Protriptyline interactions

Protriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant has 440 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 130 major, 201 moderate, 106 minor, and 3 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 (130)

  • 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)

  • 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 protriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Protriptyline label, Boxed warning)

  • Amoxapinetricyclic antidepressantMajor

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

  • Clomipraminetricyclic antidepressantMajor

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

  • Desipraminetricyclic antidepressantMajor

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

  • Anyone considering the use of protriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Protriptyline 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

    Serotonin syndrome: Use of NUEDEXTA with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRIs) or tricyclic antidepressants increases the risk. (Dextromethorphan and quinidine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • 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 protriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Protriptyline 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 protriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Protriptyline label, Boxed warning)

  • EletriptantriptanMajor

    Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors/Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors and Serotonin Syndrome Cases of serotonin syndrome have been reported during co-administration of triptans and SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs and MAO inhibitors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ]. (Eletriptan 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 protriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Protriptyline 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

    • 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)

  • 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 protriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Protriptyline label, Boxed warning)

  • FluvoxamineSSRIMajor

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

    Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors and Serotonin Syndrome Cases of serotonin syndrome have been reported during combined use of triptans and SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, and MAO inhibitors [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ]. (Frovatriptan 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 protriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Protriptyline label, Boxed warning)

  • IpratropiumanticholinergicMajor

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

  • IsoniazidantibioticMajor

    When it is desired to substitute protriptyline for a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, a minimum of 14 days should be allowed to elapse after the latter is discontinued. (Protriptyline 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 protriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Protriptyline 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

    When it is desired to substitute protriptyline for a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, a minimum of 14 days should be allowed to elapse after the latter is discontinued. (Protriptyline 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

    When it is desired to substitute protriptyline for a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, a minimum of 14 days should be allowed to elapse after the latter is discontinued. (Protriptyline 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

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

  • MirtazapineantidepressantMajor

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

  • NaratriptantriptanMajor

    Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors/Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors and Serotonin Syndrome Cases of serotonin syndrome have been reported during co-administration of triptans and SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, and MAO inhibitors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] . (Naratriptan label, Drug interactions)

  • NefazodoneantidepressantMajor

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

  • Olanzapine and fluoxetineantipsychoticMajor

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

  • 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

    When it is desired to substitute protriptyline for a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, a minimum of 14 days should be allowed to elapse after the latter is discontinued. (Protriptyline 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)

  • SelegilineMAO inhibitorMajor

    When it is desired to substitute protriptyline for a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, a minimum of 14 days should be allowed to elapse after the latter is discontinued. (Protriptyline label, Contraindications)

  • SertralineSSRIMajor

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

  • 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

    Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors/Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors and Serotonin Syndrome Cases of serotonin syndrome have been reported during coadministration of triptans and SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, and MAO inhibitors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] . (Sumatriptan label, Drug interactions)

  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors/Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors and Serotonin Syndrome Clinical Impact: Cases of serotonin syndrome have been reported during coadministration of triptans and SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, and MAO inhibitors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11)] . (Sumatriptan and naproxen 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 protriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. (Protriptyline label, Boxed warning)

  • TrazodoneantidepressantMajor

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

  • VilazodoneSSRIMajor

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

  • VortioxetineantidepressantMajor

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

  • 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 (201)

  • Albuterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline 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)

  • 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

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • AripiprazoleantipsychoticModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • ArmodafinilCNS stimulantModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Articaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • AsenapineantipsychoticModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • AzelastineantihistamineModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Baclofenmuscle relaxantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Drugs that alter gastrointestinal motility: The bioavailability of thiazide-type diuretics may be increased by anticholinergic agents (e.g., atropine, biperiden), apparently due to a decrease in gastrointestinal motility and the stomach emptying rate. (Benazepril and hydrochlorothiazide label, Drug interactions)

  • BenzphetamineCNS stimulantModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline 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)

  • 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

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • 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)

  • BrivaracetamanticonvulsantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Budesonide and formoterolcorticosteroidModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Bupivacainelocal anestheticModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Bupivacaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Butalbital and acetaminophenbarbiturateModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Cannabidiol (prescription)anticonvulsantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • 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

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Carisoprodolmuscle relaxantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • CenobamateanticonvulsantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • ChlordiazepoxidebenzodiazepineModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Chlordiazepoxide and clidiniumbenzodiazepineModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Chloroprocainelocal anestheticModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • ChlorpheniramineantihistamineModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • ChlorpromazineantipsychoticModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Chlorzoxazonemuscle relaxantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • CimetidineH2 blockerModerate

    Cimetidine is reported to reduce hepatic metabolism of certain tricyclic antidepressants, thereby delaying elimination and increasing steady-state concentrations of these drugs. (Protriptyline 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

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • ClobazambenzodiazepineModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • ClonazepambenzodiazepineModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • ClorazepatebenzodiazepineModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Cocainelocal anestheticModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • CyproheptadineantihistamineModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Dantrolenemuscle relaxantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Daridorexantsedative-hypnoticModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline 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)

  • Desfluranegeneral anestheticModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • 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

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Dexmedetomidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • DexmethylphenidateCNS stimulantModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • DiazepambenzodiazepineModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline 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

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • DimenhydrinateantihistamineModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • DiphenhydramineantihistamineModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Divalproex (valproate)anticonvulsantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • DobutaminesympathomimeticModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • DoxylamineantihistamineModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Doxylamine and pyridoxineantihistamineModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • DronabinolcannabinoidModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Droperidoldopamine antagonistModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • DroxidopasympathomimeticModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline 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

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • EphedrinesympathomimeticModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • EpinephrinesympathomimeticModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Ergotamine and caffeineergot alkaloidModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • EslicarbazepineanticonvulsantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • EstazolambenzodiazepineModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • EthosuximideanticonvulsantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Etomidategeneral anestheticModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • FelbamateanticonvulsantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline 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

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • FluphenazineantipsychoticModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Fluticasone and salmeterolcorticosteroidModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Formoterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline 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)

  • FosphenytoinanticonvulsantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • GabapentinanticonvulsantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • 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)

  • Guanfacinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • HaloperidolantipsychoticModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • IloperidoneantipsychoticModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • 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)

  • Ipratropium and albuterolanticholinergicModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Isofluranegeneral anestheticModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Isoproterenolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Itraconazoleazole antifungalModerate

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

  • LacosamideanticonvulsantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Lemborexantsedative-hypnoticModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Levalbuterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • LevetiracetamanticonvulsantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Levothyroxinethyroid hormoneModerate

    Antidepressant Therapy Concurrent use of tricyclic (e.g., amitriptyline) or tetracyclic (e.g., maprotiline) antidepressants and levothyroxine may increase the therapeutic and toxic effects of both drugs, possibly due to increased receptor sensitivity to catecholamines. (Levothyroxine label, Drug interactions)

  • Lidocainelocal anestheticModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Lidocaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Lidocaine and prilocainelocal anestheticModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Liothyroninethyroid hormoneModerate

    Antidepressant Therapy Concurrent use of tricyclic (e.g., amitriptyline) or tetracyclic (e.g., maprotiline) antidepressants and liothyronine sodium may increase the therapeutic and toxic effects of both drugs, possibly due to increased receptor sensitivity to catecholamines. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)

  • Lofexidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • LoxapineantipsychoticModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • LumateperoneantipsychoticModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • LurasidoneantipsychoticModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • MeclizineantihistamineModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline 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

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • MeprobamateCNS depressantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Methocarbamolmuscle relaxantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • MethohexitalbarbiturateModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • 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)

  • MethsuximideanticonvulsantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • MethylphenidateCNS stimulantModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • MetyrosineModerate

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

  • Midodrinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Mirabegronbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • ModafinilCNS stimulantModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline 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

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • OnabotulinumtoxinAneuromuscular blockerModerate

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

  • Orphenadrinemuscle relaxantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • OxazepambenzodiazepineModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • OxcarbazepineanticonvulsantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline 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

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • PaliperidoneantipsychoticModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • PerampanelanticonvulsantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • PerphenazineantipsychoticModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • PhendimetrazineCNS stimulantModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenobarbitalbarbiturateModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • PhentermineCNS stimulantModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenylephrinedecongestantModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenytoinanticonvulsantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline 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)

  • PimavanserinantipsychoticModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • PimozideantipsychoticModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Posaconazoleazole antifungalModerate

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

  • Pramipexoledopamine agonistModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • PregabalinanticonvulsantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Prilocaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • PrimidoneanticonvulsantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline 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)

  • ProchlorperazineantipsychoticModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • PromethazineantihistamineModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • PropofolCNS depressantModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • PseudoephedrinedecongestantModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline 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

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Ramelteonsedative-hypnoticModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline 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)

  • RisperidoneantipsychoticModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • RizatriptantriptanModerate

    The onset of symptoms can occur within minutes to hours of receiving a new or a greater dose of a serotonergic medication. (Rizatriptan label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Ropiniroledopamine agonistModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Ropivacainelocal anestheticModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • RufinamideanticonvulsantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Salmeterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • ScopolamineanticholinergicModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Sevofluranegeneral anestheticModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • 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)

  • SolriamfetolCNS stimulantModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • 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

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Tasimelteonsedative-hypnoticModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • TemazepambenzodiazepineModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Terbutalinebeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • TetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • TheophyllinemethylxanthineModerate

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

  • ThioridazineantipsychoticModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • ThiothixeneantipsychoticModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • TiagabineanticonvulsantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Tizanidinemuscle relaxantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • TopiramateanticonvulsantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • 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)

  • TrifluoperazineantipsychoticModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • 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)

  • Valproic acidanticonvulsantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • 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

    Drug Interactions When protriptyline is given with anticholinergic agents or sympathomimetic drugs, including epinephrine combined with local anesthetics, close supervision and careful adjustment of dosages are required. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • VigabatrinanticonvulsantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline 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)

  • ZolmitriptantriptanModerate

    The onset of symptoms usually rapidly occurs within minutes to hours of receiving a new or a greater dose of a serotonergic medication. (Zolmitriptan label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ZonisamideanticonvulsantModerate

    Protriptyline may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. (Protriptyline label, Drug interactions)

Minor mentions (106)

  • Acebutololbeta blockerMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline 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 1C antiarrhythmics, propafenone and flecainide). (Protriptyline label, Precautions)

  • AliskirenantihypertensiveMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Amiloridepotassium-sparing diureticMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Amlodipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Amlodipine and atorvastatindihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Amlodipine and benazeprildihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Amlodipine and olmesartandihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Amlodipine and valsartandihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Atenololbeta blockerMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Azilsartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • BenazeprilACE inhibitorMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline 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

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Bisoprololbeta blockerMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Candesartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Candesartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • CaptoprilACE inhibitorMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Carvedilolbeta blockerMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Cevimelinecholinergic agonistMinor

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

  • Chlorothiazidethiazide diureticMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Chlorthalidonethiazide diureticMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline 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 1C antiarrhythmics, propafenone and flecainide). (Protriptyline label, Precautions)

  • Diltiazemcalcium channel blockerMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline 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 1C antiarrhythmics, propafenone and flecainide). (Protriptyline label, Precautions)

  • 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 1C antiarrhythmics, propafenone and flecainide). (Protriptyline label, Precautions)

  • 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

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • EnalaprilACE inhibitorMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • EnalaprilatACE inhibitorMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Eplerenonealdosterone antagonistMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline 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 1C antiarrhythmics, propafenone and flecainide). (Protriptyline label, Precautions)

  • Ethacrynic acidloop diureticMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Felodipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline 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 1C antiarrhythmics, propafenone and flecainide). (Protriptyline label, Precautions)

  • FosinoprilACE inhibitorMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Furosemideloop diureticMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Galantaminecholinesterase inhibitorMinor

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

  • HydralazinevasodilatorMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Hydrochlorothiazidethiazide diureticMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline 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 1C antiarrhythmics, propafenone and flecainide). (Protriptyline label, Precautions)

  • Indapamidethiazide diureticMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Irbesartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Isradipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Labetalolbeta blockerMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Levothyroxine and liothyroninethyroid hormoneMinor

    On rare occasions, hyperthyroid patients or those receiving thyroid medication may develop arrhythmias when this drug is given. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • LisinoprilACE inhibitorMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Losartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Losartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline 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

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Memantine and donepezilcholinesterase inhibitorMinor

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

  • Methimazoleantithyroid drugMinor

    On rare occasions, hyperthyroid patients or those receiving thyroid medication may develop arrhythmias when this drug is given. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • MethyldopaantihypertensiveMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Metolazonethiazide diureticMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Metoprololbeta blockerMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline 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 1C antiarrhythmics, propafenone and flecainide). (Protriptyline label, Precautions)

  • MinoxidilvasodilatorMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • MoexiprilACE inhibitorMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Nadololbeta blockerMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Nebivololbeta blockerMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Nicardipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Nifedipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Nisoldipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • NitroprussidevasodilatorMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Olmesartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

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

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • PerindoprilACE inhibitorMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Phenoxybenzaminealpha blockerMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Pindololbeta blockerMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Prazosinalpha blockerMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • PropafenoneantiarrhythmicMinor

    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 1C antiarrhythmics, propafenone and flecainide). (Protriptyline label, Precautions)

  • Propranololbeta blockerMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Propylthiouracilantithyroid drugMinor

    On rare occasions, hyperthyroid patients or those receiving thyroid medication may develop arrhythmias when this drug is given. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • QuinaprilACE inhibitorMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • RamiprilACE inhibitorMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Sacubitril and valsartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline 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 1C antiarrhythmics, propafenone and flecainide). (Protriptyline label, Precautions)

  • Spironolactonealdosterone antagonistMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazidealdosterone antagonistMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Telmisartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Telmisartan and amlodipineangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Terazosinalpha blockerMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • TerbinafineantifungalMinor

    Drugs predominantly metabolized by the CYP450 2D6 isozyme include the following drug classes: tricyclic antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, beta-blockers, antiarrhythmics class 1C (e.g., flecainide and propafenone) and monoamine oxidase inhibitors Type B. (Terbinafine label, Drug interactions)

  • Teriparatidethyroid hormoneMinor

    On rare occasions, hyperthyroid patients or those receiving thyroid medication may develop arrhythmias when this drug is given. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • It is difficult to determine if Tolcapone tablets played a role in the pathogenesis of these events because these patients received several concomitant medications affecting the central nervous system such as monoaminergic (i.e., MAO-I, tricyclic and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and anticholinergic agents. (Tolcapone label, Precautions)

  • Torsemideloop diureticMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • TrandolaprilACE inhibitorMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Triamterenepotassium-sparing diureticMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazidepotassium-sparing diureticMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Valsartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Verapamilcalcium channel blockerMinor

    Protriptyline may block the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine or similarly acting compounds. (Protriptyline label, Warnings)

No significant interaction reported (3)

  • 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)

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