Acetaminophen interactions
Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Ofirmev, Panadol) has 63 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 3 major, 45 moderate, 8 minor, and 7 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.
What Acetaminophen looks like
All 11 versionsRenderings from the FDA labels' product listings: color, shape, size, and imprint. 11 documented versions from 12 labelers.
About Acetaminophen
Facts, myths, and online claimsAcetaminophen (called paracetamol outside the United States) is a pain reliever and fever reducer sold over the counter as Tylenol, Panadol, Mapap, and many generics, and by prescription in combination with opioids and as the injection Ofirmev. It relieves mild to moderate pain from headache, toothache, backache, colds, and arthritis, and lowers fever. Over-the-counter tablets are usually taken every 4 to 6 hours, with a daily ceiling on the label. Unlike ibuprofen it does not reduce inflammation.
Interactions from the label
Major interactions (3)
- AcetylcysteineMajor
Hypersensitivity Reactions Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions; including fatal or life-threatening anaphylaxis, rash, hypotension, wheezing, and/or shortness of breath; have been observed in patients receiving intravenous acetylcysteine for acetaminophen overdose and occurred soon after initiation of the infusion [ see Adverse Reactions ( 6 ) ]. (Acetylcysteine label, Warnings and precautions)
- MetyraponeMajor
Acetaminophen: Avoid concomitant use with Metopirone. (Metyrapone label, Drug interactions)
A baby nursing from an ultra-rapid metabolizer mother taking tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen could potentially be exposed to high levels of M1, and experience life-threatening respiratory depression. (Tramadol and acetaminophen label, Warnings and precautions)
Moderate interactions (45)
Effects of Other Substances on Acetaminophen Substances that induce or regulate hepatic cytochrome enzyme CYP2E1 may alter the metabolism of acetaminophen and increase its hepatotoxic potential. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)
Effects of Other Substances on Acetaminophen Substances that induce or regulate hepatic cytochrome enzyme CYP2E1 may alter the metabolism of acetaminophen and increase its hepatotoxic potential. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)
Regular or heavy drinking raises the risk of liver damage from acetaminophen. (NIAAA, Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicines)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Chronic oral acetaminophen use at a dose of 4,000 mg/day has been shown to cause an increase in international normalized ratio (INR) in some patients who have been stabilized on sodium warfarin as an anticoagulant. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)
Chronic oral acetaminophen use at a dose of 4,000 mg/day has been shown to cause an increase in international normalized ratio (INR) in some patients who have been stabilized on sodium warfarin as an anticoagulant. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)
…Antibiotics dapsone, nitrofurantoin, para-aminosalicylic acid, sulfonamides Antimalarials chloroquine, primaquine Anticonvulsants phenobarbital, phenytoin, sodium valproate Other drugs acetaminophen, metoclopramide, quinine, sulfasalazine Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors, Nonselective Beta-Adrenergic Antagonists, or Tricyclic Antidepressants: May produce severe, prolonged… (Articaine and epinephrine label, Drug interactions)
Chronic oral acetaminophen use at a dose of 4,000 mg/day has been shown to cause an increase in international normalized ratio (INR) in some patients who have been stabilized on sodium warfarin as an anticoagulant. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)
…Antibiotics dapsone, nitrofurantoin, para-aminosalicylic acid, sulfonamides Antimalarials chloroquine, primaquine Anticonvulsants phenobarbital, phenytoin, sodium valproate Other drugs acetaminophen, metoclopramide, quinine, sulfasalazine 7.6 Potent Inhalation Anesthetics Serious dose-related cardiac arrhythmias may occur if preparations containing a vasoconstrictor… (Bupivacaine and epinephrine label, Drug interactions)
Effects of Other Substances on Acetaminophen Substances that induce or regulate hepatic cytochrome enzyme CYP2E1 may alter the metabolism of acetaminophen and increase its hepatotoxic potential. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)
Effects of Other Substances on Acetaminophen Substances that induce or regulate hepatic cytochrome enzyme CYP2E1 may alter the metabolism of acetaminophen and increase its hepatotoxic potential. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)
Effects of Other Substances on Acetaminophen Substances that induce or regulate hepatic cytochrome enzyme CYP2E1 may alter the metabolism of acetaminophen and increase its hepatotoxic potential. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)
…procaine, ropivacaine, tetracaine Antineoplastic agents cyclophosphamide, flutamide, hydroxyurea, ifosfamide, rasburicase Antibiotics dapsone, nitrofurantoin, para-aminosalicylic acid, sulfonamides Antimalarials chloroquine, primaquine Anticonvulsants Phenobarbital, phenytoin, sodium valproate Other drugs acetaminophen, metoclopramide, quinine, sulfasalazine (Chloroprocaine label, Precautions)
Chronic oral acetaminophen use at a dose of 4,000 mg/day has been shown to cause an increase in international normalized ratio (INR) in some patients who have been stabilized on sodium warfarin as an anticoagulant. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)
Ascorbic acid and acetaminophen may increase plasma EE concentrations, possibly by inhibition of conjugation. (Desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol label, Drug interactions)
Exercise caution when prescribing ZIPSOR with concomitant drugs that are known to be potentially hepatotoxic (e.g., acetaminophen, antibiotics, antiepileptics). (Diclofenac label, Warnings and precautions)
Acetaminophen In normal volunteers, concomitant administration of diflunisal and acetaminophen resulted in an approximate 50% increase in plasma levels of acetaminophen. (Diflunisal label, Drug interactions)
Ascorbic acid and acetaminophen may increase plasma EE concentrations, possibly by inhibition of conjugation. (Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol label, Drug interactions)
Chronic oral acetaminophen use at a dose of 4,000 mg/day has been shown to cause an increase in international normalized ratio (INR) in some patients who have been stabilized on sodium warfarin as an anticoagulant. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)
Chronic oral acetaminophen use at a dose of 4,000 mg/day has been shown to cause an increase in international normalized ratio (INR) in some patients who have been stabilized on sodium warfarin as an anticoagulant. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)
Ascorbic acid and acetaminophen may increase plasma ethinyl estradiol concentrations, possibly by inhibition of conjugation. (Etonogestrel and ethinyl estradiol label, Drug interactions)
Chronic oral acetaminophen use at a dose of 4,000 mg/day has been shown to cause an increase in international normalized ratio (INR) in some patients who have been stabilized on sodium warfarin as an anticoagulant. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)
Chronic oral acetaminophen use at a dose of 4,000 mg/day has been shown to cause an increase in international normalized ratio (INR) in some patients who have been stabilized on sodium warfarin as an anticoagulant. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)
Effects of Other Substances on Acetaminophen Substances that induce or regulate hepatic cytochrome enzyme CYP2E1 may alter the metabolism of acetaminophen and increase its hepatotoxic potential. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)
Medications for the treatment of hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., acetaminophen, antihistamines, corticosteroids and/or epinephrine) should be available for immediate use in the event of a reaction [see Dosage and Administration (2.10) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . (Infliximab label, Warnings and precautions)
Acetaminophen A report of severe acetaminophen toxicity was reported in a patient receiving isoniazid. (Isoniazid label, Drug interactions)
Ascorbic acid and acetaminophen may increase systemic exposure of ethinyl estradiol, possibly by inhibition of conjugation. (Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol label, Drug interactions)
…Antibiotics dapsone, nitrofurantoin, para-aminosalicylic acid, sulfonamides Antimalarials chloroquine, primaquine Anticonvulsants phenobarbital, phenytoin, sodium valproate Other drugs acetaminophen, metoclopramide, quinine, sulfasalazine 7.6 Potent Inhalation Anesthetics Serious dose-related cardiac arrhythmias may occur if preparations containing epinephrine are… (Lidocaine and epinephrine label, Drug interactions)
…prilocaine, procaine, ropivacaine, tetracaine Antineoplastic agents cyclophosphamide, flutamide, hydroxyurea, isofamide, rasburicase Antibiotics dapsone, nitrofurantoin, para-aminosalicylic acid, sufonamides Antimalarials chloroquine, primaquine Anticonvulsants Phenobarbital, phenytoin, sodium valproate Other drugs acetaminophen, metoclopramide, quinine, sulfasalazine (Lidocaine and prilocaine label, Drug interactions)
- LomitapideModerate
Caution should be exercised when JUXTAPID is used with other medications known to have potential for hepatotoxicity, such as isotretinoin, amiodarone, acetaminophen (>4 g/day for ≥3 days/week), methotrexate, tetracyclines, and tamoxifen. (Lomitapide label, Warnings and precautions)
…procaine, ropivacaine, tetracaine Antineoplastic agents cyclophosphamide, flutamide, hydroxyurea, ifosfamide, rasburicase Antibiotics dapsone, nitrofurantoin, para-aminosalicylic acid, sulfonamides Antimalarials chloroquine, primaquine Anticonvulsants phenobarbital, phenytoin, sodium valproate Other drugs acetaminophen, metoclopramide, quinine, sulfasalazine (Mepivacaine label, Drug interactions)
- MotixafortideModerate
Premedicate with an analgesic medication (e.g., acetaminophen) prior to each APHEXDA dose. (Motixafortide label, Warnings and precautions)
Ascorbic acid and acetaminophen may increase plasma EE concentrations, possibly by inhibition of conjugation. (Norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol label, Drug interactions)
Ascorbic acid and acetaminophen may increase plasma ethinyl estradiol levels, possibly by inhibition of conjugation. (Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol label, Drug interactions)
Ascorbic acid and acetaminophen may increase plasma EE concentrations, possibly by inhibition of conjugation. (Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol label, Drug interactions)
Ascorbic acid and acetaminophen may increase plasma EE concentrations, possibly by inhibition of conjugation. (Norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol label, Drug interactions)
The addition of an antipyretic (e.g., acetaminophen) may also be considered [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ]. (Ocrelizumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Effects of Other Substances on Acetaminophen Substances that induce or regulate hepatic cytochrome enzyme CYP2E1 may alter the metabolism of acetaminophen and increase its hepatotoxic potential. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)
…Antibiotics dapsone, nitrofurantoin, para-aminosalicylic acid, sulfonamides Antimalarials chloroquine, primaquine Anticonvulsants phenobarbital, phenytoin, sodium valproate Other drugs acetaminophen, metoclopramide, quinine, sulfasalazine The administration of local anesthetic injections containing epinephrine or norepinephrine to patients receiving monoamine oxidase… (Prilocaine and epinephrine label, Drug interactions)
- ProbenecidModerate
In patients on probenecid who require a mild analgesic agent the use of acetaminophen rather than small doses of salicylates would be preferred. (Probenecid label, Warnings)
- Probenecid and colchicineModerate
In patients on probenecid and colchicine who require a mild analgesic agent the use of acetaminophen rather than small doses of salicylates would be preferred. (Probenecid and colchicine label, Warnings)
Chronic oral acetaminophen use at a dose of 4,000 mg/day has been shown to cause an increase in international normalized ratio (INR) in some patients who have been stabilized on sodium warfarin as an anticoagulant. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)
…Antibiotics dapsone, nitrofurantoin, para-aminosalicylic acid, sulfonamides Antimalarials chloroquine, primaquine Anticonvulsants Phenobarbital, phenytoin, sodium valproate Other drugs acetaminophen, metoclopramide, quinine, sulfasalazine NAROPIN should be used with caution in patients receiving other local anesthetics or agents structurally related to amide- type… (Ropivacaine label, Drug interactions)
Chronic oral acetaminophen use at a dose of 4,000 mg/day has been shown to cause an increase in international normalized ratio (INR) in some patients who have been stabilized on sodium warfarin as an anticoagulant. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)
- ZenocutuzumabModerate
Prior to the first BIZENGRI infusion, premedicate with a corticosteroid, an H1 antihistamine and acetaminophen to reduce the risk of IRRs [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ]. (Zenocutuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Minor mentions (8)
Drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 or CYP1A2 include the following: Acetaminophen, albendazole, alprazolam, aprepitant, buprenorphone, bupropion, buspirone, citalopram, clobazam, clonazepam, clozapine, cyclosporin, delavirdine, desipramine, diazepam, dicumarol, dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers (e.g., felodipine), doxycycline, ethosuximide, everolimus, felbamate,… (Carbamazepine label, Drug interactions)
Drug Interactions Probenecid Probenecid is known to interact with the metabolism or renal tubular excretion of many drugs (e.g., acetaminophen, acyclovir, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, aminosalicylic acid, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, bumetanide, clofibrate, methotrexate, famotidine, furosemide, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, theophylline,… (Cidofovir label, Drug interactions)
Drug Interactions There was no evidence of drug interactions in clinical studies in which dobutamine was administered concurrently with other drugs, including digitalis preparations, furosemide, spironolactone, lidocaine, glyceryl trinitrate, isosorbide dinitrate, morphine, atropine, heparin, protamine, potassium chloride, folic acid, and acetaminophen. (Dobutamine label, Drug interactions)
Orally Administered Drugs (e.g., acetaminophen) Clinical Impact Exenatide slows gastric emptying. (Exenatide label, Drug interactions)
Other Concomitant Therapy Although specific interaction studies were not performed, PROSCAR was concomitantly used in clinical studies with acetaminophen, acetylsalicylic acid, α-blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, analgesics, anti-convulsants, beta-adrenergic blocking agents, diuretics, calcium channel blockers, cardiac nitrates, HMG-CoA… (Finasteride label, Drug interactions)
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)
Other Drugs: Co-administration of telmisartan did not result in a clinically significant interaction with acetaminophen, amlodipine, glyburide, simvastatin, hydrochlorothiazide, warfarin, or ibuprofen. (Telmisartan and amlodipine label, Drug interactions)
Effect of Other Drugs on Treprostinil Drug interaction studies have been carried out with treprostinil (oral or subcutaneous) co-administered with acetaminophen (4 g/day), warfarin (25 mg/day), and fluconazole (200 mg/day), respectively, in healthy volunteers. (Treprostinil label, Drug interactions)
No significant interaction reported (7)
No clinically significant drug interactions have been observed between RPV and the following medications: acetaminophen, atorvastatin, chlorzoxazone, ethinyl estradiol, ledipasvir/sofosbuvir, norethindrone, sildenafil, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir, or TDF. (Emtricitabine, rilpivirine, and tenofovir label, Drug interactions)
Therapeutic concentrations of digoxin, warfarin, ibuprofen, naproxen, piroxicam, acetaminophen, phenytoin and tolbutamide did not alter ketorolac tromethamine protein binding. (Ketorolac label, Drug interactions)
…Clinically Significant Drug Interaction with TAMIFLU No dose adjustments are needed for either oseltamivir or the concomitant drug when coadministering oseltamivir with amoxicillin, acetaminophen, aspirin, cimetidine, antacids (magnesium and aluminum hydroxides and calcium carbonates), rimantadine, amantadine, or warfarin [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Oseltamivir label, Drug interactions)
…included in Table 6, the interaction between EDURANT and the following drugs was evaluated in clinical studies and no dose adjustment is needed for either drug [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] : acetaminophen, atorvastatin, chlorzoxazone, cabotegravir, ethinylestradiol, norethindrone, raltegravir, sildenafil, simeprevir and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. (Rilpivirine label, Drug interactions)
Acetaminophen Acetaminophen had no effect on the plasma levels of sulindac or its sulfide metabolite. (Sulindac label, Drug interactions)
Drugs for which either no interaction or a likely clinically unimportant interaction has been observed Acetaminophen Valproate had no effect on any of the pharmacokinetic parameters of acetaminophen when it was concurrently administered to three epileptic patients. (Valproic acid label, Drug interactions)
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