Morphine and Selegiline interaction
Morphine and Selegiline: 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 Morphine (Morphine Sulfate) label · effective 2026-02-03
• Concurrent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or use of MAOIs within the last 14 days [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7 )].
• Concurrent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or use of MAOIs within the last 14 days.
Interaction with Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) may potentiate the effects of morphine, including respiratory depression, coma, and confusion.
Morphine Sulfate Oral Solution should not be used in patients taking MAOIs or within 14 days of stopping such treatment.
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) Clinical Impact: MAOI interactions with opioids may manifest as serotonin syndrome or opioid toxicity (e.g., respiratory depression, coma) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 , 5.9 )].
From the Selegiline (ZELAPAR) label · effective 2021-06-01
ZELAPAR is contraindicated in patients with: • Concomitant use of opioid drugs (e.g., meperidine, tramadol, or methadone).
ZELAPAR is contraindicated in patients using the following drugs: opioid drugs (e.g., meperidine, tramadol, methadone), MAO inhibitors including selective MAO-B inhibitors, dextromethorphan, St.
Opioid Drugs Because serious, sometimes fatal reactions have been precipitated with concomitant use of opioid drugs (e.g., meperidine and its derivatives, methadone, or tramadol) and MAOIs, including selective MAO-B inhibitors, concomitant use of these drugs with ZELAPAR is contraindicated [see Contraindications ( 4 ) and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] .
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