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  • remove citalopram
    generic
  • remove hydroxychloroquine sulfate
    generic

multicheck MultiCheck Results - 1 Interaction

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Avoid/Use Alternative

Smiley face Smiley face citalopram (generic) + hydroxychloroquine sulfate (generic)

Avoid/Use Alternative


citalopram + hydroxychloroquine

use alternative or monitor ECG: combo may incr. risk of QT prolongation, cardiac arrhythmias, seizures (additive effects)

Additional Considerations

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monitor ECG in combo with other drugs that prolong QT interval after hydroxychloroquine D/C due to long half-life (32-50 days); combo may incr. risk of QT prolongation, cardiac arrhythmias

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add MAO inhibitor to Interaction Check if recent (14 days) use

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