Administration with which of the following would increase serum concentrations of disopyramide? Select all that apply
A) Amiodarone
B) Quinidine
C) Rifampin
D) Cimetidine
E) Erythromycin
Ans: B, E
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Increased serum disopyramide levels occur when quinidine or erythromycin is given with disopyramide. Amiodarone and cimetidine increase serum flecainide levels. Rifampin decreases serum disopyramide levels.
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