Fosaprepitant and Hydrocodone and ibuprofen interaction

Fosaprepitant and Hydrocodone and ibuprofen: the Hydrocodone and ibuprofen 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 Hydrocodone and ibuprofen (Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Ibuprofen) label · effective 2025-12-23

Major

Cytochrome P450 3A4 Interaction The concomitant use of Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Ibuprofen Tablets with all cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitors may result in an increase in hydrocodone plasma concentrations, which may cause potentially fatal respiratory depression.

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Major

Monitor patients taking Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Ibuprofen Tablets and any CYP3A4 inhibitor or upon discontinuation of a CYP3A4 inducer for signs and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation (see WARNINGS: Risks of Concomitant Use or Discontinuation of Cytochrome P450 3A4 Inhibitors and Inducers, PRECAUTIONS: Drug Interactions).

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Moderate

Risks of Concomitant Use or Discontinuation of Cytochrome P450 3A4 Inhibitors and Inducers Concomitant use of Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Ibuprofen Tablets with a CYP3A4 inhibitor, such as macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), azole-antifungal agents (e.g., ketoconazole), and protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir), may increase plasma concentrations of hydrocodone…

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Moderate

When using Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Ibuprofen Tablets with CYP3A4 inhibitors or discontinuing CYP3A4 inducers in Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Ibuprofen Tablets ­ treated patients, evaluate patients at frequent intervals and consider dosage reduction of Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Ibuprofen Tablets until stable drug effects are achieved (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION,…

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Moderate

Concomitant use of Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Ibuprofen Tablets with CYP3A4 inducers or discontinuation of a CYP3A4 inhibitor could decrease hydrocodone plasma concentrations, decrease opioid efficacy or, possibly, lead to a withdrawal syndrome in a patient who had developed physical dependence to hydrocodone.

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