Desipramine interactions

Desipramine (Norpramin), a tricyclic antidepressant has 420 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 134 major, 198 moderate, 83 minor, and 5 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.

Interactions from the label

Major interactions (134)

  • 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. (Acetaminophen and codeine label, Boxed warning)

  • AclidiniumanticholinergicMajor

    Avoid administrations of TUDORZA PRESSAIR with other anticholinergic-containing drugs. (Aclidinium label, Drug interactions)

  • 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)

  • AlmotriptantriptanMajor

    Concomitant use of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) and serotonergic drugs may potentially cause life threatening adverse events ( see CONTRAINDICATIONS , WARNINGS , and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • 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)

  • Amitriptylinetricyclic antidepressantMajor

    Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine label, Boxed warning)

  • Amoxapinetricyclic antidepressantMajor

    Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine label, Boxed warning)

  • AmphetamineCNS stimulantMajor

    Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when co-administered with serotonergic agents (e.g., SSRIs, SNRIs, triptans), but also during overdosage situations. (Amphetamine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when coadministered with serotonergic agents (e.g., selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), triptans), but also during overdosage situations. (Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AtazanavirantiretroviralMajor

    Antidepressants: tricyclic antidepressants ↑ tricyclic antidepressants Coadministration with REYATAZ has the potential to produce serious and/or life-threatening adverse events and has not been studied. (Atazanavir label, Drug interactions)

  • Azelastine and fluticasoneantihistamineMajor

    • Avoid concurrent use of alcohol or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants with azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone propionate nasal spray because further decreased alertness and impairment of CNS performance may occur. (Azelastine and fluticasone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • …AND MISUSE; LIFE-THREATENING RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION; ACCIDENTAL EXPOSURE; NEONATAL OPIOD WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME; and RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH ALCOHOL, BENZODIAZEPINES OR OTHER CNS DEPRESSANTS Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse Belladonna and opium suppositories expose patients and other users to the risks of opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to… (Belladonna and opium label, Boxed warning)

  • 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)

  • Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)

  • BupropionantidepressantMajor

    Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine label, Boxed warning)

  • Buspironeserotonergic drugMajor

    Serotonin Syndrome The development of a potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome has been reported with SNRIs SSRIs, and other serotonergic drugs, including buspirone, alone but particularly with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans), with drugs that impair metabolism of serotonin (in particular, MAOIs, including reversible MAOIs… (Buspirone label, Warnings)

  • 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. (Butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine, and codeine label, Boxed warning)

  • Concomitant use of opioids or a barbiturate with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Butalbital, aspirin, caffeine, and codeine label, Boxed warning)

  • 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

    Known hypersensitivity to any of the tricyclic compounds (e.g., amitriptyline, desipramine, imipramine, protriptyline, and nortriptyline.) Hypersensitivity reactions include anaphylaxis and serious rash. (Carbamazepine label, Contraindications)

  • CarbinoxamineantihistamineMajor

    Avoid concurrent use of Carbinoxamine Maleate Extended-Release Oral Suspension with alcohol or other central nervous system depressants because additional impairment of central nervous system performance may occur. (Carbinoxamine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • CitalopramSSRIMajor

    Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine label, Boxed warning)

  • Clomipraminetricyclic antidepressantMajor

    Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine label, Boxed warning)

  • Clonidinealpha-adrenergic agonistMajor

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

  • ClozapineantipsychoticMajor

    When possible, avoid concomitant use, with other anticholinergic medications because the risk for anticholinergic toxicity or severe gastrointestinal adverse reactions is increased [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 ), Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )]. (Clozapine 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

    Hyperpyretic crisis seizures and deaths have occurred in patients who received cyclobenzaprine (or structurally similar tricyclic antidepressants) concomitantly with MAO inhibitors drugs. (Cyclobenzaprine label, Contraindications)

  • DarunavirantiretroviralMajor

    …elbasvir/grazoprevir Lipid modifying agents: lomitapide, lovastatin, simvastatin Opioid Antagonist: naloxegol PDE-5 inhibitor: sildenafil when used for treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension Sedatives/hypnotics: orally administered midazolam, triazolam Co-administration of PREZISTA/ritonavir is contraindicated with drugs that are highly dependent on CYP3A for clearance… (Darunavir label, Contraindications)

  • Darunavir and cobicistatantiretroviralMajor

    …elbasvir/grazoprevir Lipid modifying agents: lomitapide, lovastatin, simvastatin Opioid Antagonist: naloxegol PDE-5 inhibitor: sildenafil when used for treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension Sedatives/hypnotics: orally administered midazolam, triazolam PREZCOBIX or PREZCOBIX PED is contraindicated in patients receiving certain co-administered drugs for which altered plasma… (Darunavir and cobicistat label, Contraindications)

  • Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine label, Boxed warning)

  • DextroamphetamineCNS stimulantMajor

    Serotonergic Drugs The concomitant use of dextroamphetamine sulfate and serotonergic drugs increases the risk of serotonin syndrome. (Dextroamphetamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Dextromethorphan and quinidineserotonergic drugMajor

    The dose of desipramine can then be adjusted based on clinical response; however, a dose above 40 mg/day is not recommended. (Dextromethorphan and quinidine label, Drug interactions)

  • Usage of MOTOFEN ® in recommended doses is not likely to cause prominent anticholinergic side effects, but MOTOFEN ® should be avoided in patients in whom anticholinergic drugs are contraindicated. (Difenoxin and atropine label, Warnings)

  • CONTRAINDICATIONS Diphenoxylate hydrochloride and atropine sulfate is contraindicated in: • Pediatric patients less than 6 years of age due to the risks of respiratory and central nervous system (CNS) depression (see WARNINGS ). (Diphenoxylate and atropine label, Contraindications)

  • Doxepintricyclic antidepressantMajor

    Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine label, Boxed warning)

  • DronedaroneantiarrhythmicMajor

    …Pharmacology (12.3) ] • Concomitant use of drugs or herbal products that prolong the QT interval and might increase the risk of torsade de pointes, such as phenothiazine antipsychotics, tricyclic antidepressants, certain oral macrolide antibiotics, and Class I and III antiarrhythmics • Liver or lung toxicity related to the previous use of amiodarone • QTc interval… (Dronedarone label, Contraindications)

  • DuloxetineSNRIMajor

    Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine label, Boxed warning)

  • EletriptantriptanMajor

    Concomitant use of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) and serotonergic drugs may potentially cause life threatening adverse events ( see CONTRAINDICATIONS , WARNINGS , and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • …Lipid-modifying Agents: lomitapide, lovastatin, simvastatin Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) Inhibitor: sildenafil when administered as REVATIO ® for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension Sedative/hypnotics: triazolam, orally administered midazolam Coadministration of GENVOYA is contraindicated with drugs that: Are highly dependent on CYP3A for clearance and for which… (Elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir label, Contraindications)

  • EscitalopramSSRIMajor

    Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine label, Boxed warning)

  • 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)

  • FentanylopioidMajor

    …Syndrome: The development of a potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome has been reported with serotonin norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitors (SNRIs) and SSRIs, including NORPRAMIN, alone but particularly with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone, and St. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • FlumazenilbenzodiazepineMajor

    THESE ARE MOST FREQUENT IN PATIENTS WHO HAVE BEEN ON BENZODIAZEPINES FOR LONG-TERM SEDATION OR IN OVERDOSE CASES WHERE PATIENTS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF SERIOUS CYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANT OVERDOSE. (Flumazenil label, Boxed warning)

  • FluoxetineSSRIMajor

    Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine label, Boxed warning)

  • FluvoxamineSSRIMajor

    Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine label, Boxed warning)

  • FosamprenavirantiretroviralMajor

    …Hypericum perforatum ) Lipid modifying agents: Lomitapide, lovastatin, simvastatin Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor: Delavirdine PDE5 inhibitor: Sildenafil (Revatio) (for treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension) Sedative/hypnotics: Midazolam, triazolam Hypersensitivity to fosamprenavir calcium or amprenavir (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome). (Fosamprenavir label, Contraindications)

  • FrovatriptantriptanMajor

    Concomitant use of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) and serotonergic drugs may potentially cause life threatening adverse events ( see CONTRAINDICATIONS , WARNINGS , and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)

  • GlycopyrrolateanticholinergicMajor

    • Other Conditions Exacerbated by Anticholinergic Adverse Reactions : Use is not recommended in patients with autonomic neuropathy, hyperthyroidism, cardiac disease, hiatal hernia, etc. (Glycopyrrolate label, Warnings and precautions)

  • GranisetronQT-prolonging drugMajor

    Serotonin syndrome has been reported with granisetron products, alone but particularly with concomitant use of serotonergic drugs. (Granisetron label, Warnings and precautions)

  • HydrocodoneopioidMajor

    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 label, Boxed warning)

  • 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)

  • …ABUSE, AND MISUSE; LIFE-THREATENING RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION; ACCIDENTAL INGESTION; MEDICATION ERRORS; CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 INTERACTION; CONCOMITANT USE WITH BENZODIAZEPINES OR OTHER CNS DEPRESSANTS; INTERACTION WITH ALCOHOL; NEONATAL OPIOID WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME WARNING: ADDICTION, ABUSE, AND MISUSE; LIFE-THREATENING RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION; ACCIDENTAL INGESTION;… (Hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine label, Boxed warning)

  • …ABUSE, AND MISUSE; LIFE-THREATENING RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION; ACCIDENTAL INGESTION; MEDICATION ERRORS; CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 INTERACTION; CONCOMITANT USE WITH BENZODIAZEPINES OR OTHER CNS DEPRESSANTS; INTERACTION WITH ALCOHOL; NEONATAL OPIOID WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse Hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide exposes patients and… (Hydrocodone and homatropine label, Boxed warning)

  • …LIFE-THREATENING RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION; ACCIDENTAL INGESTION; NEONATAL OPIOID WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME; CYTOCHROME P4503A4 INTERACTION; RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH BENZODIAZEPINES OR OTHER CNS DEPRESSANTS; and SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS WARNING: SERIOUS AND LIFE-THREATENING RISKS FROM USE OF HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE AND IBUPROFEN TABLETS Addiction,… (Hydrocodone and ibuprofen 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)

  • Imipraminetricyclic antidepressantMajor

    Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine label, Boxed warning)

  • IpratropiumanticholinergicMajor

    Avoid administration of ATROVENT HFA with other anticholinergic-containing drugs ( 7.1 ) (Ipratropium label, Drug interactions)

  • IsoniazidantibioticMajor

    CONTRAINDICATIONS The use of MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders with NORPRAMIN or within 14 days of stopping treatment with NORPRAMIN is contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome. (Desipramine label, Contraindications)

  • 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)

  • Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine label, Boxed warning)

  • 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)

  • LinezolidantibioticMajor

    Starting NORPRAMIN in a patient who is being treated with MAOIs such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue is also contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome (see WARNINGS and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). (Desipramine label, Contraindications)

  • LisdexamfetamineCNS stimulantMajor

    Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when co-administered with serotonergic agents (e.g., SSRIs, SNRIs, triptans), but also during overdosage situations. (Lisdexamfetamine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Lithiumserotonergic drugMajor

    If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Lopinavir and ritonavirantiretroviralMajor

    …Non-opioid Analgesic (selective blocker of Nav1.8 sodium channels): suzetrigine PDE5 Inhibitor: sildenafil (Revatio ® ) when used for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension Sedative/Hypnotics: triazolam, orally administered midazolam KALETRA is contraindicated with drugs that are potent CYP3A inducers where significantly reduced lopinavir plasma concentrations… (Lopinavir and ritonavir label, Contraindications)

  • 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)

  • Metaxalonemuscle relaxantMajor

    If concomitant use with another CNS depressant is warranted, closely monitor for signs of respiratory depression and sedation, particularly during treatment initiation and dosage increases. (Metaxalone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • 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)

  • MethamphetamineCNS stimulantMajor

    Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when coadministered with serotonergic agents (e.g., SSRIs, SNRIs, triptans), but also during overdosage situations. (Methamphetamine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Methylene blueMAO inhibitorMajor

    Starting NORPRAMIN in a patient who is being treated with MAOIs such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue is also contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome (see WARNINGS and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). (Desipramine label, Contraindications)

  • Metoclopramidedopamine antagonistMajor

    Other important considerations in the differential diagnosis include central anticholinergic toxicity, heat stroke, malignant hyperthermia, drug fever, serotonin syndrome, and primary central nervous system pathology. (Metoclopramide label, Warnings and precautions)

  • 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 Resuscitation Only 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)

  • MilnacipranSNRIMajor

    Concomitant use of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) and serotonergic drugs may potentially cause life threatening adverse events ( see CONTRAINDICATIONS , WARNINGS , and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • MirtazapineantidepressantMajor

    Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine 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)

  • Nalmefeneopioid antagonistMajor

    Risk of Recurrent Respiratory and CNS Depression : A recurrence of respiratory depression is possible, therefore, keep the patient under continued surveillance and administer repeat doses of ZURNAI using a new auto-injector with each dose while awaiting emergency medical assistance. (Nalmefene label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Naltrexone and bupropionopioid antagonistMajor

    Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine label, Boxed warning)

  • NaratriptantriptanMajor

    Concomitant use of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) and serotonergic drugs may potentially cause life threatening adverse events ( see CONTRAINDICATIONS , WARNINGS , and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • NefazodoneantidepressantMajor

    Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine label, Boxed warning)

  • …(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)

  • Nortriptylinetricyclic antidepressantMajor

    Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine label, Boxed warning)

  • Olanzapine and fluoxetineantipsychoticMajor

    Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine label, Boxed warning)

  • 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 solution (nasal spray) ( 5.2 ). (Olopatadine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Olopatadine and mometasoneantihistamineMajor

    • Avoid concurrent use of alcohol or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants with RYALTRIS because additional reductions in alertness and additional impairment of CNS performance may occur. (Olopatadine and mometasone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OndansetronQT-prolonging drugMajor

    S e ro t o ni n Syndrome: Serotonin syndrome has been reported with 5-HT 3 receptor antagonists alone but particularly with concomitant use of serotonergic drugs. (Ondansetron 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)

  • Palonosetronserotonergic drugMajor

    Serotonin syndrome : reported with 5-HT 3 receptor antagonists alone, but particularly with concomitant use of serotonergic drugs. (Palonosetron label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ParoxetineSSRIMajor

    Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine label, Boxed warning)

  • …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

    Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine label, Boxed warning)

  • Potassium citratepotassium supplementMajor

    In patients in whom there is cause for arrest or delay in tablet passage through the gastrointestinal tract, such as those suffering from delayed gastric emptying, esophageal compression, intestinal obstruction or stricture, or those taking anticholinergic medication. (Potassium citrate label, Contraindications)

  • …PROMETHAZINE AND RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION IN CHILDREN; MEDICATION ERRORS; INTERACTIONS WITH DRUGS AFFECTING CYTOCHROME P450 ISOENZYMES; CONCOMITANT USE WITH BENZODIAZEPINES OR OTHER CNS DEPRESSANTS; NEONATAL OPIOID WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse Promethazine HCl and Codeine Phosphate Oral Solution exposes patients and other users to the risks… (Promethazine and codeine label, Boxed warning)

  • Protriptylinetricyclic antidepressantMajor

    Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine label, Boxed warning)

  • QuinidineantiarrhythmicMajor

    Quinidine is also contraindicated in patients who, like those with myasthenia gravis, might be adversely affected by an anticholinergic agent. (Quinidine label, Contraindications)

  • RasagilineMAO inhibitorMajor

    CONTRAINDICATIONS The use of MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders with NORPRAMIN or within 14 days of stopping treatment with NORPRAMIN is contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome. (Desipramine label, Contraindications)

  • RemifentanilopioidMajor

    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. (Remifentanil label, Boxed warning)

  • 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)

  • Rivastigminecholinesterase inhibitorMajor

    Concomitant use with metoclopramide, beta-blockers, or cholinomimetic and anticholinergic drugs is not recommended ( 7.1 , 7.2 , 7.3 ) (Rivastigmine label, Drug interactions)

  • RizatriptantriptanMajor

    Concomitant use of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) and serotonergic drugs may potentially cause life threatening adverse events ( see CONTRAINDICATIONS , WARNINGS , and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • SelegilineMAO inhibitorMajor

    CONTRAINDICATIONS The use of MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders with NORPRAMIN or within 14 days of stopping treatment with NORPRAMIN is contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome. (Desipramine label, Contraindications)

  • SertralineSSRIMajor

    Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine label, Boxed warning)

  • Sodium oxybateCNS depressantMajor

    Abuse or misuse of illicit GHB, either alone or in combination with other CNS depressants, is associated with CNS adverse reactions, including seizure, respiratory depression, decreases in the level of consciousness, coma, and death [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. (Sodium oxybate label, Boxed warning)

  • SolriamfetolCNS stimulantMajor

    Concomitant use of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) and serotonergic drugs may potentially cause life threatening adverse events ( see CONTRAINDICATIONS , WARNINGS , and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • St. John's wortHerbal and supplementMajor

    Combining St. John's wort with antidepressants and other serotonergic drugs increases the risk of serotonin syndrome. (NCCIH, St. John's Wort)

  • SumatriptantriptanMajor

    Concomitant use of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) and serotonergic drugs may potentially cause life threatening adverse events ( see CONTRAINDICATIONS , WARNINGS , and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Concomitant use of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) and serotonergic drugs may potentially cause life threatening adverse events ( see CONTRAINDICATIONS , WARNINGS , and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • 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)

  • TiotropiumanticholinergicMajor

    Avoid administration of SPIRIVA RESPIMAT with other anticholinergic-containing drugs. (Tiotropium label, Drug interactions)

  • 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)

  • 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. (Tramadol and acetaminophen label, Boxed warning)

  • TranylcypromineMAO inhibitorMajor

    Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine label, Boxed warning)

  • TrazodoneantidepressantMajor

    Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine 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)

  • Trimipraminetricyclic antidepressantMajor

    Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine label, Boxed warning)

  • UmeclidiniumanticholinergicMajor

    Avoid administration of Umeclidinium ELLIPTA with other anticholinergic-containing drugs. (Umeclidinium label, Drug interactions)

  • Umeclidinium and vilanterolanticholinergicMajor

    Avoid administration of Umeclidinium and Vilanterol ELLIPTA with other anticholinergic-containing drugs. (Umeclidinium and vilanterol label, Drug interactions)

  • VenlafaxineSNRIMajor

    Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine label, Boxed warning)

  • VilazodoneSSRIMajor

    Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine label, Boxed warning)

  • VortioxetineantidepressantMajor

    Anyone considering the use of NORPRAMIN or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Desipramine label, Boxed warning)

  • 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)

  • ZiprasidoneantipsychoticMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Ziprasidone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ZolmitriptantriptanMajor

    Concomitant use of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) and serotonergic drugs may potentially cause life threatening adverse events ( see CONTRAINDICATIONS , WARNINGS , and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • 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 (198)

  • Acetazolamidecarbonic anhydrase inhibitorModerate

    Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Albuterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • 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)

  • Amiloridepotassium-sparing diureticModerate

    Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • AminophyllinemethylxanthineModerate

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

  • AmiodaroneantiarrhythmicModerate

    Table 5: Amiodarone Drug Interactions Concomitant Drug Class/Name Examples Clinical Comment QT Prolonging Drugs class I and III antiarrhythmics, lithium, certain phenothiazines, tricyclic antidepressants, certain fluoroquinolone and macrolide antibiotics, azole antifungals, halogenated inhalation anesthetic agents Increased risk of Torsade de Pointes. (Amiodarone label, Drug interactions)

  • Arformoterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • AripiprazoleantipsychoticModerate

    Other important considerations in the differential diagnosis include central anticholinergic toxicity, heat stroke, drug fever, and primary central nervous system pathology. (Aripiprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ArmodafinilCNS stimulantModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Articaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • AsenapineantipsychoticModerate

    Strenuous exercise, exposure to extreme heat, dehydration, and anticholinergic medications may contribute to an elevation in core body temperature; use SAPHRIS with caution in patient who may experience these conditions. (Asenapine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Atenolol and chlorthalidonebeta blockerModerate

    Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • 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)

  • Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • BenzphetamineCNS stimulantModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • 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)

  • Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Botulinum toxin type Aneuromuscular blockerModerate

    Aminoglycosides or other agents interfering with neuromuscular transmission Anticholinergic drugs Botulinum neurotoxin products Muscle relaxants Aminoglycoside antibiotics, anticholinergic agents, or any other agents that interfere with neuromuscular transmission may potentiate the effect of DAXXIFY; co-administer only with caution and close observation. (Botulinum toxin type A label, Drug interactions)

  • BrexpiprazoleantipsychoticModerate

    Strenuous exercise, exposure to extreme heat, dehydration, and anticholinergic medications may contribute to an elevation in core body temperature; use REXULTI with caution in patients who may experience these conditions. (Brexpiprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Brimonidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

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

  • Brimonidine and timololalpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

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

  • Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Budesonide and formoterolcorticosteroidModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Bumetanideloop diureticModerate

    Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Bupivacainelocal anestheticModerate

    Possible early warning signs of central nervous system (CNS) toxicity are restlessness, anxiety, incoherent speech, lightheadedness, numbness and tingling of the mouth and lips, metallic taste, tinnitus, dizziness, blurred vision, tremors, twitching, CNS depression, or drowsiness. (Bupivacaine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Bupivacaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Butalbital and acetaminophenbarbiturateModerate

    Butalbital and acetaminophen 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 and acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)

  • Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Candesartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Cannabidiol (prescription)anticonvulsantModerate

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

  • CarbidopaModerate

    Other important considerations in the differential diagnosis include central anticholinergic toxicity, heat stroke, drug fever, and primary central nervous system (CNS) pathology. (Carbidopa label, Warnings)

  • Carbidopa, levodopa, and entacaponedopaminergic drugModerate

    • Tricyclic antidepressants: risk of hypertension and dyskinesia reported during concomitant use with carbidopa/levodopa ( 7.4 ) (Carbidopa, levodopa, and entacapone label, Drug interactions)

  • CariprazineantipsychoticModerate

    Strenuous exercise, exposure to extreme heat, dehydration, and anticholinergic medications may contribute to an elevation in core body temperature; use VRAYLAR with caution in patient who may experience these conditions. (Cariprazine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • 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)

  • ChlordiazepoxidebenzodiazepineModerate

    If NORPRAMIN is to be combined with other psychotropic agents such as tranquilizers or sedative/hypnotics, careful consideration should be given to the pharmacology of the agents employed since the sedative effects of NORPRAMIN and benzodiazepines (e.g., chlordiazepoxide or diazepam) are additive. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Chlordiazepoxide and clidiniumbenzodiazepineModerate

    If NORPRAMIN is to be combined with other psychotropic agents such as tranquilizers or sedative/hypnotics, careful consideration should be given to the pharmacology of the agents employed since the sedative effects of NORPRAMIN and benzodiazepines (e.g., chlordiazepoxide or diazepam) are additive. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Chloroprocainelocal anestheticModerate

    Drug Interactions The administration of local anesthetic solutions containing epinephrine or norepinephrine to patients receiving monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants or phenothiazines may produce severe, prolonged hypotension or hypertension. (Chloroprocaine label, Precautions)

  • Chlorothiazidethiazide diureticModerate

    Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Chlorthalidonethiazide diureticModerate

    Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Chlorzoxazonemuscle relaxantModerate

    Chlorzoxazone use should also be discontinued if a patient develops abnormal liver enzymes (e.g., AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin.) The concomitant use of alcohol or other central nervous system depressants may have an additive effect. (Chlorzoxazone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CimetidineH2 blockerModerate

    …apparently through an effect on certain microsomal enzyme systems, has been reported to reduce the hepatic metabolism of warfarin-type anticoagulants, phenytoin, propranolol, nifedipine, chlordiazepoxide, diazepam, certain tricyclic antidepressants, lidocaine, theophylline, and metronidazole, thereby delaying elimination and increasing blood levels of these drugs. (Cimetidine label, Drug interactions)

  • CinacalcetCYP2D6 inhibitorModerate

    Dose adjustments may be required for concomitant medications that are predominantly metabolized by CYP2D6 (e.g., desipramine, metoprolol, and carvedilol) and particularly those with a narrow therapeutic index (e.g., flecainide and most tricyclic antidepressants) [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Cinacalcet label, Drug interactions)

  • ClemastineantihistamineModerate

    Use with CNS Depressants Clemastine has additive effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants (hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers, etc.). Use in Activities Requiring Mental Alertness Patients should be warned about engaging in activities requiring mental alertness such as driving a car or operating appliances, machinery, etc. (Clemastine label, Warnings)

  • ClobazambenzodiazepineModerate

    If NORPRAMIN is to be combined with other psychotropic agents such as tranquilizers or sedative/hypnotics, careful consideration should be given to the pharmacology of the agents employed since the sedative effects of NORPRAMIN and benzodiazepines (e.g., chlordiazepoxide or diazepam) are additive. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • ClonazepambenzodiazepineModerate

    If NORPRAMIN is to be combined with other psychotropic agents such as tranquilizers or sedative/hypnotics, careful consideration should be given to the pharmacology of the agents employed since the sedative effects of NORPRAMIN and benzodiazepines (e.g., chlordiazepoxide or diazepam) are additive. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • ClorazepatebenzodiazepineModerate

    If NORPRAMIN is to be combined with other psychotropic agents such as tranquilizers or sedative/hypnotics, careful consideration should be given to the pharmacology of the agents employed since the sedative effects of NORPRAMIN and benzodiazepines (e.g., chlordiazepoxide or diazepam) are additive. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Cocainelocal anestheticModerate

    Sympathomimetics, postganglionic blocking agents, and tricyclic antidepressants: Concomitant administration may increase the risk of cardiovascular adverse reactions. (Cocaine label, Drug interactions)

  • CyproheptadineantihistamineModerate

    CNS Depressants Antihistamines may have additive effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants, e.g., hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers, antianxiety agents. (Cyproheptadine label, Warnings)

  • Daridorexantsedative-hypnoticModerate

    If NORPRAMIN is to be combined with other psychotropic agents such as tranquilizers or sedative/hypnotics, careful consideration should be given to the pharmacology of the agents employed since the sedative effects of NORPRAMIN and benzodiazepines (e.g., chlordiazepoxide or diazepam) are additive. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • DarifenacinanticholinergicModerate

    Darifenacin extended-release tablets, like other anticholinergic drugs, may decrease gastrointestinal motility and should be used with caution in patients with conditions such as severe constipation, ulcerative colitis, and myasthenia gravis. (Darifenacin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DesmopressinModerate

    Other Drugs that may Increase Risk of 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,… (Desmopressin label, Drug interactions)

  • DeutetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorModerate

    Other important considerations in the differential diagnosis include central anticholinergic toxicity, heat stroke, drug fever, and primary central nervous system pathology. (Deutetrabenazine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DexchlorpheniramineantihistamineModerate

    Use with CNS Depressants CORPHENA Oral Solution has additive effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants (hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers, etc.). Use in Activities Requiring Mental Alertness Patients should be warned about engaging in activities requiring mental alertness such as driving a car or operating appliances, machinery, etc. (Dexchlorpheniramine label, Warnings)

  • Dexmedetomidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    The intravenous administration of anticholinergic agents (e.g., glycopyrrolate, atropine) should be considered to modify vagal tone. (Dexmedetomidine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DexmethylphenidateCNS stimulantModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • DiazepambenzodiazepineModerate

    If NORPRAMIN is to be combined with other psychotropic agents such as tranquilizers or sedative/hypnotics, careful consideration should be given to the pharmacology of the agents employed since the sedative effects of NORPRAMIN and benzodiazepines (e.g., chlordiazepoxide or diazepam) are additive. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • DicyclomineanticholinergicModerate

    Anticholinergic agents: may affect the gastrointestinal absorption of various drugs; may also increase certain actions or side effects of other anticholinergic drugs (7) (Dicyclomine label, Drug interactions)

  • DiethylpropionCNS stimulantModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine 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)

  • DobutaminesympathomimeticModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • 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)

  • Droperidoldopamine antagonistModerate

    Possible pharmacodynamic interactions can occur between droperidol and potentially arrhythmogenic agents such as class I or III antiarrhythmics, antihistamines that prolong the QT interval, antimalarials, calcium channel blockers, neuroleptics that prolong the QT interval, and antidepressants. (Droperidol label, Drug interactions)

  • DroxidopasympathomimeticModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • EfavirenzantiretroviralModerate

    Antidepressant: Bupropion Sertraline ↓ bupropion * ↓ sertraline * Increases in bupropion dosage should be guided by clinical response. (Efavirenz label, Drug interactions)

  • Antidepressants: Bupropion ↓ bupropion Increases in bupropion dosage should be guided by clinical response. (Efavirenz, lamivudine, and tenofovir label, Drug interactions)

  • EluxadolineopioidModerate

    Examples: alosetron, anticholinergics, opioids Table 3: Established and Other Potentially Clinically Relevant Interactions Affecting Drugs Co-Administered with VIBERZI OATP1B1 and BCRP Substrate Clinical Impact: VIBERZI may increase the exposure of co-administered OATP1B1 and BCRP substrates. (Eluxadoline label, Drug interactions)

  • Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • EphedrinesympathomimeticModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • EpinephrinesympathomimeticModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Eplerenonealdosterone antagonistModerate

    Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Ergotamine and caffeineergot alkaloidModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • EstazolambenzodiazepineModerate

    If NORPRAMIN is to be combined with other psychotropic agents such as tranquilizers or sedative/hypnotics, careful consideration should be given to the pharmacology of the agents employed since the sedative effects of NORPRAMIN and benzodiazepines (e.g., chlordiazepoxide or diazepam) are additive. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Ethacrynic acidloop diureticModerate

    Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • FesoterodineanticholinergicModerate

    Urinary Retention in Adult Patients With Bladder Outlet Obstruction The use of Toviaz, like other antimuscarinic drugs, in patients with clinically significant bladder outlet obstruction, including patients with urinary retention, may result in further urinary retention and kidney injury. (Fesoterodine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FlibanserinCNS depressantModerate

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

  • FluphenazineantipsychoticModerate

    Other important considerations in the differential diagnosis include central anticholinergic toxicity, heat stroke, drug fever and primary central nervous system (CNS) pathology. (Fluphenazine label, Warnings)

  • Fluticasone and salmeterolcorticosteroidModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Formoterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • FoscarnetantiviralModerate

    …prolongation and the potential for torsades de pointes, the use of FOSCAVIR should be avoided in combination with agents known to prolong the QT interval including Class IA (e.g., quinidine or procainamide) or Class III (e.g., dofetilide, amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic agents, phenothiazines, tricyclic antidepressants, and certain macrolides and fluoroquinolones. (Foscarnet label, Drug interactions)

  • FosfomycinantibioticModerate

    Avoid co-administration of CONTEPO with drugs known to prolong the QT interval, such as class IA or class III antiarrhythmic medications, tricyclic antidepressants, macrolides, and antipsychotics [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . (Fosfomycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • FosphenytoinanticonvulsantModerate

    …Ethosuximide, felbamate, oxcarbazepine, methsuximide, topiramate Azoles Fluconazole, ketoconazole, itraconazole, miconazole, voriconazole Antineoplastic agents Capecitabine, fluorouracil Antidepressants Fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, sertraline Gastric acid reducing agents H 2 antagonists (cimetidine), omeprazole Sulfonamides Sulfamethizole, sulfaphenazole, sulfadiazine,… (Fosphenytoin label, Drug interactions)

  • Furosemideloop diureticModerate

    Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • GabapentinanticonvulsantModerate

    When the decision is made to co-prescribe NEURONTIN with another CNS depressant, particularly an opioid, or to prescribe NEURONTIN to patients with underlying respiratory impairment, monitor patients for symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation, and consider initiating NEURONTIN at a low dose. (Gabapentin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • GefitinibModerate

    Increase IRESSA to 500 mg daily in patients receiving a strong CYP3A4 inducer (e.g., rifampicin, phenytoin, or tricyclic antidepressant) and resume IRESSA at 250 mg 7 days after discontinuation of the strong inducer [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Gefitinib label, Drug interactions)

  • HaloperidolantipsychoticModerate

    Other important considerations in the differential diagnosis include central anticholinergic toxicity, heat stroke, drug fever and primary central nervous system (CNS) pathology. (Haloperidol label, Warnings)

  • Hydrochlorothiazidethiazide diureticModerate

    Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • IloperidoneantipsychoticModerate

    Strenuous exercise, exposure to extreme heat, dehydration, and anticholinergic medications may contribute to an elevation in core body temperature; use FANAPT with caution in patients who may experience these conditions. (Iloperidone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • IncobotulinumtoxinAneuromuscular blockerModerate

    Because of its anticholinergic effects, XEOMIN should be used with caution in patients at risk of developing narrow angle glaucoma. (IncobotulinumtoxinA label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Indapamidethiazide diureticModerate

    Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Ipratropium and albuterolanticholinergicModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Isoproterenolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Itraconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    SSRIs, Tricyclics and Related Antidepressants Venlafaxine Monitor for adverse reactions. (Itraconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Lemborexantsedative-hypnoticModerate

    If NORPRAMIN is to be combined with other psychotropic agents such as tranquilizers or sedative/hypnotics, careful consideration should be given to the pharmacology of the agents employed since the sedative effects of NORPRAMIN and benzodiazepines (e.g., chlordiazepoxide or diazepam) are additive. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Levalbuterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Levothyroxinethyroid hormoneModerate

    In patients with thyroid disease or those taking thyroid medication, because of the possibility of cardiovascular toxicity, including arrhythmias. e. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Levothyroxine and liothyroninethyroid hormoneModerate

    In patients with thyroid disease or those taking thyroid medication, because of the possibility of cardiovascular toxicity, including arrhythmias. e. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Lidocainelocal anestheticModerate

    Clinically Significant Drug Interactions The administration of local anesthetic solutions containing epinephrine or norepinephrine to patients receiving monoamine oxidase inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants may produce severe, prolonged hypertension. (Lidocaine label, Drug interactions)

  • Lidocaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Liothyroninethyroid hormoneModerate

    In patients with thyroid disease or those taking thyroid medication, because of the possibility of cardiovascular toxicity, including arrhythmias. e. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • 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)

  • Losartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • LoxapineantipsychoticModerate

    Other important considerations in the differential diagnosis include central anticholinergic toxicity, heat stroke, drug fever, and primary central nervous system (CNS) pathology. (Loxapine label, Warnings)

  • LumateperoneantipsychoticModerate

    Monitor all antidepressant-treated patients, especially during the initial few months of anti-depressant drug therapy, and at times of dosage changes. (Lumateperone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LurasidoneantipsychoticModerate

    Activation of Mania/Hypomania Antidepressant treatment can increase the risk of developing a manic or hypomanic episode, particularly in patients with bipolar disorder. (Lurasidone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MeclizineantihistamineModerate

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

  • MefloquineantimalarialModerate

    Other Drugs that Prolong the QTc Interval Coadministration of other drugs known to alter cardiac conduction (e.g., anti-arrhythmic or beta-adrenergic blocking agents, calcium channel blockers, antihistamines or H 1 -blocking agents, tricyclic antidepressants and phenothiazines) might also contribute to a prolongation of the QTc interval. (Mefloquine label, Drug interactions)

  • Mepivacainelocal anestheticModerate

    Likewise, solutions of mepivacaine containing a vasoconstrictor, such as epinephrine, should be used with extreme caution in patients receiving monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) or antidepressants of the triptyline or imipramine types, because severe prolonged hypertension may result. (Mepivacaine label, Warnings)

  • MeprobamateCNS depressantModerate

    Additive Effects Since the effects of meprobamate and alcohol or meprobamate and other CNS depressants or psychotropic drugs may be additive,appropriate caution should be exercised with patients who take more than one of these agents simultaneously. (Meprobamate label, Warnings)

  • Methimazoleantithyroid drugModerate

    In patients with thyroid disease or those taking thyroid medication, because of the possibility of cardiovascular toxicity, including arrhythmias. e. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • 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)

  • MethscopolamineanticholinergicModerate

    Drug interactions Additive anticholinergic effects may result from concomitant use with antipsychotics, tricyclic antidepressants, and other drugs with anticholinergic effects. (Methscopolamine label, Drug interactions)

  • MethylphenidateCNS stimulantModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Metolazonethiazide diureticModerate

    Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • MetyrosineModerate

    Concurrent use of metyrosine with alcohol or other CNS depressants can increase their sedative effects. (Metyrosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Midodrinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Mirabegronbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • ModafinilCNS stimulantModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • MoxifloxacinfluoroquinoloneModerate

    Pharmacokinetic studies between moxifloxacin and other drugs that prolong the QT interval such as cisapride, erythromycin, antipsychotics, and tricyclic antidepressants have not been performed. (Moxifloxacin 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)

  • Neostigminecholinesterase inhibitorModerate

    An anticholinergic agent, (e.g., atropine sulfate or glycopyrrolate) should be administered prior to Neostigmine Methylsulfate Injection administration to lessen the risk of bradycardia [ see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 ) ]. (Neostigmine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OlanzapineantipsychoticModerate

    Anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) Effects: Use with caution with other anticholinergic drugs and in patients with urinary retention, prostatic hypertrophy, constipation, paralytic ileus or related conditions. (Olanzapine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Olmesartan, amlodipine, and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • OnabotulinumtoxinAneuromuscular blockerModerate

    Anticholinergic Drugs Use of anticholinergic drugs after administration of BOTOX may potentiate systemic anticholinergic effects. (OnabotulinumtoxinA label, Drug interactions)

  • Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • OxazepambenzodiazepineModerate

    If NORPRAMIN is to be combined with other psychotropic agents such as tranquilizers or sedative/hypnotics, careful consideration should be given to the pharmacology of the agents employed since the sedative effects of NORPRAMIN and benzodiazepines (e.g., chlordiazepoxide or diazepam) are additive. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • OxybutyninanticholinergicModerate

    Oxybutynin chloride extended-release tablets, like other anticholinergic drugs, may decrease gastrointestinal motility and should be used with caution in patients with conditions such as ulcerative colitis and intestinal atony. (Oxybutynin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OxymetazolinedecongestantModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine 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)

  • PerphenazineantipsychoticModerate

    Other important considerations in the differential diagnosis include central anticholinergic toxicity, heat stroke, drug fever and primary central nervous system (CNS) pathology. (Perphenazine label, Warnings)

  • PhendimetrazineCNS stimulantModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • PhentermineCNS stimulantModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenylephrinedecongestantModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenytoinanticonvulsantModerate

    …Ethosuximide, felbamate, oxcarbazepine, methsuximide, topiramate Azoles Fluconazole, ketoconazole, itraconazole, miconazole, voriconazole Antineoplastic agents Capecitabine, fluorouracil Antidepressants Fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, sertraline Gastric acid reducing agents H 2 antagonists (cimetidine), omeprazole Sulfonamides Sulfamethizole, sulfaphenazole, sulfadiazine,… (Phenytoin label, Drug interactions)

  • Physostigminecholinesterase inhibitorModerate

    Acute cardiac arrest may be possible during treatment with tricyclic antidepressants; therefore, Anticholium should only be considered as an antidote for this indication while the patient has continuous ECG monitoring. (Physostigmine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Pilocarpinecholinergic agonistModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • PimozideantipsychoticModerate

    Other important considerations in the differential diagnosis include central anticholinergic toxicity, heat stroke, drug fever and primary central nervous system (CNS) pathology. (Pimozide label, Warnings)

  • Posaconazoleazole antifungalModerate

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

  • PregabalinanticonvulsantModerate

    When the decision is made to co-prescribe LYRICA CR with another CNS depressant, particularly an opioid, or to prescribe LYRICA CR to patients with underlying respiratory impairment, monitor patients for symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation, and consider initiating LYRICA CR at a low dose. (Pregabalin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Prilocaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • ProcainamideantiarrhythmicModerate

    Anticholinergic drugs administered concurrently with PA may produce additive antivagal effects on A-V nodal conduction, although this is not as well documented for PA as for quinidine. (Procainamide label, Drug interactions)

  • 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)

  • 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 and dextromethorphan label, Warnings)

  • PropafenoneantiarrhythmicModerate

    Drugs that inhibit these CYP pathways (such as desipramine, paroxetine, ritonavir, sertraline for CYP2D6; ketoconazole, erythromycin, saquinavir, and grapefruit juice for CYP3A4; and amiodarone and tobacco smoke for CYP1A2) can be expected to cause increased plasma levels of propafenone. (Propafenone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PropofolCNS depressantModerate

    The intravenous administration of anticholinergic agents (e.g., atropine or glycopyrrolate) should be considered to modify potential increases in vagal tone due to concomitant agents (e.g., succinylcholine) or surgical stimuli. (Propofol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Propylthiouracilantithyroid drugModerate

    In patients with thyroid disease or those taking thyroid medication, because of the possibility of cardiovascular toxicity, including arrhythmias. e. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • PseudoephedrinedecongestantModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Pyridostigminecholinesterase inhibitorModerate

    Use with caution in persons with increased risk of anticholinergic reactions, such as persons with bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bradycardia, cardiac arrhythmias, beta blocker treatment (increased risk of anticholinergic reactions). (Pyridostigmine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • QuetiapineantipsychoticModerate

    • Anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) Effects: Use with caution with other anticholinergic drugs and in patients with urinary retention, prostatic hypertrophy, or constipation (5.20) (Quetiapine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Ramelteonsedative-hypnoticModerate

    If NORPRAMIN is to be combined with other psychotropic agents such as tranquilizers or sedative/hypnotics, careful consideration should be given to the pharmacology of the agents employed since the sedative effects of NORPRAMIN and benzodiazepines (e.g., chlordiazepoxide or diazepam) are additive. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • RanolazineQT-prolonging drugModerate

    Drugs transported by P-gp (e.g., digoxin), or drugs metabolized by CYP2D6 (e.g., tricyclic antidepressants) may need reduced doses when used with ASPRUZYO Sprinkle. (Ranolazine label, Drug interactions)

  • RifampinantibioticModerate

    …Selective 5-HT 3 Receptor Antagonists Ondansetron Decrease exposure Statins Metabolized by CYP3A4 Simvastatin Decrease exposure Thiazolidinediones Rosiglitazone Decrease AUC by 66% Tricyclic Antidepressants Nortriptyline A tuberculosis treatment regimen including rifampin (600 mg/day), isoniazid (300 mg/day), pyrazinamide (500 mg 3× per day), and pyridoxine (25… (Rifampin label, Drug interactions)

  • RifapentineantibioticModerate

    …levonorgestrel Immunosuppressants Cyclosporine, tacrolimus Methylxanthines Theophylline Narcotic analgesics Methadone Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) Inhibitors Sildenafil Thyroid preparations Levothyroxine Tricyclic antidepressants Amitriptyline, nortriptyline 7.5 Other Interactions The conversion of PRIFTIN to 25-desacetyl rifapentine is mediated by an esterase enzyme. (Rifapentine label, Drug interactions)

  • Salmeterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • ScopolamineanticholinergicModerate

    • Gastrointestinal and Urinary Disorders : Consider more frequent monitoring during treatment in patients suspected of having intestinal obstruction; patients with pyloric obstruction, patients with impeded urine flow or receiving other anticholinergic drugs. (Scopolamine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Sevofluranegeneral anestheticModerate

    Consider having an anticholinergic and epinephrine available when administering sevoflurane for induction in this patient population. (Sevoflurane label, Warnings)

  • SolifenacinanticholinergicModerate

    Urinary Retention The use of Solifenacin succinate tablets, like other antimuscarinic drugs, in patients with clinically significant bladder outlet obstruction including patients with urinary retention, may result in further urinary retention and kidney injury. (Solifenacin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Spironolactonealdosterone antagonistModerate

    Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazidealdosterone antagonistModerate

    Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Succinylcholineneuromuscular blockerModerate

    Pretreatment with anticholinergic agents (e.g., atropine) may reduce the occurrence of bradyarrhythmias. (Succinylcholine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • SugammadexModerate

    Monitor for hemodynamic changes and administer anticholinergic agents such as atropine if clinically significant bradycardia is observed. (Sugammadex label, Warnings and precautions)

  • The efficacy of tricyclic antidepressants can decrease when coadministered with sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. (Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim label, Drug interactions)

  • Suvorexantsedative-hypnoticModerate

    If NORPRAMIN is to be combined with other psychotropic agents such as tranquilizers or sedative/hypnotics, careful consideration should be given to the pharmacology of the agents employed since the sedative effects of NORPRAMIN and benzodiazepines (e.g., chlordiazepoxide or diazepam) are additive. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Tasimelteonsedative-hypnoticModerate

    If NORPRAMIN is to be combined with other psychotropic agents such as tranquilizers or sedative/hypnotics, careful consideration should be given to the pharmacology of the agents employed since the sedative effects of NORPRAMIN and benzodiazepines (e.g., chlordiazepoxide or diazepam) are additive. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • TemazepambenzodiazepineModerate

    If NORPRAMIN is to be combined with other psychotropic agents such as tranquilizers or sedative/hypnotics, careful consideration should be given to the pharmacology of the agents employed since the sedative effects of NORPRAMIN and benzodiazepines (e.g., chlordiazepoxide or diazepam) are additive. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • TerbinafineantifungalModerate

    In a study to assess the effects of terbinafine on desipramine in healthy volunteers characterized as normal metabolizers, the administration of terbinafine resulted in a 2-fold increase in C max and a 5-fold increase in area under the curve (AUC). (Terbinafine label, Drug interactions)

  • Terbutalinebeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Teriparatidethyroid hormoneModerate

    In patients with thyroid disease or those taking thyroid medication, because of the possibility of cardiovascular toxicity, including arrhythmias. e. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • TetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorModerate

    Other important considerations in the differential diagnosis include central anticholinergic toxicity, heat stroke, drug fever, and primary central nervous system pathology. (Tetrabenazine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TheophyllinemethylxanthineModerate

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

  • ThiothixeneantipsychoticModerate

    Other important considerations in the differential diagnosis include central anticholinergic toxicity, heat stroke, drug fever and primary central nervous system (CNS) pathology. (Thiothixene label, Warnings)

  • 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)

  • TolcaponeModerate

    Therefore, caution should be exercised when desipramine is administered to Parkinson's disease patients being treated with Tolcapone tablets and levodopa/carbidopa. (Tolcapone label, Drug interactions)

  • TopiramateanticonvulsantModerate

    Caution should be used when topiramate extended-release capsules are prescribed with other drugs that predispose patients to heat-related disorders; these drugs include, but are not limited to, other carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and drugs with anticholinergic activity. (Topiramate label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Toremifeneselective estrogen receptor modulatorModerate

    …quinidine, procainamide, disopyramide) and Class III (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol, ibutilide, dofetilide) antiarrhythmics; certain antipsychotics (e.g., thioridazine, haloperidol); certain antidepressants (e.g., venlafaxine, amitriptyline); certain antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, clarithromycin, levofloxacin, ofloxacin); and certain anti-emetics (e.g., ondansetron, granisetron). (Toremifene label, Drug interactions)

  • Torsemideloop diureticModerate

    Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Triamterenepotassium-sparing diureticModerate

    Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazidepotassium-sparing diureticModerate

    Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • TrifluoperazineantipsychoticModerate

    Other important considerations in the differential diagnosis include central anticholinergic toxicity, heat stroke, drug fever and primary central nervous system (CNS) pathology. (Trifluoperazine label, Warnings)

  • TrihexyphenidylanticholinergicModerate

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

  • The recent use of other drugs that cause CNS depression or EPS symptoms may also increase the risk; consider reducing the dosage or discontinuing the drug. (Trimethobenzamide label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TrospiumanticholinergicModerate

    Trospium chloride extended-release capsules, like other antimuscarinic agents, may decrease gastrointestinal motility and should be used with caution in patients with conditions such as ulcerative colitis, intestinal atony and myasthenia gravis. (Trospium label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ValbenazineVMAT2 inhibitorModerate

    Other important considerations in the differential diagnosis include central anticholinergic toxicity, heat stroke, drug fever, and primary central nervous system pathology. (Valbenazine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with NORPRAMIN. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • VasopressinModerate

    Drugs Suspected of Causing SIADH Use with drugs suspected of causing SIADH (e.g., SSRIs, tricyclic antidepressants, haloperidol, chlorpropamide, enalapril, methyldopa, pentamidine, vincristine, cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide, felbamate) may increase the pressor effect in addition to the antidiuretic effect of Vasostrict ® . (Vasopressin label, Drug interactions)

  • Vibegronbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Close supervision and careful adjustment of dosage are required when this drug is given concomitantly with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic drugs. (Desipramine 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)

  • ZonisamideanticonvulsantModerate

    Caution should be used when ZONISADE is prescribed with other drugs that predispose patients to heat-related disorders; these drugs include, but are not limited to, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and drugs with anticholinergic activity. (Zonisamide label, Warnings and precautions)

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  • Acebutololbeta blockerMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • AdenosineantiarrhythmicMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type IC antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • AliskirenantihypertensiveMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Amlodipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Amlodipine and atorvastatindihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Amlodipine and benazeprildihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Amlodipine and olmesartandihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Amlodipine and valsartandihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Atenololbeta blockerMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Azilsartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • BenazeprilACE inhibitorMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • BenztropineanticholinergicMinor

    When benztropine mesylate is given concomitantly with phenothiazines, haloperidol, or other drugs with anticholinergic or antidopaminergic activity, patients should be advised to report gastrointestinal complaints, fever or heat intolerance promptly. (Benztropine label, Warnings)

  • Betaxololbeta blockerMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Bisoprololbeta blockerMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Candesartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • CaptoprilACE inhibitorMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Carvedilolbeta blockerMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Cevimelinecholinergic agonistMinor

    Cevimeline might interfere with desirable antimuscarinic effects of drugs used concomitantly. (Cevimeline label, Drug interactions)

  • Dextromethorphanserotonergic drugMinor

    …Syndrome: The development of a potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome has been reported with serotonin norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitors (SNRIs) and SSRIs, including NORPRAMIN, alone but particularly with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone, and St. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Digoxindigitalis glycosideMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type IC antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Dihydroergotamineergot alkaloidMinor

    …Syndrome: The development of a potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome has been reported with serotonin norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitors (SNRIs) and SSRIs, including NORPRAMIN, alone but particularly with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone, and St. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Diltiazemcalcium channel blockerMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • DisopyramideantiarrhythmicMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type IC antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Divalproex (valproate)anticonvulsantMinor

    In contrast, drugs that are inhibitors of cytochrome P450 isozymes, e.g., antidepressants, may be expected to have little effect on valproate clearance because cytochrome P450 microsomal mediated oxidation is a relatively minor secondary metabolic pathway compared to glucuronidation and beta-oxidation. (Divalproex (valproate) label, Drug interactions)

  • DofetilideantiarrhythmicMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type IC antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Donepezilcholinesterase inhibitorMinor

    Cholinesterase inhibitors have the potential to interfere with the activity of anticholinergic medications ( 7.1 ) (Donepezil label, Drug interactions)

  • In Drug-Induced CNS and Respiratory Depression Doxapram alone may not stimulate adequate spontaneous breathing or provide sufficient arousal in patients who are severely depressed either due to respiratory failure or to CNS depressant drugs, but may be used as an adjunct to established supportive measures and resuscitative techniques. (Doxapram label, Warnings)

  • Doxazosinalpha blockerMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Doxylamine and pyridoxineantihistamineMinor

    Concurrent use of alcohol and other CNS depressants (such as hypnotic sedatives and tranquilizers) with doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride delayed-release tablets is not recommended. (Doxylamine and pyridoxine label, Drug interactions)

  • EnalaprilACE inhibitorMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • EnalaprilatACE inhibitorMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

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

  • Esmololbeta blockerMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type IC antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Febuxostatxanthine oxidase inhibitorMinor

    In Vivo Drug Interaction Studies Based on drug interaction studies in healthy patients, ULORIC does not have clinically significant interactions with colchicine, naproxen, indomethacin, hydrochlorothiazide, warfarin or desipramine [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Febuxostat label, Drug interactions)

  • Felodipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • FlecainideantiarrhythmicMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type IC antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • FosinoprilACE inhibitorMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Galantaminecholinesterase inhibitorMinor

    Potential to interfere with the activity of anticholinergic medications ( 7.1 ) (Galantamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Guanfacinealpha-adrenergic agonistMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • HydralazinevasodilatorMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • IbutilideantiarrhythmicMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type IC antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Irbesartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Isradipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Labetalolbeta blockerMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Lidocaine and prilocainelocal anestheticMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type IC antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • LisinoprilACE inhibitorMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Losartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • LovastatinstatinMinor

    These include itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole, the macrolide antibiotics erythromycin and clarithromycin, the ketolide antibiotic telithromycin, HIV protease inhibitors, boceprevir, telaprevir, the antidepressant nefazodone, or cobicistat-containing products. (Lovastatin label, Warnings)

  • MecamylamineantihypertensiveMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Memantine and donepezilcholinesterase inhibitorMinor

    NAMZARIC may interfere with anticholinergic medications. (Memantine and donepezil label, Drug interactions)

  • MethyldopaantihypertensiveMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Metoprololbeta blockerMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • MexiletineantiarrhythmicMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type IC antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • MinoxidilvasodilatorMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • MoexiprilACE inhibitorMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Nadololbeta blockerMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Nebivololbeta blockerMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Nicardipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Nifedipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Nisoldipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • NitroprussidevasodilatorMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Olmesartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • PaliperidoneantipsychoticMinor

    Appropriate care is advised when prescribing ERZOFRI to patients who will be experiencing conditions which may contribute to an elevation in core body temperature, e.g., exercising strenuously, exposure to extreme heat, receiving concomitant medication with anticholinergic activity, or being subject to dehydration. (Paliperidone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PerindoprilACE inhibitorMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Phenoxybenzaminealpha blockerMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Pindololbeta blockerMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Prazosinalpha blockerMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Propranololbeta blockerMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Prucaloprideserotonergic drugMinor

    …Syndrome: The development of a potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome has been reported with serotonin norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitors (SNRIs) and SSRIs, including NORPRAMIN, alone but particularly with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone, and St. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • QuinaprilACE inhibitorMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • RamiprilACE inhibitorMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Sacubitril and valsartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Sotalolbeta blockerMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type IC antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Telmisartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Telmisartan and amlodipineangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Drug Interactions Effect of Temsirolimus on CYP2D6 or CYP3A The concentration of desipramine, a CYP2D6 substrate, was unaffected when 25 mg of temsirolimus was co-administered. (Temsirolimus label, Drug interactions)

  • Terazosinalpha blockerMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • TiagabineanticonvulsantMinor

    In most cases, patients were using concomitant medications (antidepressants, antipsychotics, stimulants, narcotics) that are thought to lower the seizure threshold. (Tiagabine label, Warnings)

  • TrandolaprilACE inhibitorMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Valproic acidanticonvulsantMinor

    In contrast, drugs that are inhibitors of cytochrome P450 isozymes, e.g., antidepressants, may be expected to have little effect on valproate clearance because cytochrome P450 microsomal mediated oxidation is a relatively minor secondary metabolic pathway compared to glucuronidation and beta-oxidation. (Valproic acid label, Drug interactions)

  • Valsartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

  • Verapamilcalcium channel blockerMinor

    This drug is capable of blocking the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting compounds. (Desipramine label, Warnings)

No significant interaction reported (5)

  • EntacaponeNo interaction

    No interaction with the tricyclic antidepressant imipramine was shown in a single-dose study with entacapone without coadministered levodopa and dopa-decarboxylase inhibitor. (Entacapone label, Precautions)

  • LenacapavirantiretroviralNo interaction

    Sedatives/Hypnotics: midazolam (oral) triazolam ↑ midazolam (oral) ↑ triazolam Use with caution when midazolam or triazolam is concomitantly administered with SUNLENCA 7.4 Drugs without Clinically Significant Interactions with SUNLENCA Based on drug interaction studies conducted with SUNLENCA, no clinically significant drug interactions have been observed with:… (Lenacapavir label, Drug interactions)

  • 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)

  • QuinineantimalarialNo interaction

    Desipramine (CYP2D6 Substrate) Quinine (750 mg/day for 2 days) decreased the metabolism of desipramine in patients who were extensive CYP2D6 metabolizers, but had no effect in patients who were poor CYP2D6 metabolizers. (Quinine label, Drug interactions)

  • Ropiniroledopamine agonistNo interaction

    Commonly Administered Drugs: Population analysis showed that commonly administered drugs (e.g., selegiline, amantadine, tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines, ibuprofen, thiazides, antihistamines, anticholinergics) did not affect the clearance of ropinirole. (Ropinirole label, Drug interactions)

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