Drug interactions between bupropion and Plavix
Results for the following 2 drugs: |
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| bupropion | |
| Plavix (clopidogrel) | |
Interactions between your selected drugs
bupropion ↔ clopidogrel
Applies to:bupropion and Plavix (clopidogrel)
MONITOR: Coadministration with clopidogrel may increase the plasma concentrations of bupropion. The proposed mechanism is clopidogrel inhibition of bupropion hydroxylation via CYP450 2B6. In 12 healthy male volunteers, pretreatment with clopidogrel (75 mg orally once daily for 4 days) increased the peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) of bupropion (150 mg single oral dose) by 40% and 60%, respectively, compared to administration of bupropion alone. The AUC of the hydroxybupropion metabolite decreased by 52% and the AUC ratio of hydroxybupropion to bupropion decreased by 68% with clopidogrel, while oral clearance decreased by 26%.
MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised if bupropion is prescribed with clopidogrel. Pharmacologic response to bupropion should be monitored more closely whenever clopidogrel is added to or withdrawn from therapy, and the bupropion dosage adjusted as necessary. Patients should be advised to contact their physician if they experience potential symptoms of bupropion toxicity such as agitation, anxiety, tremor, insomnia, and seizures, or neuropsychiatric symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, psychosis, impaired concentration, paranoia, and confusion.
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Drug Interaction Classification
The classifications below are a guideline only. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific patient is difficult to determine using this tool alone given the large number of variables that may apply.
| Major | Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. |
| Moderate | Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. |
| Minor | Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. |
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