Drug interactions
Ciprofloxacin + Sertraline
Severity: Moderate
Ciprofloxacin and Sertraline: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Both drugs have been linked to QT prolongation, though sertraline has a relatively low risk. Together they may modestly increase the risk of arrhythmia in susceptible patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ciprofloxacin and Sertraline 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 belongs to Anti Bacterial; Sertraline belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive effects on cardiac repolarization through potassium channel inhibition.
What to do
Check ECG and electrolytes in patients with other QT risk factors. Monitor for palpitations, syncope or dizziness.
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
Other interactions of Sertraline
- Isocarboxazid + Sertraline Contraindicated
- Methylene blue + Sertraline Contraindicated
- Phenelzine + Sertraline Contraindicated
- Pimozide + Sertraline Contraindicated
- Selegiline transdermal + Sertraline Contraindicated
- Selegiline + Sertraline Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ciprofloxacin with Sertraline?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Ciprofloxacin and Sertraline 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. Both drugs have been linked to QT prolongation, though sertraline has a relatively low risk. Together they may modestly increase the risk of arrhythmia in susceptible patients.
How serious is the interaction between Ciprofloxacin and Sertraline?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Check ECG and electrolytes in patients with other QT risk factors. Monitor for palpitations, syncope or dizziness.
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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