Drug interactions
Erythromycin lactobionate + Zafirlukast
Severity: Minor
Erythromycin lactobionate and Zafirlukast: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Zafirlukast is a weak CYP3A4 inhibitor, and the legacy claim of raised erythromycin exposure has little clinical relevance. Erythromycin has in fact been reported to lower zafirlukast levels modestly, so the interaction is of limited importance.
What this interaction means in plain words
Erythromycin lactobionate and Zafirlukast have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Erythromycin lactobionate belongs to Anti Bacterial; Zafirlukast belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Possible minor CYP3A4-related pharmacokinetic effects; erythromycin may reduce zafirlukast bioavailability.
What to do
No routine adjustment is needed; monitor asthma control if both drugs are used together.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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- Nilotinib + Zafirlukast Major
- Warfarin + Zafirlukast Major
- Apalutamide + Zafirlukast Moderate
- Carbamazepine + Zafirlukast Moderate
Other interactions of Erythromycin lactobionate
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- Dronedarone + Erythromycin lactobionate Contraindicated
- Eletriptan + Erythromycin lactobionate Contraindicated
- Ergotamine + Erythromycin lactobionate Contraindicated
- Erythromycin lactobionate + Flibanserin Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Erythromycin lactobionate with Zafirlukast?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Erythromycin lactobionate and Zafirlukast have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Zafirlukast is a weak CYP3A4 inhibitor, and the legacy claim of raised erythromycin exposure has little clinical relevance. Erythromycin has in fact been reported to lower zafirlukast levels modestly, so the interaction is of limited importance.
How serious is the interaction between Erythromycin lactobionate and Zafirlukast?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine adjustment is needed; monitor asthma control if both drugs are used together.
What other medicines interact with Zafirlukast?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Zafirlukast with, for example, Pimozide, Lomitapide, Nilotinib. The full list is on the Zafirlukast page.
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