Meclizine interactions
Meclizine (Antivert, Bonine, Dramamine Less Drowsy), an antihistamine has 194 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 52 major, 111 moderate, 30 minor, and 1 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.
Major interactions (52)
Avoid administrations of TUDORZA PRESSAIR with other anticholinergic-containing drugs. (Aclidinium label, Drug interactions)
Patients should avoid alcoholic beverages while taking meclizine hydrochloride [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] . (Meclizine label, Warnings and precautions)
• 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Avoid use with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants ( 5.3 ) (Clonidine label, Warnings and precautions)
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)
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)
Based on its structural similarity to TCAs, concomitant use of TONMYA with: MAO inhibitors may be life-threatening [see Contraindications (4) ] , Alcohol, barbiturates, and other CNS depressants may increase the risk of adverse reactions associated with these drugs, Tramadol may increase the seizure risk, Guanethidine or other similar acting drugs may block the… (Cyclobenzaprine label, Drug interactions)
…glaucoma • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking • a sedative or any other sleep-aid • tranquilizers • any other antihistamines • any other drugs When using this product • avoid alcoholic beverages • do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery • take only at bedtime Stop use and ask a doctor… (Doxylamine label, Warnings)
The use of LUNESTA with other sedative-hypnotics at bedtime or the middle of the night is not recommended. (Eszopiclone label, Warnings and precautions)
• Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Fentanyl label, Boxed warning)
- GlucagonMajor
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
• 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)
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)
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)
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)
Avoid administration of ATROVENT HFA with other anticholinergic-containing drugs ( 7.1 ) (Ipratropium label, Drug interactions)
Benzodiazepines, Opioid Analgesics, or other CNS Depressants : Concomitant use may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, or death. (Ketamine label, Drug interactions)
This may potentiate and prolong hypnotic and sedative effects, especially with repeated dosing or chronic administration of these agents. (Ketoconazole label, Contraindications)
Avoid concurrent use of alcohol or other central nervous system depressants with XYZAL. (Levocetirizine label, Warnings and precautions)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
WARNING: PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT FOR MONITORING AND RESUSCITATION, AND RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH OPIOID ANALGESICS AND OTHER SEDATIVE-HYPNOTICS Personnel and Equipment for Monitoring and ResuscitationOnly personnel trained in the administration of procedural sedation, and not involved in the conduct of the diagnostic or therapeutic procedure, should administer… (Midazolam label, Boxed warning)
None of the cases were considered life-threatening and all resolved either without treatment or with medication (antihistamines or glucocorticoids). (Moexipril 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. (Morphine 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. (Nalbuphine 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. (Oliceridine label, Boxed warning)
Avoid concurrent use of alcohol or other central nervous system depressants with olopatadine hydrochloride nasal spray ( 5.2 ). (Olopatadine label, Warnings and precautions)
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)
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)
…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)
Phenelzine sulfate should not be used in combination with dextromethorphan or with CNS depressants such as alcohol and certain narcotics. (Phenelzine label, Contraindications)
Prevention or Management: Avoid centrally acting H1 receptor antagonists. (Pitolisant label, Drug interactions)
Concomitant use with metoclopramide, beta-blockers, or cholinomimetic and anticholinergic drugs is not recommended ( 7.1 , 7.2 , 7.3 ) (Rivastigmine label, Drug interactions)
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)
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)
Avoid administration of SPIRIVA RESPIMAT with other anticholinergic-containing drugs. (Tiotropium label, Drug interactions)
Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (Tramadol label, Boxed warning)
These medicines are in some cold, hay fever or weight-loss medicines. sympathomimetic herbal medicines or dietary supplements antihistamines (allergy medicines) triptans buspirone carbamazepine dextromethorphan dopamine hydroxytryptophan and tryptophan levodopa and methyldopa meperidine rasagline resperine s-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAM-e) tapentadol tetrabenazin… (Tranylcypromine label, Boxed warning)
• 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)
Avoid administration of Umeclidinium and Vilanterol ELLIPTA with other anticholinergic-containing drugs. (Umeclidinium and vilanterol label, Drug interactions)
The use of zaleplon with other sedative-hypnotics at bedtime or the middle of the night is not recommended (see ). (Zaleplon label, Warnings)
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 (111)
Patients who experience these effects, even without respiratory distress, require prolonged observation and appropriate monitoring measures since treatment with antihistamines and corticosteroids may not be sufficient to prevent respiratory involvement. (Aliskiren label, Warnings and precautions)
Inform patients also that the central nervous system depressant effects of allopurinol tablets may be additive to those of alcohol and other CNS depressants. (Allopurinol label, Warnings and precautions)
Other Anticholinergic Drugs: Doses should be reduced if atropine-like effects occur ( 7.1 ) (Amantadine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- AsenapineantipsychoticModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- AzelastineantihistamineModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamideantiretroviralModerate
Sedatives/Hypnotics: midazolam (oral) triazolam ↑ midazolam (oral) ↑ triazolam Use caution when midazolam or triazolam is concomitantly administered with BIXLENVO. (Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide label, Drug interactions)
- BrexpiprazoleantipsychoticModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
Use with CNS depressants may result in an additive or potentiating effect. (Brimonidine label, Drug interactions)
- BrivaracetamanticonvulsantModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- Budesonide and formoterolcorticosteroidModerate
In clinical studies, concurrent administration of budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate and other drugs, such as short-acting beta 2 -agonists, intranasal corticosteroids, and antihistamines/decongestants has not resulted in an increased frequency of adverse reactions. (Budesonide and formoterol label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
Triazolam/flurazepam: Coadministration of buspirone with either triazolam or flurazepam did not appear to prolong or intensify the sedative effects of either benzodiazepine. (Buspirone label, Drug interactions)
- Butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeinebarbiturateModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- Cannabidiol (prescription)anticonvulsantModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- CariprazineantipsychoticModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- CenobamateanticonvulsantModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- ChlordiazepoxidebenzodiazepineModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- ChlorpheniramineantihistamineModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- ChlorpromazineantipsychoticModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- ClobazambenzodiazepineModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- Dantrolenemuscle relaxantModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- Daridorexantsedative-hypnoticModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine 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)
- 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)
- Dexmedetomidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
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)
- DimenhydrinateantihistamineModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- DronabinolcannabinoidModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- EluxadolineopioidModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- EpinephrinesympathomimeticModerate
…arrhythmias [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) and Adverse Reactions (6) ]. β-blockers, such as propranolol Cyclopropane or halogenated hydrocarbon anesthetics, such as halothane Antihistamines Thyroid hormones Diuretics Cardiac glycosides, such as digitalis glycosides Quinidine Drugs potentiating hypokalemic effects of epinephrine • Potassium depleting diuretics… (Epinephrine label, Drug interactions)
- EslicarbazepineanticonvulsantModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- EthosuximideanticonvulsantModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- FelbamateanticonvulsantModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- 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
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- IloperidoneantipsychoticModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- ImatinibCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate
In these instances, Gleevec was resumed at a dose lower than that at which the reaction occurred and some patients also received concomitant treatment with corticosteroids or antihistamines. (Imatinib label, Warnings and precautions)
- InfliximabimmunosuppressantModerate
Medications for the treatment of hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., acetaminophen, antihistamines, corticosteroids and/or epinephrine) should be available for immediate use in the event of a reaction [see Dosage and Administration (2.10) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . (Infliximab label, Warnings and precautions)
- LacosamideanticonvulsantModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- Lemborexantsedative-hypnoticModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazideACE inhibitorModerate
Even in those instances where swelling of only the tongue is involved, without respiratory distress, patients may require prolonged observation since treatment with antihistamines and corticosteroids may not be sufficient. (Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide label, Warnings)
- Lofexidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- LumateperoneantipsychoticModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- Mirabegronbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate
• Urinary Retention in Patients With Bladder Outlet Obstruction and in Patients Taking Muscarinic Antagonist Drugs for Overactive Bladder : Administer with caution in these patients because of risk of urinary retention. (Mirabegron label, Warnings and precautions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- Naloxoneopioid antagonistModerate
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Risk of Recurrent Respiratory and CNS Depression : Due to the duration of action of naloxone relative to the opioid, respiratory and CNS depression may recur after the first dose of naloxone. (Naloxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- Naltrexone and bupropionopioid antagonistModerate
…malformation, central nervous system tumor or infection, or metabolic disorders (e.g., hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, severe hepatic impairment, and hypoxia) excessive use of alcohol or sedatives, addiction to cocaine or stimulants, or withdrawal from sedatives patients with diabetes treated with insulin and/or oral diabetic medications (sulfonylureas and meglitinides)… (Naltrexone and bupropion label, Warnings and precautions)
…diverticulosis, and inflammatory bowel disease), hypomotility disorders (e.g., constipation, gastroesophageal reflux disease, ileus, obesity, hypothyroidism, and diabetes) and concomitant medications (e.g., H 2 -histamine blockers, opiates, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, laxatives, anticholinergic agents, levothyroxine, and neuromuscular blocking agents). (Nifedipine label, Warnings)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- OcrelizumabimmunosuppressantModerate
In multiple sclerosis (MS) clinical trials, all adult and pediatric patients who were treated with OCREVUS received premedication with methylprednisolone (or an equivalent steroid), and may have also received an antihistamine (all pediatric patients) and/or an analgesic/antipyretic to reduce the risk of infusion reactions prior to each infusion. (Ocrelizumab label, Warnings and precautions)
- OfloxacinfluoroquinoloneModerate
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other resuscitative measures, including oxygen, intravenous fluids, antihistamines, corticosteroids, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated (see PRECAUTIONS and ADVERSE REACTIONS ). (Ofloxacin label, Warnings)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- OnabotulinumtoxinAneuromuscular blockerModerate
Anticholinergic Drugs Use of anticholinergic drugs after administration of BOTOX may potentiate systemic anticholinergic effects. (OnabotulinumtoxinA label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
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)
- PaliperidoneantipsychoticModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- PerampanelanticonvulsantModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- 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)
- PimavanserinantipsychoticModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- Posaconazoleazole antifungalModerate
Concomitant Use with Midazolam : Noxafil can prolong hypnotic/sedative effects. (Posaconazole label, Warnings and precautions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- PropofolCNS depressantModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine 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)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- Ramelteonsedative-hypnoticModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- RufinamideanticonvulsantModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- ScopolamineanticholinergicModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
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)
- Suvorexantsedative-hypnoticModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- Tasimelteonsedative-hypnoticModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- TetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
25% increase Diazepam Benzodiazepines increase CNS concentrations of adenosine, a potent CNS depressant, while theophylline blocks adenosine receptors. (Theophylline label, Drug interactions)
- TiagabineanticonvulsantModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- TrihexyphenidylanticholinergicModerate
Concurrent use of alcohol or other CNS depressants with trihexyphenidyl HCl may cause increased sedative effects. (Trihexyphenidyl label, Drug interactions)
- 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)
- Valproic acidanticonvulsantModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- Vibegronbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate
Urinary Retention : Monitor for urinary retention, especially in patients with bladder outlet obstruction and also in patients taking muscarinic antagonist medications for OAB, in whom the risk of urinary retention may be greater. (Vibegron label, Warnings and precautions)
- VigabatrinanticonvulsantModerate
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine 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)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
Minor mentions (30)
• CYP2D6 inhibitors: As meclizine is metabolized by CYP2D6, there is a potential for drug-drug interactions between meclizine hydrochloride and CYP2D6 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
Symptoms have not been relieved by antihistamines in these situations. (Benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)
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)
• CYP2D6 inhibitors: As meclizine is metabolized by CYP2D6, there is a potential for drug-drug interactions between meclizine hydrochloride and CYP2D6 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- CefadroxilcephalosporinMinor
SERIOUS ACUTE HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS MAY REQUIRE TREATMENT WITH EPINEPHRINE AND OTHER EMERGENCY MEASURES, INCLUDING OXYGEN, INTRAVENOUS FLUIDS, INTRAVENOUS ANTIHISTAMINES, CORTICOSTEROIDS, PRESSOR AMINES, AND AIRWAY MANAGEMENT, AS CLINICALLY INDICATED. (Cefadroxil label, Warnings and precautions)
SERIOUS ACUTE HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS MAY REQUIRE TREATMENT WITH EPINEPHRINE AND OTHER EMERGENCY MEASURES, INCLUDING OXYGEN, INTRAVENOUS FLUIDS, INTRAVENOUS ANTIHISTAMINES, CORTICOSTEROIDS, PRESSOR AMINES, AND AIRWAY MANAGEMENT, AS CLINICALLY INDICATED. (Cefdinir label, Warnings)
- CefpodoximecephalosporinMinor
SERIOUS ACUTE HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS MAY REQUIRE TREATMENT WITH EPINEPHRINE AND OTHER EMERGENCY MEASURES, INCLUDING OXYGEN, INTRAVENOUS FLUIDS, INTRAVENOUS ANTIHISTAMINE, AND AIRWAY MANAGEMENT, AS CLINICALLY INDICATED. (Cefpodoxime label, Warnings)
- Cevimelinecholinergic agonistMinor
Cevimeline might interfere with desirable antimuscarinic effects of drugs used concomitantly. (Cevimeline label, Drug interactions)
- CimetidineH2 blockerMinor
• CYP2D6 inhibitors: As meclizine is metabolized by CYP2D6, there is a potential for drug-drug interactions between meclizine hydrochloride and CYP2D6 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
Cholinesterase inhibitors have the potential to interfere with the activity of anticholinergic medications ( 7.1 ) (Donepezil label, Drug interactions)
• CYP2D6 inhibitors: As meclizine is metabolized by CYP2D6, there is a potential for drug-drug interactions between meclizine hydrochloride and CYP2D6 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
Symptoms have not been relieved by antihistamines in these situations. (Enalapril label, Warnings and precautions)
- Epoetin alfaMinor
The “gasping syndrome” is characterized by central nervous system (CNS) depression, metabolic acidosis, and gasping respirations. (Epoetin alfa label, Warnings and precautions)
Erythromycin has been reported to significantly alter the metabolism of the nonsedating antihistamines terfenadine and astemizole when taken concomitantly. (Erythromycin label, Drug interactions)
- EverolimusimmunosuppressantMinor
• CYP2D6 inhibitors: As meclizine is metabolized by CYP2D6, there is a potential for drug-drug interactions between meclizine hydrochloride and CYP2D6 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
• CYP2D6 inhibitors: As meclizine is metabolized by CYP2D6, there is a potential for drug-drug interactions between meclizine hydrochloride and CYP2D6 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- Galantaminecholinesterase inhibitorMinor
Potential to interfere with the activity of anticholinergic medications ( 7.1 ) (Galantamine label, Drug interactions)
- HeparinanticoagulantMinor
Other Interactions Digitalis, tetracyclines, nicotine, or antihistamines, or intravenous nitroglycerin may partially counteract the anticoagulant action of heparin sodium. (Heparin label, Drug interactions)
- IvermectinMinor
Antihistamines and/or aspirin have been used for most mild to moderate cases. (Ivermectin label, Warnings)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other resuscitative measures, including oxygen, intravenous fluids, antihistamines, corticosteroids, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated [see Adverse Reactions ( 6 ) and Patient Counseling Information ( 17 )] . (Levofloxacin label, Warnings and precautions)
Symptoms have not been relieved by antihistamines in these situations. (Lisinopril label, Warnings and precautions)
• CYP2D6 inhibitors: As meclizine is metabolized by CYP2D6, there is a potential for drug-drug interactions between meclizine hydrochloride and CYP2D6 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
…to date with the following: (1) cardiac glycosides– digitalis and digoxin; (2) hypoglycemics–insulin, chlorpropamide, phenformin, tolazamide, and tolbutamide; (3) tranquilizers and sedatives–chlordiazepoxide, diazepam, and phenobarbital; (4) antigout–allopurinol, colchicine, and probenecid; (5) antiarrhythmics–procainamide, propranolol (see WARNINGS however),… (Prazosin label, Drug interactions)
- PropafenoneantiarrhythmicMinor
• CYP2D6 inhibitors: As meclizine is metabolized by CYP2D6, there is a potential for drug-drug interactions between meclizine hydrochloride and CYP2D6 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
In instances where swelling is confined to the face and lips, the condition generally resolves without treatment; antihistamines may be useful in relieving symptoms. (Quinapril label, Warnings)
• CYP2D6 inhibitors: As meclizine is metabolized by CYP2D6, there is a potential for drug-drug interactions between meclizine hydrochloride and CYP2D6 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- RituximabimmunosuppressantMinor
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)
In cases of confirmed angioedema where swelling has been confined to the face and lips, the condition has generally resolved without treatment, although antihistamines have been useful in relieving symptoms. (Sacubitril and valsartan label, Warnings and precautions)
• CYP2D6 inhibitors: As meclizine is metabolized by CYP2D6, there is a potential for drug-drug interactions between meclizine hydrochloride and CYP2D6 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). (Meclizine label, Drug interactions)
- TrandolaprilACE inhibitorMinor
In instances where swelling is confined to the face and lips, the condition generally resolves without treatment; antihistamines may be useful in relieving symptoms. (Trandolapril label, Warnings)
No significant interaction reported (1)
…adjustment is needed when SINGULAIR is co-administered with theophylline, prednisone, prednisolone, oral contraceptives, fexofenadine, digoxin, warfarin, gemfibrozil, itraconazole, thyroid hormones, sedative hypnotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, benzodiazepines, decongestants, and Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzyme inducers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Montelukast label, Drug interactions)
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