Selegiline interactions

Selegiline (Emsam, Zelapar, Eldepryl), an MAO inhibitor has 155 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 81 major, 68 moderate, 6 minor, and 0 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

Major interactions (81)

  • Amitriptylinetricyclic antidepressantMajor

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

  • Hypersensitivity reactions such as angioedema and anaphylactic reactions have been reported in patients treated with other amphetamine products [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] . taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), or within 14 days of stopping MAOIs (including MAOIs such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue), because of an increased risk of hypertensive… (Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine label, Contraindications)

  • Atomoxetinenorepinephrine reuptake inhibitorMajor

    Taking, or within 14 days of stopping, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Atomoxetine label, Contraindications)

  • Baclofenmuscle relaxantMajor

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

  • BuprenorphineopioidMajor

    ZELAPAR is contraindicated in patients with: • Concomitant use of opioid drugs (e.g., meperidine, tramadol, or methadone). (Selegiline label, Contraindications)

  • ZELAPAR is contraindicated in patients with: • Concomitant use of opioid drugs (e.g., meperidine, tramadol, or methadone). (Selegiline label, Contraindications)

  • BupropionantidepressantMajor

    • May cause serotonin syndrome when used with antidepressants (5.2) (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Buspironeserotonergic drugMajor

    The use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) intended to treat depression with buspirone or within 14 days of stopping treatment with buspirone is contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome and/or elevated blood pressure. (Buspirone label, Contraindications)

  • ButorphanolopioidMajor

    ZELAPAR is contraindicated in patients with: • Concomitant use of opioid drugs (e.g., meperidine, tramadol, or methadone). (Selegiline label, Contraindications)

  • CarbamazepineanticonvulsantMajor

    Concomitant use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). (Carbamazepine label, Contraindications)

  • Carbidopa and levodopadopaminergic drugMajor

    DUOPA is contraindicated in patients who are currently taking a nonselective monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (e.g., phenelzine and tranylcypromine) or have recently (within 2 weeks) taken a nonselective MAO inhibitor. (Carbidopa and levodopa label, Contraindications)

  • Carisoprodolmuscle relaxantMajor

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

  • CitalopramSSRIMajor

    • May cause serotonin syndrome when used with antidepressants (5.2) (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CodeineopioidMajor

    ZELAPAR is contraindicated in patients with: • Concomitant use of opioid drugs (e.g., meperidine, tramadol, or methadone). (Selegiline label, Contraindications)

  • Cyclobenzaprinemuscle relaxantMajor

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

  • Dantrolenemuscle relaxantMajor

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

  • DesvenlafaxineSNRIMajor

    • May cause serotonin syndrome when used with antidepressants (5.2) (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DeutetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorMajor

    Taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). (Deutetrabenazine label, Contraindications)

  • DexmethylphenidateCNS stimulantMajor

    • Concomitant treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or within 14 days following discontinuation of treatment with an MAOI, because of the risk of hypertensive crises [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )] . (Dexmethylphenidate label, Contraindications)

  • Dextromethorphanserotonergic drugMajor

    • Concomitant use of dextromethorphan, because of reported episodes of psychosis or bizarre behavior. (Selegiline label, Contraindications)

  • Doxepintricyclic antidepressantMajor

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

  • DroxidopasympathomimeticMajor

    However, based on mechanism of action, the use of non-selective MAO inhibitors and linezolid should be avoided as there is a potential for increased blood pressure when taken with NORTHERA. (Droxidopa label, Drug interactions)

  • DuloxetineSNRIMajor

    • May cause serotonin syndrome when used with antidepressants (5.2) (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • 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)

  • EluxadolineopioidMajor

    ZELAPAR is contraindicated in patients with: • Concomitant use of opioid drugs (e.g., meperidine, tramadol, or methadone). (Selegiline label, Contraindications)

  • EscitalopramSSRIMajor

    • May cause serotonin syndrome when used with antidepressants (5.2) (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FentanylopioidMajor

    ZELAPAR is contraindicated in patients with: • Concomitant use of opioid drugs (e.g., meperidine, tramadol, or methadone). (Selegiline label, Contraindications)

  • FluoxetineSSRIMajor

    • May cause serotonin syndrome when used with antidepressants (5.2) (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FluvoxamineSSRIMajor

    • May cause serotonin syndrome when used with antidepressants (5.2) (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • GranisetronQT-prolonging drugMajor

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

  • ZELAPAR is contraindicated in patients with: • Concomitant use of opioid drugs (e.g., meperidine, tramadol, or methadone). (Selegiline label, Contraindications)

  • HydromorphoneopioidMajor

    ZELAPAR is contraindicated in patients with: • Concomitant use of opioid drugs (e.g., meperidine, tramadol, or methadone). (Selegiline label, Contraindications)

  • IsoniazidantibioticMajor

    • Concomitant use of other drugs in the monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) class or other drugs that are potent inhibitors of monoamine oxidase, including linezolid), because of an increased risk for hypertensive crisis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. (Selegiline label, Contraindications)

  • LevomilnacipranSNRIMajor

    • May cause serotonin syndrome when used with antidepressants (5.2) (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LevorphanolopioidMajor

    ZELAPAR is contraindicated in patients with: • Concomitant use of opioid drugs (e.g., meperidine, tramadol, or methadone). (Selegiline label, Contraindications)

  • LinezolidantibioticMajor

    MAO Inhibitors ZELAPAR is contraindicated for concomitant use with other drugs in the MAOI class or other drugs that are potent inhibitors of monoamine oxidase (including linezolid, an oxazolidinone antibacterial, which also has reversible nonselective MAO inhibition activity) because of the increased risk for hypertensive crisis [see Contraindications (4) and… (Selegiline label, Drug interactions)

  • LisdexamfetamineCNS stimulantMajor

    • Patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), or within 14 days of stopping MAOIs (including MAOIs such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue), because of an increased risk of hypertensive crisis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) and Drug Interactions (7.1) ] . (Lisdexamfetamine label, Contraindications)

  • 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)

  • MeperidineopioidMajor

    ZELAPAR is contraindicated in patients with: • Concomitant use of opioid drugs (e.g., meperidine, tramadol, or methadone). (Selegiline label, Contraindications)

  • MethadoneopioidMajor

    ZELAPAR is contraindicated in patients with: • Concomitant use of opioid drugs (e.g., meperidine, tramadol, or methadone). (Selegiline label, Contraindications)

  • Methocarbamolmuscle relaxantMajor

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

  • MethyldopaantihypertensiveMajor

    CONTRAINDICATIONS Methyldopa is contraindicated in patients: – with active hepatic disease, such as acute hepatitis and active cirrhosis. – with liver disorders previously associated with methyldopa therapy (see WARNINGS ). – with hypersensitivity to any component of this product. – on therapy with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors. (Methyldopa label, Contraindications)

  • MethylphenidateCNS stimulantMajor

    Concomitant treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), and also within a minimum of 14 days following discontinuation of treatment with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor because of the risk of hypertensive crisis [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ]. (Methylphenidate label, Contraindications)

  • Metoclopramidedopamine antagonistMajor

    In one study in hypertensive patients, intravenously administered metoclopramide was shown to release catecholamines; hence, avoid use in patients with hypertension or in patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )] . (Metoclopramide label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Midodrinealpha-adrenergic agonistMajor

    Avoid use of MAO inhibitors or linezolid with midodrine. (Midodrine label, Drug interactions)

  • MirtazapineantidepressantMajor

    • May cause serotonin syndrome when used with antidepressants (5.2) (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MorphineopioidMajor

    ZELAPAR is contraindicated in patients with: • Concomitant use of opioid drugs (e.g., meperidine, tramadol, or methadone). (Selegiline label, Contraindications)

  • NalbuphineopioidMajor

    ZELAPAR is contraindicated in patients with: • Concomitant use of opioid drugs (e.g., meperidine, tramadol, or methadone). (Selegiline label, Contraindications)

  • Naltrexone and bupropionopioid antagonistMajor

    • May cause serotonin syndrome when used with antidepressants (5.2) (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Nortriptylinetricyclic antidepressantMajor

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

  • OlanzapineantipsychoticMajor

    …serotonin reuptake inhibitors-SSRIs, serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors-SNRIs, tricyclic antidepressants, tetracyclic antidepressants, triazolopyridine antidepressants) and a non-selective MAOI (e.g., phenelzine, tranylcypromine) or selective MAO-B inhibitors, such as selegiline (ELDEPRYL), rasagiline (AZILECT), and olanzapine (Zydis) selegiline (ZELAPAR). (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OliceridineopioidMajor

    ZELAPAR is contraindicated in patients with: • Concomitant use of opioid drugs (e.g., meperidine, tramadol, or methadone). (Selegiline label, Contraindications)

  • OndansetronQT-prolonging drugMajor

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

  • OxycodoneopioidMajor

    ZELAPAR is contraindicated in patients with: • Concomitant use of opioid drugs (e.g., meperidine, tramadol, or methadone). (Selegiline label, Contraindications)

  • ZELAPAR is contraindicated in patients with: • Concomitant use of opioid drugs (e.g., meperidine, tramadol, or methadone). (Selegiline label, Contraindications)

  • OxymorphoneopioidMajor

    ZELAPAR is contraindicated in patients with: • Concomitant use of opioid drugs (e.g., meperidine, tramadol, or methadone). (Selegiline label, Contraindications)

  • ParoxetineSSRIMajor

    • May cause serotonin syndrome when used with antidepressants (5.2) (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Pentazocine and naloxoneopioidMajor

    ZELAPAR is contraindicated in patients with: • Concomitant use of opioid drugs (e.g., meperidine, tramadol, or methadone). (Selegiline label, Contraindications)

  • PhenelzineMAO inhibitorMajor

    • Concomitant use of other drugs in the monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) class or other drugs that are potent inhibitors of monoamine oxidase, including linezolid), because of an increased risk for hypertensive crisis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. (Selegiline label, Contraindications)

  • PhentermineCNS stimulantMajor

    …cardiovascular disease (e.g., coronary artery disease, stroke, arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, uncontrolled hypertension) • During or within 14 days following the administration of monoamine oxidase inhibitors • Hyperthyroidism • Glaucoma • Agitated states • History of drug abuse • Pregnancy [ see Use in Specific Populations () ] • Nursing [ see Use in Specific… (Phentermine label, Contraindications)

  • Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantMajor

    …Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] With glaucoma [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] With hyperthyroidism Taking or within 14 days of stopping a monoamine oxidase inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] With known hypersensitivity to phentermine, topiramate or any of the excipients in phentermine and topiramate extended-release… (Phentermine and topiramate label, Contraindications)

  • PseudoephedrinedecongestantMajor

    Warnings Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. (Pseudoephedrine label, Warnings)

  • RasagilineMAO inhibitorMajor

    …serotonin reuptake inhibitors-SSRIs, serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors-SNRIs, tricyclic antidepressants, tetracyclic antidepressants, triazolopyridine antidepressants) and a non-selective MAOI (e.g., phenelzine, tranylcypromine) or selective MAO-B inhibitors, such as selegiline (ELDEPRYL), rasagiline (AZILECT), and olanzapine (Zydis) selegiline (ZELAPAR). (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RizatriptantriptanMajor

    Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Rizatriptan benzoate is contraindicated in patients taking MAO-A inhibitors and non-selective MAO inhibitors. (Rizatriptan label, Drug interactions)

  • SertralineSSRIMajor

    • May cause serotonin syndrome when used with antidepressants (5.2) (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • SolriamfetolCNS stimulantMajor

    SUNOSI is contraindicated in patients receiving concomitant treatment with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, or within 14 days following discontinuation of monoamine oxidase inhibitor, because of the risk of hypertensive reaction [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )] . (Solriamfetol label, Contraindications)

  • 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)

  • Sumatriptan and naproxentriptanMajor

    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

    ZELAPAR is contraindicated in patients with: • Concomitant use of opioid drugs (e.g., meperidine, tramadol, or methadone). (Selegiline label, Contraindications)

  • TetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorMajor

    • Taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). (Tetrabenazine label, Contraindications)

  • Tizanidinemuscle relaxantMajor

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

  • TramadolopioidMajor

    ZELAPAR is contraindicated in patients with: • Concomitant use of opioid drugs (e.g., meperidine, tramadol, or methadone). (Selegiline label, Contraindications)

  • TranylcypromineMAO inhibitorMajor

    …serotonin reuptake inhibitors-SSRIs, serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors-SNRIs, tricyclic antidepressants, tetracyclic antidepressants, triazolopyridine antidepressants) and a non-selective MAOI (e.g., phenelzine, tranylcypromine) or selective MAO-B inhibitors, such as selegiline (ELDEPRYL), rasagiline (AZILECT), and olanzapine (Zydis) selegiline (ZELAPAR). (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TrazodoneantidepressantMajor

    • May cause serotonin syndrome when used with antidepressants (5.2) (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ValbenazineVMAT2 inhibitorMajor

    Dose adjustments due to drug interactions ( 2.4 , 7.1 ): Factors Dose Adjustments for INGREZZA and INGREZZA SPRINKLE Use of MAOIs with INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE Avoid concomitant use with MAOIs. (Valbenazine label, Drug interactions)

  • VenlafaxineSNRIMajor

    • May cause serotonin syndrome when used with antidepressants (5.2) (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • VilazodoneSSRIMajor

    • May cause serotonin syndrome when used with antidepressants (5.2) (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Viloxazinenorepinephrine reuptake inhibitorMajor

    Qelbree is contraindicated in patients: receiving concomitant treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI), or within 14 days following discontinuing an MAOI, because of an increased risk of hypertensive crisis [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] . receiving concomitant administration of sensitive CYP1A2 substrates or CYP1A2 substrates with a narrow therapeutic… (Viloxazine label, Contraindications)

  • VortioxetineantidepressantMajor

    • May cause serotonin syndrome when used with antidepressants (5.2) (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ZiprasidoneantipsychoticMajor

    • Concomitant use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), or use within 14 days of stopping MAOIs. (Ziprasidone label, Contraindications)

Moderate interactions (68)

  • Albuterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Uncontrolled hypertension has been reported when taking the recommended dose of swallowed selegiline and a sympathomimetic medication (ephedrine). (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AmantadineanticholinergicModerate

    Dyskinesia ZELAPAR may potentiate dopaminergic side effects of levodopa and may cause dyskinesia or exacerbate preexisting dyskinesia. (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AprepitantCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    Drugs that induce CYP3A4 (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine, nafcillin, phenobarbital, and rifampin) should be used with caution. (Selegiline label, Drug interactions)

  • AripiprazoleantipsychoticModerate

    Withdrawal Emergent Hyperpyrexia and Confusion Although not reported with ZELAPAR in the clinical development program, a symptom complex resembling the neuroleptic malignant syndrome (characterized by elevated temperature, muscular rigidity, altered consciousness, and autonomic instability), with no other obvious etiology, has been reported in association with… (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ArmodafinilCNS stimulantModerate

    Uncontrolled hypertension has been reported when taking the recommended dose of swallowed selegiline and a sympathomimetic medication (ephedrine). (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AsenapineantipsychoticModerate

    Withdrawal Emergent Hyperpyrexia and Confusion Although not reported with ZELAPAR in the clinical development program, a symptom complex resembling the neuroleptic malignant syndrome (characterized by elevated temperature, muscular rigidity, altered consciousness, and autonomic instability), with no other obvious etiology, has been reported in association with… (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • BosentanCYP3A4 inducerModerate

    Drugs that induce CYP3A4 (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine, nafcillin, phenobarbital, and rifampin) should be used with caution. (Selegiline label, Drug interactions)

  • BrexpiprazoleantipsychoticModerate

    Withdrawal Emergent Hyperpyrexia and Confusion Although not reported with ZELAPAR in the clinical development program, a symptom complex resembling the neuroleptic malignant syndrome (characterized by elevated temperature, muscular rigidity, altered consciousness, and autonomic instability), with no other obvious etiology, has been reported in association with… (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Brimonidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Monoamine oxidase inhibitors may result in increased hypotension. (Brimonidine label, Drug interactions)

  • Budesonide and formoterolcorticosteroidModerate

    Uncontrolled hypertension has been reported when taking the recommended dose of swallowed selegiline and a sympathomimetic medication (ephedrine). (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeinebarbiturateModerate

    Uncontrolled hypertension has been reported when taking the recommended dose of swallowed selegiline and a sympathomimetic medication (ephedrine). (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Cabergolinedopamine agonistModerate

    Dyskinesia ZELAPAR may potentiate dopaminergic side effects of levodopa and may cause dyskinesia or exacerbate preexisting dyskinesia. (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CariprazineantipsychoticModerate

    Withdrawal Emergent Hyperpyrexia and Confusion Although not reported with ZELAPAR in the clinical development program, a symptom complex resembling the neuroleptic malignant syndrome (characterized by elevated temperature, muscular rigidity, altered consciousness, and autonomic instability), with no other obvious etiology, has been reported in association with… (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Carvedilolbeta blockerModerate

    Hypotensive agents (e.g., reserpine, MAO inhibitors, clonidine) may increase the risk of hypotension and/or severe bradycardia. (Carvedilol label, Drug interactions)

  • CenobamateanticonvulsantModerate

    Drugs that induce CYP3A4 (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine, nafcillin, phenobarbital, and rifampin) should be used with caution. (Selegiline label, Drug interactions)

  • ChlorpromazineantipsychoticModerate

    Withdrawal Emergent Hyperpyrexia and Confusion Although not reported with ZELAPAR in the clinical development program, a symptom complex resembling the neuroleptic malignant syndrome (characterized by elevated temperature, muscular rigidity, altered consciousness, and autonomic instability), with no other obvious etiology, has been reported in association with… (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ClobazambenzodiazepineModerate

    Drugs that induce CYP3A4 (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine, nafcillin, phenobarbital, and rifampin) should be used with caution. (Selegiline label, Drug interactions)

  • ClonazepambenzodiazepineModerate

    …Interactions The CNS-depressant action of the benzodiazepine class of drugs may be potentiated by alcohol, narcotics, barbiturates, nonbarbiturate hypnotics, antianxiety agents, the phenothiazines, thioxanthene and butyrophenone classes of antipsychotic agents, monoamine oxidase inhibitors and the tricyclic antidepressants, and by other anticonvulsant drugs. (Clonazepam label, Drug interactions)

  • ClozapineantipsychoticModerate

    Withdrawal Emergent Hyperpyrexia and Confusion Although not reported with ZELAPAR in the clinical development program, a symptom complex resembling the neuroleptic malignant syndrome (characterized by elevated temperature, muscular rigidity, altered consciousness, and autonomic instability), with no other obvious etiology, has been reported in association with… (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Deferasiroxiron supplementModerate

    Drugs that induce CYP3A4 (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine, nafcillin, phenobarbital, and rifampin) should be used with caution. (Selegiline label, Drug interactions)

  • DexamethasonecorticosteroidModerate

    Drugs that induce CYP3A4 (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine, nafcillin, phenobarbital, and rifampin) should be used with caution. (Selegiline label, Drug interactions)

  • DiazepambenzodiazepineModerate

    …be given to the pharmacology of the agents employed particularly with compounds that may potentiate or be potentiated by the action of Valium, such as phenothiazines, antipsychotics, anxiolytics/sedatives, hypnotics, anticonvulsants, narcotic analgesics, anesthetics, sedative antihistamines, narcotics, barbiturates, MAO inhibitors and other antidepressants. (Diazepam label, Drug interactions)

  • DicyclomineanticholinergicModerate

    …drugs including dicyclomine hydrochloride: amantadine, antiarrhythmic agents of Class I (e.g., quinidine), antihistamines, antipsychotic agents (e.g., phenothiazines), benzodiazepines, MAO inhibitors, narcotic analgesics (e.g., meperidine), nitrates and nitrites, sympathomimetic agents, tricyclic antidepressants, and other drugs having anticholinergic activity. (Dicyclomine label, Drug interactions)

  • DiphenhydramineantihistamineModerate

    MAO inhibitors prolong and intensify the anticholinergic (drying) effects of antihistamines. (Diphenhydramine label, Drug interactions)

  • EpinephrinesympathomimeticModerate

    Uncontrolled hypertension has been reported when taking the recommended dose of swallowed selegiline and a sympathomimetic medication (ephedrine). (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EslicarbazepineanticonvulsantModerate

    Drugs that induce CYP3A4 (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine, nafcillin, phenobarbital, and rifampin) should be used with caution. (Selegiline label, Drug interactions)

  • Fluticasone and salmeterolcorticosteroidModerate

    Uncontrolled hypertension has been reported when taking the recommended dose of swallowed selegiline and a sympathomimetic medication (ephedrine). (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Formoterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Uncontrolled hypertension has been reported when taking the recommended dose of swallowed selegiline and a sympathomimetic medication (ephedrine). (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • GlimepiridesulfonylureaModerate

    …steroids and androgens, cyclophosphamide, phenyramidol, guanethidine, fluconazole, sulfinpyrazone, tetracyclines, clarithromycin, disopyramide, quinolones, and those drugs that are highly protein-bound, such as fluoxetine, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, salicylates, sulfonamides, chloramphenicol, coumarins, probenecid and monoamine oxidase inhibitors. (Glimepiride label, Drug interactions)

  • GlipizidesulfonylureaModerate

    …increase the susceptibility to and/or intensity of hypoglycemia: antidiabetic agents, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blocking agents, disopyramide, fibrates, fluoxetine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, pentoxifylline, pramlintide, propoxyphene, salicylates, somatostatin analogs (e.g., octreotide), sulfonamide antibiotics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory… (Glipizide label, Drug interactions)

  • GlyburidesulfonylureaModerate

    …Interactions The hypoglycemic action of sulfonylureas may be potentiated by certain drugs including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, ACE inhibitors, disopyramide, fluoxetine, clarithromycin, and other drugs that are highly protein bound, salicylates, sulfonamides, chloramphenicol, probenecid, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and beta adrenergic blocking agents. (Glyburide label, Drug interactions)

  • GriseofulvinantifungalModerate

    Drugs that induce CYP3A4 (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine, nafcillin, phenobarbital, and rifampin) should be used with caution. (Selegiline label, Drug interactions)

  • HaloperidolantipsychoticModerate

    Withdrawal Emergent Hyperpyrexia and Confusion Although not reported with ZELAPAR in the clinical development program, a symptom complex resembling the neuroleptic malignant syndrome (characterized by elevated temperature, muscular rigidity, altered consciousness, and autonomic instability), with no other obvious etiology, has been reported in association with… (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • HydralazinevasodilatorModerate

    Drug Interactions MAO inhibitors should be used with caution in patients receiving hydralazine. (Hydralazine label, Drug interactions)

  • IloperidoneantipsychoticModerate

    Withdrawal Emergent Hyperpyrexia and Confusion Although not reported with ZELAPAR in the clinical development program, a symptom complex resembling the neuroleptic malignant syndrome (characterized by elevated temperature, muscular rigidity, altered consciousness, and autonomic instability), with no other obvious etiology, has been reported in association with… (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Insulin aspartinsulinModerate

    Drugs That May Increase the Risk of Hypoglycemia Drugs: Antidiabetic agents, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blocking agents, disopyramide, fibrates, fluoxetine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, pentoxifylline, pramlintide, salicylates, somatostatin analog (e.g., octreotide), and sulfonamide antibiotics. (Insulin aspart label, Drug interactions)

  • Insulin degludecinsulinModerate

    …Degludec Drugs That May Increase the Risk of Hypoglycemia Drugs: Antidiabetic agents, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blocking agents, disopyramide, fibrates, fluoxetine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, pentoxifylline, pramlintide, salicylates, somatostatin analogs (e.g., octreotide), and sulfonamide antibiotics, GLP-1 receptor agonists, DPP-4 inhibitors,… (Insulin degludec label, Drug interactions)

  • Insulin detemirinsulinModerate

    …with LEVEMIR Drugs That May Increase the Risk of Hypoglycemia Drugs: Antidiabetic agents, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blocking agents, disopyramide, fibrates, fluoxetine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, pentoxifylline, pramlintide, salicylates, somatostatin analogs (e.g., octreotide), and sulfonamide antibiotics, GLP-1 receptor agonists, DPP-4 inhibitors,… (Insulin detemir label, Drug interactions)

  • Insulin glargineinsulinModerate

    …Glargine-yfgn Drugs that May Increase the Risk of Hypoglycemia Drugs: Antidiabetic agents, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blocking agents, disopyramide, fibrates, fluoxetine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, pentoxifylline, pramlintide, salicylates, somatostatin analogs (e.g., octreotide), sulfonamide antibiotics, GLP-1 receptor agonists, DPP-4 inhibitors,… (Insulin glargine label, Drug interactions)

  • Insulin lisproinsulinModerate

    Clinically Significant Drug Interactions with LYUMJEV Drugs That May Increase the Risk of Hypoglycemia Drugs: Antidiabetic agents, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blocking agents, disopyramide, fibrates, fluoxetine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, pentoxifylline, pramlintide, salicylates, somatostatin analogs (e.g., octreotide), and sulfonamide antibiotics. (Insulin lispro label, Drug interactions)

  • Insulin regular (human)insulinModerate

    …Significant Drug Interactions with AFREZZA Antidiabetic agents, Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors, Angiotensin II Receptor Blocking Agents, Disopyramide, Fibrates, Fluoxetine, Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors, Pentoxifylline, Pramlintide, Salicylates, Somatostatin Analogs (e.g., octreotide), and Sulfonamide Antibiotics Prevention or Management Monitor blood glucose… (Insulin regular (human) label, Drug interactions)

  • Levalbuterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Uncontrolled hypertension has been reported when taking the recommended dose of swallowed selegiline and a sympathomimetic medication (ephedrine). (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Lidocainelocal anestheticModerate

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

  • LumateperoneantipsychoticModerate

    Withdrawal Emergent Hyperpyrexia and Confusion Although not reported with ZELAPAR in the clinical development program, a symptom complex resembling the neuroleptic malignant syndrome (characterized by elevated temperature, muscular rigidity, altered consciousness, and autonomic instability), with no other obvious etiology, has been reported in association with… (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LurasidoneantipsychoticModerate

    Withdrawal Emergent Hyperpyrexia and Confusion Although not reported with ZELAPAR in the clinical development program, a symptom complex resembling the neuroleptic malignant syndrome (characterized by elevated temperature, muscular rigidity, altered consciousness, and autonomic instability), with no other obvious etiology, has been reported in association with… (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Metoprololbeta blockerModerate

    Catecholamine depleting drugs (e.g., reserpine, monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors) may have an additive effect when given with beta-blocking agents. (Metoprolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Mirabegronbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Uncontrolled hypertension has been reported when taking the recommended dose of swallowed selegiline and a sympathomimetic medication (ephedrine). (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ModafinilCNS stimulantModerate

    Uncontrolled hypertension has been reported when taking the recommended dose of swallowed selegiline and a sympathomimetic medication (ephedrine). (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OxcarbazepineanticonvulsantModerate

    Drugs that induce CYP3A4 (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine, nafcillin, phenobarbital, and rifampin) should be used with caution. (Selegiline label, Drug interactions)

  • PaliperidoneantipsychoticModerate

    Withdrawal Emergent Hyperpyrexia and Confusion Although not reported with ZELAPAR in the clinical development program, a symptom complex resembling the neuroleptic malignant syndrome (characterized by elevated temperature, muscular rigidity, altered consciousness, and autonomic instability), with no other obvious etiology, has been reported in association with… (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PhenobarbitalbarbiturateModerate

    Drugs that induce CYP3A4 (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine, nafcillin, phenobarbital, and rifampin) should be used with caution. (Selegiline label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenylephrinedecongestantModerate

    Uncontrolled hypertension has been reported when taking the recommended dose of swallowed selegiline and a sympathomimetic medication (ephedrine). (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PhenytoinanticonvulsantModerate

    Drugs that induce CYP3A4 (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine, nafcillin, phenobarbital, and rifampin) should be used with caution. (Selegiline label, Drug interactions)

  • PimavanserinantipsychoticModerate

    Withdrawal Emergent Hyperpyrexia and Confusion Although not reported with ZELAPAR in the clinical development program, a symptom complex resembling the neuroleptic malignant syndrome (characterized by elevated temperature, muscular rigidity, altered consciousness, and autonomic instability), with no other obvious etiology, has been reported in association with… (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Pramipexoledopamine agonistModerate

    Dyskinesia ZELAPAR may potentiate dopaminergic side effects of levodopa and may cause dyskinesia or exacerbate preexisting dyskinesia. (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PrimidoneanticonvulsantModerate

    Drugs that induce CYP3A4 (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine, nafcillin, phenobarbital, and rifampin) should be used with caution. (Selegiline label, Drug interactions)

  • ProchlorperazineantipsychoticModerate

    Withdrawal Emergent Hyperpyrexia and Confusion Although not reported with ZELAPAR in the clinical development program, a symptom complex resembling the neuroleptic malignant syndrome (characterized by elevated temperature, muscular rigidity, altered consciousness, and autonomic instability), with no other obvious etiology, has been reported in association with… (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PromethazineantihistamineModerate

    Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI) Drug interactions, including an increased incidence of extrapyramidal effects, have been reported when some MAOI and phenothiazines are used concomitantly. (Promethazine label, Drug interactions)

  • QuetiapineantipsychoticModerate

    Withdrawal Emergent Hyperpyrexia and Confusion Although not reported with ZELAPAR in the clinical development program, a symptom complex resembling the neuroleptic malignant syndrome (characterized by elevated temperature, muscular rigidity, altered consciousness, and autonomic instability), with no other obvious etiology, has been reported in association with… (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RifampinantibioticModerate

    Drugs that induce CYP3A4 (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine, nafcillin, phenobarbital, and rifampin) should be used with caution. (Selegiline label, Drug interactions)

  • RisperidoneantipsychoticModerate

    Withdrawal Emergent Hyperpyrexia and Confusion Although not reported with ZELAPAR in the clinical development program, a symptom complex resembling the neuroleptic malignant syndrome (characterized by elevated temperature, muscular rigidity, altered consciousness, and autonomic instability), with no other obvious etiology, has been reported in association with… (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RitonavirantiretroviralModerate

    Drugs that induce CYP3A4 (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine, nafcillin, phenobarbital, and rifampin) should be used with caution. (Selegiline label, Drug interactions)

  • Ropiniroledopamine agonistModerate

    Dyskinesia ZELAPAR may potentiate dopaminergic side effects of levodopa and may cause dyskinesia or exacerbate preexisting dyskinesia. (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Salmeterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Uncontrolled hypertension has been reported when taking the recommended dose of swallowed selegiline and a sympathomimetic medication (ephedrine). (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Terbutalinebeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Uncontrolled hypertension has been reported when taking the recommended dose of swallowed selegiline and a sympathomimetic medication (ephedrine). (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TopiramateanticonvulsantModerate

    Drugs that induce CYP3A4 (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine, nafcillin, phenobarbital, and rifampin) should be used with caution. (Selegiline label, Drug interactions)

  • Umeclidinium and vilanterolanticholinergicModerate

    Uncontrolled hypertension has been reported when taking the recommended dose of swallowed selegiline and a sympathomimetic medication (ephedrine). (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Vibegronbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Uncontrolled hypertension has been reported when taking the recommended dose of swallowed selegiline and a sympathomimetic medication (ephedrine). (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

Minor mentions (6)

  • Glyburide and metforminsulfonylureaMinor

    Examples: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents and other highly protein-boind drugs, salicylcates, sulfonamides, chloramphenicol, probenecid, coumarins, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, beta-adrenergic blocking agents; potentially with ciprofloxacin, micronazole. (Glyburide and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • Propranololbeta blockerMinor

    Antidepressants: The hypotensive effect of MAO inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants may be exacerbated when administered with beta-blockers. (Propranolol label, Drug interactions)

  • RepaglinidemeglitinideMinor

    Examples: Antidiabetic agents, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blocking agents, disopyramide, fibrates, fluoxetine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs), pentoxifylline, pramlintide, propoxyphene, salicylates, somatostatin analogs (e.g., octreotide), and sulfonamide antibiotics. (Repaglinide label, Drug interactions)

  • 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)

  • TrihexyphenidylanticholinergicMinor

    Monoamine oxidase inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants possessing significant anticholinergic activity may intensify the anticholinergic effects of antidyskinetic agents because of the secondary anticholinergic activities of these medications. (Trihexyphenidyl label, Drug interactions)

  • ZolmitriptantriptanMinor

    Serotonin Syndrome Serotonin syndrome may occur with triptans, including zolmitriptan, particularly during co-administration with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), and MAO inhibitors [see Drug Interactions ( 7.5 )] . (Zolmitriptan label, Warnings and precautions)

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