Drug interactions
Ciprofloxacin + Methyl aminolevulinate
Severity: Moderate
Ciprofloxacin and Methyl aminolevulinate: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Ciprofloxacin is phototoxic and methyl aminolevulinate is a topical photosensitizer used with light. Concurrent use could theoretically increase skin phototoxicity at the treated site, but the topical systemic exposure is low.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ciprofloxacin and Methyl aminolevulinate can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Why it happens
Additive photosensitization of the skin.
What to do
Advise strict sun protection during and after treatment. Consider delaying photodynamic therapy if a course of ciprofloxacin can be completed first.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Other interactions of Ciprofloxacin
- Agomelatine + Ciprofloxacin Contraindicated
- Ciprofloxacin + Fezolinetant Contraindicated
- Ciprofloxacin + Thioridazine Contraindicated
- Ciprofloxacin + Tizanidine Contraindicated
- Ciprofloxacin + Vandetanib Contraindicated
- Alosetron + Ciprofloxacin Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ciprofloxacin with Methyl aminolevulinate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Ciprofloxacin and Methyl aminolevulinate can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Ciprofloxacin is phototoxic and methyl aminolevulinate is a topical photosensitizer used with light. Concurrent use could theoretically increase skin phototoxicity at the treated site, but the topical systemic exposure is low.
How serious is the interaction between Ciprofloxacin and Methyl aminolevulinate?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise strict sun protection during and after treatment. Consider delaying photodynamic therapy if a course of ciprofloxacin can be completed first.
What other medicines interact with Ciprofloxacin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ciprofloxacin with, for example, Agomelatine, Fezolinetant, Thioridazine. The full list is on the Ciprofloxacin page.
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