Drug interactions
Sertraline + Telavancin
Severity: Minor
Sertraline and Telavancin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Sertraline has a low liability for QT prolongation, and telavancin may lengthen the QTc slightly. The combined effect is probably small but could matter in patients with other risk factors.
What this interaction means in plain words
Sertraline and Telavancin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Sertraline belongs to Central Nervous System; Telavancin belongs to Anti Bacterial.
Why it happens
Possible additive QTc prolongation; sertraline effect is weak.
What to do
No routine change is needed. Consider an ECG and electrolyte check in patients with additional QT risk factors.
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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- Telavancin + Thioridazine Contraindicated
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- Amiodarone + Telavancin Major
- Amisulpride + Telavancin Major
- Anagrelide + Telavancin Major
- Arsenic trioxide + Telavancin Major
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- Phenelzine + Sertraline Contraindicated
- Pimozide + Sertraline Contraindicated
- Selegiline transdermal + Sertraline Contraindicated
- Selegiline + Sertraline Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Sertraline with Telavancin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Sertraline and Telavancin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Sertraline has a low liability for QT prolongation, and telavancin may lengthen the QTc slightly. The combined effect is probably small but could matter in patients with other risk factors.
How serious is the interaction between Sertraline and Telavancin?
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 change is needed. Consider an ECG and electrolyte check in patients with additional QT risk factors.
What other medicines interact with Telavancin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Telavancin with, for example, Thioridazine, Adagrasib, Amiodarone. The full list is on the Telavancin page.
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