Belladonna and opium and Dextromethorphan and quinidine interaction

Belladonna and opium and Dextromethorphan and quinidine: both prescribing labels flag 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 Belladonna and opium label · effective 2024-01-11

Major

• Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome.

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Minor

Serotonergic Drugs Clinical Impact : The concomitant use of opioids with other drugs that affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter system has resulted in serotonin syndrome.

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From the Dextromethorphan and quinidine (Nuedexta) label · effective 2026-01-22

Moderate

Anticholinergic effects of quinidine: Monitor for worsening in myasthenia gravis and other sensitive conditions.

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Moderate

Anticholinergic Effects of Q uinidine Monitor for worsening clinical condition in myasthenia gravis and other conditions that may be adversely affected by anticholinergic effects.

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