A patient is taking ketoconazole for fungal infection develops cold for which he is prescribed terfenadine. Possible interaction between terfenadine and ketoconazole is
Correct Answer: Ketoconazole decreases metabolism of terfenadine
Description: (A) Ketoconazole decreases metabolism of terfenadine# Large amounts of Terfenadine reach systemic circulation if erythromycin, ketoconazole, clarithromycin are concurrently administered, as these drugs are P450 enzyme inhibitors.> Azithromycin, fluconazole have no effect & found to be safe.
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