Dantrolene interactions

Dantrolene (Dantrium, Ryanodex), a muscle relaxant has 130 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 62 major, 62 moderate, 5 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 (62)

  • AlcoholAlcoholMajor

    Combining alcohol with sedating medicines (opioids, benzodiazepines, sleep medicines, muscle relaxants) can cause dangerous drowsiness, slowed breathing, and overdose. (NIAAA, Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicines)

  • AlprazolambenzodiazepineMajor

    • Effects on Driving and Operating Machinery: Patients receiving • alprazolam XR should be cautioned against operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle, as well as avoiding concomitant use of alcohol and other central nervous system (CNS) depressant drugs. (Alprazolam label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Amlodipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMajor

    The concomitant use of RYANODEX and calcium channel blockers is not recommended during the treatment of malignant hyperthermia. (Dantrolene label, Drug interactions)

  • Amlodipine and benazeprildihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMajor

    The concomitant use of RYANODEX and calcium channel blockers is not recommended during the treatment of malignant hyperthermia. (Dantrolene label, Drug interactions)

  • BuprenorphineopioidMajor

    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)

  • 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)

  • ButorphanolopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants 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. (Butorphanol label, Boxed warning)

  • CarbamazepineanticonvulsantMajor

    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)

  • CetirizineantihistamineMajor

    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)

  • ChlordiazepoxidebenzodiazepineMajor

    Prescribe the lowest effective dosage; avoid or minimize concomitant use of CNS depressants and other substances associated with abuse, misuse, and addiction (e.g., opioid analgesics, stimulants); and advise patients on the proper disposal of unused drug. (Chlordiazepoxide label, Warnings)

  • ChlorpromazineantipsychoticMajor

    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)

  • CiprofloxacinfluoroquinoloneMajor

    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)

  • ClobazambenzodiazepineMajor

    Prescribe the lowest effective dosage; avoid or minimize concomitant use of CNS depressants and other substances associated with abuse, misuse, and addiction (e.g., opioid analgesics, stimulants); and advise patients on the proper disposal of unused drug. (Clobazam label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ClonazepambenzodiazepineMajor

    Prescribe the lowest effective dosage; avoid or minimize concomitant use of CNS depressants and other substances associated with abuse, misuse, and addiction (e.g., opioid analgesics, stimulants); and advise patients on the proper disposal of unused drug. (Clonazepam label, Warnings)

  • Clonidinealpha-adrenergic agonistMajor

    Avoid use with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants ( 5.3 ) (Clonidine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CodeineopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants 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. (Codeine label, Boxed warning)

  • Cyclobenzaprinemuscle relaxantMajor

    Based on its structural similarity to TCAs, concomitant use of TONMYA with: MAO inhibitors may be life-threatening [see Contraindications (4) ] , Alcohol, barbiturates, and other CNS depressants may increase the risk of adverse reactions associated with these drugs, Tramadol may increase the seizure risk, Guanethidine or other similar acting drugs may block the… (Cyclobenzaprine label, Drug interactions)

  • DiazepambenzodiazepineMajor

    Prescribe the lowest effective dosage; avoid or minimize concomitant use of CNS depressants and other substances associated with abuse, misuse, and addiction (e.g., opioid analgesics, stimulants); and advise patients on the proper disposal of unused drug. (Diazepam label, Warnings)

  • Diltiazemcalcium channel blockerMajor

    The concomitant use of RYANODEX and calcium channel blockers is not recommended during the treatment of malignant hyperthermia. (Dantrolene label, Drug interactions)

  • Eszopiclonesedative-hypnoticMajor

    The use of LUNESTA with other sedative-hypnotics at bedtime or the middle of the night is not recommended. (Eszopiclone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Felodipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMajor

    The concomitant use of RYANODEX and calcium channel blockers is not recommended during the treatment of malignant hyperthermia. (Dantrolene label, Drug interactions)

  • FentanylopioidMajor

    • 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. (Fentanyl label, Boxed warning)

  • GabapentinanticonvulsantMajor

    • Respiratory Depression: May occur with NEURONTIN when used with concomitant central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including opioids, or in the setting of underlying respiratory impairment. (Gabapentin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • HaloperidolantipsychoticMajor

    Prevention or Management Avoid concomitant use of HALDOL DECANOATE with CNS depressants such as anesthetics, opioids, and alcohol. (Haloperidol label, Drug interactions)

  • Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants 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. (Hydrocodone and acetaminophen label, Boxed warning)

  • HydromorphoneopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants 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 . (Hydromorphone label, Boxed warning)

  • HydroxyzineantihistamineMajor

    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)

  • Isradipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMajor

    The concomitant use of RYANODEX and calcium channel blockers is not recommended during the treatment of malignant hyperthermia. (Dantrolene label, Drug interactions)

  • KetamineCNS depressantMajor

    Benzodiazepines, Opioid Analgesics, or other CNS Depressants : Concomitant use may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, or death. (Ketamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Ketoconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    This may potentiate and prolong hypnotic and sedative effects, especially with repeated dosing or chronic administration of these agents. (Ketoconazole label, Contraindications)

  • LevocetirizineantihistamineMajor

    Avoid concurrent use of alcohol or other central nervous system depressants with XYZAL. (Levocetirizine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LevorphanolopioidMajor

    Risks from Concomitant Use with Benzodiazepines or Other CNS Depressants 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. (Levorphanol label, Boxed warning)

  • LorazepambenzodiazepineMajor

    Caution patients receiving LOREEV XR against operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle as well to avoid the concomitant use of alcohol and other CNS depressant drugs during treatment ( 5.4 , 7 ) (Lorazepam label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MeperidineopioidMajor

    Risks from Concomitant Use with Benzodiazepines or Other CNS Depressants 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. (Meperidine label, Boxed warning)

  • MethadoneopioidMajor

    Managing Risks from Concomitant Use with Benzodiazepines or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, is a risk factor for respiratory depression and death [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. (Methadone label, Boxed warning)

  • MidazolambenzodiazepineMajor

    WARNING: PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT FOR MONITORING AND RESUSCITATION, AND RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH OPIOID ANALGESICS AND OTHER SEDATIVE-HYPNOTICS Personnel and Equipment for Monitoring and ResuscitationOnly personnel trained in the administration of procedural sedation, and not involved in the conduct of the diagnostic or therapeutic procedure, should administer… (Midazolam label, Boxed warning)

  • MorphineopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants 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. (Morphine label, Boxed warning)

  • NalbuphineopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants 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. (Nalbuphine label, Boxed warning)

  • Nicardipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMajor

    The concomitant use of RYANODEX and calcium channel blockers is not recommended during the treatment of malignant hyperthermia. (Dantrolene label, Drug interactions)

  • Nifedipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMajor

    The concomitant use of RYANODEX and calcium channel blockers is not recommended during the treatment of malignant hyperthermia. (Dantrolene label, Drug interactions)

  • Nirmatrelvir and ritonavirantiviralMajor

    …(selective blocker of Na v 1.8 sodium channels): suzetrigine • Opioid antagonists: naloxegol • PDE5 inhibitor: sildenafil (Revatio ® ) when used for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) • Sedative/hypnotics: triazolam, oral midazolam • Serotonin receptor 1A agonist/serotonin receptor 2A antagonist: flibanserin • Vasopressin receptor antagonists: tolvaptan ➢ Drugs that… (Nirmatrelvir and ritonavir label, Contraindications)

  • Nisoldipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMajor

    The concomitant use of RYANODEX and calcium channel blockers is not recommended during the treatment of malignant hyperthermia. (Dantrolene label, Drug interactions)

  • OliceridineopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants 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. (Oliceridine label, Boxed warning)

  • OlopatadineantihistamineMajor

    Avoid concurrent use of alcohol or other central nervous system depressants with olopatadine hydrochloride nasal spray ( 5.2 ). (Olopatadine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OxycodoneopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants 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. (Oxycodone label, Boxed warning)

  • …LIFE-THREATENING RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION; ACCIDENTAL INGESTION; NEONATAL OPIOID WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME; CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 INTERACTION; and RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH BENZODIAZEPINES OR OTHER CNS DEPRESSANTS Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse Oxycodone hydrochloride tablets exposes patients and other users to the risks of opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to… (Oxycodone and acetaminophen label, Boxed warning)

  • OxymorphoneopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use with Benzodiazepines or Other CNS Depressants 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. (Oxymorphone label, Boxed warning)

  • Pentazocine and naloxoneopioidMajor

    …MITIGATION STRATEGY (REMS); LIFE-THREATENING RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION; ACCIDENTAL INGESTION; NEONATAL OPIOID WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME; and RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH BENZODIAZEPINES OR OTHER CNS DEPRESSANTS Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse Pentazocine and Naloxone Tablets exposes patients and other users to the risks of opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to… (Pentazocine and naloxone label, Boxed warning)

  • PhenelzineMAO inhibitorMajor

    Phenelzine sulfate should not be used in combination with dextromethorphan or with CNS depressants such as alcohol and certain narcotics. (Phenelzine label, Contraindications)

  • PhenobarbitalbarbiturateMajor

    CNS depressants: Closely monitor for sedation and respiratory depression. (Phenobarbital label, Drug interactions)

  • PregabalinanticonvulsantMajor

    • 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)

  • ProchlorperazineantipsychoticMajor

    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)

  • RitonavirantiretroviralMajor

    WARNING: DRUG-DRUG INTERACTIONS LEADING TO POTENTIALLY SERIOUS AND/OR LIFE THREATENING REACTIONS Co-administration of NORVIR with several classes of drugs including sedative hypnotics, antiarrhythmics, or ergot alkaloid preparations may result in potentially serious and/or life-threatening adverse events due to possible effects of NORVIR on the hepatic metabolism… (Ritonavir label, Boxed warning)

  • SelegilineMAO inhibitorMajor

    John’s wort or cyclobenzaprine (a tricyclic muscle relaxant). (Selegiline label, Contraindications)

  • Sodium oxybateCNS depressantMajor

    • Central Nervous System Depression Xyrem (sodium oxybate) is a CNS depressant. (Sodium oxybate label, Boxed warning)

  • TapentadolopioidMajor

    Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants 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. (Tapentadol label, Boxed warning)

  • TemazepambenzodiazepineMajor

    Prescribe the lowest effective dosage; avoid or minimize concomitant use of CNS depressants and other substances associated with abuse, misuse, and addiction (e.g., opioid analgesics, stimulants); and advise patients on the proper disposal of unused drug. (Temazepam label, Warnings)

  • TramadolopioidMajor

    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. (Tramadol label, Boxed warning)

  • TriazolambenzodiazepineMajor

    • Effects on Driving and Operating Heavy Machinery : Patients receiving triazolam should be cautioned against driving or operating heavy machinery, as well as avoiding concomitant use with alcohol and other CNS depressant drugs. (Triazolam label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Verapamilcalcium channel blockerMajor

    The concomitant use of RYANODEX and calcium channel blockers is not recommended during the treatment of malignant hyperthermia. (Dantrolene label, Drug interactions)

  • Zaleplonsedative-hypnoticMajor

    The use of zaleplon with other sedative-hypnotics at bedtime or the middle of the night is not recommended (see ). (Zaleplon label, Warnings)

  • Zolpidemsedative-hypnoticMajor

    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 (62)

  • Allopurinolxanthine oxidase inhibitorModerate

    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)

  • AripiprazoleantipsychoticModerate

    Antipsychotics and Antianxiety Agents The concomitant administration of RYANODEX with antipsychotic and antianxiety agents may potentiate their effects on the central nervous system [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . (Dantrolene label, Drug interactions)

  • AsenapineantipsychoticModerate

    Antipsychotics and Antianxiety Agents The concomitant administration of RYANODEX with antipsychotic and antianxiety agents may potentiate their effects on the central nervous system [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . (Dantrolene label, Drug interactions)

  • Baclofenmuscle relaxantModerate

    Patients should also be cautioned that the central nervous system depressant effects of intrathecal baclofen may be additive to those of alcohol and other CNS depressants. (Baclofen label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamideantiretroviralModerate

    Sedatives/Hypnotics: midazolam (oral) triazolam ↑ midazolam (oral) ↑ triazolam Use caution when midazolam or triazolam is concomitantly administered with BIXLENVO. (Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide label, Drug interactions)

  • Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazidebeta blockerModerate

    Skeletal muscle relaxants, nondepolarizing (e.g., tubocurarine) - possible increased responsiveness to the muscle relaxant. (Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide label, Precautions)

  • BrexpiprazoleantipsychoticModerate

    Antipsychotics and Antianxiety Agents The concomitant administration of RYANODEX with antipsychotic and antianxiety agents may potentiate their effects on the central nervous system [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . (Dantrolene label, Drug interactions)

  • Brimonidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Use with CNS depressants may result in an additive or potentiating effect. (Brimonidine label, Drug interactions)

  • Buspironeserotonergic drugModerate

    Triazolam/flurazepam: Coadministration of buspirone with either triazolam or flurazepam did not appear to prolong or intensify the sedative effects of either benzodiazepine. (Buspirone label, Drug interactions)

  • Butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeinebarbiturateModerate

    Butalbital, acetaminophen and caffeine may enhance the effects of: other narcotic analgesics, alcohol, general anesthetics, tranquilizers such as chlordiazepoxide, sedative-hypnotics, or other CNS depressants, causing increased CNS depression. (Butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine label, Drug interactions)

  • Cannabidiol (prescription)anticonvulsantModerate

    Other CNS depressants, including alcohol, could potentiate the somnolence and sedation effect of EPIDIOLEX. (Cannabidiol (prescription) label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CariprazineantipsychoticModerate

    Antipsychotics and Antianxiety Agents The concomitant administration of RYANODEX with antipsychotic and antianxiety agents may potentiate their effects on the central nervous system [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . (Dantrolene label, Drug interactions)

  • Carisoprodolmuscle relaxantModerate

    • Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1) (Carisoprodol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CenobamateanticonvulsantModerate

    Concomitant use with other CNS depressants or alcohol may have additive effects. (Cenobamate label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ClozapineantipsychoticModerate

    Antipsychotics and Antianxiety Agents The concomitant administration of RYANODEX with antipsychotic and antianxiety agents may potentiate their effects on the central nervous system [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . (Dantrolene label, Drug interactions)

  • Daridorexantsedative-hypnoticModerate

    The concomitant use of sedative agents with RYANODEX may increase the risk of somnolence and dizziness. (Dantrolene label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DeutetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorModerate

    Alcohol or other sedating drugs: May have additive sedation and somnolence ( 7.5 ) (Deutetrabenazine label, Drug interactions)

  • DimenhydrinateantihistamineModerate

    The concomitant use of alcohol or other central nervous system depressants may have an additive effect. (Dimenhydrinate label, Warnings)

  • DiphenhydramineantihistamineModerate

    Drug Interactions Diphenhydramine hydrochloride has additive effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants (hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers, etc). (Diphenhydramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Doxepintricyclic antidepressantModerate

    Potential additive effects when used in combination with CNS depressants or sedating antihistamines. (Doxepin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DronabinolcannabinoidModerate

    Concomitant use of other drugs that cause dizziness, confusion, sedation, or somnolence such as CNS depressants may increase this effect (e.g., barbiturates, benzodiazepines, lithium, opioids, buspirone, scopolamine, antihistamines, tricyclic antidepressants, other anticholinergic agents, and muscle relaxants). (Dronabinol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FlibanserinCNS depressantModerate

    Exacerbated by other CNS depressants, and in settings where flibanserin concentrations are increased. (Flibanserin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Guanfacinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Consider the potential for additive sedative effects with CNS depressant drugs. (Guanfacine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • IloperidoneantipsychoticModerate

    Antipsychotics and Antianxiety Agents The concomitant administration of RYANODEX with antipsychotic and antianxiety agents may potentiate their effects on the central nervous system [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . (Dantrolene label, Drug interactions)

  • Lemborexantsedative-hypnoticModerate

    The concomitant use of sedative agents with RYANODEX may increase the risk of somnolence and dizziness. (Dantrolene label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazideACE inhibitorModerate

    Skeletal muscle relaxants, nondepolarizing (e.g., tubocurarine) - possible increased responsiveness to the muscle relaxant. (Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide label, Drug interactions)

  • Lofexidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Increased Risk of CNS Depression with Concomitant use of CNS Depressant Drugs : Lofexidine tablets potentiates the CNS depressant effects of benzodiazepines and may potentiate the CNS depressant effects of alcohol, barbiturates, and other sedating drugs. (Lofexidine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LumateperoneantipsychoticModerate

    Antipsychotics and Antianxiety Agents The concomitant administration of RYANODEX with antipsychotic and antianxiety agents may potentiate their effects on the central nervous system [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . (Dantrolene label, Drug interactions)

  • LurasidoneantipsychoticModerate

    Antipsychotics and Antianxiety Agents The concomitant administration of RYANODEX with antipsychotic and antianxiety agents may potentiate their effects on the central nervous system [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . (Dantrolene label, Drug interactions)

  • MeclizineantihistamineModerate

    • Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)

  • Methocarbamolmuscle relaxantModerate

    Patients receiving ATMEKSI (methocarbamol) Oral Suspension should be cautioned about combined effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants [ see Drug Interactions (7.1) ]. (Methocarbamol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Metoclopramidedopamine antagonistModerate

    Concomitant use of central nervous system (CNS) depressants or drugs associated with EPS may increase this effect (e.g., alcohol, sedatives, hypnotics, opiates, and anxiolytics). (Metoclopramide label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Naloxoneopioid antagonistModerate

    WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Risk of Recurrent Respiratory and CNS Depression : Due to the duration of action of naloxone relative to the opioid, respiratory and CNS depression may recur after the first dose of naloxone. (Naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Naltrexone and bupropionopioid antagonistModerate

    …malformation, central nervous system tumor or infection, or metabolic disorders (e.g., hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, severe hepatic impairment, and hypoxia) excessive use of alcohol or sedatives, addiction to cocaine or stimulants, or withdrawal from sedatives patients with diabetes treated with insulin and/or oral diabetic medications (sulfonylureas and meglitinides)… (Naltrexone and bupropion label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OlanzapineantipsychoticModerate

    Antipsychotics and Antianxiety Agents The concomitant administration of RYANODEX with antipsychotic and antianxiety agents may potentiate their effects on the central nervous system [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . (Dantrolene label, Drug interactions)

  • OnabotulinumtoxinAneuromuscular blockerModerate

    Patients receiving concomitant treatment of BOTOX and aminoglycosides or other agents interfering with neuromuscular transmission (e.g., curare-like agents), or muscle relaxants, should be observed closely because the effect of BOTOX may be potentiated ( 7.1 , 7.4 ) (OnabotulinumtoxinA label, Drug interactions)

  • PaliperidoneantipsychoticModerate

    Antipsychotics and Antianxiety Agents The concomitant administration of RYANODEX with antipsychotic and antianxiety agents may potentiate their effects on the central nervous system [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . (Dantrolene label, Drug interactions)

  • PerampanelanticonvulsantModerate

    Patients should be carefully observed for signs of central nervous system (CNS) depression, such as somnolence and sedation, when FYCOMPA is used with other drugs with sedative properties because of potential additive effects. (Perampanel label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantModerate

    The concomitant use of alcohol or central nervous system (CNS) depressant drugs with phentermine and topiramate extended-release capsules may potentiate CNS depression or other centrally mediated effects of these agents, such as dizziness, cognitive adverse reactions, drowsiness, light-headedness, impaired coordination, and somnolence. (Phentermine and topiramate label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PimavanserinantipsychoticModerate

    Antipsychotics and Antianxiety Agents The concomitant administration of RYANODEX with antipsychotic and antianxiety agents may potentiate their effects on the central nervous system [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . (Dantrolene label, Drug interactions)

  • Posaconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Concomitant Use with Midazolam : Noxafil can prolong hypnotic/sedative effects. (Posaconazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PromethazineantihistamineModerate

    The impairment may be amplified by concomitant use of other central-nervous-system depressants such as alcohol, sedatives/hypnotics (including barbiturates), narcotics, narcotic analgesics, general anesthetics, tricyclic antidepressants, and tranquilizers; therefore such agents should either be eliminated or given in reduced dosage in the presence of promethazine… (Promethazine label, Warnings)

  • PropofolCNS depressantModerate

    As with other sedative medications, there is wide interpatient variability in DIPRIVAN dosage requirements, and these requirements may change with time. (Propofol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • QuetiapineantipsychoticModerate

    Antipsychotics and Antianxiety Agents The concomitant administration of RYANODEX with antipsychotic and antianxiety agents may potentiate their effects on the central nervous system [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . (Dantrolene label, Drug interactions)

  • Ramelteonsedative-hypnoticModerate

    The concomitant use of sedative agents with RYANODEX may increase the risk of somnolence and dizziness. (Dantrolene label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RisperidoneantipsychoticModerate

    Antipsychotics and Antianxiety Agents The concomitant administration of RYANODEX with antipsychotic and antianxiety agents may potentiate their effects on the central nervous system [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . (Dantrolene label, Drug interactions)

  • ScopolamineanticholinergicModerate

    Concomitant use of other drugs that cause central nervous system (CNS) adverse reactions (e.g., alcohol, sedatives, hypnotics, opiates, and anxiolytics) or have anticholinergic properties (e.g., other belladonna alkaloids, sedating antihistamines, meclizine, tricyclic antidepressants, and muscle relaxants) may increase this effect [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )] . (Scopolamine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazidealdosterone antagonistModerate

    Skeletal muscle relaxants, nondepolarizing (e.g., tubocurarine): Possible increased responsiveness to the muscle relaxant may result. (Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide label, Drug interactions)

  • Suvorexantsedative-hypnoticModerate

    The concomitant use of sedative agents with RYANODEX may increase the risk of somnolence and dizziness. (Dantrolene label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Tasimelteonsedative-hypnoticModerate

    The concomitant use of sedative agents with RYANODEX may increase the risk of somnolence and dizziness. (Dantrolene label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorModerate

    Alcohol or Other Sedating Drugs Concomitant use of alcohol or other sedating drugs may have additive effects and worsen sedation and somnolence [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] . (Tetrabenazine label, Drug interactions)

  • TheophyllinemethylxanthineModerate

    25% increase Diazepam Benzodiazepines increase CNS concentrations of adenosine, a potent CNS depressant, while theophylline blocks adenosine receptors. (Theophylline label, Drug interactions)

  • Tizanidinemuscle relaxantModerate

    Sedation: Zanaflex may interfere with everyday activities; sedative effects of Zanaflex, alcohol, and other central nervous system (CNS) depressants are additive ( 5.3 , 7.4 ) (Tizanidine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TopiramateanticonvulsantModerate

    Because of the potential of topiramate to cause CNS depression, as well as other cognitive and/or neuropsychiatric adverse reactions, TROKENDI XR should be used with extreme caution if used in combination with alcohol and other CNS depressants [see Contraindications (4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ]. (Topiramate label, Drug interactions)

  • TranylcypromineMAO inhibitorModerate

    Excessive reduction of blood glucose (additive effect) f CNS depressant agents (including opioids, alcohol, sedatives, hypnotics) Use with caution d Increased CNS depression Dietary supplements containing sympathomimetics Contraindicated a Antidepressants including but not limited to: Other MAOIs (e.g., linezolid, intravenous methylene blue, selective MAOIs)… (Tranylcypromine label, Drug interactions)

  • TrazodoneantidepressantModerate

    CNS Depressants: RALDESY may enhance effects of alcohol, barbiturates, or other CNS depressants ( 7 ). (Trazodone label, Drug interactions)

  • Triamterenepotassium-sparing diureticModerate

    The effects of the following drugs may be potentiated when given together with triamterene: antihypertensive medication, other diuretics, preanesthetic and anesthetic agents, skeletal muscle relaxants (non-depolarizing). (Triamterene label, Drug interactions)

  • Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazidepotassium-sparing diureticModerate

    Thiazides have also been shown to increase the paralyzing effect of nondepolarizing muscle relaxants such as tubocurarine (an effect attributed to potassium loss); consequently, caution should be observed in patients undergoing surgery. (Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide label, Drug interactions)

  • TrihexyphenidylanticholinergicModerate

    Concurrent use of alcohol or other CNS depressants with trihexyphenidyl HCl may cause increased sedative effects. (Trihexyphenidyl label, Drug interactions)

  • Voriconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Eszopiclone (CYP3A4 Inhibition) Not Studied In Vivo or In Vitro , but Drug Plasma Exposure Likely to be Increased which may Increase the Sedative Effect of Eszopiclone Dose reduction of eszopiclone is recommended. (Voriconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • ZiprasidoneantipsychoticModerate

    Antipsychotics and Antianxiety Agents The concomitant administration of RYANODEX with antipsychotic and antianxiety agents may potentiate their effects on the central nervous system [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . (Dantrolene label, Drug interactions)

  • ZonisamideanticonvulsantModerate

    Patients should be carefully observed for signs of central nervous system (CNS) depression, such as somnolence and sedation, when ZONISADE is used with other drugs with sedative properties because of potential additive effects. (Zonisamide label, Warnings and precautions)

Minor mentions (5)

  • Amitriptylinetricyclic antidepressantMinor

    Guanethidine or similarly acting compounds; thyroid medication; alcohol, barbiturates and other CNS depressants; and disulfiram – see WARNINGS section. (Amitriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • BupropionantidepressantMinor

    Additional predisposing conditions include diabetes mellitus treated with oral hypoglycemic drugs or insulin, use of anorectic drugs, excessive use of alcohol, use of benzodiazepines, sedatives/hypnotics, or opiates. (Bupropion label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Epoetin alfaMinor

    The “gasping syndrome” is characterized by central nervous system (CNS) depression, metabolic acidosis, and gasping respirations. (Epoetin alfa label, Warnings and precautions)

  • KetorolacNSAIDMinor

    Nondepolarizing Muscle Relaxants In postmarketing experience there have been reports of a possible interaction between ketorolac tromethamineIV/IMand nondepolarizing muscle relaxants that resulted in apnea. (Ketorolac label, Drug interactions)

  • Prazosinalpha blockerMinor

    …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)

No significant interaction reported (1)

  • Montelukastleukotriene receptor antagonistNo interaction

    …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)

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