Erythrocin stearate (erythromycin stearate) dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, and more.

erythromycin stearate (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Erythrocin Stearate

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatric

Dosing Form & Strengths

tablet

  • 250mg

General Dosing Recommendations

250 mg PO q6hr, OR

500 mg PO q12hr (if daily dose does not exceed 1 g)

May increase up to 4 g/day depending on infection severity

Amebiasis

500 mg PO q6hr for 10-14 days

Legionnaires Disease

1-4 g/day PO in divided doses for 21 days

Urethritis

Urethritis caused by C trachomatis or U urealyticum

500 mg PO q6hr for 7 days; alternatively 333 mg PO q8hr for 7 days

Syphilis

30-40 g PO in divided doses for 10-15 days

Renal Impairment

Dose adjustment not necessary

Hepatic Impairment

Use caution

Other Indications & Uses

Group A beta-hemolytic strep, Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans, Actinomyces israelii, Actinomyces naeslundii, Actinomyces odontolyticus, Afipia felis, Arachnia propionica, Arcanobacterium (Corynebacterium) haemolyticum, Bacillus anthracis, Bartonella henselae, Bartonella quintana, Bordetella pertussis, Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia recurrentis, C. diphtheriae, C. trachomatis, Klebsiella granulomatis, Campylobacter jejuni, Capnocytophaga ochracea, Chlamydia pneumonia (TWAR agent), Chlamydia psittaci, Chlamydia trachomatis, Chryseobacterium meningosepticum, Corynebacterium jeikeium (CDC group JK), Corynebacterium minutissimum, Corynebacterium ulcerans, Coxiella burnetii, E. histolytica, Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae, H. ducreyi, H. influenzae, Kingella sp., Lactobacillus sp, Legionella pneumophilia, Leptospira interrogans, Leptotrichia buccalis, Leuconostoc species, Listeria, Mycobacterium chelonae, Mycobacterium fortuitum, M. catarrhalis, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, N. gonorrhoeae, Rhodococcus equi, S. aureus, S. pyogenes (group A beta-hemolytic streptococci), S. pneumoniae, Spirillum minus, Streptobacillus moniliformis, Streptococcus (Group C, G), Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B), Streptococcus bovis (Group D), Streptococcus intermedius group (S. anginosus, S intermedius, S. constellatus), Streptococcus pneumoniae (PCN sensitive, MIC <0.1 mcg/mL), Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A), Treponema pallidum, U. urealyticum, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Vibrio cholerae, Viridans streptococci

Off-label: Campylobacter jejuni, Calymmatobacterium granulomatis, Haemophilus ducreyi, prophylaxis in colorectal surgery, anthrax, tetanus, Lyme disease

First line: Afipia felis, Arcanobacterium (Corynebacterium) haemolyticum, Bartonella henselae, Bartonella quintana, Campylobacter jejuni, Capnocytophaga ochracea, Chlamydia pneumonia, Corynebacterium minutissimum, Corynebacterium ulcerans, Haemophilus ducreyi, Mycobacterium fortuitum, Ureaplasma urealyticum (others eg, Haemophilus ducreyi not unanimous)

Dosing Form & Strengths

tablet

  • 250mg

General Dosing Recommendations

Mild-to-moderate infections: 30-50 mg/kg/day PO divided q6-8hr  

Severe infection: 60-100 mg/kg/day PO divided q6-8hr

Not to exceed 4 g/day

Intestinal Amebiasis

30-50 mg/kg/day PO in divided doses for 10-14 days  

Pneumonia of Infancy

50 mg/kg/day PO divided q6hr for at least 3 weeks

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            • arsenic trioxide

              arsenic trioxide and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • dihydroergotamine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of dihydroergotamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • dihydroergotamine intranasal

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of dihydroergotamine intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • disopyramide

              disopyramide and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • elagolix

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of elagolix by Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Concomitant use of elagolix and strong OATP1B1 inhibitors is contraindicated.

            • flibanserin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of flibanserin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of flibanserin with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated. Severe hypotension or syncope can occur.

            • fluconazole

              erythromycin stearate and fluconazole both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

              fluconazole will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • ibutilide

              erythromycin stearate and ibutilide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • indapamide

              erythromycin stearate and indapamide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • lefamulin

              lefamulin will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Lefamulin is contraindicated with CYP3A substrates know to prolong the QT interval.

            • lomitapide

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of lomitapide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Increases lomitapide levels several folds.

            • lonafarnib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of lonafarnib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Lonafarnib is a sensitive CYP3A4 substrate. Coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated.

            • lovastatin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of lovastatin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors increase systemic statin exposure and risk of myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis

            • pentamidine

              erythromycin stearate and pentamidine both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • pimozide

              erythromycin stearate and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation.

            • procainamide

              erythromycin stearate and procainamide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • quinidine

              quinidine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • saquinavir

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • simvastatin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of simvastatin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Increased risk for rhabdomyolysis with drugs that increase simvastatin systemic exposure

              erythromycin stearate increases toxicity of simvastatin by Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

            • sotalol

              erythromycin stearate and sotalol both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            Serious - Use Alternative (286)

            • adagrasib

              adagrasib, erythromycin stearate. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug prolongs the QTc interval, which may increased the risk of Torsade de pointes, other serious arryhthmias, and sudden death. If coadministration unavoidable, more frequent monitoring is recommended for such patients.

            • afatinib

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of afatinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Reduce afatinib daily dose by 10 mg if not tolerated when coadministered with P-gp inhibitors.

            • alfuzosin

              alfuzosin and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • almotriptan

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • alprazolam

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of alprazolam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • amiodarone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              amiodarone and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • amisulpride

              amisulpride and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. ECG monitoring is recommended if coadministered.

            • amitriptyline

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              amitriptyline and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • amobarbital

              amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • amoxapine

              amoxapine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • anagrelide

              anagrelide and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • antithrombin alfa

              erythromycin stearate increases effects of antithrombin alfa by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • antithrombin III

              erythromycin stearate increases effects of antithrombin III by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • apalutamide

              apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of apalutamide, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, with drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Avoid or substitute another drug for these medications when possible. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered. Adjust dose according to prescribing information if needed.

            • aprepitant

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of aprepitant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              aprepitant will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • argatroban

              erythromycin stearate increases effects of argatroban by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • aripiprazole

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of aripiprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • armodafinil

              armodafinil will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • artemether

              artemether and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • artemether/lumefantrine

              artemether/lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of artemether/lumefantrine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              erythromycin stearate and artemether/lumefantrine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • asenapine

              asenapine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • asenapine transdermal

              asenapine transdermal and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • atazanavir

              atazanavir will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • atomoxetine

              atomoxetine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • atorvastatin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of atorvastatin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              erythromycin stearate increases toxicity of atorvastatin by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

            • avapritinib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of avapritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of avapritinib with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. If unable to avoid, reduce avapritinib starting dose. See drug monograph Dosage Modifications.

            • axitinib

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of axitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid coadministration with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors, monitor closely and reduce dose if necessary .

            • bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • BCG vaccine live

              erythromycin stearate decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • bemiparin

              erythromycin stearate increases effects of bemiparin by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • bivalirudin

              erythromycin stearate increases effects of bivalirudin by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • bosentan

              bosentan will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • bosutinib

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of bosutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • budesonide

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of budesonide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              budesonide will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine

              buprenorphine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine buccal

              buprenorphine buccal and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine subdermal implant

              buprenorphine subdermal implant and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine transdermal

              buprenorphine transdermal and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

              buprenorphine, long-acting injection and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buspirone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of buspirone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • butabarbital

              butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • butalbital

              butalbital will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • carbamazepine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of carbamazepine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Monitor plasma levels when used concomitantly

              carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ceritinib

              ceritinib and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              ceritinib will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • chlorpromazine

              chlorpromazine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • cholera vaccine

              erythromycin stearate, cholera vaccine. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of cholera vaccine with systemic antibiotics since these agents may be active against the vaccine strain. Do not administer cholera vaccine to patients who have received oral or parenteral antibiotics within 14 days prior to vaccination.

            • cilostazol

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of cilostazol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dose reduction to 50 mg twice daily should be considered

            • cimetidine

              cimetidine will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • cinacalcet

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • citalopram

              citalopram and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • clarithromycin

              clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              clarithromycin and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • clomipramine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              clomipramine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • clopidogrel

              erythromycin stearate will decrease the level or effect of clopidogrel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Inhibition of CYP3A4 will reduce clopidogrel bioactivation

            • clozapine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of clozapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              clozapine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • cobicistat

              cobicistat, erythromycin stearate. Either increases levels of the other by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consider alternative antibiotics with concomitant use of cobicistat coadministered with atazanavir or darunavir. .

            • cobimetinib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of cobimetinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If concurrent short term (14 days or less) use of moderate CYP3A inhibitors is unavoidable for patients who are taking cobimetinib 60 mg, reduce the cobimetinib dose to 20 mg. After discontinuation of a moderate CYP3A inhibitor, resume cobimetinib 60 mg. Use an alternative to a moderate CYP3A inhibitor in patients who are taking a reduced dose of cobimetinib (40 or 20 mg daily).

            • colchicine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of colchicine by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Colchicine is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Avoid use with drugs that are both P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. If coadministration is necessary, decrease colchicine dose or frequency as recommended in prescribing information. Use of any colchicine product in conjunction with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment.

            • conivaptan

              conivaptan will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • conjugated estrogens

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of conjugated estrogens by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • conjugated estrogens, vaginal

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of conjugated estrogens, vaginal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • cortisone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of cortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              cortisone will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • crizotinib

              crizotinib and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • cyclosporine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of cyclosporine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              cyclosporine will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • dalteparin

              erythromycin stearate increases effects of dalteparin by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • darifenacin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of darifenacin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              darifenacin will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • darunavir

              darunavir will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • dasatinib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of dasatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              dasatinib will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • degarelix

              degarelix and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • desflurane

              desflurane and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • desipramine

              desipramine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • dexamethasone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of dexamethasone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              dexamethasone will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • DHEA, herbal

              DHEA, herbal will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • diazepam

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of diazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • digoxin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of digoxin by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • diltiazem

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of diltiazem by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consider an alternative to erythromycin in patients receiving diltiazem. If no alternative is available, monitor for the effects of diltiazem following erythromycin initiation/discontinuation.

              diltiazem will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • dofetilide

              dofetilide and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • donepezil

              donepezil and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • doxepin

              doxepin and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • dronedarone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of dronedarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              dronedarone will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

              dronedarone and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • droperidol

              droperidol and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • edoxaban

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of edoxaban by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dose adjustment may be required with strong P-gp inhibitors. DVT/PE treatment: Decrease dose to 30 mg PO once daily. NVAF: No dose reduction recommended

            • efavirenz

              efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

              efavirenz and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • elacestrant

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of elacestrant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • eletriptan

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of eletriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of eletriptan by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Separate by 72 hours.

            • eliglustat

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of eliglustat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors are not recommended with eliglustat poor or intermediate metabolizers; reduce eliglustat dose from 84 mg BID to 84 mg once daily in extensive metabolizers .

              eliglustat and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • eluxadoline

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of eluxadoline by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Decrease eluxadoline dose to 75 mg PO BID if coadministered with OATP1B1 inhibitors. .

            • encorafenib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of encorafenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If concomitant use of a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor is unavoidable, reduce encorafenib dose to one-half of the dose (eg, reduce from 450 mg/day to 225 mg/day). After discontinuing the inhibitor for 3-5 elimination half-lives, resume previous encorafenib dose.

              encorafenib and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • enoxaparin

              erythromycin stearate increases effects of enoxaparin by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • entrectinib

              erythromycin stearate and entrectinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of entrectinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors with entrectinib, a CYP3A4 substrate. If coadministration unavoidable, reduce dose to 200 mg/day for patients aged 12 y or older with BSA >1.50m2. Resume previous entrectinib dose after discontinuing moderate CYP3A inhibitor for 3-5 elimination half-lives.

            • enzalutamide

              enzalutamide will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • epinephrine

              epinephrine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • epinephrine racemic

              epinephrine racemic and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erdafitinib

              erdafitinib will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, separate administration by at least 6 hr before or after administration of P-gp substrates with narrow therapeutic index.

            • ergotamine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of ergotamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • eribulin

              eribulin and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for enhanced QTc-prolonging effects; if concurrent use is necessary then ECG monitoring is recommended.

            • erlotinib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of erlotinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • escitalopram

              escitalopram increases toxicity of erythromycin stearate by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • eslicarbazepine acetate

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • estradiol

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of estradiol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • estrogens conjugated synthetic

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of estrogens conjugated synthetic by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • estrogens esterified

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of estrogens esterified by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • estropipate

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of estropipate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • etonogestrel

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of etonogestrel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • etravirine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of etravirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              etravirine will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • everolimus

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of everolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of everolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Contraindicated.

            • felodipine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • fentanyl

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of fentanyl by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors with fentanyl is necessary, monitor patients for respiratory depression and sedation at frequent intervals and consider fentanyl dose adjustments until stable drug effects are achieved.

            • fentanyl intranasal

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of fentanyl intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors with fentanyl is necessary, monitor patients for respiratory depression and sedation at frequent intervals and consider fentanyl dose adjustments until stable drug effects are achieved.

            • fentanyl transdermal

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of fentanyl transdermal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors with fentanyl is necessary, monitor patients for respiratory depression and sedation at frequent intervals and consider fentanyl dose adjustments until stable drug effects are achieved.

            • fentanyl transmucosal

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of fentanyl transmucosal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors with fentanyl is necessary, monitor patients for respiratory depression and sedation at frequent intervals and consider fentanyl dose adjustments until stable drug effects are achieved.

            • fesoterodine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of fesoterodine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • fexinidazole

              fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Fexinidazole inhibits CYP3A4. Coadministration may increase risk for adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.

            • fingolimod

              fingolimod and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • fludrocortisone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of fludrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              fludrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • fluphenazine

              fluphenazine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • fondaparinux

              erythromycin stearate increases effects of fondaparinux by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • formoterol

              erythromycin stearate and formoterol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • fosamprenavir

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of fosamprenavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              fosamprenavir will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • fosaprepitant

              fosaprepitant will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of fosaprepitant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • fosphenytoin

              fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • gemifloxacin

              gemifloxacin and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • gilteritinib

              gilteritinib and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • givinostat

              erythromycin stearate and givinostat both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid coadministration, obtain ECGs when initiating, during concomitant use, and as clinically indicated. Withhold if QTc interval >500 ms or a change from baseline >60 ms.

            • glasdegib

              erythromycin stearate and glasdegib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.

            • granisetron

              granisetron and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • grapefruit

              grapefruit will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • griseofulvin

              griseofulvin will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • haloperidol

              erythromycin stearate and haloperidol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • heparin

              erythromycin stearate increases effects of heparin by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • hydrocortisone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • hydroxychloroquine sulfate

              hydroxychloroquine sulfate and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • hydroxyprogesterone caproate (DSC)

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of hydroxyprogesterone caproate (DSC) by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ibrutinib

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of ibrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of ibrutinib and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. If a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor must be used short-term (eg, anti-infectives for =7 days), interrupt ibrutinib therapy until strong CYP3A4 inhibitor is discontinued.

            • idelalisib

              idelalisib will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Idelalisib is a strong CYP3A inhibitor; avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates

            • iloperidone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of iloperidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • imipramine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              imipramine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • indinavir

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of indinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              indinavir will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • infigratinib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of infigratinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • inotuzumab

              inotuzumab and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid concomitant use, obtain ECGs and electrolytes before and after initiation of any drug known to prolong QTc, and periodically monitor as clinically indicated during treatment.

            • isoflurane

              isoflurane and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • isoniazid

              isoniazid will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • itraconazole

              itraconazole will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              itraconazole and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ivabradine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of ivabradine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of ivabradine with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

            • ivosidenib

              ivosidenib and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of QTc prolonging drugs with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration of a QTc prolonging drug is unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.

              ivosidenib will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration is unavoidable, monitor patients for loss of therapeutic effect of these drugs.

            • ixabepilone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of ixabepilone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ketoconazole

              erythromycin stearate and ketoconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lapatinib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of lapatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              lapatinib will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • lasmiditan

              lasmiditan increases levels of erythromycin stearate by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lemborexant

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of lemborexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of lemborexant with moderate or strong CYP3A inhibitors.

            • leniolisib

              leniolisib will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Leniolisib, an OATP1B1 and OATP1B3 inhibitor, may increase systemic exposure of these substrates

            • levoketoconazole

              erythromycin stearate and levoketoconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lithium

              lithium and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lofepramine

              lofepramine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lopinavir

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of lopinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              lopinavir will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • loratadine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of loratadine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lumacaftor/ivacaftor

              lumacaftor/ivacaftor will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lumefantrine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of lumefantrine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              erythromycin stearate and lumefantrine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • lurbinectedin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of lurbinectedin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • macimorelin

              macimorelin and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Macimorelin causes an increase of ~11 msec in the corrected QT interval. Avoid coadministration with drugs that prolong QT interval, which could increase risk for developing torsade de pointes-type ventricular tachycardia. Allow sufficient washout time of drugs that are known to prolong the QT interval before administering macimorelin.

            • maprotiline

              maprotiline and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • maraviroc

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of maraviroc by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • marijuana

              marijuana will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • mestranol

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of mestranol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • methadone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of methadone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • methylprednisolone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of methylprednisolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              methylprednisolone will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • metronidazole

              metronidazole will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • miconazole vaginal

              miconazole vaginal will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • microbiota oral

              erythromycin stearate decreases effects of microbiota oral by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Microbiota oral contains bacterial spores. Antibacterial agents may decrease efficacy if coadministered. Complete antibiotic regimens 2-4 days before initiating microbiota oral. .

            • midazolam

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of midazolam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • midazolam intranasal

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of midazolam intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors with midazolam intranasal causes higher midazolam systemic exposure, which may prolong sedation.

            • mifepristone

              mifepristone will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • mirtazapine

              mirtazapine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • mizolastine

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of mizolastine by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • mobocertinib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of mobocertinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If use of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor unavoidable, reduce mobocertinib dose by ~50% (eg, 160 to 80 mg); closely monitor QTc interval.

              mobocertinib and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, reduce mobocertinib dose and monitor QTc interval more frequently.

            • moxifloxacin

              erythromycin stearate and moxifloxacin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • nafcillin

              nafcillin will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • naloxegol

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of naloxegol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministation of naloxegol with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors is unavoidable, reduce naloxegol dose to 12.5 mg qDay

            • nefazodone

              nefazodone will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • nelfinavir

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of nelfinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              nelfinavir will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • neratinib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of neratinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of neratinib with strong/moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

            • nevirapine

              nevirapine will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • nicardipine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of nicardipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • nifedipine

              nifedipine will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • nilotinib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of nilotinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              erythromycin stearate and nilotinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              nilotinib will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • nilutamide

              nilutamide will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • nirogacestat

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of nirogacestat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • nisoldipine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of nisoldipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • nortriptyline

              nortriptyline and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • octreotide

              erythromycin stearate and octreotide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • octreotide (Antidote)

              erythromycin stearate and octreotide (Antidote) both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • olanzapine

              olanzapine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • olaparib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of olaparib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with moderate CYP3A inhibitors cannot be avoided, reduce olaparib dose to 200 mg (capsule) or 150 mg (tablet) PO BID. Do not substitute tablets with capsules.

            • omaveloxolone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of omaveloxolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unavoidable, reduce omaveloxolone dose to 100 mg/day. Closely monitor for adverse effects. If adverse effects emerge, further reduce to 50 mg/day.

            • ondansetron

              erythromycin stearate and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • osimertinib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of osimertinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of osimertinib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. If no other alternative treatment exists, monitor patient more closely for adverse effects.

            • oxaliplatin

              oxaliplatin and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • oxcarbazepine

              oxcarbazepine will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • pacritinib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of pacritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • panobinostat

              erythromycin stearate and panobinostat both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Panobinostat is known to significantly prolong QT interval. Panobinostat prescribing information states use with drugs known to prolong QTc is not recommended.

            • pazopanib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of pazopanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of pazopanib with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors if possible; if must coadminister, decrease pazopanib dose to 400 mg/day

            • pemigatinib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of pemigatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors is unavoidable, reduce pemigatinib dose (refer to drug monograph dosage modifications). After discontinuing the CYP3A4 inhibitor for 3 elimination half-lives, may resume previous pemigatinib dose.

            • pentobarbital

              pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • perphenazine

              perphenazine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • pexidartinib

              erythromycin stearate and pexidartinib both increase Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Pexidartinib can cause hepatotoxicity. Avoid coadministration of pexidartinib with other products know to cause hepatoxicity.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of pexidartinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors is unavoidable, reduce pexidartinib dose (refer to drug monograph dosage modifications). After discontinuing the CYP3A4 inhibitor for 3 elimination half-lives, may resume previous pexidartinib dose.

            • phenindione

              erythromycin stearate increases effects of phenindione by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • phenobarbital

              phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • phenytoin

              phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • pitavastatin

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of pitavastatin by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not exceed 1 mg/d pitavastatin.

              erythromycin stearate increases toxicity of pitavastatin by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

            • pitolisant

              erythromycin stearate and pitolisant both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • pomalidomide

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of pomalidomide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • posaconazole

              posaconazole will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • prednisolone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of prednisolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • prednisone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of prednisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              prednisone will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • pretomanid

              erythromycin stearate, pretomanid. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Pretomanid regimen associated with hepatotoxicity. Avoid alcohol and hepatotoxic agents, including herbal supplements and drugs other than bedaquiline and linezolid.

            • primaquine

              primaquine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • primidone

              primidone will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • prochlorperazine

              prochlorperazine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • promazine

              promazine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • promethazine

              promethazine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • protamine

              erythromycin stearate increases effects of protamine by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • protriptyline

              protriptyline and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • quetiapine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of quetiapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • quinidine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of quinidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • quinupristin/dalfopristin

              quinupristin/dalfopristin will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              quinupristin/dalfopristin increases levels of erythromycin stearate by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of prolonged QTc interval.

            • ranolazine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of ranolazine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • repaglinide

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of repaglinide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • repotrectinib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of repotrectinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Discontinue strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors and wait 3-5 elimination half-lives before initiating repotrectinib.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of repotrectinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • resmetirom

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of resmetirom by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of resmetirom (an OATP1B1/3 substrate) with OATP1B1/3 inhibitors.

            • revefenacin

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of revefenacin by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: OATP1B1 and OATP1B3 transport inhibitors may increase systemic exposure of revefenacin's active metabolite. Coadministration not recommended.

            • ribociclib

              ribociclib increases toxicity of erythromycin stearate by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • rifabutin

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of rifabutin by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated.

              rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • rifampin

              rifampin will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • rifapentine

              rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • rimegepant

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of rimegepant by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • riociguat

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of riociguat by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of riociguat (substrate of CYP isoenzymes 1A1, 2C8, 3A, 2J2) with strong CYP inhibitors may require a decreased initial dose of 0.5 mg PO TID; monitor for signs of hypotension and reduce dose if needed

            • ritonavir

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of ritonavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              ritonavir will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • romidepsin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of romidepsin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • rufinamide

              rufinamide will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • saquinavir

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • secobarbital

              secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • selumetinib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of selumetinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors cannot be avoided, reduce selumetinib dosage (refer to selumetinib monograph for further information). After discontinuation of the strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor for 3 elimination half-lives, resume selumetinib dose that was taken before initiating the inhibitor.

            • sertraline

              sertraline and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • sevoflurane

              sevoflurane and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • silodosin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of silodosin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • siponimod

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of siponimod by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of siponimod with a moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitor PLUS a moderate or strong CYP2C9 inhibitor is not recommended.

              siponimod and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • sirolimus

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of sirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • solifenacin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of solifenacin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              solifenacin and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • sotorasib

              sotorasib will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If use is unavoidable, refer to the prescribing information of the P-gp substrate for dosage modifications.

            • St John's Wort

              St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • sulbactam/durlobactam

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of sulbactam/durlobactam by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Sulbactam is predicted to have active secretion by OATP1 as a significant portion of total clearance; therefore, inhibition of OAT1 may increase sulbactam plasma concentrations

            • sunitinib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              sunitinib and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • tacrolimus

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of tacrolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              tacrolimus and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • tadalafil

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of tadalafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. For ED limit tadalafil to max of 2.5 mg/day (for daily use) or 10 mg dose every 72 hr (for use as needed). Avoid concurrent use of tadalafil for pulmonary HTN in patients taking strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

            • tazemetostat

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of tazemetostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of tazemetostat with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. If coadministration is unavoidable, reduce tazemetostat current dose (see drug monograph Dosage Modifications).

            • temsirolimus

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • tepotinib

              tepotinib will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If concomitant use unavoidable, reduce the P-gp substrate dosage if recommended in its approved product labeling.

            • tetrabenazine

              tetrabenazine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • theophylline

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of theophylline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • thioridazine

              thioridazine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • tipranavir

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of tipranavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • tolterodine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of tolterodine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • tolvaptan

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of tolvaptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • topiramate

              topiramate will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • topotecan

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of topotecan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Product labeling for PO topotecan recommends avoiding concomitant use of P-gp inhibitors; the interaction with IV topotecan may be less severe but is still likely of clinical significance

            • toremifene

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of toremifene by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concurrent use of toremifene with agents causing QT prolongation should be avoided. If concomitant use is required it's recommended that toremifene be interrupted. If interruption not possible, patients requiring therapy with a drug that prolongs QT should be closely monitored. ECGs should be obtained for high risk patients.

            • trazodone

              trazodone and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • triazolam

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of triazolam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • trifluoperazine

              trifluoperazine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • trimipramine

              trimipramine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • trofinetide

              trofinetide will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Trofinetide (an OATP131 and OATP13B inhibitor) may increase plasma levels of OATP131 or OATP13B substrates. Avoid coadministration with sensitive substrates.

            • tucatinib

              tucatinib will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of tucatinib with CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. If unavoidable, reduce CYP3A substrate dose according to product labeling.

            • typhoid vaccine live

              erythromycin stearate decreases effects of typhoid vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled

              erythromycin stearate increases toxicity of umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.

            • vandetanib

              erythromycin stearate, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.

            • vemurafenib

              vemurafenib and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant use of vemurafenib with drugs that prolong QT interval is not recommended. Erythromycin may also increase vemurafenib levels.

            • venetoclax

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of venetoclax by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If a moderate CYP3A inhibitor must be used, reduce the venetoclax dose by at least 50%. Monitor more closely for signs of venetoclax toxicities.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of venetoclax by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If a P-gp inhibitor must be used, reduce the venetoclax dose by at least 50%. Monitor more closely for signs of venetoclax toxicities.

            • verapamil

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of verapamil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              verapamil will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled

              erythromycin stearate increases toxicity of vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.

            • vilazodone

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of vilazodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If intolerable adverse effects occur when coadministered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors, reduce daily dose to 20 mg.

            • voriconazole

              voriconazole will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • vorinostat

              vorinostat and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • voxelotor

              voxelotor will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Voxelotor increases systemic exposure of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index. Consider dose reduction of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate(s) if unable to avoid.

            • zafirlukast

              zafirlukast will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • zavegepant intranasal

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of zavegepant intranasal by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. OATP1B3 inhibitors may result in a significant increase in systemic exposure of zavegepant (an OATP1B3 substrate).

            • ziprasidone

              erythromycin stearate and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            Monitor Closely (282)

            • acalabrutinib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of acalabrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease acalabrutinib dose to 100 mg once daily if coadministered with a moderate CYP3A inhibitor.

            • albuterol

              albuterol and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • alfentanil

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of alfentanil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • alfuzosin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of alfuzosin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              erythromycin stearate and alfuzosin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • aliskiren

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of aliskiren by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • alosetron

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of alosetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • aluminum hydroxide

              aluminum hydroxide increases levels of erythromycin stearate by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amifampridine

              erythromycin stearate increases toxicity of amifampridine by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Amifampridine can cause seizures. Coadministration with drugs that lower seizure threshold may increase this risk.

            • amikacin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of amikacin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amlodipine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of amlodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • apomorphine

              apomorphine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • arformoterol

              arformoterol and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • aripiprazole

              aripiprazole and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • armodafinil

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of armodafinil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • atazanavir

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of atazanavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • atogepant

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of atogepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of atogepant by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Recommended dosage of atogepant (an OATP1B1 substrate) with concomitant use of OATP inhibitors is 10 mg or 30 mg qDay.

            • atorvastatin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of atorvastatin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • avanafil

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of avanafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP3A4 inhibitors may reduce avanafil clearance increasing systemic exposure to avanafil; increased levels may result in increased associated adverse events; the maximum recommended dose of STENDRA is 50 mg, not to exceed once every 24 hours for patients taking concomitant moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors

            • azithromycin

              azithromycin and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

              azithromycin will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • balsalazide

              erythromycin stearate will decrease the level or effect of balsalazide by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens

              erythromycin stearate will decrease the level or effect of bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • bedaquiline

              erythromycin stearate and bedaquiline both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. ECG should be monitored closely

            • belzutifan

              belzutifan will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If unable to avoid coadministration of belzutifan with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates, consider increasing the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate dose in accordance with its prescribing information.

            • bendamustine

              erythromycin stearate decreases effects of bendamustine by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Decreased conversion of bendamustine to active metabolites.

            • berotralstat

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of berotralstat by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

              berotralstat will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor or titrate P-gp substrate dose if coadministered.

            • betrixaban

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of betrixaban by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Decrease betrixaban dose to 80 mg PO once, then 40 mg PO qDay if coadministered with a P-gp inhibitor.

            • bexarotene

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of bexarotene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • biotin

              erythromycin stearate will decrease the level or effect of biotin by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • bortezomib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of bortezomib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • bosentan

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of bosentan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • brexpiprazole

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of brexpiprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Administer a quarter of brexpiprazole dose if coadministered with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor PLUS a strong/moderate CYP2D6 inhibitor.

            • bromocriptine

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of bromocriptine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • budesonide

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of budesonide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • buprenorphine subdermal implant

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of buprenorphine subdermal implant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor patients already on buprenorphine subdermal implant who require newly-initiated treatment with CYP3A4 inhibitors for signs and symptoms of overmedication. If the dose of the concomitant CYP3A4 inhibitor cannot be reduced or discontinued, implant removal may be necessary and the patient should then be treated with a buprenorphine dosage form that permits dose adjustments. If a CYP3A4 inhibitor is discontinued in a patient who has been stabilized on buprenorphine, monitor the patient for withdrawal.

            • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of buprenorphine, long-acting injection by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Patients who transfer to buprenorphine long-acting injection from transmucosal buprenorphine coadministered with CYP3A4 inhibitors should be monitored to ensure buprenorphine plasma levels are adequate. Within 2 weeks, if signs and symptoms of buprenorphine toxicity or overdose occur and the concomitant CYP3A4 inhibitor cannot be reduced or discontinued, transition the patient back to a buprenorphine formulation that permits dose adjustments.

            • cabazitaxel

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of cabazitaxel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution should be exercised with concomitant use of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

            • cabozantinib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of cabozantinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • calcium carbonate

              calcium carbonate increases levels of erythromycin stearate by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cannabidiol

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of cannabidiol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing the cannabidiol dose when coadministered with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor.

            • capivasertib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of capivasertib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce capivasertib dose if coadministered with moderate CYP3A inhibitors.

            • cefdinir

              erythromycin stearate decreases effects of cefdinir by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

            • cefditoren

              erythromycin stearate decreases effects of cefditoren by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

            • cefoxitin

              erythromycin stearate decreases effects of cefoxitin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

            • cefpodoxime

              erythromycin stearate decreases effects of cefpodoxime by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

            • ceftriaxone

              erythromycin stearate decreases effects of ceftriaxone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

            • cefuroxime

              erythromycin stearate decreases effects of cefuroxime by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

            • cenobamate

              cenobamate will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increase dose of CYP3A4 substrate, as needed, when coadministered with cenobamate.

            • ceritinib

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of ceritinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cevimeline

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of cevimeline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chloroquine

              chloroquine increases toxicity of erythromycin stearate by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ciprofloxacin

              ciprofloxacin and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of ciprofloxacin with drugs known to prolong QT interval could increase risk of developing torsade de pointes in predisposed patients; however less likely with ciprofloxacin than other quinolones.

            • citalopram

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of citalopram by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. ECG monitoring is recommended, along with drugs that may prolong the QT interval.

            • clarithromycin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • conivaptan

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of conivaptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • conjugated estrogens

              erythromycin stearate will decrease the level or effect of conjugated estrogens by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of conjugated estrogens by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • conjugated estrogens, vaginal

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of conjugated estrogens, vaginal by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cortisone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of cortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • crizotinib

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of crizotinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution should be exercised with concomitant use of moderate CYP3A inhibitors. .

              crizotinib increases levels of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dose reduction may be needed for coadministered drugs that are predominantly metabolized by CYP3A. ECG monitoring is recommended, along with drugs that may prolong the QT interval.

              crizotinib increases levels of erythromycin stearate by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. ECG monitoring is recommended, along with drugs that may prolong the QT interval.

            • crofelemer

              crofelemer increases levels of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Crofelemer has the potential to inhibit CYP3A4 and transporters MRP2 and OATP1A2 at concentrations expected in the gut; unlikely to inhibit systemically because minimally absorbed.

            • cyclosporine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of cyclosporine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

              cyclosporine will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. may increase plasma concentrations of organic anion transporter protein substrates

            • dabigatran

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of dabigatran by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Atrial fibrillation: Avoid coadministering dabigatran with P-gp inhibitors if CrCl <30 mL/min. DVT/PE treatment: Avoid coadministering dabigatran with P-gp inhibitors if CrCl <50 mL/min

            • dabrafenib

              dabrafenib will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • dactinomycin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of dactinomycin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • danicopan

              danicopan will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Danicopan increases plasma concentrations of P-gp substrates; consider dose reduction of P-gp substrates where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious adverse reactions.

            • dapsone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of dapsone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • daridorexant

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of daridorexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Daridorexant dose should not exceed 25 mg per night when coadministered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

            • darunavir

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of darunavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • dasatinib

              dasatinib and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • daunorubicin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of daunorubicin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • deferasirox

              deferasirox will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • deflazacort

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • deutetrabenazine

              deutetrabenazine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. At the maximum recommended dose, deutetrabenazine does not prolong QT interval to a clinically relevant extent. Certain circumstances may increase risk of torsade de pointes and/or sudden death in association with drugs that prolong the QTc interval (eg, bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, coadministration with other drugs that prolong QTc interval, presence of congenital QT prolongation).

            • dexamethasone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of dexamethasone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diazepam intranasal

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of diazepam intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors may decrease rate of diazepam elimination, thereby increasing adverse reactions to diazepam.

            • dienogest/estradiol valerate

              erythromycin stearate will decrease the level or effect of dienogest/estradiol valerate by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Use Caution/Monitor. An alternate or additional form of birth control may be advisable during concomitant use.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of dienogest/estradiol valerate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for potential adverse effects such as nausea, irregular uterine bleeding, breast tenderness and headache.

            • digoxin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of digoxin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • disopyramide

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of disopyramide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • docetaxel

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of docetaxel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of docetaxel by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dolasetron

              dolasetron and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • donepezil

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of donepezil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • doxorubicin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of doxorubicin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of doxorubicin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • doxorubicin liposomal

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of doxorubicin liposomal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of doxorubicin liposomal by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dutasteride

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of dutasteride by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • duvelisib

              duvelisib will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with duvelisib increases AUC of a sensitive CYP3A4 substrate which may increase the risk of toxicities of these drugs. Consider reducing the dose of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate and monitor for signs of toxicities of the coadministered sensitive CYP3A substrate.

            • efavirenz

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • elagolix

              elagolix will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

              elagolix will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Elagolix is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor CYP3A substrates if coadministered. Consider increasing CYP3A substrate dose if needed.

            • eliglustat

              eliglustat decreases levels of erythromycin stearate by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor therapeutic drug concentrations, as indicated, or consider reducing the dosage of the P-gp substrate and titrate to clinical effect.

            • eluxadoline

              eluxadoline increases levels of erythromycin stearate by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Eluxadoline may increase the systemic exposure of coadministered OATP1B1 substrates.

            • elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

              elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF increases levels of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cobicistat is a CYP3A4 inhibitor; contraindicated with CYP3A4 substrates for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events.

            • encorafenib

              encorafenib, erythromycin stearate. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Encorafenib both inhibits and induces CYP3A4 at clinically relevant plasma concentrations. Coadministration of encorafenib with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates may result in increased toxicity or decreased efficacy of these agents.

              encorafenib will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Encorafenib (a OATP1B3 inhibitor) may increase the concentration and toxicities of OATP1B3 substrates. Closely monitor for signs and symptoms of increased exposure and consider adjusting the dose of these substrates.

            • eplerenone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • erlotinib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of erlotinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • estradiol

              erythromycin stearate will decrease the level or effect of estradiol by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of estradiol by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • estrogens conjugated synthetic

              erythromycin stearate will decrease the level or effect of estrogens conjugated synthetic by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of estrogens conjugated synthetic by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • estrogens esterified

              erythromycin stearate will decrease the level or effect of estrogens esterified by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of estrogens esterified by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • estropipate

              erythromycin stearate will decrease the level or effect of estropipate by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of estropipate by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • eszopiclone

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of eszopiclone by enhancing GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of eszopiclone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce eszopiclone starting dose to 1 mg/day.

            • ethinylestradiol

              erythromycin stearate will decrease the level or effect of ethinylestradiol by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Use Caution/Monitor. Antibiotics may decrease hormonal contraceptive efficacy.

            • etoposide

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of etoposide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of etoposide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • eucalyptus

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of eucalyptus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • exemestane

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of exemestane by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ezogabine

              ezogabine, erythromycin stearate. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Slight and transient QT-prolongation observed with ezogabine, particularly when dose titrated to 1200 mg/day. QT interval should be monitored when ezogabine is prescribed with agents known to increase QT interval.

            • fedratinib

              fedratinib will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates as necessary.

            • finasteride

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of finasteride by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • finerenone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of finerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor serum potassium during initiation and dosage adjustment of either finererone or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. Adjust finererone dosage as needed.

            • flecainide

              erythromycin stearate and flecainide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • fludrocortisone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of fludrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fluoxetine

              erythromycin stearate and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • fluvastatin

              erythromycin stearate increases toxicity of fluvastatin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

            • fluvoxamine

              fluvoxamine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • foscarnet

              erythromycin stearate and foscarnet both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • fostamatinib

              fostamatinib will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use of fostamatinib may increase concentrations of P-gp substrates. Monitor for toxicities of the P-gp substrate drug that may require dosage reduction when given concurrently with fostamatinib.

            • fostemsavir

              fostemsavir will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Fostemsavir inhibits OATP1B1/3 transporter. If possible, avoid coadministration or modify dose of OATP1B1/3 substrates coadministered with fostemsavir.

              erythromycin stearate and fostemsavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. QTc prolongation reported with higher than recommended doses of fostemsavir.

            • gadobenate

              gadobenate and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • galantamine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of galantamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • gemtuzumab

              erythromycin stearate and gemtuzumab both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • gentamicin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of gentamicin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • gepirone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of gepirone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce gepirone dose by 50% when used concomitantly with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor.

              gepirone and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • goserelin

              goserelin increases toxicity of erythromycin stearate by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • guanfacine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of guanfacine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors significantly increase guanfacine plasma concentrations. FDA-approved labeling for extended-release (ER) guanfacine recommends that, if coadministered, the guanfacine dosage should be decreased to half of the recommended dose. Specific recommendations for immediate-release (IR) guanfacine are not available.

            • histrelin

              histrelin increases toxicity of erythromycin stearate by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • hydrocortisone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • hydroxyzine

              hydroxyzine increases toxicity of erythromycin stearate by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • ifosfamide

              erythromycin stearate will decrease the level or effect of ifosfamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use of a CYP3A4 inhibitor may decrease metabolism of ifosfamide, potentially reducing ifosfamide therapeutic effects.

            • iloperidone

              erythromycin stearate and iloperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              iloperidone increases levels of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Iloperidone is a time-dependent CYP3A inhibitor and may lead to increased plasma levels of drugs predominantly eliminated by CYP3A4.

            • imatinib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of imatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of imatinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • indacaterol, inhaled

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of indacaterol, inhaled by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Data suggests that systemic clearance is influenced by modulation of both P-gp and CYP3A4 activities. No dose adjustment is warranted at the 75 mcg dose.

              indacaterol, inhaled, erythromycin stearate. QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Drugs that are known to prolong the QTc interval may have an increased the risk of ventricular arrhythmias.

            • indinavir

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of indinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • irinotecan

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of irinotecan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • irinotecan liposomal

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of irinotecan liposomal by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • isavuconazonium sulfate

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of isavuconazonium sulfate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • isradipine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of isradipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • istradefylline

              istradefylline will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of CYP3A4 substrates in clinical trials. This effect was not observed with istradefylline 20 mg/day. Consider dose reduction of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates.

              istradefylline will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of P-gp substrates in clinical trials. Consider dose reduction of sensitive P-gp substrates.

            • itraconazole

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of itraconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of itraconazole by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ivacaftor

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of ivacaftor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce ivacaftor dose if coadministered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. See specific ivacaftor-containing product for precise dosage modification.

              ivacaftor increases levels of erythromycin stearate by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Ivacaftor and its M1 metabolite has the potential to inhibit P-gp; may significantly increase systemic exposure to sensitive P-gp substrates with a narrow therapeutic index.

            • ivermectin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of ivermectin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ivosidenib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of ivosidenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase ivosidenib plasma concentrations, thus increasing the risk of QTc prolongation. Monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.

            • ketoconazole

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of ketoconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lapatinib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of lapatinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

              erythromycin stearate and lapatinib both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • larotrectinib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of larotrectinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lenacapavir

              lenacapavir will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lencapavir (a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor) may increase CYP3A4 substrates initiated within 9 months after last SC dose of lenacapavir, which may increase potential risk of adverse reactions of CYP3A4 substrates.

            • lenvatinib

              erythromycin stearate and lenvatinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Lenvatinib prescribing information recommends monitoring ECG closely when coadministered with QT prolonging drugs.

            • leuprolide

              leuprolide increases toxicity of erythromycin stearate by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • levamlodipine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of levamlodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with moderate and strong CYP3A inhibitors results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. Monitor for symptoms of hypotension and edema when amlodipine is coadministered with CYP3A inhibitors to determine the need for dose adjustment.

            • levofloxacin

              erythromycin stearate and levofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • levoketoconazole

              levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of levoketoconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • levonorgestrel oral/ethinylestradiol/ferrous bisglycinate

              erythromycin stearate will decrease the level or effect of levonorgestrel oral/ethinylestradiol/ferrous bisglycinate by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Use Caution/Monitor. Antibiotics may decrease hormonal contraceptive efficacy.

            • loperamide

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of loperamide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lorlatinib

              lorlatinib will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lumateperone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of lumateperone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce lumateperone dose to 21 mg/day if coadministered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

            • lurasidone

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of lurasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Manufacturer recommends decreasing starting dose of lurasidone to 20 mg/day and maximum daily dose of lurasidone 80 mg when coadministered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. Concurrent use may increase risk of lurasidone-related adverse reactions.

            • maraviroc

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of maraviroc by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • mavacamten

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of mavacamten by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Inititiation of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors may require decreased mavacamten dose.

            • mefloquine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of mefloquine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • mestranol

              erythromycin stearate will decrease the level or effect of mestranol by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of mestranol by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • methadone

              erythromycin stearate and methadone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • methylprednisolone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of methylprednisolone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • mifepristone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of mifepristone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              mifepristone, erythromycin stearate. QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available.

            • mipomersen

              mipomersen, erythromycin stearate. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Both drugs have potential to increase hepatic enzymes; monitor LFTs.

            • mitotane

              mitotane decreases levels of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Mitotane is a strong inducer of cytochrome P-4503A4; monitor when coadministered with CYP3A4 substrates for possible dosage adjustments.

            • mitoxantrone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of mitoxantrone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • momelotinib

              erythromycin stearate increases toxicity of momelotinib by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: OATP1B1/B3 inhibitor increases momelotinib (OATP1B1/B3 subtrate) plasma concentrations, which may increase the risk of adverse reactions with momelotinib.

            • montelukast

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of montelukast by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • naldemedine

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of naldemedine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor naldemedine for potential adverse effects if coadministered with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of naldemedine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor naldemedine for potential adverse effects if coadministered with P-gp inhibitors.

            • nelfinavir

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of nelfinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • neomycin PO

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of neomycin PO by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • niacin

              erythromycin stearate will decrease the level or effect of niacin by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nifedipine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of nifedipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider initiating nifedipine at the lowest dose available if given concomitantly with this medication

            • nilotinib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of nilotinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nimodipine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of nimodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nintedanib

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of nintedanib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If nintedanib adverse effects occur, management may require interruption, dose reduction, or discontinuation of therapy.

            • nirmatrelvir

              nirmatrelvir will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for increased erythromycin adverse effects, including QTc interval prolongation.

            • nirmatrelvir/ritonavir

              nirmatrelvir/ritonavir will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for increased erythromycin adverse effects, including QTc interval prolongation.

            • nitrendipine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of nitrendipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • norgestrel

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of norgestrel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase systemic concentration of norgestrel, which may increase risk for adverse effects

            • ofloxacin

              erythromycin stearate and ofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • oliceridine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of oliceridine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If concomitant use is necessary, may require less frequent oliceridine dosing. Closely monitor for respiratory depression and sedation and titrate subsequent doses accordingly. If inhibitor is discontinued, consider increase oliceridine dosage until stable drug effects are achieved. Monitor for signs of opioid withdrawal.

            • olodaterol inhaled

              erythromycin stearate and olodaterol inhaled both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Drugs that prolong the QTc interval and may potentiate the effects of beta2 agonists on the cardiovascular system; increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias

            • osilodrostat

              osilodrostat and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • osimertinib

              osimertinib and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Conduct periodic monitoring with ECGs and electrolytes in patients taking drugs known to prolong the QTc interval.

            • oxaliplatin

              oxaliplatin will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for ECG changes if therapy is initiated in patients with drugs known to prolong QT interval.

            • oxybutynin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of oxybutynin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ozanimod

              ozanimod and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The potential additive effects on heart rate, treatment with ozanimod should generally not be initiated in patients who are concurrently treated with QT prolonging drugs with known arrhythmogenic properties.

            • paclitaxel

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of paclitaxel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of paclitaxel by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • paclitaxel protein bound

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of paclitaxel protein bound by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of paclitaxel protein bound by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • palbociclib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of palbociclib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • paliperidone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of paliperidone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

              erythromycin stearate and paliperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • palovarotene

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of palovarotene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid coadministration of palovarotene, a CYP3A substrate, with moderate CYP3A inhibitors. If unavoidable, reduce palovarotene dose by 50%.

            • pantothenic acid

              erythromycin stearate will decrease the level or effect of pantothenic acid by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • parecoxib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of parecoxib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • paromomycin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of paromomycin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • paroxetine

              erythromycin stearate and paroxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • pasireotide

              erythromycin stearate and pasireotide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • pazopanib

              erythromycin stearate and pazopanib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pimozide

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pioglitazone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of pioglitazone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • piperacillin

              erythromycin stearate decreases effects of piperacillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

            • ponatinib

              ponatinib increases levels of erythromycin stearate by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • posaconazole

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of posaconazole by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

              erythromycin stearate and posaconazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • pravastatin

              erythromycin stearate increases toxicity of pravastatin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

            • prednisolone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of prednisolone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • prednisone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of prednisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pretomanid

              pretomanid will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Increase monitoring for drug-related adverse effects if pretomanid is coadministered with sensitive OATP1B3 substrates.

            • propafenone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of propafenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pyridoxine

              erythromycin stearate will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pyridoxine (Antidote)

              erythromycin stearate will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quetiapine

              quetiapine, erythromycin stearate. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid use with drugs that prolong QT and in patients with risk factors for prolonged QT interval. Postmarketing cases show QT prolongation with overdose in patients with concomitant illness or with drugs known to cause electrolyte imbalance or prolong QT.

            • quinine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of quinine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              erythromycin stearate and quinine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quizartinib

              quizartinib, erythromycin stearate. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor patients more frequently with ECG if coadministered with QT prolonging drugs.

            • ramelteon

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of ramelteon by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ranolazine

              erythromycin stearate and ranolazine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • ribociclib

              ribociclib will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rifaximin

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of rifaximin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rilpivirine

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of rilpivirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Where possible, alternatives such as azithromycin should be considered.

              rilpivirine increases toxicity of erythromycin stearate by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

            • rimegepant

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of rimegepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid repeating rimegepant dose within 48 hr if coadministered with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor.

            • risperidone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of risperidone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

              erythromycin stearate and risperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • ritonavir

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of ritonavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rivaroxaban

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of rivaroxaban by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Patients with renal impairment receiving rivaroxaban with drugs that are combined P-gp and weak or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors may have significant increases in exposure compared with patients with normal renal function and no inhibitor use, since both pathways of rivaroxaban elimination are affected. Since these increases may increase bleeding risk, use rivaroxaban in this situation only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk.

            • roflumilast

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of roflumilast by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Coadministration with dual inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP1A2 may increase systemic exposure and result in increased adverse reactions.

            • roflumilast topical

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of roflumilast topical by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • romidepsin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of romidepsin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

              erythromycin stearate and romidepsin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • rosuvastatin

              erythromycin stearate increases toxicity of rosuvastatin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

            • rucaparib

              rucaparib will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust dosage of CYP3A4 substrates, if clinically indicated.

            • ruxolitinib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ruxolitinib topical

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib topical by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sacubitril/valsartan

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of sacubitril/valsartan by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. The results from an in vitro study with human liver tissue indicate that valsartan is a substrate of the hepatic uptake transporter OATP1B1; coadministration with OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase valsartan systemic exposure

            • saquinavir

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sarecycline

              sarecycline will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for toxicities of P-gp substrates that may require dosage reduction when coadministered with P-gp inhibitors.

            • saxagliptin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of saxagliptin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • selpercatinib

              selpercatinib increases toxicity of erythromycin stearate by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sildenafil

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of sildenafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider a starting dose of 25 mg in patients treated with erythromycin.

            • silodosin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of silodosin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sirolimus

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of sirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sodium bicarbonate

              sodium bicarbonate increases levels of erythromycin stearate by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sodium citrate/citric acid

              sodium citrate/citric acid increases levels of erythromycin stearate by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/anhydrous citric acid

              erythromycin stearate decreases effects of sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/anhydrous citric acid by altering metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with antibiotics decreases efficacy by altering colonic bacterial flora needed to convert sodium picosulfate to active drug.

            • sonidegib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of sonidegib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid coadministration of sonidegib with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. If a moderate CYP3A inhibitor must be used, administer the moderate CYP3A inhibitor for <14 days and monitor closely for adverse reactions, particularly musculoskeletal adverse reactions.

            • sorafenib

              sorafenib and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sparsentan

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of sparsentan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No dosage adjustment needed. Monitor blood pressure, serum potassium, edema, and kidney function regularly if sparsentan is coadministered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

            • stiripentol

              stiripentol, erythromycin stearate. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP3A4 inhibitor and inducer. Monitor CYP3A4 substrates coadministered with stiripentol for increased or decreased effects. CYP3A4 substrates may require dosage adjustment.

              stiripentol will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing the dose of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) substrates, if adverse reactions are experienced when administered concomitantly with stiripentol.

            • streptomycin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of streptomycin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sufentanil

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of sufentanil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sufentanil SL

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of sufentanil SL by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of sufentanil SL with any CYP3A4 inhibitor may increase sufentanil plasma concentration, and, thereby increase or prolonged adverse effects, including potentially fatal respiratory depression.

            • sulfamethoxazole

              sulfamethoxazole and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • suvorexant

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of suvorexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease suvorexant starting dose to 5 mg HS if coadministered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors

            • tacrolimus

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of tacrolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • talazoparib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of talazoparib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Talazoparib is a P-glycoprotein (P-gp) substrate; coadministration with P-gp inhibitors may increase talazoparib systemic exposure.

            • tamoxifen

              erythromycin stearate, tamoxifen. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP3A4 inhibition decreases metabolism of tamoxifen to N-desmethyl tamoxifen (active metabolite with similar biologic activity).

            • tamsulosin

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of tamsulosin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dose reduction may be needed for coadministered drugs that are predominantly metabolized by CYP3A.

            • tazemetostat

              tazemetostat will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tecovirimat

              tecovirimat will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor sensitive CYP3A4 substrates for effectiveness if coadministered.

            • telavancin

              erythromycin stearate and telavancin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • tezacaftor

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of tezacaftor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust tezacaftor dosage regimen if coadministered with a moderate CYP3A inhibitor.

            • thiamine

              erythromycin stearate will decrease the level or effect of thiamine by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tinidazole

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of tinidazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tobramycin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of tobramycin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tofacitinib

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of tofacitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No specific dose adjustment recommended when tofacitinib coadministered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors; decrease tofacitinib dose if coadministered with both moderate CYP3A4 and potent CYP2C19 inhibitors.

            • tolvaptan

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of tolvaptan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • trabectedin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of trabectedin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tramadol

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of tramadol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. May require decreased tramadol dose or adjustment of dosing interval; increased risk for serious adverse events including seizures and serotonin syndrome

            • trazodone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of trazodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • trimethoprim

              erythromycin stearate and trimethoprim both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • triptorelin

              triptorelin increases toxicity of erythromycin stearate by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • tropisetron

              erythromycin stearate and tropisetron both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • tucatinib

              tucatinib will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider reducing the dosage of P-gp substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities.

            • valbenazine

              valbenazine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • valoctocogene roxaparvovec

              erythromycin stearate and valoctocogene roxaparvovec both increase Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Medications that may cause hepatotoxicity when combined with valoctogene roxaparvovec may potentiate the risk of elevated liver enzymes. Closely monitor these medications and consider alternative medications in case of potential drug interactions.

            • valsartan

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of valsartan by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. The results from an in vitro study with human liver tissue indicate that valsartan is a substrate of the hepatic uptake transporter OATP1B1; coadministration with OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase valsartan systemic exposure

            • vardenafil

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of vardenafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Limit vardenafil dose to 5 mg/24 hr

            • venlafaxine

              erythromycin stearate and venlafaxine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • vinblastine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of vinblastine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of vinblastine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • vincristine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of vincristine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of vincristine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • vincristine liposomal

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of vincristine liposomal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of vincristine liposomal by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • vinorelbine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of vinorelbine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • vitamin K1 (phytonadione)

              erythromycin stearate will decrease the level or effect of vitamin K1 (phytonadione) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • voclosporin

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of voclosporin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce voclosporin daily dosage to 15.8 mg PO in AM and 7.9 mg PO in PM.

              voclosporin, erythromycin stearate. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • voriconazole

              erythromycin stearate and voriconazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • zaleplon

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of zaleplon by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • zanubrutinib

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of zanubrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce zanubrutinib (a CYP3A4 substrate) to 80 mg PO BID to when coadministered with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. Interrupt dose as recommended for adverse reactions. After discontinuing the CYP3A4 inhibitor, resume previous dose of zanubrutinib.

            • ziprasidone

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • zolpidem

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of zolpidem by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • zonisamide

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of zonisamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

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            • acetazolamide

              acetazolamide will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • aliskiren

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of aliskiren by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • alvimopan

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of alvimopan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ambrisentan

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of ambrisentan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • amobarbital

              amobarbital decreases levels of erythromycin stearate by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • amoxicillin

              erythromycin stearate decreases effects of amoxicillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ampicillin

              erythromycin stearate decreases effects of ampicillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • anastrozole

              anastrozole will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • armodafinil

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of armodafinil by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • butabarbital

              butabarbital decreases levels of erythromycin stearate by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • butalbital

              butalbital decreases levels of erythromycin stearate by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • chlorpropamide

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of chlorpropamide by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hepatotoxicity.

            • clindamycin

              clindamycin, erythromycin stearate. Either decreases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • clindamycin topical

              erythromycin stearate, clindamycin topical. Either decreases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • cyclophosphamide

              cyclophosphamide will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • danazol

              danazol will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • desloratadine

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of desloratadine by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • dicloxacillin

              erythromycin stearate decreases effects of dicloxacillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • drospirenone

              drospirenone will increase the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • estradiol vaginal

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of estradiol vaginal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ethanol

              ethanol decreases levels of erythromycin stearate by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • fexofenadine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of fexofenadine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • lansoprazole

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of lansoprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • loratadine

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of loratadine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • methylprednisolone

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of methylprednisolone by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • nafcillin

              erythromycin stearate decreases effects of nafcillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. bacteriostatic antibiotics may interfere with the bactericidal actions of penicillins.

            • oxacillin

              erythromycin stearate decreases effects of oxacillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

            • penicillin G aqueous

              erythromycin stearate decreases effects of penicillin G aqueous by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • penicillin VK

              erythromycin stearate decreases effects of penicillin VK by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • pentobarbital

              pentobarbital decreases levels of erythromycin stearate by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • phenobarbital

              phenobarbital decreases levels of erythromycin stearate by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • pivmecillinam

              erythromycin stearate decreases effects of pivmecillinam by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • prednisone

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of prednisone by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of toxic steroid concentrations and altered mental status.

            • primidone

              primidone decreases levels of erythromycin stearate by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • rabeprazole

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of rabeprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • rosuvastatin

              erythromycin stearate decreases levels of rosuvastatin by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • secobarbital

              secobarbital decreases levels of erythromycin stearate by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • temocillin

              erythromycin stearate decreases effects of temocillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ticarcillin

              erythromycin stearate decreases effects of ticarcillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • valproic acid

              erythromycin stearate increases levels of valproic acid by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • zafirlukast

              erythromycin stearate decreases levels of zafirlukast by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

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            Adverse Effects

            1-10%

            Abdominal pain (8%)

            Headache (8%)

            Nausea (8%)

            Diarrhea (7%)

            Rash (3%)

            Vomiting (3%)

            Dyspepsia (2%)

            Flatulence (2%)

            Pain (2%)

            Pruritus (1%)

            Pseudomembranous colitis

            Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

            Anaphylaxis

            Fever

            Mild allergic reactions

            Urticaria

            Skin eruptions

            Tinnitus

            <1%

            Cholestatic hepatitis

            Confusion

            Hallucinations

            Hearing loss

            Hypotension

            Nervous system effects including seizures

            Torsade de pointes

            Ventricular tachycardia

            Vertigo

            Postmarketing reports

            Interstitial nephritis

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            Warnings

            Contraindications

            Documented hypersensitivity

            Coadministration with terfenadine

            Coadministration with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors that are extensively metabolized by CYP3A4 (lovastatin or simvastatin)

            Co-administration of erythromycin with pimozide, ergotamine or dihydroergotamine

            Cautions

            Hepatic dysfunction, including increased liver enzymes, and hepatocellular and/or cholestatic hepatitis, with or without jaundice reported in patients receiving oral erythromycin products

            Prescribing therapy in the absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection or a prophylactic indication is unlikely to provide benefit to patient and increases risk of development of drug-resistant bacteria

            Since erythromycin is principally excreted by the liver, caution should be exercised when erythromycin is administered to patients with impaired hepatic function

            Exacerbation of symptoms of myasthenia gravis and new onset of symptoms of myasthenic syndrome reported in patients receiving erythromycin therapy

            Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS) in infants following erythromycin therapy reported; a possible dose-response effect reported; since erythromycin may be used in the treatment of conditions in infants which are associated with significant mortality or morbidity (such as pertussis or neonatal Chlamydia trachomatis infections), the benefit of therapy needs to be weighed against potential risk of developing IHPS; parents should be informed to contact their physician if vomiting or irritability with feeding occurs

            Prolonged or repeated use of erythromycin may result in an overgrowth of nonsusceptible bacteria or fungi; if superinfection occurs, erythromycin should be discontinued, and appropriate therapy instituted

            When indicated, incision and drainage or other surgical procedures should be performed in conjunction with antibiotic therapy; observational studies in humans have reported cardiovascular malformations after exposure to drug products containing erythromycin during early pregnancy

            QT Prolongation

            • Therapy has been associated with prolongation of QT interval and infrequent cases of arrhythmia; elderly patients may be more susceptible to drug-associated effects on QT interval
            • Cases of torsades de pointes spontaneously reported during postmarketing surveillance in patients receiving erythromycin; fatalities reported
            • Therapy should be avoided in patients with known prolongation of QT interval, patients with ongoing proarrhythmic conditions such as uncorrected hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, clinically significant bradycardia, and patients receiving Class IA (quinidine, procainamide) or Class III (dofetilide, amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic agents

            Syphilis in pregnancy

            • There have been reports suggesting erythromycin does not reach the fetus in adequate concentration to prevent congenital syphilis; infants born to women treated during pregnancy with oral erythromycin for early syphilis should be treated with appropriate penicillin regimen

            Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea

            • Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea (CDAD) reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents, including erythromycin and may range in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis
            • Treatment with antibacterial agents alters the normal flora of the colon leading to overgrowth of C. difficile; C. difficile produces toxins A and B which contribute to development of CDAD
            • Hypertoxin producing strains of C. difficile cause increased morbidity and mortality, as these infections can be refractory to antimicrobial therapy and may require colectomy
            • CDAD must be considered in all patients who present with diarrhea following antibiotic use; careful medical history is necessary since CDAD has been reported to occur over two months after administration of antibacterial agents
            • If CDAD is suspected or confirmed, ongoing antibiotic use not directed against C. difficile may need to be discontinued; appropriate fluid and electrolyte management, protein supplementation, antibiotic treatment of C. difficile, and surgical evaluation should be instituted as clinically indicated

            Drug interaction overview

            • There have been post-marketing reports of cardiac arrhythmias, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, and torsades de pointes, caused by coadministration of drugs that result in QT prolongation; fatalities reported
            • Increased anticoagulant effects, which may be more pronounced in elderly when erythromycin and oral anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) are used concomitantly, reported
            • Colchicine is a substrate for both CYP3A4 and the efflux transporter P-glycoprotein (P-gp); erythromycin is considered moderate inhibitor of CYP3A4; a significant increase in colchicine plasma concentration is anticipated when co-administered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors such as erythromycin; if coadministration of colchicine and erythromycin is necessary, may need to reduce starting dose of colchicine, and maximum colchicine dose lowered; monitor patients for clinical symptoms of colchicine toxicity
            • Erythromycin may increase systemic exposure (AUC) of sildenafil; consider reduction of sildenafil dosage
            • Erythromycin may decrease clearance of triazolam, midazolam and related benzodiazepines, increasing their effect
            • Post-marketing reports indicate that co-administration with ergotamine or dihydroergotamine has been associated with acute ergot toxicity characterized by vasospasm and ischemia of central nervous system, extremities and other tissues
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            Pregnancy & Lactation

            Pregnancy Category: B

            Lactation: distributed in breast milk, use with caution; AAP categorizes as compatible with breastfeeding

            Pregnancy Categories

            A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

            B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

            C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

            D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

            X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

            NA: Information not available.

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            Pharmacology

            Mechanism of Action

            Inhibits bacterial growth, possibly by blocking dissociation of peptidyl tRNA from ribosomes, causing RNA-dependent protein synthesis to arrest

            Absorption

            Oral: variable but better with salt forms than with base form

            Peak Plasma Time: 4 hr (base)

            Distribution

            Protein Bound: 75-80%

            Crosses placenta; enters breast milk

            Relative diffusion from blood into CSF: minimal even with inflammation

            Metabolism

            Via P450 enzyme CYP3A4

            Enzymes inhibited: CYP1A2, CYP3A4

            Elimination

            Half-Life: 1.4 hr

            Excretion: Primarily feces; urine (2-15% as unchanged drug)

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            Erythrocin (as stearate) oral
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            250 mg tablet
            Erythrocin (as stearate) oral
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            250 mg tablet
            erythromycin stearate oral
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            250 mg tablet

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            erythromycin stearate oral

            ERYTHROMYCIN BASE, ERYTHROMYCIN STEARATE - ORAL

            (e-RITH-roe-MYE-sin base, e-RITH-roe-MYE-sin STEER-ate)

            COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Erythrocin

            USES: Erythromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It may also be used to prevent certain bacterial infections. Erythromycin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.This antibiotic treats or prevents only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

            HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually before a meal. This medication is best absorbed when taken on an empty stomach. If nausea occurs, you may take it with food or milk.This medication has a bitter taste if crushed. Swallow the medication whole. Do not chew or crush.The dosage and length of treatment are based on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, the dosage is also based on age and weight.For the best effect, take this antibiotic at evenly spaced times. To help you remember, take this medication at the same time(s) every day.If you are using this medication to treat an infection, continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection. Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse.If you are taking this medication to prevent certain bacterial infections, take it exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not stop taking the medication without your doctor's approval.

            SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain/cramping, and loss of appetite may occur. Taking this medication with food may lessen these symptoms. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: signs of liver disease (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, severe stomach/abdominal pain), unusual tiredness, muscle weakness, trouble speaking, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, hearing loss.Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: severe dizziness, fainting, fast/irregular heartbeat.This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition due to a bacteria called C. difficile. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has stopped. Tell your doctor right away if you develop: diarrhea that doesn't stop, abdominal or stomach pain/cramping, blood/mucus in your stool.If you have these symptoms, do not use anti-diarrhea or opioid products because they may make symptoms worse.Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new yeast infection. Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge or other new symptoms.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

            PRECAUTIONS: Before taking erythromycin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other macrolide antibiotics (such as azithromycin, clarithromycin); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease, a certain type of muscle disease (myasthenia gravis).Erythromycin may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, fainting) that need medical attention right away.The risk of QT prolongation may be increased if you have certain medical conditions or are taking other drugs that may cause QT prolongation. Before using erythromycin, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the drugs you take and if you have any of the following conditions: certain heart problems (heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in the EKG), family history of certain heart problems (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death).Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This risk may increase if you use certain drugs (such as diuretics/"water pills") or if you have conditions such as severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting. Talk to your doctor about using erythromycin safely.Erythromycin may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work well. Tell your health care professional that you are using erythromycin before having any immunizations/vaccinations.Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).Some erythromycin products may contain sodium. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information if you are on a salt-restricted diet or if you have a condition that could be worsened by an increase in salt intake (such as heart failure).Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially hearing loss and QT prolongation (see above).Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication.This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

            DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.A product that may interact with this drug is: digoxin.Many drugs besides erythromycin may affect the heart rhythm (QT prolongation), including amiodarone, dofetilide, pimozide, procainamide, propafenone, quinidine, sotalol, among others.Other medications can affect the removal of erythromycin from your body, which may affect how erythromycin works. Examples include azole antifungals (such as itraconazole, ketoconazole), certain calcium channel blockers (such as diltiazem, verapamil), certain anti-seizure medications (such as carbamazepine, phenytoin), quinupristin-dalfopristin, saquinavir, among others.Erythromycin can slow down the removal of other drugs from your body, which may affect how they work. Examples of affected drugs include bromocriptine, colchicine, certain benzodiazepines (such as midazolam, triazolam), eletriptan, ergot alkaloids (such as ergotamine, dihydroergotamine), certain drugs to treat erectile dysfunction-ED or pulmonary hypertension (such as sildenafil, tadalafil), certain "statin" drugs (such as lovastatin, simvastatin), vinblastine, among others.This medication may interfere with certain lab tests (such as urine tests), possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.

            OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

            NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection unless your doctor tells you to.

            MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

            STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

            Information last revised March 2024. Copyright(c) 2024 First Databank, Inc.

            IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

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