Acetaminophen and codeine and Metyrapone interaction

Acetaminophen and codeine and Metyrapone: the Metyrapone prescribing label flags this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Metyrapone (Metopirone) label · effective 2026-05-19

Major

Acetaminophen: Avoid concomitant use with Metopirone.

Drug interactionsnames Acetaminophen and codeineView label on DailyMed
Major

Avoid concomitant use of Metopirone with acetaminophen.

Drug interactionsnames Acetaminophen and codeineView label on DailyMed
Moderate

Effect of Metopirone on Other Drugs Acetaminophen Metopirone inhibits the glucuronidation of acetaminophen, which may decrease elimination of acetaminophen and lead to increased risk of adverse reactions related to acetaminophen.

Drug interactionsnames Acetaminophen and codeineView label on DailyMed

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