Theophylline + Zileuton Interaction

Majorinteraction on record

Description

Zileuton significantly decreases theophylline clearance (~50%), doubling AUC and increasing Cmax by 73%. Theophylline-related adverse reactions occur more frequently. Reduce theophylline dose by approximately one-half and monitor plasma concentrations.

Mechanism

Decreased theophylline clearance and elimination

Source: NLP:zileuton