Buprenorphine and naloxone interactions
Buprenorphine and naloxone (Suboxone, Zubsolv), an opioid has 278 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 100 major, 170 moderate, 7 minor, and 1 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.
Major interactions (100)
Many, but not all, post-marketing reports regarding coma and death involved misuse by self-injection or were associated with the concomitant use of buprenorphine and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressant, including alcohol. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Many, but not all, post-marketing reports regarding coma and death involved misuse by self-injection or were associated with the concomitant use of buprenorphine and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressant, including alcohol. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Examples: phenelzine, tranylcypromine, linezolid Muscle Relaxants Clinical Impact: Buprenorphine may enhance the neuromuscular blocking action of skeletal muscle relaxants and produce an increased degree of respiratory depression. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Opioid Antagonist: Naloxegol ↑ naloxegol Avoid use with BIXLENVO; if unavoidable, decrease the dosage of naloxegol and monitor for adverse reactions. (Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide label, Drug interactions)
Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Buprenorphine label, Boxed warning)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Management of respiratory depression may include close observation, supportive measures, and use of opioid overdose reversal agents (e.g., naloxone, nalmefene), depending on the patient's clinical status [see OVERDOSAGE ]. (Butorphanol label, Warnings)
CNS Depressants The concomitant use of EQUETRO and other CNS depressants can increase the risk of respiratory depression, profound sedation, hypotension, and syncope. (Carbamazepine label, Drug interactions)
Examples: phenelzine, tranylcypromine, linezolid Muscle Relaxants Clinical Impact: Buprenorphine may enhance the neuromuscular blocking action of skeletal muscle relaxants and produce an increased degree of respiratory depression. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Avoid concurrent use of QUZYTTIR with alcohol or other CNS depressants because additional reduction in alertness and additional impairment of CNS performance may occur. (Cetirizine label, Warnings and precautions)
Many, but not all, post-marketing reports regarding coma and death involved misuse by self-injection or were associated with the concomitant use of buprenorphine and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressant, including alcohol. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Do not use in comatose states or in the presence of large amounts of central nervous system depressants (alcohol, barbiturates, narcotics, etc.). (Chlorpromazine label, Contraindications)
Table 8: Drugs That are Affected by and Affecting Ciprofloxacin Drugs That are Affected by Ciprofloxacin Drug(s) Recommendation Comments Tizanidine Contraindicated Concomitant administration of tizanidine and ciprofloxacin is contraindicated due to the potentiation of hypotensive and sedative effects of tizanidine [see Contraindications ( 4.2 )]. (Ciprofloxacin label, Drug interactions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Many, but not all, post-marketing reports regarding coma and death involved misuse by self-injection or were associated with the concomitant use of buprenorphine and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressant, including alcohol. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Many, but not all, post-marketing reports regarding coma and death involved misuse by self-injection or were associated with the concomitant use of buprenorphine and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressant, including alcohol. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Avoid use with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants ( 5.3 ) (Clonidine label, Warnings and precautions)
Additionally, avoid the use of mixed agonist/antagonist (e.g., pentazocine, nalbuphine, and butorphanol) or partial agonist (e.g., buprenorphine) analgesics in patients who are receiving a full opioid agonist analgesic, including Codeine Sulfate Tablets. (Codeine label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples: phenelzine, tranylcypromine, linezolid Muscle Relaxants Clinical Impact: Buprenorphine may enhance the neuromuscular blocking action of skeletal muscle relaxants and produce an increased degree of respiratory depression. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Examples: phenelzine, tranylcypromine, linezolid Muscle Relaxants Clinical Impact: Buprenorphine may enhance the neuromuscular blocking action of skeletal muscle relaxants and produce an increased degree of respiratory depression. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Many, but not all, post-marketing reports regarding coma and death involved misuse by self-injection or were associated with the concomitant use of buprenorphine and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressant, including alcohol. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
The use of LUNESTA with other sedative-hypnotics at bedtime or the middle of the night is not recommended. (Eszopiclone label, Warnings and precautions)
Management of respiratory depression may include close observation, supportive measures, and use of opioid overdose reversal agents (e.g., naloxone, nalmefene) , depending on the patient's clinical status [see Overdosage (10) ] . (Fentanyl label, Warnings and precautions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Opioids Respiratory depression and sedation, sometimes resulting in death, have been reported following coadministration of gabapentin with opioids (e.g., morphine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, buprenorphine) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] . (Gabapentin label, Drug interactions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Prevention or Management Avoid concomitant use of HALDOL DECANOATE with CNS depressants such as anesthetics, opioids, and alcohol. (Haloperidol label, Drug interactions)
Additionally, avoid the use of mixed agonist/antagonist (e.g., pentazocine, nalbuphine, and butorphanol) or partial agonist (e.g., buprenorphine) analgesics in patients who are receiving a full opioid agonist analgesic, including hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets. (Hydrocodone and acetaminophen label, Warnings)
Management of respiratory depression may include close observation, supportive measures, and use of opioid overdose reversal agents (e.g., naloxone, nalmefene), depending on the patient’s clinical status [see Overdosage ( 10 )] . (Hydromorphone label, Warnings and precautions)
Rarely, cardiac arrests and death have been reported in association with the combined use of hydroxyzine hydrochloride intramuscularly and other CNS depressants. (Hydroxyzine label, Precautions)
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) Clinical Impact: MAOI interactions with opioids may manifest as serotonin syndrome or opioid toxicity (e.g., respiratory depression, coma). (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Benzodiazepines, Opioid Analgesics, or other CNS Depressants : Concomitant use may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, or death. (Ketamine label, Drug interactions)
This may potentiate and prolong hypnotic and sedative effects, especially with repeated dosing or chronic administration of these agents. (Ketoconazole label, Contraindications)
BOXED WARNING Ketorolac tromethamine tablets, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), are indicated for the short-term (up to 5 days in adults), management of moderately severe acute pain that requires analgesia at the opioid level and only as continuation treatment following IV or IM dosing of ketorolac tromethamine, if necessary. (Ketorolac label, Boxed warning)
Avoid concurrent use of alcohol or other central nervous system depressants with XYZAL. (Levocetirizine label, Warnings and precautions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Additionally, avoid the use of mixed agonist/antagonist (e.g., pentazocine, nalbuphine, and butorphanol) or partial agonist (e.g., buprenorphine) analgesics in patients who are receiving a full opioid agonist analgesic, including Levorphanol. (Levorphanol label, Warnings)
Examples: phenelzine, tranylcypromine, linezolid Muscle Relaxants Clinical Impact: Buprenorphine may enhance the neuromuscular blocking action of skeletal muscle relaxants and produce an increased degree of respiratory depression. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Increased Risk of Opioid Overdose after Opioid Discontinuation : Patients who complete opioid discontinuation are at an increased risk of fatal overdose should they resume opioid use. (Lofexidine label, Warnings and precautions)
Many, but not all, post-marketing reports regarding coma and death involved misuse by self-injection or were associated with the concomitant use of buprenorphine and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressant, including alcohol. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Withdrawal Avoid the use of mixed agonist/antagonist (i.e., pentazocine, nalbuphine, and butorphanol) or partial agonist (e.g., buprenorphine) analgesics in patients who are receiving a full opioid agonist, including METHADOSE. (Methadone label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples: phenelzine, tranylcypromine, linezolid Muscle Relaxants Clinical Impact: Buprenorphine may enhance the neuromuscular blocking action of skeletal muscle relaxants and produce an increased degree of respiratory depression. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablet is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to buprenorphine or naloxone as serious adverse reactions, including anaphylactic shock, have been reported [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Contraindications)
Many, but not all, post-marketing reports regarding coma and death involved misuse by self-injection or were associated with the concomitant use of buprenorphine and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressant, including alcohol. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Additionally, avoid the use of mixed agonist/antagonist (e.g., pentazocine, nalbuphine, and butorphanol) or partial agonist (e.g., buprenorphine) analgesics in patients who are receiving a full opioid agonist analgesic, including Morphine Sulfate Oral Solution. (Morphine label, Warnings and precautions)
Management of respiratory depression may include close observation, supportive measures, and use of opioid overdose reversal agents (e.g., naloxone, nalmefene), depending on the patient's clinical status [see OVERDOSAGE ]. (Nalbuphine label, Warnings)
Buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablet is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to buprenorphine or naloxone as serious adverse reactions, including anaphylactic shock, have been reported [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Contraindications)
Buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablet is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to buprenorphine or naloxone as serious adverse reactions, including anaphylactic shock, have been reported [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Contraindications)
Buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablet is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to buprenorphine or naloxone as serious adverse reactions, including anaphylactic shock, have been reported [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Contraindications)
Buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablet is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to buprenorphine or naloxone as serious adverse reactions, including anaphylactic shock, have been reported [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Contraindications)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Management of respiratory depression may include close observation, supportive measures, and use of opioid opioid overdose reversal agents (e.g., naloxone, nalmefene), depending on the patient’s clinical status [see Overdosage ( 10.2 )] . (Oliceridine label, Warnings and precautions)
Avoid concurrent use of alcohol or other central nervous system depressants with olopatadine hydrochloride nasal spray ( 5.2 ). (Olopatadine label, Warnings and precautions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Examples: butorphanol, nalbuphine, pentazocine, buprenorphine Muscle Relaxants Clinical Impact: Oxycodone may enhance the neuromuscular blocking action of skeletal muscle relaxants and produce an increased degree of respiratory depression. (Oxycodone label, Drug interactions)
Withdrawal Avoid the use of mixed agonist/antagonist (e.g., pentazocine, nalbuphine, and butorphanol) or partial agonist (e.g., buprenorphine) analgesics in patients who are receiving a full opioid agonist analgesic, including oxycodone hydrochloride tablets. (Oxycodone and acetaminophen label, Warnings and precautions)
Additionally, avoid the use of mixed agonist/antagonist (e.g., pentazocine, nalbuphine, and butorphanol) and partial agonist (e.g., buprenorphine) analgesics in patients who are receiving a full opioid agonist analgesic, including Oxymorphone Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets. (Oxymorphone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablet is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to buprenorphine or naloxone as serious adverse reactions, including anaphylactic shock, have been reported [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Contraindications)
Examples: phenelzine, tranylcypromine, linezolid Muscle Relaxants Clinical Impact: Buprenorphine may enhance the neuromuscular blocking action of skeletal muscle relaxants and produce an increased degree of respiratory depression. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
WARNING: RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH OPIOIDS; DEPENDENCE AND WITHDRAWAL REACTIONS AFTER USE OF SEZABY FOR A LONGER DURATION THAN RECOMMENDED; and ABUSE, MISUSE AND ADDICTION WITH UNAPPROVED USE IN ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS Risks from Concomitant Use with Opioids Concomitant use of phenobarbital products, including SEZABY, and opioids may result in profound sedation,… (Phenobarbital label, Boxed warning)
• Respiratory Depression : May occur with LYRICA when used with concomitant CNS depressants or in the setting of underlying respiratory impairment. (Pregabalin label, Warnings and precautions)
Do not use in comatose states or in the presence of large amounts of central nervous system depressants (alcohol, barbiturates, narcotics, etc.). Do not use in pediatric surgery. (Prochlorperazine label, Contraindications)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) Clinical Impact: MAOI interactions with opioids may manifest as serotonin syndrome or opioid toxicity (e.g., respiratory depression, coma). (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) Clinical Impact: MAOI interactions with opioids may manifest as serotonin syndrome or opioid toxicity (e.g., respiratory depression, coma). (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
• Central Nervous System Depression Xyrem (sodium oxybate) is a CNS depressant. (Sodium oxybate label, Boxed warning)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Many, but not all, post-marketing reports regarding coma and death involved misuse by self-injection or were associated with the concomitant use of buprenorphine and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressant, including alcohol. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples: phenelzine, tranylcypromine, linezolid Muscle Relaxants Clinical Impact: Buprenorphine may enhance the neuromuscular blocking action of skeletal muscle relaxants and produce an increased degree of respiratory depression. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Examples: phenelzine, tranylcypromine, linezolid Muscle Relaxants Clinical Impact: Buprenorphine may enhance the neuromuscular blocking action of skeletal muscle relaxants and produce an increased degree of respiratory depression. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Many, but not all, post-marketing reports regarding coma and death involved misuse by self-injection or were associated with the concomitant use of buprenorphine and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressant, including alcohol. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
The use of zaleplon with other sedative-hypnotics at bedtime or the middle of the night is not recommended (see ). (Zaleplon label, Warnings)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
The use of Zolpidem Tartrate with other sedative-hypnotics (including other zolpidem products) at bedtime or the middle of the night is not recommended. (Zolpidem label, Warnings and precautions)
Moderate interactions (170)
Examples: Cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone Diuretics Clinical Impact: Opioids can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing the release of antidiuretic hormone. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Anticholinergic Drugs Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs may increase the risk of urinary retention and/or severe constipation, which may lead to paralytic ileus. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Inform patients also that the central nervous system depressant effects of allopurinol tablets may be additive to those of alcohol and other CNS depressants. (Allopurinol label, Warnings and precautions)
Anticholinergic Drugs Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs may increase the risk of urinary retention and/or severe constipation, which may lead to paralytic ileus. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Examples: Cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone Diuretics Clinical Impact: Opioids can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing the release of antidiuretic hormone. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- AprepitantCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate
Inhibitors of CYP3A4 Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of buprenorphine and CYP3A4 inhibitors can increase the plasma concentration of buprenorphine, resulting in increased or prolonged opioid effects, particularly when an inhibitor is added after a stable dose of buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablet is achieved. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- ArmodafinilCNS stimulantModerate
Examples: Macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), azole-antifungal agents (e.g. ketoconazole), protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir) CYP3A4 Inducers Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of buprenorphine and CYP3A4 inducers can decrease the plasma concentration of buprenorphine [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , potentially resulting in decreased efficacy… (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- AsenapineantipsychoticModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- AzelastineantihistamineModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- BeclomethasonecorticosteroidModerate
If adrenal insufficiency is diagnosed, treat with physiologic replacement doses of corticosteroids. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Anticholinergic Drugs Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs may increase the risk of urinary retention and/or severe constipation, which may lead to paralytic ileus. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- BetamethasonecorticosteroidModerate
If adrenal insufficiency is diagnosed, treat with physiologic replacement doses of corticosteroids. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazidebeta blockerModerate
Examples: Cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone Diuretics Clinical Impact: Opioids can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing the release of antidiuretic hormone. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- BosentanCYP3A4 inducerModerate
Examples: Macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), azole-antifungal agents (e.g. ketoconazole), protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir) CYP3A4 Inducers Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of buprenorphine and CYP3A4 inducers can decrease the plasma concentration of buprenorphine [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , potentially resulting in decreased efficacy… (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- BrexpiprazoleantipsychoticModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Use with CNS depressants may result in an additive or potentiating effect. (Brimonidine label, Drug interactions)
- BrivaracetamanticonvulsantModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
If adrenal insufficiency is diagnosed, treat with physiologic replacement doses of corticosteroids. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- Budesonide and formoterolcorticosteroidModerate
If adrenal insufficiency is diagnosed, treat with physiologic replacement doses of corticosteroids. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples: Cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone Diuretics Clinical Impact: Opioids can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing the release of antidiuretic hormone. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- Butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeinebarbiturateModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- Cannabidiol (prescription)anticonvulsantModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- CariprazineantipsychoticModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- CenobamateanticonvulsantModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- ChloroquineantimalarialModerate
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- ChlorpheniramineantihistamineModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples: Cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone Diuretics Clinical Impact: Opioids can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing the release of antidiuretic hormone. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- CimetidineH2 blockerModerate
Inhibitors of CYP3A4 Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of buprenorphine and CYP3A4 inhibitors can increase the plasma concentration of buprenorphine, resulting in increased or prolonged opioid effects, particularly when an inhibitor is added after a stable dose of buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablet is achieved. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
If adrenal insufficiency is diagnosed, treat with physiologic replacement doses of corticosteroids. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Opioids: Decreased exposure to clopidogrel. (Clopidogrel label, Drug interactions)
Examples: Macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), azole-antifungal agents (e.g. ketoconazole), protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir) CYP3A4 Inducers Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of buprenorphine and CYP3A4 inducers can decrease the plasma concentration of buprenorphine [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , potentially resulting in decreased efficacy… (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- ClozapineantipsychoticModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- CyclopentolateanticholinergicModerate
Anticholinergic Drugs Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs may increase the risk of urinary retention and/or severe constipation, which may lead to paralytic ileus. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- CyclosporineimmunosuppressantModerate
Inhibitors of CYP3A4 Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of buprenorphine and CYP3A4 inhibitors can increase the plasma concentration of buprenorphine, resulting in increased or prolonged opioid effects, particularly when an inhibitor is added after a stable dose of buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablet is achieved. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- Daridorexantsedative-hypnoticModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- DarifenacinanticholinergicModerate
Anticholinergic Drugs Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs may increase the risk of urinary retention and/or severe constipation, which may lead to paralytic ileus. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- Deferasiroxiron supplementModerate
Examples: Macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), azole-antifungal agents (e.g. ketoconazole), protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir) CYP3A4 Inducers Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of buprenorphine and CYP3A4 inducers can decrease the plasma concentration of buprenorphine [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , potentially resulting in decreased efficacy… (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- DesmopressinModerate
…Hyponatremia Concomitant administration of DESMODA with other drugs that may increase the risk of water intoxication with hyponatremia, (e.g., tricyclic antidepressants, selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, chlorpromazine, opiate analgesics, thiazide diuretics, NSAIDs, lamotrigine, sulfonylureas, particularly chlorpropamide, oxybutynin and carbamazepine). (Desmopressin label, Drug interactions)
- DesonidecorticosteroidModerate
If adrenal insufficiency is diagnosed, treat with physiologic replacement doses of corticosteroids. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- DeutetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorModerate
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
If adrenal insufficiency is diagnosed, treat with physiologic replacement doses of corticosteroids. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- Dexmedetomidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Anticholinergic Drugs Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs may increase the risk of urinary retention and/or severe constipation, which may lead to paralytic ileus. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Consider these observations in clinical decisions when prescribing buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets to patients with risk factors such as hypokalemia, bradycardia, recent conversion from atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, digitalis therapy, baseline QT prolongation, subclinical long-QT syndrome, or severe hypomagnesemia. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Inhibitors of CYP3A4 Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of buprenorphine and CYP3A4 inhibitors can increase the plasma concentration of buprenorphine, resulting in increased or prolonged opioid effects, particularly when an inhibitor is added after a stable dose of buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablet is achieved. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- DimenhydrinateantihistamineModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- DofetilideantiarrhythmicModerate
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- DolutegravirantiretroviralModerate
Antiretrovirals: Patients who are on chronic buprenorphine treatment should have their dose monitored if NNRTIs are added to their treatment regimen. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- DoxylamineantihistamineModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- DronabinolcannabinoidModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- DronedaroneantiarrhythmicModerate
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- Econazoleazole antifungalModerate
Examples: Macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), azole-antifungal agents (e.g. ketoconazole), protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir) CYP3A4 Inducers Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of buprenorphine and CYP3A4 inducers can decrease the plasma concentration of buprenorphine [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , potentially resulting in decreased efficacy… (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- EluxadolineopioidModerate
Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse: Buprenorphine can be abused in a similar manner to other opioids. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- Emtricitabine and tenofovirantiretroviralModerate
Antiretrovirals: Patients who are on chronic buprenorphine treatment should have their dose monitored if NNRTIs are added to their treatment regimen. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- Eplerenonealdosterone antagonistModerate
Examples: Cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone Diuretics Clinical Impact: Opioids can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing the release of antidiuretic hormone. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- EslicarbazepineanticonvulsantModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- Ethacrynic acidloop diureticModerate
Examples: Cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone Diuretics Clinical Impact: Opioids can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing the release of antidiuretic hormone. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- EthosuximideanticonvulsantModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- EverolimusimmunosuppressantModerate
Inhibitors of CYP3A4 Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of buprenorphine and CYP3A4 inhibitors can increase the plasma concentration of buprenorphine, resulting in increased or prolonged opioid effects, particularly when an inhibitor is added after a stable dose of buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablet is achieved. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- FelbamateanticonvulsantModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- FesoterodineanticholinergicModerate
Anticholinergic Drugs Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs may increase the risk of urinary retention and/or severe constipation, which may lead to paralytic ileus. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- Fidaxomicinmacrolide antibioticModerate
Examples: Macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), azole-antifungal agents (e.g. ketoconazole), protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir) CYP3A4 Inducers Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of buprenorphine and CYP3A4 inducers can decrease the plasma concentration of buprenorphine [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , potentially resulting in decreased efficacy… (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- FingolimodimmunosuppressantModerate
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- FlecainideantiarrhythmicModerate
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- FludrocortisonecorticosteroidModerate
If adrenal insufficiency is diagnosed, treat with physiologic replacement doses of corticosteroids. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- FluocinonidecorticosteroidModerate
If adrenal insufficiency is diagnosed, treat with physiologic replacement doses of corticosteroids. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
If adrenal insufficiency is diagnosed, treat with physiologic replacement doses of corticosteroids. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
If adrenal insufficiency is diagnosed, treat with physiologic replacement doses of corticosteroids. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples: Cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone Diuretics Clinical Impact: Opioids can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing the release of antidiuretic hormone. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- GlycopyrrolateanticholinergicModerate
Anticholinergic Drugs Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs may increase the risk of urinary retention and/or severe constipation, which may lead to paralytic ileus. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- GriseofulvinantifungalModerate
Examples: Macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), azole-antifungal agents (e.g. ketoconazole), protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir) CYP3A4 Inducers Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of buprenorphine and CYP3A4 inducers can decrease the plasma concentration of buprenorphine [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , potentially resulting in decreased efficacy… (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- HalobetasolcorticosteroidModerate
If adrenal insufficiency is diagnosed, treat with physiologic replacement doses of corticosteroids. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples: Cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone Diuretics Clinical Impact: Opioids can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing the release of antidiuretic hormone. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
If adrenal insufficiency is diagnosed, treat with physiologic replacement doses of corticosteroids. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- HyoscyamineanticholinergicModerate
Anticholinergic Drugs Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs may increase the risk of urinary retention and/or severe constipation, which may lead to paralytic ileus. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- IloperidoneantipsychoticModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- ImatinibCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate
Inhibitors of CYP3A4 Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of buprenorphine and CYP3A4 inhibitors can increase the plasma concentration of buprenorphine, resulting in increased or prolonged opioid effects, particularly when an inhibitor is added after a stable dose of buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablet is achieved. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- Indapamidethiazide diureticModerate
Examples: Cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone Diuretics Clinical Impact: Opioids can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing the release of antidiuretic hormone. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Anticholinergic Drugs Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs may increase the risk of urinary retention and/or severe constipation, which may lead to paralytic ileus. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Inhibitors of CYP3A4 Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of buprenorphine and CYP3A4 inhibitors can increase the plasma concentration of buprenorphine, resulting in increased or prolonged opioid effects, particularly when an inhibitor is added after a stable dose of buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablet is achieved. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- IvacaftorCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate
Inhibitors of CYP3A4 Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of buprenorphine and CYP3A4 inhibitors can increase the plasma concentration of buprenorphine, resulting in increased or prolonged opioid effects, particularly when an inhibitor is added after a stable dose of buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablet is achieved. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- LacosamideanticonvulsantModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- Lemborexantsedative-hypnoticModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazideACE inhibitorModerate
Examples: Cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone Diuretics Clinical Impact: Opioids can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing the release of antidiuretic hormone. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- Losartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate
Examples: Cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone Diuretics Clinical Impact: Opioids can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing the release of antidiuretic hormone. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- LubiprostoneModerate
Methadone Diphenylheptane opioids (e.g., methadone) have been shown in nonclinical studies to dose-dependently reduce the activation of ClC-2 by lubiprostone in the gastrointestinal tract. (Lubiprostone label, Drug interactions)
- LumateperoneantipsychoticModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
If adrenal insufficiency is diagnosed, treat with physiologic replacement doses of corticosteroids. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples: Cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone Diuretics Clinical Impact: Opioids can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing the release of antidiuretic hormone. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- Miconazoleazole antifungalModerate
Examples: Macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), azole-antifungal agents (e.g. ketoconazole), protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir) CYP3A4 Inducers Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of buprenorphine and CYP3A4 inducers can decrease the plasma concentration of buprenorphine [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , potentially resulting in decreased efficacy… (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- Mirabegronbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate
Inhibitors of CYP3A4 Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of buprenorphine and CYP3A4 inhibitors can increase the plasma concentration of buprenorphine, resulting in increased or prolonged opioid effects, particularly when an inhibitor is added after a stable dose of buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablet is achieved. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Examples: Macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), azole-antifungal agents (e.g. ketoconazole), protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir) CYP3A4 Inducers Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of buprenorphine and CYP3A4 inducers can decrease the plasma concentration of buprenorphine [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , potentially resulting in decreased efficacy… (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
If adrenal insufficiency is diagnosed, treat with physiologic replacement doses of corticosteroids. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- MoxifloxacinfluoroquinoloneModerate
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
The interaction with high dose fentanyl appears to be due to the combination of nifedipine and a beta blocker, but the possibility that it may occur with nifedipine alone, with low doses of fentanyl, in other surgical procedures, or with other narcotic analgesics cannot be ruled out. (Nifedipine label, Warnings)
- OfloxacinfluoroquinoloneModerate
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Anticholinergic Drugs Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs may increase the risk of urinary retention and/or severe constipation, which may lead to paralytic ileus. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- PalbociclibCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate
Inhibitors of CYP3A4 Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of buprenorphine and CYP3A4 inhibitors can increase the plasma concentration of buprenorphine, resulting in increased or prolonged opioid effects, particularly when an inhibitor is added after a stable dose of buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablet is achieved. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- PaliperidoneantipsychoticModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- PerampanelanticonvulsantModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- PimavanserinantipsychoticModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- PitolisantQT-prolonging drugModerate
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- Posaconazoleazole antifungalModerate
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Opioids: Decreased exposure to prasugrel. (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)
If adrenal insufficiency is diagnosed, treat with physiologic replacement doses of corticosteroids. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
If adrenal insufficiency is diagnosed, treat with physiologic replacement doses of corticosteroids. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- PropofolCNS depressantModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- Ramelteonsedative-hypnoticModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples: Macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), azole-antifungal agents (e.g. ketoconazole), protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir) CYP3A4 Inducers Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of buprenorphine and CYP3A4 inducers can decrease the plasma concentration of buprenorphine [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , potentially resulting in decreased efficacy… (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- RufinamideanticonvulsantModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- ScopolamineanticholinergicModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples: Cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone Diuretics Clinical Impact: Opioids can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing the release of antidiuretic hormone. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazidealdosterone antagonistModerate
Examples: Cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone Diuretics Clinical Impact: Opioids can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing the release of antidiuretic hormone. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- Suvorexantsedative-hypnoticModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- Tasimelteonsedative-hypnoticModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- TetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
25% increase Diazepam Benzodiazepines increase CNS concentrations of adenosine, a potent CNS depressant, while theophylline blocks adenosine receptors. (Theophylline label, Drug interactions)
- TiagabineanticonvulsantModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Inhibitors of CYP3A4 Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of buprenorphine and CYP3A4 inhibitors can increase the plasma concentration of buprenorphine, resulting in increased or prolonged opioid effects, particularly when an inhibitor is added after a stable dose of buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablet is achieved. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Anticholinergic Drugs Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs may increase the risk of urinary retention and/or severe constipation, which may lead to paralytic ileus. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples: Cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone Diuretics Clinical Impact: Opioids can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing the release of antidiuretic hormone. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
If adrenal insufficiency is diagnosed, treat with physiologic replacement doses of corticosteroids. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- Triamterenepotassium-sparing diureticModerate
Examples: Cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone Diuretics Clinical Impact: Opioids can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing the release of antidiuretic hormone. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Examples: Cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone Diuretics Clinical Impact: Opioids can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing the release of antidiuretic hormone. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- TrihexyphenidylanticholinergicModerate
Anticholinergic Drugs Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs may increase the risk of urinary retention and/or severe constipation, which may lead to paralytic ileus. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- TrospiumanticholinergicModerate
Anticholinergic Drugs Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs may increase the risk of urinary retention and/or severe constipation, which may lead to paralytic ileus. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- Umeclidinium and vilanterolanticholinergicModerate
Anticholinergic Drugs Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs may increase the risk of urinary retention and/or severe constipation, which may lead to paralytic ileus. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- ValbenazineVMAT2 inhibitorModerate
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- Valproic acidanticonvulsantModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate
Examples: Cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone Diuretics Clinical Impact: Opioids can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing the release of antidiuretic hormone. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- VardenafilPDE5 inhibitorModerate
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Inhibitors of CYP3A4 Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of buprenorphine and CYP3A4 inhibitors can increase the plasma concentration of buprenorphine, resulting in increased or prolonged opioid effects, particularly when an inhibitor is added after a stable dose of buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablet is achieved. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- VigabatrinanticonvulsantModerate
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- Voriconazoleazole antifungalModerate
The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT-prolonging agents is not known. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Minor mentions (7)
Examples: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), triptans, 5-HT3 receptor antagonists, drugs that affect the serotonin neurotransmitter system (e.g., mirtazapine, trazodone, tramadol), certain muscle relaxants (i.e., cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone), monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors… (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
Examples: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), triptans, 5-HT3 receptor antagonists, drugs that affect the serotonin neurotransmitter system (e.g., mirtazapine, trazodone, tramadol), certain muscle relaxants (i.e., cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone), monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors… (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
- Epoetin alfaMinor
The “gasping syndrome” is characterized by central nervous system (CNS) depression, metabolic acidosis, and gasping respirations. (Epoetin alfa label, Warnings and precautions)
- InfliximabimmunosuppressantMinor
In RA, concomitant medications besides MTX were nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs), folic acid, corticosteroids and/or narcotics. (Infliximab label, Drug interactions)
…to date with the following: (1) cardiac glycosides– digitalis and digoxin; (2) hypoglycemics–insulin, chlorpropamide, phenformin, tolazamide, and tolbutamide; (3) tranquilizers and sedatives–chlordiazepoxide, diazepam, and phenobarbital; (4) antigout–allopurinol, colchicine, and probenecid; (5) antiarrhythmics–procainamide, propranolol (see WARNINGS however),… (Prazosin label, Drug interactions)
- Pyridostigminecholinesterase inhibitorMinor
Narcotics: Exacerbation of bradycardia possible. (Pyridostigmine label, Drug interactions)
- Viloxazinenorepinephrine reuptake inhibitorMinor
Examples: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), triptans, 5-HT3 receptor antagonists, drugs that affect the serotonin neurotransmitter system (e.g., mirtazapine, trazodone, tramadol), certain muscle relaxants (i.e., cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone), monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors… (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
No significant interaction reported (1)
…adjustment is needed when SINGULAIR is co-administered with theophylline, prednisone, prednisolone, oral contraceptives, fexofenadine, digoxin, warfarin, gemfibrozil, itraconazole, thyroid hormones, sedative hypnotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, benzodiazepines, decongestants, and Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzyme inducers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Montelukast label, Drug interactions)
Check Buprenorphine and naloxone against everything you take. Add your full list; every pair is checked at once.
Open in the checkerNot medical advice. Severity reflects the label's wording, not your circumstances. A "major" flag can be routine under supervision and a "minor" one can matter at high doses. Ask a pharmacist.