closely (1)elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF, clarithromycin. Either increases levels of the other by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concentrations of clarithromycin and/or cobicistat may be increased; decrease clarithromycin dose by 50% if CrCl <60 mL/min.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• encorafenib

  Monitor Closely (1)encorafenib, clarithromycin. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Encorafenib both inhibits and induces CYP3A4 at clinically relevant plasma concentrations. Coadministration of encorafenib with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates may result in increased toxicity or decreased efficacy of these agents.Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of encorafenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If concomitant use of a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor is unavoidable, reduce encorafenib dose to one-third of the dose (eg, reduce from 450 mg/day to 150 mg/day). After discontinuing the inhibitor for 3-5 elimination half-lives, resume previous encorafenib dose.
  
  clarithromycin and encorafenib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• enfortumab vedotin

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin increases toxicity of enfortumab vedotin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enfortumab vedotin is an antibody-drug conjugate that releases monomethylauristatin E (MMAE) via proteolytic cleavage. MMAE is primarily metabolized by CYP3A4 in vitro. Coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase free MMAE exposure, which may increase the incidence or severity of toxicities.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of enfortumab vedotin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with dual P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase unconjugated small molecule microtubule disrupting agent, monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE) exposure, which may increase the risk of enfortumab vedotin toxicities. Closely monitor for signs of toxicities.

• enoxaparin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases effects of enoxaparin by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• entrectinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin and entrectinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of entrectinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors with entrectinib, a CYP3A4 substrate. If coadministration unavoidable, reduce entrectinib dose to 100 mg/day for patients aged 12 y or older with BSA >1.50m2. Resume previous entrectinib dose after discontinuing strong CYP3A inhibitor for 3-5 elimination half-lives.

• enzalutamide

  Monitor Closely (1)enzalutamide will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of enzalutamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• epinephrine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)epinephrine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• epinephrine racemic

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)epinephrine racemic and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• eplerenone

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• erdafitinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of erdafitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, monitor closely for adverse reactions and consider decreasing dose accordingly. If strong CYP3A4 inhibitor is discontinued, consider increasing erdafitinib dose in the absence of any drug-related toxicities.

• ergoloid mesylates

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ergoloid mesylates by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases levels of ergoloid mesylates by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated.

• ergonovine

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ergonovine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

• ergotamine

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin increases toxicity of ergotamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration may result in vasospasm and ischemia of the extremities and other tissues including the CNS.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases levels of ergotamine by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated.

• eribulin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)eribulin and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for enhanced QTc-prolonging effects; if concurrent use is necessary then ECG monitoring is recommended.

• erlotinib

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of erlotinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of erlotinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• erythromycin base

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of erythromycin base by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and erythromycin base both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• erythromycin ethylsuccinate

  Monitor Closely (1)erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of erythromycin ethylsuccinate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and erythromycin ethylsuccinate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• erythromycin lactobionate

  Monitor Closely (1)erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of erythromycin lactobionate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and erythromycin lactobionate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• erythromycin stearate

  Monitor Closely (1)erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• escitalopram

  Serious - Use Alternative (3)clarithromycin, escitalopram. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. To monitor for the prolongation of QT/QTc and/or development of ventricular tachyarrhythmias the labeling recommends monitoring QT interval or ECG.
  
  escitalopram increases toxicity of clarithromycin by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of escitalopram by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• eslicarbazepine acetate

  Minor (1)eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• estradiol

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of estradiol by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of estradiol by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of estradiol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• estradiol vaginal

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of estradiol vaginal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase plasma concentrations of estrogens and toxicities.

• estrogens conjugated synthetic

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of estrogens conjugated synthetic by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of estrogens conjugated synthetic by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of estrogens conjugated synthetic by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• estrogens esterified

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of estrogens esterified by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• estropipate

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of estropipate by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of estropipate by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of estropipate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• eszopiclone

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin increases levels of eszopiclone by enhancing GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin increases levels of eszopiclone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce eszopiclone starting dose to 1 mg/day.

• ethinylestradiol

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of ethinylestradiol by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Minor (1)ethinylestradiol will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• etonogestrel

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of etonogestrel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• etoposide

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of etoposide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of etoposide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• etravirine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of etravirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)etravirine will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• eucalyptus

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of eucalyptus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• everolimus

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of everolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of everolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Contraindicated.

• ezogabine

  Monitor Closely (1)ezogabine, clarithromycin. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Slight and transient QT-prolongation observed with ezogabine, particularly when dose titrated to 1200 mg/day. QT interval should be monitored when ezogabine is prescribed with agents known to increase QT interval.

• fedratinib

  Monitor Closely (1)fedratinib will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates as necessary.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fedratinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid fedratinib coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, decrease fedratinib dose to 200 mg/day. If CYP3A4 inhibitor discontinued, increase fedratinib dose to 300 mg/day for 2 weeks, and then 400 mg/day thereafter as tolerated.

• felbamate

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of felbamate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• felodipine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased effect of calcium channel blockers may lead to hypotension, edema, decreased HR, and acute kidney injury due to reduced renal blood flow

• fentanyl

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fentanyl by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors with fentanyl is necessary, monitor patients for respiratory depression and sedation at frequent intervals and consider fentanyl dose adjustments until stable drug effects are achieved.

• fentanyl intranasal

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fentanyl intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors with fentanyl is necessary, monitor patients for respiratory depression and sedation at frequent intervals and consider fentanyl dose adjustments until stable drug effects are achieved.

• fentanyl transdermal

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fentanyl transdermal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors with fentanyl is necessary, monitor patients for respiratory depression and sedation at frequent intervals and consider fentanyl dose adjustments until stable drug effects are achieved.

• fentanyl transmucosal

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fentanyl transmucosal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors with fentanyl is necessary, monitor patients for respiratory depression and sedation at frequent intervals and consider fentanyl dose adjustments until stable drug effects are achieved.

• fesoterodine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fesoterodine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• fexinidazole

  Serious - Use Alternative (3)clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of fexinidazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid coadministration, monitor fexinidazole for decreased efficacy owing to decreased plasma concentrations of active M1 and M2 metabolites.
  
  fexinidazole and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fexinidazole with drugs known to block potassium channels or prolong QT interval.
  
  fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Fexinidazole inhibits CYP3A4. Coadministration may increase risk for adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.

• fexofenadine

  Minor (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fexofenadine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• finasteride

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of finasteride by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• finerenone

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of finerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

• fingolimod

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)fingolimod and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• flecainide

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin and flecainide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• flibanserin

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of flibanserin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of flibanserin with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated. Severe hypotension or syncope can occur.

• fluconazole

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and fluconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)fluconazole will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fludrocortisone

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fludrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fludrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)fludrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fluoxetine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• fluphenazine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)fluphenazine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• flurazepam

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of flurazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fluticasone furoate

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fluticasone furoate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase fluticasone systemic exposure

• fluticasone inhaled

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fluticasone inhaled by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase fluticasone systemic exposure

• fluticasone intranasal

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fluticasone intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase systemic corticosteroid adverse effects; monitor for signs/symptoms of high corticosteroid concentrations including Cushing type signs/symptoms.

• fluvastatin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases toxicity of fluvastatin by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

• fluvoxamine

  Monitor Closely (1)fluvoxamine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• fondaparinux

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases effects of fondaparinux by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• formoterol

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and formoterol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• fosamprenavir

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fosamprenavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)fosamprenavir will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fosaprepitant

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fosaprepitant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)fosaprepitant will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• foscarnet

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin and foscarnet both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• fosphenytoin

  Minor (1)fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fostamatinib

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of fostamatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase exposure to R406 (fostamatinib major active metabolite). Monitor for toxicities that may require fostamatinib dose reduction.

• fostemsavir

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and fostemsavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• futibatinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of futibatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of futibatinib with drugs that are dual P-gp and strong CYP3A inhibitors may increase incidence/severity of futibatinib toxicities.

• gadobenate

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and gadobenate both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• galantamine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of galantamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ganaxolone

  Minor (1)clarithromycin, ganaxolone. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Changes in ganaxolone exposures when coadministered with strong, moderate, or weak CYP3A4 inhibitors are not expected to be clinically significant.

• gefitinib

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin increases levels of gefitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase risk for gefitinib adverse effects.

• gemifloxacin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and gemifloxacin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• gemtuzumab

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin and gemtuzumab both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• gentamicin

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of gentamicin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• gilteritinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of gilteritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consider alternatives to any strong CYP3A4 inhibitor when coadministered with gilteritinib. If such a combination cannot be avoided, closely monitor for gilteritinib-related adverse effects. Interrupt and reduce gilteritinib dosage in patients with serious or life-threatening toxicity.
  
  gilteritinib and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration necessary, monitor ECG

• glasdegib

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of glasdegib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consider alternate therapies that are not strong CYP3A inhibitors or monitor for increased risk of adverse effects, including QTc interval prolongation.
  
  clarithromycin and glasdegib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.

• glecaprevir/pibrentasvir

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• glimepiride

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin increases levels of glimepiride by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

• glipizide

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin increases levels of glipizide by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

• glyburide

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin increases levels of glyburide by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

• goserelin

  Monitor Closely (1)goserelin increases toxicity of clarithromycin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

• granisetron

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and granisetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• grapefruit

  Minor (1)grapefruit will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• griseofulvin

  Minor (1)griseofulvin will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• guanfacine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of guanfacine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors significantly increase guanfacine plasma concentrations. FDA-approved labeling for extended-release (ER) guanfacine recommends that, if coadministered, the guanfacine dosage should be decreased to half of the recommended dose. Specific recommendations for immediate-release (IR) guanfacine are not available.

• haloperidol

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin and haloperidol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of haloperidol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• heparin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases effects of heparin by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• histrelin

  Monitor Closely (1)histrelin increases toxicity of clarithromycin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

• hydrocodone

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of hydrocodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase hydrocodone plasma concentrations and can result in potentially fatal respiratory depression

• hydrocortisone

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• hydroxychloroquine sulfate

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)hydroxychloroquine sulfate and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• hydroxyprogesterone caproate

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of hydroxyprogesterone caproate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• hydroxyzine

  Monitor Closely (1)hydroxyzine increases toxicity of clarithromycin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

• ibrutinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases levels of ibrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of ibrutinib and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. If a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor must be used short-term (eg, anti-infectives for =7 days), interrupt ibrutinib therapy until strong CYP3A4 inhibitor is discontinued.

• ibutilide

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin and ibutilide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• idelalisib

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of idelalisib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministered with strong CYP3A inhibitors, monitor for signs of idelalisib toxicity; follow recommendations for dosage modifications if adverse reactions occur
  
  idelalisib will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Idelalisib is a strong CYP3A inhibitor; avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates

• ifosfamide

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of ifosfamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors may decrease the metabolism of ifosfamide to its active alkylating metabolites and decrease the efficacy of ifosfamide.

• iloperidone

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin and iloperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  iloperidone increases levels of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Iloperidone is a time-dependent CYP3A inhibitor and may lead to increased plasma levels of drugs predominantly eliminated by CYP3A4.

• imatinib

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of imatinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of imatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• imipramine

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)imipramine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• indacaterol, inhaled

  Monitor Closely (2)indacaterol, inhaled, clarithromycin. QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Drugs that are known to prolong the QTc interval may have an increased the risk of ventricular arrhythmias.
  
  clarithromycin increases levels of indacaterol, inhaled by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Data suggests that systemic clearance is influenced by modulation of both P-gp and CYP3A4 activities. No dose adjustment is warranted at the 75 mcg dose.

• indapamide

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin and indapamide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• indinavir

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of indinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of indinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)indinavir will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• infigratinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of infigratinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• inotuzumab

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)inotuzumab and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid concomitant use, obtain ECGs and electrolytes before and after initiation of any drug known to prolong QTc, and periodically monitor as clinically indicated during treatment.

• irinotecan

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of irinotecan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of irinotecan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• irinotecan liposomal

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of irinotecan liposomal by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of irinotecan liposomal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. UGT1A1 inhibitors decrease irinotecan metabolism

• isoflurane

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and isoflurane both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• isoniazid

  Monitor Closely (1)isoniazid will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• isradipine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of isradipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased effect of calcium channel blockers may lead to hypotension, edema, decreased HR, and acute kidney injury due to reduced renal blood flowSerious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and isradipine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• istradefylline

  Monitor Closely (2)istradefylline will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of CYP3A4 substrates in clinical trials. This effect was not observed with istradefylline 20 mg/day. Consider dose reduction of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of istradefylline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Do not exceed istradefylline 20 mg/day if coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• itraconazole

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin and itraconazole both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of itraconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)itraconazole will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ivabradine

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ivabradine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of ivabradine with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated

• ivacaftor

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ivacaftor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce ivacaftor dose if coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. See specific ivacaftor-containing product for precise dosage modification.

• ivermectin

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ivermectin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ivosidenib

  Serious - Use Alternative (3)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ivosidenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration of a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor is unavoidable, reduce ivosidenib dose to 250 mg qDay. If the strong inhibitor is discontinued, increase ivosidenib dose (after at least 5 half-lives of the strong CYP3A4 inhibitor) to the recommended dose of 500 mg qDay. Monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.
  
  ivosidenib and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of QTc prolonging drugs with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration of a QTc prolonging drug is unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.
  
  ivosidenib will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration is unavoidable, monitor patients for loss of therapeutic effect of these drugs.

• ixabepilone

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ixabepilone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ixazomib

  Minor (1)clarithromycin, ixazomib. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. In clinical trials, coadministration of ixazomib with strong CYP3A inhibitors did not result in a clinically meaningful change in the systemic exposure of ixazomib.

• ketamine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ketamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ketoconazole

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ketoconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin and ketoconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lacosamide

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin increases levels of lacosamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider decreasing lacosamide dose when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• lansoprazole

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of lansoprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lapatinib

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of lapatinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin and lapatinib both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of lapatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)lapatinib will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• larotrectinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of larotrectinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lefamulin

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of lefamulin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of lefamulin with strong CYP3A inhibitors.
  
  clarithromycin and lefamulin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lemborexant

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of lemborexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of lemborexant with moderate or strong CYP3A inhibitors.

• lenacapavir

  Monitor Closely (1)lenacapavir will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lencapavir (a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor) may increase CYP3A4 substrates initiated within 9 months after last SC dose of lenacapavir, which may increase potential risk of adverse reactions of CYP3A4 substrates.

• lenvatinib

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin and lenvatinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Lenvatinib prescribing information recommends monitoring ECG closely when coadministered with QT prolonging drugs.

• letermovir

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin increases levels of letermovir by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadminstration of letermovir, an OATP1B1/3 substrate, with OATP1B1/3 inhibitors may increase letermovir plasma concentrations.

• leuprolide

  Monitor Closely (1)leuprolide increases toxicity of clarithromycin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

• levalbuterol

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin and levalbuterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• levamlodipine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of levamlodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with moderate and strong CYP3A inhibitors results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. Monitor for symptoms of hypotension and edema when amlodipine is coadministered with CYP3A inhibitors to determine the need for dose adjustment.

• levofloxacin

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin and levofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• levoketoconazole

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of levoketoconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and levoketoconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• levomilnacipran

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of levomilnacipran by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Do not exceed 80 mg/day of levomilnacipran when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

• levonorgestrel oral/ethinylestradiol/ferrous bisglycinate

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of levonorgestrel oral/ethinylestradiol/ferrous bisglycinate by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Use Caution/Monitor. Antibiotics may decrease hormonal contraceptive efficacy.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of levonorgestrel oral/ethinylestradiol/ferrous bisglycinate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase the plasma hormone concentrations. Use of a nonhormonal contraceptive is recommended.

• lithium

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and lithium both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lofepramine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)lofepramine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lofexidine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and lofexidine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lomitapide

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin increases levels of lomitapide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Increases lomitapide levels several folds.

• lonafarnib

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of lonafarnib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Lonafarnib is a sensitive CYP3A4 substrate. Coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated.

• loperamide

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of loperamide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and loperamide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lopinavir

  Serious - Use Alternative (3)lopinavir will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of lopinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and lopinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• loratadine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of loratadine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of loratadine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• lorlatinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)lorlatinib will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of lorlatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministering lorlatinib with strong CYP3A inhibitors. If unavoidable, reduce lorlatinib dose by 25 mg/day. If strong CYP3A inhibitor discontinued, increase to previous lorlatinib (dose after 3 plasma half-lives of strong CYP3A inhibitor). See monograph for further details.

• lovastatin

  Contraindicated (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of lovastatin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors increase systemic statin exposure and risk of myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of lovastatin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Contraindicated.

• lumacaftor/ivacaftor

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin increases levels of lumacaftor/ivacaftor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Strong CYP3A inhibitors do not impact lumacaftor exposure, but increased ivacaftor exposure by 4.3-fold. Due to the induction effect of lumacaftor on CYP3A, at steady-state the net exposure of ivacaftor is not expected to exceed that when given in the absence of lumacaftor at a dose of 150 mg q12hr (the approved dose of ivacaftor monotherapy). Therefore, no dose adjustment is necessary when CYP3A inhibitors are initiated in patients currently taking lumacaftor/ivacaftor. However, when initiating lumacaftor/ivacaftor in patients taking strong CYP3A inhibitors, reduce the dose to 1 tablet daily (lumacaftor 200 mg/ivacaftor 125 mg total daily dose) for the first week of treatment to allow for the steady-state induction effect of lumacaftor. Following this period, continue with the recommended daily dose. No dose adjustment is required for moderate or weak CYP3A4 inhibitors.Serious - Use Alternative (1)lumacaftor/ivacaftor will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lumateperone

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of lumateperone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce lumateperone dose to 10.5 mg/day if coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• lumefantrine

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin and lumefantrine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of lumefantrine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• lurasidone

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin increases levels of lurasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of lurasidone and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated.

• lurbinectedin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of lurbinectedin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• macimorelin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)macimorelin and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Macimorelin causes an increase of ~11 msec in the corrected QT interval. Avoid coadministration with drugs that prolong QT interval, which could increase risk for developing torsade de pointes-type ventricular tachycardia. Allow sufficient washout time of drugs that are known to prolong the QT interval before administering macimorelin.

• macitentan

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of macitentan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministering macitentan with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

• maprotiline

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)maprotiline and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• maraviroc

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of maraviroc by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Decrease maraviroc dose to 150 mg BID when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of maraviroc by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• marijuana

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of marijuana by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)marijuana will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• mavacamten

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of mavacamten by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase mavacamten systemic exposure, resulting in heart failure due to systolic dysfunction.

• medroxyprogesterone

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of medroxyprogesterone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• mefloquine

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of mefloquine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for increased toxicity. Avoid coadministration during and for 15 weeks after discontinuing mefloquine.
  
  clarithromycin and mefloquine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• mestranol

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of mestranol by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of mestranol by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of mestranol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• methadone

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin and methadone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of methadone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• methylergonovine

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of methylergonovine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases levels of methylergonovine by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated.

• methylprednisolone

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of methylprednisolone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of methylprednisolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (2)methylprednisolone will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  clarithromycin increases levels of methylprednisolone by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• metronidazole

  Minor (1)metronidazole will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• miconazole vaginal

  Minor (1)miconazole vaginal will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• midazolam

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of midazolam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• midazolam intranasal

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of midazolam intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors with midazolam intranasal causes higher midazolam systemic exposure, which may prolong sedation.

• midostaurin

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of midostaurin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors cannot be avoided, monitor midostaurin for increased risk of adverse reactions, especially during the first week of treatment.
  
  clarithromycin and midostaurin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• mifepristone

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of mifepristone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Do not exceed mifepristone 300 mg/day for Cushing syndrome when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors; combination may also prolong QT interval. Use alternatives if availableSerious - Use Alternative (2)mifepristone will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and mifepristone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• mirtazapine

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of mirtazapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and mirtazapine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• mirvetuximab soravtansine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of mirvetuximab soravtansine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase unconjugated DM4 (a CYP3A4 substrate and the cytotoxic component of the antibody drug conjugate for mirvetuximab soravtansine) exposure, which may increase the risk of adverse reactions.

• mitotane

  Monitor Closely (1)mitotane decreases levels of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Mitotane is a strong inducer of cytochrome P-4503A4; monitor when coadministered with CYP3A4 substrates for possible dosage adjustments.

• mobocertinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of mobocertinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  mobocertinib and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, reduce mobocertinib dose and monitor QTc interval more frequently.

• modafinil

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of modafinil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• mometasone inhaled

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of mometasone inhaled by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases riak for systemic corticosteroid side effects

• mometasone, intranasal

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of mometasone, intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• montelukast

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of montelukast by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• moxifloxacin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and moxifloxacin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• nafcillin

  Minor (1)clarithromycin decreases effects of nafcillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. bacteriostatic antibiotics may interfere with the bactericidal actions of penicillins.

• naldemedine

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin increases levels of naldemedine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor naldemedine for potential adverse effects if coadministered with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.
  
  clarithromycin increases levels of naldemedine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor naldemedine for potential adverse effects if coadministered with P-gp inhibitors.

• naloxegol

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of naloxegol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of naloxegol with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors can significantly increase naloxegol systemic exposure which may precipitate opioid withdrawal symptoms

• nateglinide

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin decreases levels of nateglinide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. May result in hypoglycemia; monitor glucose levels closely.

• nefazodone

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of nefazodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  nefazodone will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• nelfinavir

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of nelfinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of nelfinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)nelfinavir will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• neomycin PO

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of neomycin PO by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• neratinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of neratinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of neratinib with strong/moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• netupitant/palonosetron

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of netupitant/palonosetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Netupitant is mainly metabolized by CYP3A4; no dosage adjustment is required

• nevirapine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of nevirapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)nevirapine will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nicardipine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of nicardipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased effect of calcium channel blockers may lead to hypotension, edema, decreased HR, and acute kidney injury due to reduced renal blood flow

• nifedipine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of nifedipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased effect of calcium channel blockers may lead to hypotension, edema, decreased HR, and acute kidney injury due to reduced renal blood flow; consider initiating nifedipine at the lowest dose available if given concomitantly with this medicationMinor (1)nifedipine will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nilotinib

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of nilotinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin and nilotinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of nilotinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)nilotinib will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nimodipine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of nimodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased effect of calcium channel blockers may lead to hypotension, edema, decreased HR, and acute kidney injury due to reduced renal blood flow

• nintedanib

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin increases levels of nintedanib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If nintedanib adverse effects occur, management may require interruption, dose reduction, or discontinuation of therapy.

• nirmatrelvir

  Monitor Closely (1)nirmatrelvir will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Do not exceed clarithromycin doses >1,000 mg/day in patients taking protease inhibitors. Consider clarithromcycin dose reduction in patients with renal impairment.

• nirmatrelvir/ritonavir

  Monitor Closely (1)nirmatrelvir/ritonavir will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Do not exceed clarithromycin doses >1,000 mg/day in patients taking protease inhibitors. Consider clarithromcycin dose reduction in patients with renal impairment.

• nisoldipine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of nisoldipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased effect of calcium channel blockers may lead to hypotension, edema, decreased HR, and acute kidney injury due to reduced renal blood flow

• nitrendipine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of nitrendipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nortriptyline

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)nortriptyline and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• octreotide

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and octreotide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• octreotide (Antidote)

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and octreotide (Antidote) both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ofloxacin

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin and ofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• olanzapine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and olanzapine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limited data, including some case reports, suggest that olanzapine may be associated with a significant prolongation of the QTc interval in rare instances

• olaparib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of olaparib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with strong CYP3A inhibitors cannot be avoided, reduce olaparib dose to 150 mg (capsule) or 100 mg (tablet) PO BID. Do not substitute tablets with capsules.

• oliceridine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of oliceridine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If concomitant use is necessary, may require less frequent oliceridine dosing. Closely monitor for respiratory depression and sedation and titrate subsequent doses accordingly. If inhibitor is discontinued, consider increase oliceridine dosage until stable drug effects are achieved. Monitor for signs of opioid withdrawal.

• olodaterol inhaled

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin and olodaterol inhaled both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Drugs that prolong the QTc interval and may potentiate the effects of beta2 agonists on the cardiovascular system; increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias

• omaveloxolone

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of omaveloxolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unavoidable, reduce omaveloxolone dose to 50 mg/day. Closely monitor and discontinue if adverse effects emerge.

• ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir & dasabuvir (DSC)

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir & dasabuvir (DSC) by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ondansetron

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias. Potential for increased ondansetron levels.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• osilodrostat

  Monitor Closely (2)osilodrostat and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of osilodrostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce dose of osilodrostat, a CYP3A4 substrate, by half when coadministered with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor.

• osimertinib

  Monitor Closely (1)osimertinib and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Conduct periodic monitoring with ECGs and electrolytes in patients taking drugs known to prolong the QTc interval.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of osimertinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of osimertinib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. If no other alternative treatment exists, monitor patient more closely for adverse effects.

• ospemifene

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin increases levels of ospemifene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• oxacillin

  Minor (1)clarithromycin decreases effects of oxacillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

• oxaliplatin

  Monitor Closely (1)oxaliplatin will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for ECG changes if therapy is initiated in patients with drugs known to prolong QT interval.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and oxaliplatin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• oxcarbazepine

  Minor (1)oxcarbazepine will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• oxybutynin

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of oxybutynin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• oxycodone

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Oxycodone dose reduction may be warranted when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• ozanimod

  Monitor Closely (1)ozanimod and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The potential additive effects on heart rate, treatment with ozanimod should generally not be initiated in patients who are concurrently treated with QT prolonging drugs with known arrhythmogenic properties.

• paclitaxel

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of paclitaxel by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of paclitaxel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• paclitaxel protein bound

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of paclitaxel protein bound by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of paclitaxel protein bound by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pacritinib

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of pacritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

• palbociclib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of palbociclib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of palbociclib with strong CYP3A inhibitors. If unable to avoid, reduce palbociclib dose to 75 mg/day.

• paliperidone

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of paliperidone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin and paliperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• panobinostat

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin increases levels of panobinostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce panobinostat starting dose to 10 mg if coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and panobinostat both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Panobinostat is known to significantly prolong QT interval. Panobinostat prescribing information states use with drugs known to prolong QTc is not recommended.

• pantothenic acid

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of pantothenic acid by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

• parecoxib

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of parecoxib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• paricalcitol

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of paricalcitol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• paromomycin

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of paromomycin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• paroxetine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin and paroxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• pasireotide

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin and pasireotide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• pazopanib

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin and pazopanib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of pazopanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of pazopanib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors if possible; if must coadminister, decrease pazopanib dose to 400 mg/day

• pemigatinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of pemigatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors is unavoidable, reduce pemigatinib dose (refer to drug monograph dosage modifications). After discontinuing the CYP3A4 inhibitor for 3 elimination half-lives, may resume previous pemigatinib dose.

• penicillin G aqueous

  Minor (1)clarithromycin decreases effects of penicillin G aqueous by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• penicillin VK

  Minor (1)clarithromycin decreases effects of penicillin VK by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• pentamidine

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin and pentamidine both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

• pentobarbital

  Minor (2)pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  pentobarbital decreases levels of clarithromycin by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• perampanel

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of perampanel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• perphenazine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)perphenazine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• pexidartinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of pexidartinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors is unavoidable, reduce pexidartinib dose (refer to drug monograph dosage modifications). After discontinuing the CYP3A4 inhibitor for 3 elimination half-lives, may resume previous pexidartinib dose.

• phenindione

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases effects of phenindione by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• phenobarbital

  Minor (2)phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  phenobarbital decreases levels of clarithromycin by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• phenytoin

  Minor (1)phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• pimavanserin

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of pimavanserin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Decrease dose to 17 mg/day if pimavanserin is coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
  
  clarithromycin and pimavanserin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• pimozide

  Contraindicated (2)clarithromycin and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.
  
  clarithromycin increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pioglitazone

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of pioglitazone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• piperacillin

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin decreases effects of piperacillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

• pitavastatin

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin increases toxicity of pitavastatin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

• pitolisant

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin and pitolisant both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of pitolisant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• pivmecillinam

  Minor (1)clarithromycin decreases effects of pivmecillinam by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• polatuzumab vedotin

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of polatuzumab vedotin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Polatuzumab undergoes catabolism to small peptides, amino acids, monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE), and unconjugated MMAE-related catabolites. MMAE is a CYP3A4 substrate. Coadministration of polatuzumab vedotin with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor may increase unconjugated MMAE AUC, which may increase polatuzumab vedotin toxicities.

• pomalidomide

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin increases levels of pomalidomide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin increases levels of pomalidomide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ponatinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases levels of ponatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Decrease ponatinib starting dose to 30 mg qDay if coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors cannot be avoided.

• ponesimod

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and ponesimod both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• posaconazole

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of posaconazole by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin and posaconazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Minor (1)posaconazole will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• pralsetinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of pralsetinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• pravastatin

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin increases levels of pravastatin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for myopathy; do not exceed pravastatin dose of 40 mg/day when coadministered with clarithromycin .
  
  clarithromycin increases toxicity of pravastatin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

• praziquantel

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of praziquantel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• prednisolone

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of prednisolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of prednisolone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• prednisone

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of prednisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin increases levels of prednisone by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of toxic steroid concentrations and altered mental status.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of prednisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)prednisone will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• primaquine

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of primaquine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and primaquine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• primidone

  Minor (2)primidone will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  primidone decreases levels of clarithromycin by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• procainamide

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and procainamide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• prochlorperazine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)prochlorperazine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• progesterone intravaginal gel

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of progesterone intravaginal gel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• progesterone micronized

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of progesterone micronized by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• progesterone, natural

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of progesterone, natural by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• promazine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)promazine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• promethazine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)promethazine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• propafenone

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of propafenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and propafenone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• protamine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases effects of protamine by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• protriptyline

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)protriptyline and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• pyridoxine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pyridoxine (Antidote)

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

• quazepam

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of quazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• quetiapine

  Monitor Closely (1)quetiapine, clarithromycin. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid use with drugs that prolong QT and in patients with risk factors for prolonged QT interval. Postmarketing cases show QT prolongation with overdose in patients with concomitant illness or with drugs known to cause electrolyte imbalance or prolong QT.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of quetiapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• quinidine

  Contraindicated (1)quinidine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of quinidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• quinine

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin and quinine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of quinine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• quinupristin/dalfopristin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)quinupristin/dalfopristin increases levels of clarithromycin by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of prolonged QTc interval.Minor (1)quinupristin/dalfopristin will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• rabeprazole

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of rabeprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ramelteon

  Minor (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ramelteon by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ranolazine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin and ranolazine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ranolazine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• regorafenib

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin, regorafenib. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors increase regorafenib levels and decrease exposure of the active metabolites M-2 and M-5.

• repaglinide

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of repaglinide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ribociclib

  Serious - Use Alternative (3)ribociclib will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ribociclib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If a strong CYP3A inhibitor must be coadministered with ribociclib, reduce the ribociclib starting dose to 400 mg/day.
  
  ribociclib and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• rifabutin

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin increases levels of rifabutin by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated.Monitor Closely (1)rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of rifabutin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• rifampin

  Monitor Closely (1)rifampin will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• rifapentine

  Minor (1)rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• rifaximin

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin increases levels of rifaximin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• rilpivirine

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Where possible, alternatives such as azithromycin should be considered.
  
  rilpivirine increases toxicity of clarithromycin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

• rimegepant

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of rimegepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of rimegepant by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• riociguat

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of riociguat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ripretinib

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ripretinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with a strong CYP3A inhibitor will increase systemic exposure to ripretinib and its active metabolite (DP-5439), which may increase risk of adverse reactions.

• risperidone

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of risperidone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin and risperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• ritonavir

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ritonavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ritonavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)ritonavir will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• rivaroxaban

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases levels of rivaroxaban by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of rivaroxaban and combined Pgp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. Combination may lead to significant increases in rivaroxaban levels and increase bleeding risk; however, according to the manufacturer, although clarithromycin is a combined P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, pharmacokinetic data suggests that no precautions are necessary with concomitant administration with rivaroxaban in patients with normal renal function as the change in exposure is unlikely to affect the bleeding risk; however, combination is to be avoided in patients with mild or moderately impaired renal function (CrCl 15-80 mL/min) .

• romidepsin

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of romidepsin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin and romidepsin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of romidepsin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with strong 3A4 inhibitors should be avoided if possible.

• rosiglitazone

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin increases levels of rosiglitazone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. May result in hypoglycemia; monitor glucose levels closely.

• rosuvastatin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases toxicity of rosuvastatin by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

• rucaparib

  Monitor Closely (1)rucaparib will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust dosage of CYP3A4 substrates, if clinically indicated.

• rufinamide

  Minor (1)rufinamide will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ruxolitinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Reduce ruxolitinib starting dose to 10 mg BID with platelet count 100 X 10^9/L or more and concurrent use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors; avoid with platelet counts <100 X 10^9/L

• ruxolitinib topical

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib topical by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Reduce ruxolitinib starting dose to 10 mg BID with platelet count 100 X 10^9/L or more and concurrent use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors; avoid with platelet counts <100 X 10^9/L

• sacubitril/valsartan

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of sacubitril/valsartan by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. The results from an in vitro study with human liver tissue indicate that valsartan is a substrate of the hepatic uptake transporter OATP1B1; coadministration with OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase valsartan systemic exposure

• salmeterol

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of salmeterol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin and salmeterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• saquinavir

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)saquinavir will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• saxagliptin

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of saxagliptin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Limit saxagliptin dose to 2.5 mg/day when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

• secobarbital

  Minor (2)secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  secobarbital decreases levels of clarithromycin by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• selpercatinib

  Monitor Closely (1)selpercatinib increases toxicity of clarithromycin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of selpercatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• selumetinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of selumetinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors cannot be avoided, reduce selumetinib dosage (refer to selumetinib monograph for further information). After discontinuation of the strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor for 3 elimination half-lives, resume selumetinib dose that was taken before initiating the inhibitor.

• sertraline

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and sertraline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• sevoflurane

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and sevoflurane both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• sildenafil

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of sildenafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of these phosphodiesterase inhibitors with clarithromycin, a CYP3A4 inhibitor is not recommended. Increased systemic exposure of these drugs may occur with clarithromycin; consider reduction of dosage for phosphodiesterase inhibitors.

• silodosin

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of silodosin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of silodosin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• simvastatin

  Contraindicated (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of simvastatin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Increased risk for rhabdomyolysis with drugs that increase simvastatin systemic exposure
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of simvastatin by Other (see comment). Contraindicated. OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy

• siponimod

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of siponimod by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of siponimod with a moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitor PLUS a moderate or strong CYP2C9 inhibitor is not recommended.
  
  clarithromycin and siponimod both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• sirolimus

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of sirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of sirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/anhydrous citric acid

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin decreases effects of sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/anhydrous citric acid by altering metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with antibiotics decreases efficacy by altering colonic bacterial flora needed to convert sodium picosulfate to active drug.

• sofosbuvir/velpatasvir

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• solifenacin

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of solifenacin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and solifenacin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• sonidegib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of sonidegib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sonidegib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• sorafenib

  Monitor Closely (1)sorafenib and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of sorafenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• sotalol

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and sotalol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• sparsentan

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of sparsentan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unavoidable, interrupt treatment with sparsentan. When resuming sparsentan, consider dose titration.

• St John's Wort

  Monitor Closely (1)St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• stiripentol

  Monitor Closely (1)stiripentol, clarithromycin. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP3A4 inhibitor and inducer. Monitor CYP3A4 substrates coadministered with stiripentol for increased or decreased effects. CYP3A4 substrates may require dosage adjustment.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of stiripentol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• streptomycin

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of streptomycin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sufentanil

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of sufentanil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sufentanil SL

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of sufentanil SL by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of sufentanil SL with any CYP3A4 inhibitor may increase sufentanil plasma concentration, and, thereby increase or prolonged adverse effects, including potentially fatal respiratory depression.

• sulfamethoxazole

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin and sulfamethoxazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• sunitinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• suvorexant

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases levels of suvorexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Suvorexant not recommended with use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• tacrolimus

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tacrolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tacrolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin and tacrolimus both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• tacrolimus ointment

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tacrolimus ointment by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tadalafil

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tadalafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. For ED limit tadalafil to max of 2.5 mg/day (for daily use) or 10 mg dose every 72 hr (for use as needed). Avoid concurrent use of tadalafil for pulmonary HTN in patients taking strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• talazoparib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of talazoparib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with certain P-gp inhibitors (ie, amiodarone, carvedilol, clarithromycin, itraconazole, verapamil) cannot be avoided, reduce talazoparib dose to 0.75 mg qDay. Once P-gp inhibitors are discontinued, increase talazoparib dose (after 3-5 half-lives of the inhibitor) to dose used prior to initiating the P-gp inhibitor(s).

• tamoxifen

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin, tamoxifen. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP3A4 inhibition decreases metabolism of tamoxifen to N-desmethyl tamoxifen (active metabolite with similar biologic activity).

• tamsulosin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases levels of tamsulosin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• tasimelteon

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tasimelteon by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tazemetostat

  Monitor Closely (1)tazemetostat will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tazemetostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of tazemetostat with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• tecovirimat

  Monitor Closely (1)tecovirimat will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor sensitive CYP3A4 substrates for effectiveness if coadministered.

• telavancin

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin and telavancin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• temocillin

  Minor (1)clarithromycin decreases effects of temocillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• temsirolimus

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• teniposide

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of teniposide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of teniposide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• tepotinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tepotinib by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Interaction not studied clinically. Metabolism and data suggest drugs that are strong CYP3A4 and P-gp inhibitors may increase tepotinib (a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate) effects and risk of toxicities.

• terbinafine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of terbinafine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tetrabenazine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and tetrabenazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• tezacaftor

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tezacaftor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust tezacaftor dosage regimen if coadministered with a strong CYP3A inhibitor.

• theophylline

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of theophylline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)clarithromycin increases levels of theophylline by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• thiamine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of thiamine by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

• thioridazine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)thioridazine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• tiagabine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tiagabine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ticagrelor

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin increases levels of ticagrelor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Ticagrelor is metabolized by CYP3A4/5. Avoid use with strong CYP3A inhibitors.

• ticarcillin

  Minor (1)clarithromycin decreases effects of ticarcillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• tinidazole

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tinidazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tipranavir

  Serious - Use Alternative (3)tipranavir will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tipranavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  tipranavir, clarithromycin. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. No dose adjustment necessary in normal renal function. If ClCr = 30 60 ml/min, decr clarithromycin dose by 50%. If ClCr < 30 ml/min, decr clarithromycin dose by 75%.

• tisotumab vedotin

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin increases levels of tisotumab vedotin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tisotumab vedotin?s active metabolite (MMAE) is a CYP3A4 substrate. Coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase unconjugated MMAE systemic exposure and increase risk of adverse effects.

• tobramycin

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tobramycin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tofacitinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases levels of tofacitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Reduce tofacitinib dose to 5 mg qDay when coadministered with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• tolazamide

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin increases levels of tolazamide by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

• tolbutamide

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin increases levels of tolbutamide by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

• tolterodine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tolterodine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• tolvaptan

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tolvaptan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tolvaptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• topiramate

  Minor (1)topiramate will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• topotecan

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of topotecan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Product labeling for PO topotecan recommends avoiding concomitant use of P-gp inhibitors; the interaction with IV topotecan may be less severe but is still likely of clinical significance

• toremifene

  Serious - Use Alternative (3)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of toremifene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin increases levels of toremifene by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concurrent use of toremifene with agents causing QT prolongation should be avoided. If concomitant use is required it's recommended that toremifene be interrupted. If interruption not possible, patients requiring therapy with a drug that prolongs QT should be closely monitored. ECGs should be obtained for high risk patients.
  
  clarithromycin and toremifene both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• trabectedin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of trabectedin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If strong CYP3A inhibitor must be used, short-term (eg, less than 14 days), administer strong CYP3A inhibitor 1 week after trabectedin infusion, and discontinue the day prior to next trabectedin infusion

• tramadol

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of tramadol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• trazodone

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)trazodone and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of trazodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• triazolam

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of triazolam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• triclabendazole

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and triclabendazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• trifluoperazine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)trifluoperazine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• trimethoprim

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin and trimethoprim both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• trimipramine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of trimipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)trimipramine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• triptorelin

  Monitor Closely (1)triptorelin increases toxicity of clarithromycin by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

• tropisetron

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin and tropisetron both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• tucatinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)tucatinib will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of tucatinib with CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. If unavoidable, reduce CYP3A substrate dose according to product labeling.

• typhoid vaccine live

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin decreases effects of typhoid vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

• ubrogepant

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ubrogepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

• ulipristal

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ulipristal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Vilanterol is a CYP3A4 substrate; coadministration with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase systemic exposureSerious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases toxicity of umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.

• upadacitinib

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of upadacitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution if upadacitinib is coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• valbenazine

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of valbenazine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce valbenazine dose to 40 mg once daily when coadministered with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor.
  
  valbenazine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• valproic acid

  Minor (1)clarithromycin increases levels of valproic acid by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• valsartan

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of valsartan by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. The results from an in vitro study with human liver tissue indicate that valsartan is a substrate of the hepatic uptake transporter OATP1B1; coadministration with OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase valsartan systemic exposure

• vandetanib

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• vardenafil

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of vardenafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Limit vardenafil dose to 2.5 mg/24 hrSerious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and vardenafil both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• velpatasvir

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• vemurafenib

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of vemurafenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  vemurafenib and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant use of vemurafenib with drugs that prolong QT interval is not recommended. Clarithromycin may also increase levels of vemurafenib.

• venetoclax

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of venetoclax by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated with venetoclax during the initial ramp-up dosing phase. If a strong CYP3A inhibitor must be used after the ramp-up phase, reduce the venetoclax dose by at least 75%.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of venetoclax by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If a P-gp inhibitor must be used, reduce the venetoclax dose by at least 50%. Monitor more closely for signs of venetoclax toxicities.

• venlafaxine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin and venlafaxine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of venlafaxine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• verapamil

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of verapamil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased effect of calcium channel blockers may lead to hypotension, edema, decreased HR, and acute kidney injury due to reduced renal blood flowMinor (1)verapamil will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Fluticasone furoate and vilanterol are both CYP3A4 substrates; coadministration with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase systemic exposureSerious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases toxicity of vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.

• vilazodone

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases levels of vilazodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If intolerable adverse effects occur when coadministered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors, reduce daily dose to 20 mg.

• vinblastine

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of vinblastine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of vinblastine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• vincristine

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of vincristine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of vincristine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• vincristine liposomal

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of vincristine liposomal by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of vincristine liposomal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• vinorelbine

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of vinorelbine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• voclosporin

  Contraindicated (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of voclosporin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.Monitor Closely (1)voclosporin, clarithromycin. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

• vorapaxar

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin increases levels of vorapaxar by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• voriconazole

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin and voriconazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of voriconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)voriconazole will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• vorinostat

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and vorinostat both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• voxelotor

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)voxelotor will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Voxelotor increases systemic exposure of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index. Consider dose reduction of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate(s) if unable to avoid.

• voxilaprevir

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• warfarin

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of warfarin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Warfarin's less potent R-enantiomer is metabolized in part by CYP3A4 (and also CYP1A2 and CYP2C19). Monitor INR more frequently if coadministered with inhibitors of these isoenzymes and adjust warfarin dose if needed.

• zafirlukast

  Minor (1)zafirlukast will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• zaleplon

  Minor (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of zaleplon by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• zanubrutinib

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of zanubrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce zanubrutinib (a CYP3A4 substrate) to 80 mg PO BID when coadministered with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. Interrupt dose as recommended for adverse reactions. After discontinuing the CYP3A4 inhibitor, resume previous zanubrutinib dose.

• zavegepant intranasal

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of zavegepant intranasal by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. OATP1B3 inhibitors may result in a significant increase in systemic exposure of zavegepant (an OATP1B3 substrate).

• zidovudine

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin increases toxicity of zidovudine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of myelosuppression.
  
  clarithromycin, zidovudine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Clarithromycin may increase or decrease levels of zidovudine. Literature describes conflicting reports. Separate administration by minimum 2 to 4 hours. .

• ziprasidone

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clarithromycin and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• zolpidem

  Minor (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of zolpidem by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• zonisamide

  Monitor Closely (1)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of zonisamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.