Drug Interactions between alvimopan and Atrovent
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- alvimopan
- Atrovent (ipratropium)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between alvimopan and Atrovent. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
alvimopan
A total of 41 drugs are known to interact with alvimopan.
- Alvimopan is in the drug class peripheral opioid receptor antagonists.
- Alvimopan is used to treat the following conditions:
Atrovent
A total of 103 drugs are known to interact with Atrovent.
- Atrovent is in the drug class anticholinergic bronchodilators.
- Atrovent is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
alvimopan food
Applies to: alvimopan
Coadministration with a high-fat meal may decrease the rate and extent of alvimopan absorption. According to the product labeling, alvimopan peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) were decreased by approximately 38% and 21%, respectively, and the time to reach peak plasma concentration (Tmax) was prolonged by approximately 1 hour when taken with a high-fat meal. The clinical significance is unknown. In postoperative ileus clinical trials, the preoperative dose of alvimopan was administered in a fasting state, and subsequent doses were given without regard to meals.
References (1)
- (2008) "Product Information. Entereg (alvimopan)." GlaxoSmithKline
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
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. | |
No interaction information available. |
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