Drug interactions with erythromycin stearate and lovastatin oral

erythromycin stearate brand names and other generic formulations include:

No brand names available

All generic drug interactions for erythromycin stearate (lists will include brand and generic names):

lovastatin oral brand names and other generic formulations include:

Altocor Oral, Altoprev Oral, Mevacor Oral

All generic drug interactions for lovastatin oral (lists will include brand and generic names):
ContraindicatedNever use this combination of drugs because of high risk for dangerous interaction

erythromycin stearate and lovastatin oral

erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of lovastatin oral by altering drug metabolism. The effectiveness of the statin will increase; Increasing the risk of muscle breakdown.

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ContraindicatedContraindicated.

erythromycin stearate and lovastatin oral

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

Clinical Drug Interactions Source: Medscape from WebMD
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Drug Interaction Categories

Contraindicated

Never use this combination of drugs because of high risk for dangerous interaction

Serious

Potential for serious interaction; regular monitoring by your doctor required or alternate medication may be needed

Significant

Potential for significant interaction (monitoring by your doctor is likely required)

Minor

Interaction is unlikely, minor, or nonsignificant

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