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Chloramphenicol + Colchicine

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Chloramphenicol and Colchicine: major interaction.

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Sintesi

Chloramphenicol can inhibit CYP3A4 and may raise colchicine concentrations. Higher exposure raises the risk of colchicine toxicity including GI effects, myopathy and bone marrow suppression.

Cosa significa questa interazione in parole semplici

Chloramphenicol and Colchicine 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.

Chloramphenicol belongs to Anti Bacterial; Colchicine belongs to Genitourinary.

Livello di evidenza: Low

Perché avviene

Inhibition of CYP3A4 reduces colchicine metabolism.

Cosa fare

Reduce the colchicine dose or avoid the combination, and monitor for toxicity and blood counts. Avoid it altogether in renal or hepatic impairment.

Cosa chiedere al farmacista

  • 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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Domande frequenti

Can I take Chloramphenicol with Colchicine?

MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Chloramphenicol and Colchicine 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. Chloramphenicol can inhibit CYP3A4 and may raise colchicine concentrations. Higher exposure raises the risk of colchicine toxicity including GI effects, myopathy and bone marrow suppression.

How serious is the interaction between Chloramphenicol and Colchicine?

MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Reduce the colchicine dose or avoid the combination, and monitor for toxicity and blood counts. Avoid it altogether in renal or hepatic impairment.

What other medicines interact with Colchicine?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Colchicine with, for example, Clarithromycin, Cobicistat, Cyclosporine. The full list is on the Colchicine page.

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