Can you take Amlodipine with Lioresal Intrathecal?
1 drug interaction and 16 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- amlodipine
- Lioresal Intrathecal (baclofen)
Drug interactions
Moderate drug interactions
Moderate:
amLODIPine baclofen
Applies to: amlodipine and Lioresal Intrathecal (baclofen)
Baclofen and amLODIPine may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or changes in pulse or heart rate, especially when treatment is started, the dose is changed, or treatment is restarted. Tell your doctor promptly if these symptoms occur and seek urgent medical help if you faint or have severe dizziness. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you, and use caution when getting up from a sitting or lying position. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Food/lifestyle interactions
Moderate food/lifestyle interactions
Moderate:
baclofen Food/Lifestyle
Applies to: Lioresal Intrathecal (baclofen)
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of baclofen such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with baclofen. Do not use more than the recommended dose of baclofen, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.
Moderate:
amLODIPine Alcohol (Ethanol)
Applies to: amlodipine
Ethanol and amLODIPine may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or changes in pulse or heart rate, especially when treatment is started, the dose is changed, or treatment is restarted. Tell your doctor promptly if these symptoms occur and seek urgent medical help if you faint or have severe dizziness. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you, and use caution when getting up from a sitting or lying position. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Moderate:
amLODIPine multivitamins with minerals
Applies to: amlodipine
Using amLODIPine together with multivitamins with minerals can decrease the effects of amLODIPine. Talk with your doctor before using amLODIPine and multivitamins with minerals together. You may need a dose adjustment or need your blood pressure checked more often if you take both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Minor food/lifestyle interactions
Minor:
amLODIPine Food/Lifestyle
Applies to: amlodipine
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Disease interactions
12 potential interactions Applies to: 12 conditions, including Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Seizures, Hypotension, and Psychosis.
Aortic Stenosis
Major:
amlodipine
amLODIPine has a major potential interaction with Aortic Stenosis.
In general, calcium channel blockers (CCBs) should not be used in patients with hypotension (systolic pressure < 90 mm Hg) or cardiogenic shock. Due to potential negative inotropic and peripheral vasodilating effects, the use of CCBs may further depress cardiac output and blood pressure, which can be detrimental in these patients. The use of verapamil and diltiazem is specifically contraindicated under these circumstances.
Autonomic Dysreflexia
Moderate:
Lioresal Intrathecal
The baclofen in Lioresal Intrathecal has a moderate potential interaction with Autonomic Dysreflexia.
Therapy with intrathecal baclofen should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of autonomic dysreflexia, since the presence of nociceptive stimuli or abrupt withdrawal of the medication may trigger an episode of dysreflexia.
Cardiogenic Shock
Major:
amlodipine
amLODIPine has a major potential interaction with Cardiogenic Shock.
In general, calcium channel blockers (CCBs) should not be used in patients with hypotension (systolic pressure < 90 mm Hg) or cardiogenic shock. Due to potential negative inotropic and peripheral vasodilating effects, the use of CCBs may further depress cardiac output and blood pressure, which can be detrimental in these patients. The use of verapamil and diltiazem is specifically contraindicated under these circumstances.
Heart Attack
Moderate:
amlodipine
amLODIPine has a moderate potential interaction with Heart Attack.
Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) may have varying degrees of negative inotropic effect. Congestive heart failure (CHF), worsening of CHF, and pulmonary edema have occurred in some patients treated with a CCB, primarily verapamil. Some CCBs have also caused mild to moderate peripheral edema due to localized vasodilation of dependent arterioles and small blood vessels, which can be confused with the effects of increasing left ventricular dysfunction. Although some CCBs have been used in the treatment of CHF, therapy with CCBs should be administered cautiously in patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction (e.g., ejection fraction < 30%) or moderate to severe symptoms of cardiac failure and in patients with any degree of ventricular dysfunction if they are receiving a beta-adrenergic blocker. Likewise, caution is advised in patients with acute myocardial infarction and pulmonary congestion documented by X-ray on admission, since associated heart failure may be acutely worsened by administration of a CCB.
Heart Failure
Moderate:
amlodipine
amLODIPine has a moderate potential interaction with Heart Failure.
Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) may have varying degrees of negative inotropic effect. Congestive heart failure (CHF), worsening of CHF, and pulmonary edema have occurred in some patients treated with a CCB, primarily verapamil. Some CCBs have also caused mild to moderate peripheral edema due to localized vasodilation of dependent arterioles and small blood vessels, which can be confused with the effects of increasing left ventricular dysfunction. Although some CCBs have been used in the treatment of CHF, therapy with CCBs should be administered cautiously in patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction (e.g., ejection fraction < 30%) or moderate to severe symptoms of cardiac failure and in patients with any degree of ventricular dysfunction if they are receiving a beta-adrenergic blocker. Likewise, caution is advised in patients with acute myocardial infarction and pulmonary congestion documented by X-ray on admission, since associated heart failure may be acutely worsened by administration of a CCB.
Hypotension
Major:
amlodipine
amLODIPine has a major potential interaction with Hypotension.
In general, calcium channel blockers (CCBs) should not be used in patients with hypotension (systolic pressure < 90 mm Hg) or cardiogenic shock. Due to potential negative inotropic and peripheral vasodilating effects, the use of CCBs may further depress cardiac output and blood pressure, which can be detrimental in these patients. The use of verapamil and diltiazem is specifically contraindicated under these circumstances.
Ischemic Heart Disease
Major:
amlodipine
amLODIPine has a major potential interaction with Ischemic Heart Disease.
Increased frequency, duration, and/or severity of angina, as well as acute myocardial infarction, have rarely developed during initiation or dosage increase of calcium channel blockers (CCBs), particularly in patients with severe obstructive coronary artery disease and those treated with immediate-release formulations. The mechanism of this effect is not established. Therapy with CCBs should be administered cautiously in patients with significant coronary artery disease.
Liver Disease
Major:
amlodipine
amLODIPine has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.
Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are extensively metabolized by the liver. The half-lives of CCBs may be prolonged substantially in patients with severe hepatic impairment, with the potential for significant drug accumulation. In addition, the use of some CCBs has been associated with elevations in serum transaminases, both with and without concomitant elevations in alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin. While these effects may be transient and reversible, some patients have developed cholestasis or hepatocellular injury. Therapy with CCBs should be administered cautiously and often at reduced dosages in patients with significantly impaired hepatic function. Periodic monitoring of liver function is advised.
Psychiatric Disorders
Moderate:
Lioresal Intrathecal
The baclofen in Lioresal Intrathecal has a moderate potential interaction with Psychiatric Disorders.
Baclofen may precipitate or exacerbate psychotic symptoms, both during therapy and following abrupt withdrawal of the drug. Therapy with baclofen should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of psychiatric disorders.
Psychosis
Moderate:
Lioresal Intrathecal
The baclofen in Lioresal Intrathecal has a moderate potential interaction with Psychosis.
Baclofen may precipitate or exacerbate psychotic symptoms, both during therapy and following abrupt withdrawal of the drug. Therapy with baclofen should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of psychiatric disorders.
Renal Dysfunction
Major:
Lioresal Intrathecal
The baclofen in Lioresal Intrathecal has a major potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
Baclofen is primarily eliminated by the kidney. Patients with impaired renal function may be at greater risk for adverse effects from baclofen due to decreased drug clearance. Therapy with baclofen should be administered cautiously in such patients. Dosage adjustments may be necessary.
Seizures
Moderate:
Lioresal Intrathecal
The baclofen in Lioresal Intrathecal has a moderate potential interaction with Seizures.
Deterioration in seizure control and electroencephalographic (EEG) changes have been reported occasionally in epileptic patients treated with baclofen. Therapy with baclofen should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of seizures. Clinical status and EEG should be monitored at regular intervals during treatment. Except in cases of overdose or severe adverse reactions, cessation of baclofen therapy, whenever necessary, should occur gradually with incrementally reduced dosages. Abrupt withdrawal has been associated with central nervous system effects including seizures, hallucinations, and psychosis.
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amlodipine
A total of 581 drugs are known to interact with amlodipine.
- Amlodipine is in the drug class calcium channel blockers.
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Amlodipine is used to treat the following conditions:
- Angina
- Coronary Artery Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Migraine Prevention (off-label)
- Raynaud's Syndrome (off-label)
Lioresal Intrathecal
A total of 374 drugs are known to interact with Lioresal Intrathecal.
- Lioresal intrathecal is in the drug class skeletal muscle relaxants.
- Lioresal intrathecal is used to treat the following conditions:
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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