Cabergoline interactions
Cabergoline (Dostinex), a dopamine agonist has 68 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 34 major, 21 moderate, 13 minor, and 0 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.
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Interactions from the label
Major interactions (34)
Do not use almotriptan tablets within 24 hours of an ergotamine-containing, or ergot-type medication, or of another 5-HT 1 agonist, e.g., another triptan ( 4.5 , 4.6 ) (Almotriptan label, Contraindications)
Use of bromocriptine, another dopamine agonist for this unapproved use has been associated with cases of hypertension, stroke, myocardial infarction, seizures, and death. (Cabergoline label, Warnings and precautions)
Avoid use of MARCAINE WITH EPINEPHRINE concomitantly with ergot-type oxytocic drugs [see Drug Interactions (7.3)]. (Bupivacaine label, Warnings and precautions)
Avoid use of MARCAINE WITH EPINEPHRINE concomitantly with ergot-type oxytocic drugs [see Drug Interactions (7.3) ] . (Bupivacaine and epinephrine label, Warnings and precautions)
Vasopressors should not be used in the presence of ergot-type oxytocic drugs, since a severe persistent hypertension may occur. (Chloroprocaine label, Warnings)
Ergot alkaloids (ergotamine or dihydroergotamine) ( 4.6 ) (Clarithromycin label, Contraindications)
• Recent use (i.e., within 24 hours) of another 5-hydroxytryptamine 1 (5-HT 1 ) agonist, ergotamine-containing medication, or ergot-type medication such as dihydroergotamine (DHE) or methysergide [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] . (Eletriptan label, Contraindications)
Alpha 1-adrenoreceptor antagonist: alfuzosin Anticonvulsants: carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin Antimycobacterial: rifampin Antipsychotics: lurasidone, pimozide Ergot Derivatives: dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, methylergonovine Herbal Products: St. (Elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir label, Contraindications)
Erythromycin is contraindicated in patients taking terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride, pimozide, ergotamine, or dihydroergotamine (see PRECAUTIONS - Drug Interactions ). (Erythromycin label, Contraindications)
Recent use (i.e., within 24 hours) of another 5-HT 1 agonist, an ergotamine containing or ergot-type medication such as dihydroergotamine (DHE) or methysergide [see Drug Interactions (7.1 , 7.2) ]. (Frovatriptan label, Contraindications)
Antimigraine Drugs Ergot alkaloids (e.g., dihydroergotamine, ergotamine) Contraindicated during and 2 weeks after TOLSURA treatment. (Itraconazole label, Drug interactions)
Additionally, the following other drugs are contraindicated with ketoconazole tablets: methadone, disopyramide, dronedarone, ergot alkaloids such as dihydroergotamine, ergometrine, ergotamine, methylergometrine, irinotecan, lurasidone, oral midazolam, alprazolam, triazolam, felodipine, nisoldipine, ranolazine, tolvaptan, eplerenone, lovastatin, simvastatin and… (Ketoconazole label, Contraindications)
Avoid use of FLAVALTA concomitantly with ergot-type oxytocic drugs [see Drug Interactions (7.3) ]. (Lidocaine and epinephrine label, Warnings and precautions)
Mepivacaine with epinephrine or other vasopressors should not be used concomitantly with ergot-type oxytocic drugs, because a severe persistent hypertension may occur. (Mepivacaine label, Warnings)
CABERGOLINE, a dopamine receptor agonist, is not recommended for concomitant use with D2-antagonists, such as phenothiazines, butyrophenones, thioxanthenes, or metoclopramide. (Cabergoline label, Drug interactions)
…, 8.3 )] Patients taking drugs metabolized by CYP3A such as simvastatin, lovastatin, and CYP3A substrates with narrow therapeutic ranges, such as cyclosporine, dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, fentanyl, pimozide, quinidine, sirolimus, and tacrolimus, due to an increased risk of adverse events. [See Drug Interactions ( 7.1 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]… (Mifepristone label, Contraindications)
…Ischemic bowel disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] Uncontrolled hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)] Recent use (i.e., within 24 hours) of another 5-HT 1 agonist, ergotamine-containing medication, ergot-type medication (such as dihydroergotamine or methysergide) [see Drug Interactions (7.1, 7.2)] Hypersensitivity to naratriptan tablets (angioedema… (Naratriptan label, Contraindications)
Therefore, patients receiving sublingual nitroglycerin should avoid ergotamine and related drugs or be monitored for symptoms of ergotism if this is not possible. (Nitroglycerin label, Drug interactions)
Use with Ergot Alkaloids Noxafil may increase the plasma concentrations of ergot alkaloids (ergotamine and dihydroergotamine) which may lead to ergotism [see Drug Interactions (7.2) ]. (Posaconazole label, Contraindications)
Use of bromocriptine, another dopamine agonist for this unapproved use has been associated with cases of hypertension, stroke, myocardial infarction, seizures, and death. (Cabergoline label, Warnings and precautions)
Recent use (i.e., within 24 hours) of another 5-HT 1 agonist, ergotamine-containing medication, or ergot-type medication (such as dihydroergotamine or methysergide) [see Drug Interactions (7.2 and 7.3) ] . (Rizatriptan label, Contraindications)
Use of bromocriptine, another dopamine agonist for this unapproved use has been associated with cases of hypertension, stroke, myocardial infarction, seizures, and death. (Cabergoline label, Warnings and precautions)
…Precautions (5.5)] • Ischemic bowel disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] • Uncontrolled hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)] • Recent use (i.e., within 24 hours) of ergotamine-containing medication, ergot-type medication (such as dihydroergotamine or methysergide), or another 5-hydroxytryptamine 1 (5-HT 1 ) agonist [see Drug Interactions (7.1,… (Sumatriptan label, Contraindications)
Recent use (i.e., within 24 hours) of ergotamine-containing medication, ergot-type medication (such as dihydroergotamine or methysergide), or another 5-hydroxytryptamine1 (5-HT1) agonist [see Drug Interactions (7)]. (Sumatriptan and naproxen label, Contraindications)
- TolcaponeMajor
Tolcapone tablets is also contraindicated in patients with a history of nontraumatic rhabdomyolysis or hyperpyrexia and confusion possibly related to medication (see PRECAUTIONS: Events Reported With Dopaminergic Therapy ). (Tolcapone label, Contraindications)
…dependent on CYP3A4 for metabolism, and for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life‑threatening reactions [see Drug Interactions (7) ]: • Eplerenone • Ergot alkaloids (e.g., ergotamine, dihydroergotamine) • Finerenone • Ivabradine • Lurasidone • Naloxegol • Pimozide • Quinidine • Rifabutin [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] • Sirolimus… (Voriconazole label, Contraindications)
…bowel disease [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 ) ] Uncontrolled hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 ) ] Recent use (i.e., within 24 hours) of another 5-HT 1 agonist, ergotamine-containing medication, or ergot-type medication (such as dihydroergotamine or methysergide) [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.3 ) ] Concurrent administration of a monoamine… (Zolmitriptan label, Contraindications)
Moderate interactions (21)
Patients can experience intense urges to gamble or to spend money, increased sexual urges, binge eating, and/or other intense urges, and the inability to control these urges while taking one or more drugs that increase central dopaminergic tone, including CABERGOLINE. (Cabergoline label, Warnings and precautions)
The risk of hypertension is increased if bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) are used concomitantly with MAOIs or other drugs that increase dopaminergic or noradrenergic activity [see Contraindications (4)] . (Bupropion label, Warnings and precautions)
Patients can experience intense urges to gamble or to spend money, increased sexual urges, binge eating, and/or other intense urges, and the inability to control these urges while taking one or more drugs that increase central dopaminergic tone, including CABERGOLINE. (Cabergoline label, Warnings and precautions)
Patients can experience intense urges to gamble or to spend money, increased sexual urges, binge eating, and/or other intense urges, and the inability to control these urges while taking one or more drugs that increase central dopaminergic tone, including CABERGOLINE. (Cabergoline label, Warnings and precautions)
…by CYP3A4 (e.g., alfentanil, aprepitant, budesonide, buspirone, conivaptan, cyclosporine, darifenacin, darunavir, dasatinib, dihydroergotamine, dronedarone, eletriptan, eplerenone, ergotamine, everolimus, felodipine, fentanyl, hormonal contraceptive agents, indinavir, fluticasone, lopinavir, lovastatin, lurasidone, maraviroc, midazolam, nisoldipine, pimozide,… (Deferasirox label, Drug interactions)
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) A potentially fatal symptom complex sometimes referred to as Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) has been reported in association with drugs that reduce dopaminergic transmission. (Deutetrabenazine label, Warnings and precautions)
Rarely, prolonged daily use of other ergot alkaloid drugs has been associated with cardiac valvular fibrosis. (Dihydroergotamine label, Warnings)
Patients can experience intense urges to gamble or to spend money, increased sexual urges, binge eating, and/or other intense urges, and the inability to control these urges while taking one or more drugs that increase central dopaminergic tone, including CABERGOLINE. (Cabergoline label, Warnings and precautions)
Concurrent administration of vasopressor drugs (for the treatment of hypotension related to obstetric blocks) and ergot-type oxytocic drugs may cause severe, persistent hypertension or cerebrovascular accidents. (Lidocaine label, Drug interactions)
…hypertension, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis and/or patients taking any of the following types of medications: directly and indirectly acting sympathomimetic agents (e.g., pseudoephedrine), vasopressive agents (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine), dopaminergic agents (e.g., dopamine, dobutamine) [ see Drug Interactions (7) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution should be exercised when methylergonovine maleate is used concurrently with other vasoconstrictors, ergot alkaloids, or prostaglandins. (Methylergonovine label, Drug interactions)
Dopaminergic Drugs (levodopa and amantadine): CNS toxicity can occur when used concomitantly with CONTRAVE. (Naltrexone and bupropion label, Drug interactions)
Ergot Alkaloids: Ergotamine Plasma concentrations may be decreased. (Nevirapine label, Drug interactions)
The dose of the sensitive CYP3A substrate with a narrow therapeutic index (e.g., alfentanil, cyclosporine, dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, everolimus, fentanyl, pimozide, quinidine, sirolimus, and tacrolimus) may need to be reduced, as IBRANCE may increase its exposure [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Palbociclib label, Drug interactions)
Agonistic Effects (increase in BIORPHEN blood pressure effect) can occur with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI), oxytocin and oxytocic drugs, tricyclic antidepressants, angiotensin and aldosterone, atropine, steroids, norepinephrine transporter inhibitors, ergot alkaloids. (Phenylephrine label, Drug interactions)
CYP3A4 Substrates Refer to the Prescribing Information for a CYP3A substrate where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious adverse reactions (e.g. rivaroxaban, calcineurin inhibitors, ergot derivatives, tyrosine kinase inhibitors) for the recommended dosage modification and/or monitoring. (Primaquine label, Drug interactions)
For this reason, prescribers should monitor patients for drowsiness or sleepiness, because some of the events occur well after initiation of treatment with dopaminergic medication. (Rasagiline label, Warnings and precautions)
Dyskinesia ZELAPAR may potentiate dopaminergic side effects of levodopa and may cause dyskinesia or exacerbate preexisting dyskinesia. (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)
Drugs that Increase Blood Pressure and/or Heart Rate and Dopaminergic Drugs : Use caution when co-administering with SUNOSI. (Solriamfetol label, Drug interactions)
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) A potentially fatal symptom complex sometimes referred to as Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) has been reported in association with tetrabenazine tablets and other drugs that reduce dopaminergic transmission [see Drug Interactions (7.6) ]. (Tetrabenazine label, Warnings and precautions)
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS ) A potentially fatal symptom complex referred to as Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) has been reported in association with drugs that reduce dopaminergic transmission. (Valbenazine label, Warnings and precautions)
Minor mentions (13)
Ergot derivatives: dihydroergotamine ergotamine methylergonovine ↑ dihydroergotamine ↑ ergotamine ↑ methylergonovine Concomitant administration with dihydroergotamine, ergotamine or methylergonovine is not recommended. (Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide label, Drug interactions)
- CarbidopaMinor
Falling Asleep During Activities of Daily Living and Somnolence Patients taking carbidopa-levodopa products alone or with other dopaminergic drugs have reported suddenly falling asleep without prior warning of sleepiness while engaged in activities of daily living (includes operation of motor vehicles). (Carbidopa label, Warnings)
Drugs antagonizing pressor effects of epinephrine α-blockers, such as phentolamine Vasodilators, such as nitrates Diuretics Antihypertensives Ergot alkaloids Drugs potentiating pressor effects of epinephrine • Sympathomimetics • β-blockers, such as propranolol • Tricyclic anti-depressants • Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors • Catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT)… (Epinephrine label, Drug interactions)
In addition, haloperidol may impair the antiparkinson effects of levodopa and other dopamine agonists. (Haloperidol label, Warnings)
Ergot derivatives: dihydroergotamine ergotamine methylergonovine ↑ dihydroergotamine ↑ ergotamine ↑ methylergonovine Concomitant administration of SUNLENCA with dihydroergotamine, ergotamine or methylergonovine is not recommended. (Lenacapavir label, Drug interactions)
Although the systemic absorption of miconazole following ORAVIG administration is minimal and plasma concentrations of miconazole are substantially lower than when given intravenously, the potential for interaction with drugs metabolized through CYP2C9 and CYP3A4 such as oral hypoglycemics, phenytoin, or ergot alkaloids cannot be ruled out. (Miconazole label, Drug interactions)
Levodopa and Dopamine Agonists: May antagonize levodopa/dopamine agonists. (Olanzapine label, Drug interactions)
Levodopa and Dopamine Agonists : May antagonize levodopa/dopamine agonists ( 7.7 ) (Olanzapine and fluoxetine label, Drug interactions)
Levodopa and Other Dopamine Agonists Clinical Rationale: Paliperidone may antagonize the effect of levodopa and other dopamine agonists. (Paliperidone label, Drug interactions)
Concurrent administration of vasopressor drugs and ergot-type oxytocic drugs may cause severe, persistent hypertension or cerebrovascular accidents. (Prilocaine and epinephrine label, Drug interactions)
SEROQUEL XR may antagonize the effects of levodopa and dopamine agonists. (Quetiapine label, Drug interactions)
Effects of levodopa and dopamine agonists may be antagonized. (Risperidone label, Drug interactions)
• Ziprasidone may antagonize the effects of levodopa and dopamine agonists. (Ziprasidone label, Drug interactions)
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