Dihydroergotamine interactions

Dihydroergotamine (Migranal, Trudhesa, D.H.E. 45), an ergot alkaloid has 120 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 74 major, 22 moderate, 24 minor, and 0 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

Major interactions (74)

  • AmiodaroneantiarrhythmicMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • 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)

  • AprepitantCYP3A4 inhibitorMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • Azithromycinmacrolide antibioticMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamideantiretroviralMajor

    Ergot derivatives: dihydroergotamine ergotamine methylergonovine ↑ dihydroergotamine ↑ ergotamine ↑ methylergonovine Concomitant administration with dihydroergotamine, ergotamine or methylergonovine is not recommended. (Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide label, Drug interactions)

  • BuprenorphineopioidMajor

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

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

  • 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)

  • ButorphanolopioidMajor

    …medical attention if they ‎experience symptoms of hyperalgesia, including worsening pain, increased ‎sensitivity to pain, or new pain [see WARNINGS ; ADVERSE REACTIONS ].‎ Serotonin Syndrome Inform patients that butorphanol tartrate could cause a rare but potentially life-threatening condition resulting from concomitant administration of serotonergic drugs. (Butorphanol label, Precautions)

  • CenobamateanticonvulsantMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • CimetidineH2 blockerMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • CitalopramSSRIMajor

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

  • Clarithromycinmacrolide antibioticMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • CodeineopioidMajor

    Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Codeine label, Drug interactions)

  • Cyclobenzaprinemuscle relaxantMajor

    If serotonin syndrome symptoms occur with the use of other serotonergic drugs, immediately discontinue TONMYA. (Cyclobenzaprine label, Drug interactions)

  • CyclosporineimmunosuppressantMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • DesvenlafaxineSNRIMajor

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

  • Diltiazemcalcium channel blockerMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • DronedaroneantiarrhythmicMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • DuloxetineSNRIMajor

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

  • EletriptantriptanMajor

    • Recent use (i.e., within 24 hours) of another 5-hydroxytryptamine 1 (5-HT 1 ) agonist, ergotamine-containing medication, or ergot-type medication such as dihydroergotamine (DHE) or methysergide [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] . (Eletriptan label, Contraindications)

  • Erythromycinmacrolide antibioticMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • EscitalopramSSRIMajor

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

  • EverolimusimmunosuppressantMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • FentanylopioidMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Potentially life-threatening condition could result from concomitant serotonergic drug administration. (Fentanyl label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Fidaxomicinmacrolide antibioticMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • Fluconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • FluoxetineSSRIMajor

    If concomitant use of PROZAC with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, patients should be made aware of a potential increased risk for serotonin syndrome, particularly during treatment initiation and dose increases ( 5.2 ) (Fluoxetine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FluvoxamineSSRIMajor

    If concomitant use of Fluvoxamine Maleate Tablets with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, patients should be made aware of a potential increased risk for serotonin syndrome, particularly during treatment initiation and dose increases. (Fluvoxamine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • GranisetronQT-prolonging drugMajor

    Patients should be monitored for the emergence of serotonin syndrome, especially with concomitant use of granisetron and other serotonergic drugs. (Granisetron label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Serotonin Syndrome Inform patients that hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets could cause a rare but potentially life-threatening condition resulting from concomitant administration of serotonergic drugs. (Hydrocodone and acetaminophen label, Precautions)

  • HydromorphoneopioidMajor

    Serotonergic Drugs : Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Hydromorphone label, Drug interactions)

  • ImatinibCYP3A4 inhibitorMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • IsoniazidantibioticMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • Itraconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • IvacaftorCYP3A4 inhibitorMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • Ketoconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • LevomilnacipranSNRIMajor

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

  • LevorphanolopioidMajor

    Serotonin Syndrome Inform patients that opioids could cause a rare but potentially life-threatening condition resulting from concomitant administration of serotonergic drugs. (Levorphanol label, Precautions)

  • 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)

  • MethadoneopioidMajor

    Serotonin Syndrome : Potentially life-threatening condition could result from concomitant serotonergic drug administration. (Methadone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Mirabegronbeta-adrenergic agonistMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • MirtazapineantidepressantMajor

    Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic drugs (e.g., SSRI, SNRI, triptans), but also when taken alone. (Mirtazapine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MorphineopioidMajor

    Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Morphine label, Drug interactions)

  • Nirmatrelvir and ritonavirantiviralMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • NitroglycerinnitrateMajor

    Therefore, patients receiving sublingual nitroglycerin should avoid ergotamine and related drugs or be monitored for symptoms of ergotism if this is not possible. (Nitroglycerin label, Drug interactions)

  • OliceridineopioidMajor

    Serotonergic Drugs : Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Oliceridine label, Drug interactions)

  • OndansetronQT-prolonging drugMajor

    Patients should be monitored for the emergence of serotonin syndrome, especially with concomitant use of Ondansetron Injection and other serotonergic drugs. (Ondansetron label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OxycodoneopioidMajor

    Serotonergic Drug s: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Oxycodone label, Drug interactions)

  • OxymorphoneopioidMajor

    Serotonergic Drugs : Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Oxymorphone label, Drug interactions)

  • PalbociclibCYP3A4 inhibitorMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • ParoxetineSSRIMajor

    Serotonin Syndrome: BRISDELLE can cause serotonin syndrome with increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Paroxetine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Pentazocine and naloxoneopioidMajor

    Serotonin Syndrome Inform patients that opioids could cause a rare but potentially life-threatening condition resulting from concomitant administration of serotonergic drugs. (Pentazocine and naloxone label, Precautions)

  • PerampanelanticonvulsantMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • Posaconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • RanolazineQT-prolonging drugMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • RitonavirantiretroviralMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • RizatriptantriptanMajor

    • Recent use (i.e., within 24 hours) of another 5-HT 1 agonist, ergotamine-containing medication, or ergot-type medication (such as dihydroergotamine or methysergide) [see Drug Interactions ( 7.2 and 7.3 )]. (Rizatriptan label, Contraindications)

  • SertralineSSRIMajor

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

  • 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

    Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP, 5-HT 1 agonists (e.g., sumatriptan), ergotamine-containing or ergot-type medications or methysergide should not be used within 24 hours of each other. (Dihydroergotamine label, Contraindications)

  • Sumatriptan and naproxentriptanMajor

    Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP, 5-HT 1 agonists (e.g., sumatriptan), ergotamine-containing or ergot-type medications or methysergide should not be used within 24 hours of each other. (Dihydroergotamine label, Contraindications)

  • Suvorexantsedative-hypnoticMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • Ticagrelorantiplatelet agentMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • TranylcypromineMAO inhibitorMajor

    Serotonin Syndrome The development of a potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome has been reported with MAOIs when used concomitantly with other serotonergic drugs. (Tranylcypromine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TrazodoneantidepressantMajor

    Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents (e.g., SSRI, SNRI, triptans), but also when taken alone. (Trazodone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • VenlafaxineSNRIMajor

    If concomitant use of Venlafaxine Extended Release Tablets with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, patients should be made aware of a potential increased risk for serotonin syndrome, particularly during treatment initiation and dose increases. (Venlafaxine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Verapamilcalcium channel blockerMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • VilazodoneSSRIMajor

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

  • Voriconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. (Dihydroergotamine label, Boxed warning)

  • VortioxetineantidepressantMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when coadministered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Vortioxetine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ZiprasidoneantipsychoticMajor

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

  • ZolmitriptantriptanMajor

    …hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 ) ] Recent use (i.e., within 24 hours) of another 5-HT 1 agonist, ergotamine-containing medication, or ergot-type medication (such as dihydroergotamine or methysergide) [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.3 ) ] Concurrent administration of a monoamine oxidase (MAO)-A inhibitor or recent use of a MAO-A inhibitor (that… (Zolmitriptan label, Contraindications)

Moderate interactions (22)

  • Atenololbeta blockerModerate

    Beta Blockers Although the results of a clinical study did not indicate a safety problem associated with the administration of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP to subjects already receiving propranolol, there have been reports that propranolol may potentiate the vasoconstrictive action of ergotamine by blocking the vasodilating property of epinephrine. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Bisoprololbeta blockerModerate

    Beta Blockers Although the results of a clinical study did not indicate a safety problem associated with the administration of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP to subjects already receiving propranolol, there have been reports that propranolol may potentiate the vasoconstrictive action of ergotamine by blocking the vasodilating property of epinephrine. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazidebeta blockerModerate

    Beta Blockers Although the results of a clinical study did not indicate a safety problem associated with the administration of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP to subjects already receiving propranolol, there have been reports that propranolol may potentiate the vasoconstrictive action of ergotamine by blocking the vasodilating property of epinephrine. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Cabergolinedopamine agonistModerate

    Rarely, prolonged daily use of other ergot alkaloid drugs has been associated with cardiac valvular fibrosis. (Dihydroergotamine label, Warnings)

  • Carvedilolbeta blockerModerate

    Beta Blockers Although the results of a clinical study did not indicate a safety problem associated with the administration of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP to subjects already receiving propranolol, there have been reports that propranolol may potentiate the vasoconstrictive action of ergotamine by blocking the vasodilating property of epinephrine. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Deferasiroxiron supplementModerate

    …when deferasirox is administered with drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 (e.g., alfentanil, aprepitant, budesonide, buspirone, conivaptan, cyclosporine, darifenacin, darunavir, dasatinib, dihydroergotamine, dronedarone, eletriptan, eplerenone, ergotamine, everolimus, felodipine, fentanyl, hormonal contraceptive agents, indinavir, fluticasone, lopinavir, lovastatin, lurasidone,… (Deferasirox label, Drug interactions)

  • Dorzolamide and timololcarbonic anhydrase inhibitorModerate

    Beta Blockers Although the results of a clinical study did not indicate a safety problem associated with the administration of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP to subjects already receiving propranolol, there have been reports that propranolol may potentiate the vasoconstrictive action of ergotamine by blocking the vasodilating property of epinephrine. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • EpinephrinesympathomimeticModerate

    Beta Blockers Although the results of a clinical study did not indicate a safety problem associated with the administration of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP to subjects already receiving propranolol, there have been reports that propranolol may potentiate the vasoconstrictive action of ergotamine by blocking the vasodilating property of epinephrine. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Esmololbeta blockerModerate

    Beta Blockers Although the results of a clinical study did not indicate a safety problem associated with the administration of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP to subjects already receiving propranolol, there have been reports that propranolol may potentiate the vasoconstrictive action of ergotamine by blocking the vasodilating property of epinephrine. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Labetalolbeta blockerModerate

    Beta Blockers Although the results of a clinical study did not indicate a safety problem associated with the administration of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP to subjects already receiving propranolol, there have been reports that propranolol may potentiate the vasoconstrictive action of ergotamine by blocking the vasodilating property of epinephrine. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Lidocainelocal anestheticModerate

    Concurrent administration of vasopressor drugs (for the treatment of hypotension related to obstetric blocks) and ergot-type oxytocic drugs may cause severe, persistent hypertension or cerebrovascular accidents. (Lidocaine label, Drug interactions)

  • Metoprololbeta blockerModerate

    Beta Blockers Although the results of a clinical study did not indicate a safety problem associated with the administration of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP to subjects already receiving propranolol, there have been reports that propranolol may potentiate the vasoconstrictive action of ergotamine by blocking the vasodilating property of epinephrine. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Midodrinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    The risk of hypertension increases with concomitant administration of drugs that increase blood pressure (phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, dihydroergotamine, thyroid hormones, or droxidopa). (Midodrine label, Drug interactions)

  • Nadololbeta blockerModerate

    Beta Blockers Although the results of a clinical study did not indicate a safety problem associated with the administration of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP to subjects already receiving propranolol, there have been reports that propranolol may potentiate the vasoconstrictive action of ergotamine by blocking the vasodilating property of epinephrine. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • NalbuphineopioidModerate

    Serotonergic Drugs The concomitant use of opioids with other drugs that affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter system, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), triptans, 5-HT3 receptor antagonists, drugs that effect the serotonin neurotransmitter system… (Nalbuphine label, Drug interactions)

  • Nebivololbeta blockerModerate

    Beta Blockers Although the results of a clinical study did not indicate a safety problem associated with the administration of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP to subjects already receiving propranolol, there have been reports that propranolol may potentiate the vasoconstrictive action of ergotamine by blocking the vasodilating property of epinephrine. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenylephrinedecongestantModerate

    Agonistic Effects (increase in BIORPHEN blood pressure effect) can occur with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI), oxytocin and oxytocic drugs, tricyclic antidepressants, angiotensin and aldosterone, atropine, steroids, norepinephrine transporter inhibitors, ergot alkaloids. (Phenylephrine label, Drug interactions)

  • Pindololbeta blockerModerate

    Beta Blockers Although the results of a clinical study did not indicate a safety problem associated with the administration of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP to subjects already receiving propranolol, there have been reports that propranolol may potentiate the vasoconstrictive action of ergotamine by blocking the vasodilating property of epinephrine. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Propranololbeta blockerModerate

    Beta Blockers Although the results of a clinical study did not indicate a safety problem associated with the administration of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP to subjects already receiving propranolol, there have been reports that propranolol may potentiate the vasoconstrictive action of ergotamine by blocking the vasodilating property of epinephrine. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Sotalolbeta blockerModerate

    Beta Blockers Although the results of a clinical study did not indicate a safety problem associated with the administration of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP to subjects already receiving propranolol, there have been reports that propranolol may potentiate the vasoconstrictive action of ergotamine by blocking the vasodilating property of epinephrine. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Timololbeta blockerModerate

    Beta Blockers Although the results of a clinical study did not indicate a safety problem associated with the administration of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP to subjects already receiving propranolol, there have been reports that propranolol may potentiate the vasoconstrictive action of ergotamine by blocking the vasodilating property of epinephrine. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • TramadolopioidModerate

    …and other sedatives/hypnotics, anxiolytics, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, general anesthetics, antipsychotics, gabapentinoids (gabapentin or pregabalin), other opioids, alcohol Serotonergic Drugs Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of opioids with other drugs that affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter system has resulted in serotonin syndrome [see Warnings… (Tramadol label, Drug interactions)

Minor mentions (24)

  • Clotrimazoleazole antifungalMinor

    Less potent inhibitors include saquinavir, nefazodone, fluconazole, grapefruit juice, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, zileuton, and clotrimazole. (Dihydroergotamine label, Warnings)

  • Conjugated estrogensestrogenMinor

    Oral Contraceptives The effect of oral contraceptives on the pharmacokinetics of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP has not been studied. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Drospirenone and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveMinor

    Oral Contraceptives The effect of oral contraceptives on the pharmacokinetics of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP has not been studied. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Econazoleazole antifungalMinor

    Examples of some of the more potent CYP3A4 inhibitors include: antifungals ketoconazole and itraconazole, the protease inhibitors ritonavir, nelfinavir, and indinavir, and macrolide antibiotics erythromycin, clarithromycin, and troleandomycin. (Dihydroergotamine label, Warnings)

  • EluxadolineopioidMinor

    Medication Overuse Headache Overuse of acute migraine drugs (e.g., ergotamines, triptans, opioids, or a combination of these drugs for 10 or more days per month) may lead to exacerbation of headache (i.e., medication overuse headache). (Dihydroergotamine label, Warnings)

  • EstradiolestrogenMinor

    Oral Contraceptives The effect of oral contraceptives on the pharmacokinetics of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP has not been studied. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • GrapefruitFood and drinkMinor

    Less potent inhibitors include saquinavir, nefazodone, fluconazole, grapefruit juice, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, zileuton, and clotrimazole. (Dihydroergotamine label, Warnings)

  • LevonorgestrelprogestinMinor

    Oral Contraceptives The effect of oral contraceptives on the pharmacokinetics of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP has not been studied. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveMinor

    Oral Contraceptives The effect of oral contraceptives on the pharmacokinetics of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP has not been studied. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • MedroxyprogesteroneprogestinMinor

    Oral Contraceptives The effect of oral contraceptives on the pharmacokinetics of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP has not been studied. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • MegestrolprogestinMinor

    Oral Contraceptives The effect of oral contraceptives on the pharmacokinetics of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP has not been studied. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • MeperidineopioidMinor

    Medication Overuse Headache Overuse of acute migraine drugs (e.g., ergotamines, triptans, opioids, or a combination of these drugs for 10 or more days per month) may lead to exacerbation of headache (i.e., medication overuse headache). (Dihydroergotamine label, Warnings)

  • Miconazoleazole antifungalMinor

    Examples of some of the more potent CYP3A4 inhibitors include: antifungals ketoconazole and itraconazole, the protease inhibitors ritonavir, nelfinavir, and indinavir, and macrolide antibiotics erythromycin, clarithromycin, and troleandomycin. (Dihydroergotamine label, Warnings)

  • NorethindroneprogestinMinor

    Oral Contraceptives The effect of oral contraceptives on the pharmacokinetics of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP has not been studied. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Norethindrone and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveMinor

    Oral Contraceptives The effect of oral contraceptives on the pharmacokinetics of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP has not been studied. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Norgestimate and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveMinor

    Oral Contraceptives The effect of oral contraceptives on the pharmacokinetics of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP has not been studied. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Nortriptylinetricyclic antidepressantMinor

    Serotonin Syndrome The development of a potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome has been reported with SNRIs and SSRIs, including Pamelor, alone but particularly with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone, and St. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Oxycodone and acetaminophenopioidMinor

    Medication Overuse Headache Overuse of acute migraine drugs (e.g., ergotamines, triptans, opioids, or a combination of these drugs for 10 or more days per month) may lead to exacerbation of headache (i.e., medication overuse headache). (Dihydroergotamine label, Warnings)

  • PhentermineCNS stimulantMinor

    The safety and efficacy of combination therapy with phentermine and any other drug products for weight loss including prescribed drugs, over-the-counter preparations, and herbal products, or serotonergic agents such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (e.g., fluoxetine, sertraline, fluvoxamine, paroxetine), have not been established. (Phentermine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Pramipexoledopamine agonistMinor

    Fibrotic Complications Cases of retroperitoneal fibrosis, pulmonary infiltrates, pleural effusion, pleural thickening, pericarditis, and cardiac valvulopathy have been reported in patients treated with ergot-derived dopaminergic agents. (Pramipexole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ProgesteroneprogestinMinor

    Oral Contraceptives The effect of oral contraceptives on the pharmacokinetics of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP has not been studied. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Ropiniroledopamine agonistMinor

    Fibrotic Complications Cases of retroperitoneal fibrosis, pulmonary infiltrates, pleural effusion, pleural thickening, pericarditis, and cardiac valvulopathy have been reported in some patients treated with ergot-derived dopaminergic agents. (Ropinirole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TapentadolopioidMinor

    Medication Overuse Headache Overuse of acute migraine drugs (e.g., ergotamines, triptans, opioids, or a combination of these drugs for 10 or more days per month) may lead to exacerbation of headache (i.e., medication overuse headache). (Dihydroergotamine label, Warnings)

  • Tobacco and smokingTobacco and cannabisMinor

    Nicotine Nicotine may provoke vasoconstriction in some patients, predisposing to a greater ischemic response to ergot therapy. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

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