Azoles and antidepressants: a mini-review of the tolerability of co-administration

Mycoses. 2009 Sep;52(5):433-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0507.2008.01677.x. Epub 2009 Jan 21.

Abstract

Depression is a common condition in chronically ill immunosuppressed patients on long-term antifungal therapy with azoles. As both azoles and more recent antifungals are metabolised by the P450 enzymatic system in the liver, here we review the potential of clinically meaningful interactions between antidepressants and azoles. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are safer compared to tricycle antidepressants when co-administered with azoles. More pharmacovigilance is needed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antidepressive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Azoles / therapeutic use*
  • Drug Interactions
  • Humans

Substances

  • Antidepressive Agents
  • Antifungal Agents
  • Azoles