Drug interactions
Voriconazole + Ziprasidone
Severity: Major
Voriconazole and Ziprasidone: major interaction.
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Summary
Both drugs prolong the QT interval, which raises the risk of torsades de pointes. Ziprasidone is labeled to be avoided with other QT-prolonging drugs.
What this interaction means in plain words
Voriconazole and Ziprasidone can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Voriconazole belongs to Anti Fungals; Ziprasidone belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive pharmacodynamic QT prolongation, with possible minor CYP3A4-mediated increase in ziprasidone levels.
What to do
Avoid if possible and choose a less QT-prolonging antipsychotic or antifungal. If unavoidable, monitor ECG and keep potassium and magnesium normal.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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Other interactions of Voriconazole
- Avanafil + Voriconazole Contraindicated
- Butabarbital + Voriconazole Contraindicated
- Carbamazepine + Voriconazole Contraindicated
- Conivaptan + Voriconazole Contraindicated
- Dihydroergotamine intranasal + Voriconazole Contraindicated
- Dihydroergotamine + Voriconazole Contraindicated
Other interactions of Ziprasidone
- Amiodarone + Ziprasidone Contraindicated
- Amitriptyline + Ziprasidone Contraindicated
- Arsenic trioxide + Ziprasidone Contraindicated
- Bedaquiline + Ziprasidone Contraindicated
- Chloroquine + Ziprasidone Contraindicated
- Citalopram + Ziprasidone Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Voriconazole with Ziprasidone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Voriconazole and Ziprasidone can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Both drugs prolong the QT interval, which raises the risk of torsades de pointes. Ziprasidone is labeled to be avoided with other QT-prolonging drugs.
How serious is the interaction between Voriconazole and Ziprasidone?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid if possible and choose a less QT-prolonging antipsychotic or antifungal. If unavoidable, monitor ECG and keep potassium and magnesium normal.
What other medicines interact with Voriconazole?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Voriconazole with, for example, Avanafil, Butabarbital, Carbamazepine. The full list is on the Voriconazole page.
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