Cocaine and Ephedrine interaction
Cocaine and Ephedrine: the Cocaine prescribing label flags this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.
Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.
What the FDA labels say
From the Cocaine (NUMBRINO) label · effective 2026-01-12
Known Hypersensitivity or Idiosyncrasy to the Sympathomimetic Amines NUMBRINO is contraindicated in patients with a known history of hypersensitivity to cocaine or to the components of the nasal solution.
Cocaine is a sympathetic neuronal catecholamine reuptake inhibitor, which may potentiate the actions of concomitantly administered sympathomimetic amines.
Sympathomimetics, postganglionic blocking agents, and tricyclic antidepressants: Concomitant administration may increase the risk of cardiovascular adverse reactions.
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