Drug interactions
Alprazolam + Erythromycin ethylsuccinate
Severity: Moderate
Alprazolam and Erythromycin ethylsuccinate: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Erythromycin inhibits CYP3A4 and increases alprazolam concentrations, which can cause excessive sedation, confusion and impaired coordination.
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Other interactions of Alprazolam
- Alprazolam + Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates Contraindicated
- Alprazolam + Itraconazole Contraindicated
- Alprazolam + Ketoconazole Contraindicated
Drug class
- Alprazolam
- Central Nervous System
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