Treprostinil interactions
Treprostinil (Remodulin, Tyvaso, Orenitram), a prostaglandin analog has 57 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 2 major, 41 moderate, 14 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 (2)
Ketorolac tromethamine is contraindicated in labor and delivery because, through its prostaglandin synthesis inhibitory effect, it may adversely affect fetal circulation and inhibit uterine contractions, thus increasing the risk of uterine hemorrhage. (Ketorolac label, Contraindications)
The combined use of two or more prostaglandins, or prostaglandin analogs including XELPROS is not recommended. (Latanoprost label, Drug interactions)
Moderate interactions (41)
- AprepitantCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate
Co-administration of a CYP2C8 enzyme inducer (e.g., rifampin) may decrease exposure to treprostinil. (Treprostinil label, Warnings and precautions)
- ArmodafinilCNS stimulantModerate
Co-administration of a CYP2C8 enzyme inducer (e.g., rifampin) may decrease exposure to treprostinil. (Treprostinil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Atenololbeta blockerModerate
Concomitant use of prostaglandin synthase inhibiting drugs, e.g., indomethacin, may decrease the hypotensive effects of beta-blockers. (Atenolol label, Drug interactions)
- AvanafilPDE5 inhibitorModerate
When vasodilators are used in combination, an additive effect on blood pressure may be anticipated. (Avanafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- BosentanCYP3A4 inducerModerate
Co-administration of a CYP2C8 enzyme inducer (e.g., rifampin) may decrease exposure to treprostinil. (Treprostinil label, Warnings and precautions)
- CaptoprilACE inhibitorModerate
Valvular Stenosis: There is concern, on theoretical grounds, that patients with aortic stenosis might be at particular risk of decreased coronary perfusion when treated with vasodilators because they do not develop as much afterload reduction as others. (Captopril label, Precautions)
- CarbamazepineanticonvulsantModerate
Co-administration of a CYP2C8 enzyme inducer (e.g., rifampin) may decrease exposure to treprostinil. (Treprostinil label, Warnings and precautions)
- CelecoxibNSAIDModerate
Renal toxicity has also been seen in patients in whom renal prostaglandins have a compensatory role in the maintenance of renal perfusion. (Celecoxib label, Warnings and precautions)
- CenobamateanticonvulsantModerate
Co-administration of a CYP2C8 enzyme inducer (e.g., rifampin) may decrease exposure to treprostinil. (Treprostinil label, Warnings and precautions)
- ClobazambenzodiazepineModerate
Co-administration of a CYP2C8 enzyme inducer (e.g., rifampin) may decrease exposure to treprostinil. (Treprostinil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Deferasiroxiron supplementModerate
Co-administration of a CYP2C8 enzyme inducer (e.g., rifampin) may decrease exposure to treprostinil. (Treprostinil label, Warnings and precautions)
- DexamethasonecorticosteroidModerate
Co-administration of a CYP2C8 enzyme inducer (e.g., rifampin) may decrease exposure to treprostinil. (Treprostinil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Dexmedetomidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate
• Co-administration with Other Vasodilators or Negative Chronotropic Agents: Use with caution due to additive pharmacodynamic effects. (Dexmedetomidine label, Warnings and precautions)
- DiclofenacNSAIDModerate
Renal toxicity has also been seen in patients in whom renal prostaglandins have a compensatory role in the maintenance of renal perfusion. (Diclofenac label, Warnings and precautions)
- EslicarbazepineanticonvulsantModerate
Co-administration of a CYP2C8 enzyme inducer (e.g., rifampin) may decrease exposure to treprostinil. (Treprostinil label, Warnings and precautions)
- EtodolacNSAIDModerate
Renal toxicity has also been seen in patients in whom renal prostaglandins have a compensatory role in the maintenance of renal perfusion. (Etodolac label, Warnings)
- Furosemideloop diureticModerate
Indomethacin Coadministration of indomethacin may reduce the natriuretic and antihypertensive effects of furosemide in some patients by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. (Furosemide label, Drug interactions)
- GemfibrozilfibrateModerate
Effect of Other Drugs on Treprostinil Co-administration of a cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2C8 enzyme inhibitor (e.g., gemfibrozil) may increase exposure (both C max and AUC) to treprostinil. (Treprostinil label, Warnings and precautions)
- GriseofulvinantifungalModerate
Co-administration of a CYP2C8 enzyme inducer (e.g., rifampin) may decrease exposure to treprostinil. (Treprostinil label, Warnings and precautions)
- IbuprofenNSAIDModerate
Renal toxicity has also been seen in patients in whom renal prostaglandins have a compensatory role in the maintenance of renal perfusion. (Ibuprofen label, Warnings and precautions)
- IndomethacinNSAIDModerate
Renal toxicity has also been seen in patients in whom renal prostaglandins have a compensatory role in the maintenance of renal perfusion. (Indomethacin label, Warnings and precautions)
- Isosorbide dinitratenitrateModerate
Drug Interactions The vasodilating effects of isosorbide dinitrate may be additive with those of other vasodilators. (Isosorbide dinitrate label, Drug interactions)
- Isosorbide mononitratenitrateModerate
The vasodilating effects of isosorbide mononitrate may be additive with those of other vasodilators. (Isosorbide mononitrate label, Drug interactions)
- MeloxicamNSAIDModerate
Renal toxicity has also been seen in patients in whom renal prostaglandins have a compensatory role in the maintenance of renal perfusion. (Meloxicam label, Warnings and precautions)
- ModafinilCNS stimulantModerate
Co-administration of a CYP2C8 enzyme inducer (e.g., rifampin) may decrease exposure to treprostinil. (Treprostinil label, Warnings and precautions)
- NabumetoneNSAIDModerate
Renal toxicity has also been seen in patients in whom renal prostaglandins have a compensatory role in the maintenance of renal perfusion. (Nabumetone label, Warnings)
- NaproxenNSAIDModerate
Renal toxicity has also been seen in patients in whom renal prostaglandins have a compensatory role in the maintenance of renal perfusion. (Naproxen label, Warnings and precautions)
- OxcarbazepineanticonvulsantModerate
Co-administration of a CYP2C8 enzyme inducer (e.g., rifampin) may decrease exposure to treprostinil. (Treprostinil label, Warnings and precautions)
- PhenobarbitalbarbiturateModerate
Co-administration of a CYP2C8 enzyme inducer (e.g., rifampin) may decrease exposure to treprostinil. (Treprostinil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantModerate
Co-administration of a CYP2C8 enzyme inducer (e.g., rifampin) may decrease exposure to treprostinil. (Treprostinil label, Warnings and precautions)
- PhenytoinanticonvulsantModerate
Co-administration of a CYP2C8 enzyme inducer (e.g., rifampin) may decrease exposure to treprostinil. (Treprostinil label, Warnings and precautions)
- PrimidoneanticonvulsantModerate
Co-administration of a CYP2C8 enzyme inducer (e.g., rifampin) may decrease exposure to treprostinil. (Treprostinil label, Warnings and precautions)
- RifampinantibioticModerate
Co-administration of a CYP2C8 enzyme inducer (e.g., rifampin) may decrease exposure to treprostinil. (Treprostinil label, Warnings and precautions)
- SildenafilPDE5 inhibitorModerate
Blood Pressure Decreases Patients with left ventricular outflow obstruction (e.g., aortic stenosis, idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis) and those with severely impaired autonomic control of blood pressure can be sensitive to the actions of vasodilators, including SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Sumatriptan and naproxentriptanModerate
Renal toxicity has also been seen in patients in whom renal prostaglandins have a compensatory role in the maintenance of renal perfusion. (Sumatriptan and naproxen label, Warnings and precautions)
- TadalafilPDE5 inhibitorModerate
When vasodilators are used in combination, an additive effect on blood pressure may be anticipated. (Tadalafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- TopiramateanticonvulsantModerate
Co-administration of a CYP2C8 enzyme inducer (e.g., rifampin) may decrease exposure to treprostinil. (Treprostinil label, Warnings and precautions)
- VardenafilPDE5 inhibitorModerate
When vasodilators are used in combination, an additive effect on blood pressure may be anticipated. (Vardenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Verapamilcalcium channel blockerModerate
Antihypertensive Agents Verapamil administered concomitantly with oral antihypertensive agents (e.g., vasodilators, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, diuretics, beta blockers) will usually have an additive effect on lowering blood pressure. (Verapamil label, Drug interactions)
- WarfarinanticoagulantModerate
The pharmacokinetics of R- and S- warfarin and the international normalized ratio (INR) in healthy subjects given a single 25 mg dose of warfarin were unaffected by continuous subcutaneous infusion of treprostinil at an infusion rate of 10 ng/kg/min. (Treprostinil label, Drug interactions)
Minor mentions (14)
- AcetaminophenMinor
Effect of Other Drugs on Treprostinil Drug interaction studies have been carried out with treprostinil (oral or subcutaneous) co-administered with acetaminophen (4 g/day), warfarin (25 mg/day), and fluconazole (200 mg/day), respectively, in healthy volunteers. (Treprostinil label, Drug interactions)
- Alfuzosinalpha blockerMinor
Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) Inhibitors: PDE5-inhibitors are also vasodilators. (Alfuzosin label, Warnings and precautions)
- AspirinNSAIDMinor
Bronchospasm Like other inhaled prostaglandins, Tyvaso may cause acute bronchospasm. (Treprostinil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Aspirin and dipyridamoleantiplatelet agentMinor
Bronchospasm Like other inhaled prostaglandins, Tyvaso may cause acute bronchospasm. (Treprostinil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Bimatoprostprostaglandin analogMinor
Bronchospasm Like other inhaled prostaglandins, Tyvaso may cause acute bronchospasm. (Treprostinil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeinebarbiturateMinor
Effect of Other Drugs on Treprostinil Drug interaction studies have been carried out with treprostinil (oral or subcutaneous) co-administered with acetaminophen (4 g/day), warfarin (25 mg/day), and fluconazole (200 mg/day), respectively, in healthy volunteers. (Treprostinil label, Drug interactions)
- Dutasteride and tamsulosin5-alpha reductase inhibitorMinor
Alpha-adrenergic antagonists and PDE-5 inhibitors are both vasodilators that can lower blood pressure. (Dutasteride and tamsulosin label, Warnings and precautions)
- EpinephrinesympathomimeticMinor
Drugs antagonizing pressor effects of epinephrine α-blockers, such as phentolamine Vasodilators, such as nitrates Diuretics Antihypertensives Ergot alkaloids Drugs potentiating pressor effects of epinephrine • Sympathomimetics • β-blockers, such as propranolol • Tricyclic anti-depressants • Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors • Catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT)… (Epinephrine label, Drug interactions)
- Fluconazoleazole antifungalMinor
Effect of Other Drugs on Treprostinil Drug interaction studies have been carried out with treprostinil (oral or subcutaneous) co-administered with acetaminophen (4 g/day), warfarin (25 mg/day), and fluconazole (200 mg/day), respectively, in healthy volunteers. (Treprostinil label, Drug interactions)
- Hydrocodone and acetaminophenopioidMinor
Effect of Other Drugs on Treprostinil Drug interaction studies have been carried out with treprostinil (oral or subcutaneous) co-administered with acetaminophen (4 g/day), warfarin (25 mg/day), and fluconazole (200 mg/day), respectively, in healthy volunteers. (Treprostinil label, Drug interactions)
- Misoprostolprostaglandin analogMinor
Bronchospasm Like other inhaled prostaglandins, Tyvaso may cause acute bronchospasm. (Treprostinil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Oxycodone and acetaminophenopioidMinor
Effect of Other Drugs on Treprostinil Drug interaction studies have been carried out with treprostinil (oral or subcutaneous) co-administered with acetaminophen (4 g/day), warfarin (25 mg/day), and fluconazole (200 mg/day), respectively, in healthy volunteers. (Treprostinil label, Drug interactions)
- Potassium chloridepotassium supplementMinor
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) NSAIDs may produce potassium retention by reducing renal synthesis of prostaglandin E and impairing the renin-angiotensin system. (Potassium chloride label, Drug interactions)
- Tamsulosinalpha blockerMinor
Alpha-adrenergic blockers and PDE5 inhibitors are both vasodilators that can lower blood pressure. (Tamsulosin label, Warnings and precautions)
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