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Drug Interactions between alfentanil and cimetidine

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Moderate

cimetidine ALfentanil

Applies to: cimetidine and alfentanil

MONITOR: Coadministration with inhibitors of CYP450 3A4 may increase the plasma concentrations of alfentanil, which is primarily metabolized by the isoenzyme. Alfentanil clearance has been reported to reduce significantly in the presence of moderate or potent inhibitors of CYP450 3A4 such as cimetidine, diltiazem, fluconazole, and troleandomycin. Isolated reports of prolonged sedation and respiratory depression have also been associated with concomitant use of inhibitors such as erythromycin.

MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving alfentanil in combination with CYP450 3A4 inhibitors should be carefully monitored for excessive central nervous system and respiratory depression, and dosage adjustments made accordingly if necessary. Recovery time from alfentanil anesthesia may be prolonged in some cases.

References

  1. Bartkowski RR, Goldberg ME, Larijani GE, Boerner T (1989) "Inhibition of alfentanil metabolism by erythromycin." Clin Pharmacol Ther, 46, p. 99-102
  2. Bartkowski RR, McDonnell TE (1990) "Prolonged alfentanil effect following erythromycin administration." Anesthesiology, 73, p. 566-8
  3. Yun CH, Wood M, Wood AJ, Guengerich FP (1992) "Identification of the pharmacogenetic determinants of alfentanil metabolism: cytochrome P-450 3A4: an explanation of the variable elimination clearance." Anesthesiology, 77, p. 467-74
  4. Yate PM, Thomas D, Short SM, Sebel PS, Morton J (1986) "Comparison of infusions of alfentanil or pethidine for sedation of ventilated patients on the ITU." Br J Anaesth, 58, p. 1091-9
  5. (2001) "Product Information. Alfenta (alfentanil)." Janssen Pharmaceuticals
  6. Kharasch ED, Thummel KE (1993) "Human alfentanil metabolism by cytochrome P450 3A3/4. An explanation for the interindividual variability in alfentanil clearance?" Anesth Analg, 76, p. 1033-9
  7. Koehntop DE, Noormohamed SE, Fletcher CV (1994) "Effects of long-term drugs on alfentanil clearance in patients undergoing renal transplantation." Pharmacotherapy, 14, p. 592-9
  8. Labroo RB, Thummel KE, Kunze KL, Podoll T, Trager WF, Kharasch ED (1995) "Catalytic role of cytochrome P4503A4 in multiple pathways of alfentanil metabolism." Drug Metab Dispos, 23, p. 490-6
  9. Kharasch ED, Russell M, Mautz D, Thummel KE, Kunze KL, Bowdle A, Cox K (1997) "The role of cytochrome P450 3A4 in alfentanil clearance. Implications for interindividual variability in disposition and perioperative drug interactions." Anesthesiology, 87, p. 36-50
  10. Palkama VJ, Isohanni MH, Neuvonen PJ, Olkkola KT (1998) "The effect of intravenous and oral fluconazole on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of intravenous alfentanil." Anesth Analg, 87, p. 190-4
  11. Ibrahim AE, Feldman J, Karim A, Kharasch ED (2003) "Simultaneous Assessment of Drug Interactions with Low- and High-Extraction Opioids: Application to Parecoxib Effects on the Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Fentanyl and Alfentanil." Anesthesiology, 98, p. 853-861
  12. Kharasch ED, Walker A, Hoffer C, Sheffels P (2004) "Intravenous and oral alfentanil as in vivo probes for hepatic and first-pass cytochrome P450 3A activity: noninvasive assessment by use of pupillary miosis." Clin Pharmacol Ther, 76, p. 452-66
  13. Klees TM, Sheffels P, Thummel KE, Kharasch ED (2005) "Pharmacogenetic Determinants of Human Liver Microsomal Alfentanil Metabolism and the Role of Cytochrome P450 3A5." Anesthesiology, 102, p. 550-556
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  17. (2021) "Product Information. Qelbree (viloxazine)." Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc
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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

ALfentanil food

Applies to: alfentanil

GENERALLY AVOID: Ethanol may potentiate the central nervous system (CNS) depressant effects of opioid analgesics. Concomitant use may result in additive CNS depression and impairment of judgment, thinking, and psychomotor skills. In more severe cases, hypotension, respiratory depression, profound sedation, coma, or even death may occur.

MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of opioid analgesics with ethanol should be avoided.

References

  1. Linnoila M, Hakkinen S (1974) "Effects of diazepam and codeine, alone and in combination with alcohol, on simulated driving." Clin Pharmacol Ther, 15, p. 368-73
  2. Sturner WQ, Garriott JC (1973) "Deaths involving propoxyphene: a study of 41 cases over a two-year period." JAMA, 223, p. 1125-30
  3. Girre C, Hirschhorn M, Bertaux L, et al. (1991) "Enhancement of propoxyphene bioavailability by ethanol: relation to psychomotor and cognitive function in healthy volunteers." Eur J Clin Pharmacol, 41, p. 147-52
  4. Levine B, Saady J, Fierro M, Valentour J (1984) "A hydromorphone and ethanol fatality." J Forensic Sci, 29, p. 655-9
  5. Sellers EM, Hamilton CA, Kaplan HL, Degani NC, Foltz RL (1985) "Pharmacokinetic interaction of propoxyphene with ethanol." Br J Clin Pharmacol, 19, p. 398-401
  6. Carson DJ (1977) "Fatal dextropropoxyphene poisoning in Northern Ireland. Review of 30 cases." Lancet, 1, p. 894-7
  7. Rosser WW (1980) "The interaction of propoxyphene with other drugs." Can Med Assoc J, 122, p. 149-50
  8. Edwards C, Gard PR, Handley SL, Hunter M, Whittington RM (1982) "Distalgesic and ethanol-impaired function." Lancet, 2, p. 384
  9. Kiplinger GF, Sokol G, Rodda BE (1974) "Effect of combined alcohol and propoxyphene on human performance." Arch Int Pharmacodyn Ther, 212, p. 175-80
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Minor

cimetidine food

Applies to: cimetidine

Concurrent use of cimetidine and ethanol may result in increased ethanol concentrations. The mechanism appears to be due to inhibition of gastric alcohol dehydrogenase by cimetidine, leading to increased bioavailability of the alcohol and inhibition of hepatic metabolism of alcohol. The clinical significance of this interaction is limited. More importantly, patients requiring cimetidine for gastrointestinal disease should be counseled to avoid alcohol to prevent worsening of their disease. The other H-2 receptor antagonists appear to have minimal effects on the concentrations of alcohol.

References

  1. Feely J, Wood AJ (1982) "Effects of cimetidine on the elimination and actions of ethanol." JAMA, 247, p. 2819-21
  2. Hansten PD (1992) "Effects of H2-receptor antagonists on blood alcohol levels." JAMA, 267, p. 2469

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Minor

cimetidine food

Applies to: cimetidine

Caffeine effects may be increased in patients also taking cimetidine. The mechanism may be due to decreased caffeine metabolism induced by cimetidine. Although adequate clinical data are lacking, a reduction in dose or elimination of caffeine may be needed if excess CNS stimulation is observed.

References

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Tagamet (cimetidine)." SmithKline Beecham
  2. Broughton LJ, Rodgers HJ (1981) "Decreased systenuc clearance of caffeine due to cimetidine." Br J Clin Pharmacol, 12, p. 155-9

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Minor

cimetidine food

Applies to: cimetidine

H2 antagonists may reduce the clearance of nicotine. Cimetidine, 600 mg given twice a day for two days, reduced clearance of an intravenous nicotine dose by 30%. Ranitidine, 300 mg given twice a day for two days, reduced clearance by 10%. The clinical significance of this interaction is not known. Patients should be monitored for increased nicotine effects when using the patches or gum for smoking cessation and dosage adjustments should be made as appropriate.

References

  1. Bendayan R, Sullivan JT, Shaw C, Frecker RC, Sellers EM (1990) "Effect of cimetidine and ranitidine on the hepatic and renal elimination of nicotine in humans." Eur J Clin Pharmacol, 38, p. 165-9

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
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.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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