Drug Interactions between itraconazole and tretinoin
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- itraconazole
- tretinoin
Interactions between your drugs
itraconazole tretinoin
Applies to: itraconazole and tretinoin
Talk to your doctor before using tretinoin together with itraconazole. Combining these medications may increase the blood levels of tretinoin. You may be more likely to experience side effects, including a rare but potentially serious condition called pseudotumor cerebri that is associated with elevated pressure in the brain. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop signs and symptoms of pseudotumor cerebri such as headache, nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances, light sensitivity, or ringing in the ears. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Drug and food interactions
itraconazole food
Applies to: itraconazole
Food increases the absorption of itraconazole capsules but decreases the absorption of itraconazole oral solution. Capsules should be taken immediately after a full meal and the solution be taken on an empty stomach to ensure best results.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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