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Drug Interactions between fenoldopam and metyrosine

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

metyroSINE fenoldopam

Applies to: metyrosine and fenoldopam

MONITOR: The use of fenoldopam with other hypotensive agents has not been studied. However, these combinations would theoretically increase the risk of severe symptomatic hypotension.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is strongly advised during concurrent use. Inpatient monitoring of the heart rate and blood pressure is recommended. Sublingual nitroglycerin has been used safely with fenoldopam.

References (2)
  1. (2001) "Product Information. Corlopam (fenoldopam)." Neurex
  2. (2002) "Product Information. Xatral (alfuzosin)." Sanofi-Synthelabo Canada Inc

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

metyroSINE food

Applies to: metyrosine

MONITOR: Metyrosine, when coadministered with other CNS depressants including alcoholic beverages, may lead to excessive somnolence and other forms of nervous system depression.

MANAGEMENT: The patient should be informed to use caution if these agents are coadministered, especially if performing hazardous tasks such as driving or operating machinery.

References (1)
  1. (2001) "Product Information. Demser (metyrosine)." Merck & Co., Inc

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.

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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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