Drug interactions with azithromycin can cause your body to metabolize the medicines differently than intended, cause an increase in heart toxicity, and alter the levels of some drugs in your system, among other things. A few of the drugs that can potentially interact with azithromycin include warfarin, tacrolimus, and antacids containing aluminum or magnesium (such as Rolaids or Mylanta). Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider or pharmacist about any azithromycin drug interactions that may apply to you.
Azithromycin Drug Interactions: An Introduction
Azithromycin (Zithromax®) can potentially interact with a number of other medicines. Azithromycin drug interactions can include, but are not limited to, the following:
Pimozide (Orap®)
Warfarin (Coumadin®, Jantoven®)
Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium, such as Maalox®, Mylanta®, Riopan®, Gelusil® Rolaids®, ALternaGEL®, Amphojel®, and others
Other aluminum/magnesium products (such as supplements, laxatives, and multivitamins with minerals)
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