Phenobarbital and Prochlorperazine interaction
Phenobarbital and Prochlorperazine: 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 Phenobarbital (SEZABY) label · effective 2025-12-23
CNS depressants: Closely monitor for sedation and respiratory depression.
CNS Depressants Closely monitor for signs of sedation and respiratory depression with concomitant use of SEZABY with other CNS depressants, including opioids [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] .
From the Prochlorperazine (PROCHLORPERAZINE MALEATE) label · effective 2025-07-09
Do not use in comatose states or in the presence of large amounts of central nervous system depressants (alcohol, barbiturates, narcotics, etc.). Do not use in pediatric surgery.
Phenothiazines may intensify or prolong the action of central nervous system depressants (e.g., alcohol, anesthetics, narcotics).
Phenothiazines may lower the convulsive threshold; dosage adjustments of anticonvulsants may be necessary.
Potentiation of anticonvulsant effects does not occur.
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