Hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine and Voriconazole interaction
Hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine and Voriconazole: both prescribing labels flag 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 Hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine (Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex extended-release) label · effective 2025-06-26
Cytochrome P450 3A4 Interaction The concomitant use of Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex with all cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitors may result in an increase in hydrocodone plasma concentrations, which could increase or prolong adverse drug effects and may cause potentially fatal respiratory depression.
Avoid the use of Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex in patients taking a CYP3A4 inhibitor or inducer [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) , Drug Interactions (7.2 , 7.3) ].
Concomitant use with CYP3A4 inhibitors (or discontinuation of CYP3A4 inducers) can result in a fatal overdose of hydrocodone.
Avoid the use of Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex in patients taking CYP3A4 inhibitors or inducers.
Avoid the use of Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex in patients who are taking a CYP3A4 inhibitor or inducer.
From the Voriconazole label · effective 2026-06-02
Fentanyl (CYP3A4 Inhibition) Increased Reduction in the dose of fentanyl and other long-acting opiates metabolized by CYP3A4 should be considered when concomitantly administered with voriconazole.
Extended and frequent monitoring for opiate-associated adverse reactions may be necessary .
Reduction in the dose of alfentanil and other opiates metabolized by CYP3A4 (e.g., sufentanil) should be considered when concomitantly administered with voriconazole.
A longer period for monitoring respiratory and other opiate-associated adverse reactions may be necessary.
Reduction in the dose of oxycodone and other long-acting opiates metabolized by CYP3A4 should be considered when concomitantly administered with voriconazole.
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