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Drug interactions

Major drug interactions

Major:

prochlorperazine iopamidol

Applies to: prochlorperazine and Isovue-250 (iopamidol)

Before you undergo any imaging procedure where iopamidol may be injected directly into the spine, let your doctor know if you are currently being treated with prochlorperazine. Injection of iopamidol into the spine can sometimes cause seizures, and the risk may be increased if you are also using other medications that can cause seizures such as prochlorperazine. You may be more susceptible if you are elderly, undergoing alcohol or drug withdrawal, have a history of seizures, or have a condition affecting the central nervous system such as a brain tumor or head trauma. Your doctor may want to withhold prochlorperazine for a certain length of time before and after the procedure, or you may need to be monitored more closely during the procedure. 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:

prochlorperazine Alcohol (Ethanol)

Applies to: prochlorperazine

Ask your doctor before using prochlorperazine together with ethanol (alcohol). This can cause uncontrollable movements, agitation, seizures, severe dizziness or fainting, coma, very deep sleep, irregular heartbeats, and high or low body temperature. Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities, these medicaions may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. 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.

Disease interactions

40 potential interactions Applies to: 33 conditions, including High Blood Pressure, Allergies, Heart Failure, Asthma, and Seizures.

Acute Alcohol Intoxication

Major:

prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine has a major potential interaction with Acute Alcohol Intoxication.

Phenothiazines are contraindicated in the presence of large amounts of central nervous system depressants such as alcohol. The risk of suicide and the danger of overdose may be increased in patients who use alcohol excessively. Phenothiazines should be used with caution in patients experiencing alcohol withdrawal.

Alcoholism

Major:

prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine has a major potential interaction with Alcoholism.

Phenothiazines are contraindicated in the presence of large amounts of central nervous system depressants such as alcohol. The risk of suicide and the danger of overdose may be increased in patients who use alcohol excessively. Phenothiazines should be used with caution in patients experiencing alcohol withdrawal.

Allergies

Moderate:

Isovue-250

The iopamidol in Isovue-250 has a moderate potential interaction with Allergies.

Iodinated contrast media such as ioversol, can cause life-threatening or fatal hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis and anaphylactic shock. Manifestations include respiratory arrest, laryngospasm, bronchospasm, angioedema, and shock. Most severe reactions develop shortly after the start of the injection (e.g. within 1 to 3 minutes), but delayed reactions may occur. There is an increased risk in patients with a history of a previous reaction to contrast agent, and known allergies (i.e., bronchial asthma, drug, or food allergies), and other hypersensitivities. Caution is advised on these patients. Premedication with antihistamines or corticosteroids to avoid or minimize possible allergic reactions may reduce both their incidence and severity.

Moderate:

Isovue-250

The iopamidol in Isovue-250 has a moderate potential interaction with Allergies.

The possibility of a reaction, including serious, life-threatening, fatal, anaphylactoid or cardiovascular reactions, should always be considered when using iopamidol. Patients at increased risk include those with a history of a previous reaction to a contrast medium, patients with a known sensitivity to iodine per se, and patients with a known clinical hypersensitivity (bronchial asthma, hay fever, and food allergies). Caution and monitoring is advised. Competent personnel and emergency facilities should be available for at least 30 to 60 minutes since severe delayed reactions may occur.

Altered Consciousness

Major:

prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine has a major potential interaction with Altered Consciousness.

The use of phenothiazines is contraindicated in comatose patients and patients with severe central nervous system depression. Phenothiazines may potentiate the CNS and respiratory depression in these patients.

Arrhythmia

Major:

prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine has a major potential interaction with Arrhythmia.

Phenothiazines may cause hypotension. Patients with pheochromocytoma, cerebral vascular or renal insufficiency, cardiovascular disease, or a severe cardiac reserve deficiency (e.g., mitral insufficiency) may be more prone to hypotensive reactions. Close monitoring is recommended during treatment if used in at-risk patients; some products may be contraindicated (e.g., thioridazine). Large doses and parenteral administration should be used cautiously, or avoided, in patients with impaired cardiovascular systems.

Asthma

Moderate:

Isovue-250

The iopamidol in Isovue-250 has a moderate potential interaction with Asthma.

Iodinated contrast media such as ioversol, can cause life-threatening or fatal hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis and anaphylactic shock. Manifestations include respiratory arrest, laryngospasm, bronchospasm, angioedema, and shock. Most severe reactions develop shortly after the start of the injection (e.g. within 1 to 3 minutes), but delayed reactions may occur. There is an increased risk in patients with a history of a previous reaction to contrast agent, and known allergies (i.e., bronchial asthma, drug, or food allergies), and other hypersensitivities. Caution is advised on these patients. Premedication with antihistamines or corticosteroids to avoid or minimize possible allergic reactions may reduce both their incidence and severity.

Moderate:

Isovue-250

The iopamidol in Isovue-250 has a moderate potential interaction with Asthma.

The possibility of a reaction, including serious, life-threatening, fatal, anaphylactoid or cardiovascular reactions, should always be considered when using iopamidol. Patients at increased risk include those with a history of a previous reaction to a contrast medium, patients with a known sensitivity to iodine per se, and patients with a known clinical hypersensitivity (bronchial asthma, hay fever, and food allergies). Caution and monitoring is advised. Competent personnel and emergency facilities should be available for at least 30 to 60 minutes since severe delayed reactions may occur.

Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts

Major:

prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine has a major potential interaction with Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts.

Phenothiazines may cause hematologic toxicity. In patients with preexisting blood dyscrasias, bone marrow suppression, or a history of drug-induced leukopenia or neutropenia, phenothiazines should not be used or are contraindicated. Complete blood counts should be regularly monitored in patients with risk factors for blood dyscrasias. If white blood cell counts indicate cellular depression, discontinue treatment and institute appropriate therapy.

Breast Cancer

Moderate:

prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine has a moderate potential interaction with Breast Cancer.

The chronic use of phenothiazines is associated with persistent elevations in prolactin levels. The clinical significance in patients with a history of breast cancer is unknown and should be considered prior to therapy; approximately one-third of human breast cancers are thought to be prolactin-dependent. Chronic administration of neuroleptic drugs has been associated with mammary tumorigenesis in animal studies; however, evidence is inconclusive in humans.

Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders

Major:

prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine has a major potential interaction with Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders.

Phenothiazines may cause hypotension. Patients with pheochromocytoma, cerebral vascular or renal insufficiency, cardiovascular disease, or a severe cardiac reserve deficiency (e.g., mitral insufficiency) may be more prone to hypotensive reactions. Close monitoring is recommended during treatment if used in at-risk patients; some products may be contraindicated (e.g., thioridazine). Large doses and parenteral administration should be used cautiously, or avoided, in patients with impaired cardiovascular systems.

Central Nervous System Disorders

Moderate:

prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine has a moderate potential interaction with Central Nervous System Disorders.

Phenothiazines can lower the seizure threshold. Caution is recommended during administration in patients with a history of convulsive disorders or EEG abnormalities. Anticonvulsant therapy should be maintained or adequately adjusted during phenothiazine treatment.

Cerebrovascular Insufficiency

Major:

prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine has a major potential interaction with Cerebrovascular Insufficiency.

Phenothiazines may cause hypotension. Patients with pheochromocytoma, cerebral vascular or renal insufficiency, cardiovascular disease, or a severe cardiac reserve deficiency (e.g., mitral insufficiency) may be more prone to hypotensive reactions. Close monitoring is recommended during treatment if used in at-risk patients; some products may be contraindicated (e.g., thioridazine). Large doses and parenteral administration should be used cautiously, or avoided, in patients with impaired cardiovascular systems.

Dehydration

Moderate:

Isovue-250

The iopamidol in Isovue-250 has a moderate potential interaction with Dehydration.

When using iopamidol, preparatory dehydration is dangerous and may contribute to acute renal failure in patients with advanced vascular disease, diabetic patients, and in susceptible nondiabetic patients (often elderly with preexisting renal disease). Patients should be well hydrated prior to and following iopamidol administration.

Moderate:

prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine has a moderate potential interaction with Dehydration.

Prochlorperazine may cause acute, dose-related neuromuscular reactions, particularly dystonia. Therapy with prochlorperazine should be administered cautiously in patients (especially children) with acute illness such as children chickenpox, CNS infections, measles, gastroenteritis, or with dehydration as they may be more susceptible to dystonic reactions. Close monitoring is recommended.

Dementia

Major:

prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine has a major potential interaction with Dementia.

Antipsychotic drugs are not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis. Older patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death; although the causes were varied, most of the deaths appeared to be either cardiovascular (e.g., heart failure, sudden death) or infectious (e.g., pneumonia) in nature. A causal relationship with antipsychotic use has not been established. In controlled trials in older patients with dementia-related psychosis, patients randomized to risperidone, aripiprazole, and olanzapine had higher incidence of cerebrovascular adverse events (e.g., stroke, transient ischemic attack), including fatalities, compared to patients treated with placebo.

Glaucoma/Intraocular Hypertension

Moderate:

prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine has a moderate potential interaction with Glaucoma/Intraocular Hypertension.

Phenothiazines have anticholinergic activity, which may cause mydriasis. Caution is recommended in patients with preexisting conditions that are likely to be exacerbated by anticholinergic activity, such as glaucoma. Older patients may be particularly sensitive.

Heart Failure

Moderate:

Isovue-250

The iopamidol in Isovue-250 has a moderate potential interaction with Heart Failure.

After parenteral administration of a radiopaque agent such as iopamidol, competent personnel and emergency facilities should be available for at least 30 to 60 minutes since severe delayed reactions may occur. Caution should be exercised in hydrating patients with underlying conditions that may be worsened by fluid overload, such as congestive heart failure.

Moderate:

Isovue-250

The iopamidol in Isovue-250 has a moderate potential interaction with Heart Failure.

In patients with advanced renal disease, iodinated contrast media should be used with caution, and only when the need for the examination dictates, since the excretion of the medium may be impaired. Patients with combined renal and hepatic disease, severe hypertension or congestive heart failure, and those with recent renal transplant may present an additional risk.

High Blood Pressure

Major:

prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine has a major potential interaction with High Blood Pressure.

Phenothiazines may cause hypotension. Patients with pheochromocytoma, cerebral vascular or renal insufficiency, cardiovascular disease, or a severe cardiac reserve deficiency (e.g., mitral insufficiency) may be more prone to hypotensive reactions. Close monitoring is recommended during treatment if used in at-risk patients; some products may be contraindicated (e.g., thioridazine). Large doses and parenteral administration should be used cautiously, or avoided, in patients with impaired cardiovascular systems.

Moderate:

Isovue-250

The iopamidol in Isovue-250 has a moderate potential interaction with High Blood Pressure.

In patients with advanced renal disease, iodinated contrast media should be used with caution, and only when the need for the examination dictates, since the excretion of the medium may be impaired. Patients with combined renal and hepatic disease, severe hypertension or congestive heart failure, and those with recent renal transplant may present an additional risk.

History - Cerebrovascular Disease

Major:

prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine has a major potential interaction with History - Cerebrovascular Disease.

Phenothiazines may cause hypotension. Patients with pheochromocytoma, cerebral vascular or renal insufficiency, cardiovascular disease, or a severe cardiac reserve deficiency (e.g., mitral insufficiency) may be more prone to hypotensive reactions. Close monitoring is recommended during treatment if used in at-risk patients; some products may be contraindicated (e.g., thioridazine). Large doses and parenteral administration should be used cautiously, or avoided, in patients with impaired cardiovascular systems.

History - Myocardial Infarction

Major:

prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine has a major potential interaction with History - Myocardial Infarction.

Phenothiazines may cause hypotension. Patients with pheochromocytoma, cerebral vascular or renal insufficiency, cardiovascular disease, or a severe cardiac reserve deficiency (e.g., mitral insufficiency) may be more prone to hypotensive reactions. Close monitoring is recommended during treatment if used in at-risk patients; some products may be contraindicated (e.g., thioridazine). Large doses and parenteral administration should be used cautiously, or avoided, in patients with impaired cardiovascular systems.

Hyperthyroidism

Major:

Isovue-250

The iopamidol in Isovue-250 has a major potential interaction with Hyperthyroidism.

Reports of thyroid storm following the use of iodinated diagnostic agents in patients with hyperthyroidism or with an autonomously functioning thyroid nodule suggest that this additional risk be evaluated in such patients before the use of any contrast medium. Some agents such as ioversol are contraindicated in symptomatic hyperthyroidism.

Hypotension

Major:

prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine has a major potential interaction with Hypotension.

Phenothiazines may cause hypotension. Patients with pheochromocytoma, cerebral vascular or renal insufficiency, cardiovascular disease, or a severe cardiac reserve deficiency (e.g., mitral insufficiency) may be more prone to hypotensive reactions. Close monitoring is recommended during treatment if used in at-risk patients; some products may be contraindicated (e.g., thioridazine). Large doses and parenteral administration should be used cautiously, or avoided, in patients with impaired cardiovascular systems.

Infection

Moderate:

prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine has a moderate potential interaction with Infection.

Prochlorperazine may cause acute, dose-related neuromuscular reactions, particularly dystonia. Therapy with prochlorperazine should be administered cautiously in patients (especially children) with acute illness such as children chickenpox, CNS infections, measles, gastroenteritis, or with dehydration as they may be more susceptible to dystonic reactions. Close monitoring is recommended.

Kidney Transplant

Moderate:

Isovue-250

The iopamidol in Isovue-250 has a moderate potential interaction with Kidney Transplant.

In patients with advanced renal disease, iodinated contrast media should be used with caution, and only when the need for the examination dictates, since the excretion of the medium may be impaired. Patients with combined renal and hepatic disease, severe hypertension or congestive heart failure, and those with recent renal transplant may present an additional risk.

Liver Disease

Major:

prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Therapy with phenothiazines should be administered cautiously or are contraindicated in patients with preexisting liver disease or with a history of jaundice due to phenothiazine hypersensitivity. Patients with a history of hepatic encephalopathy due to cirrhosis may have increased sensitivity to the central nervous system effects of some phenothiazines (e.g., chlorpromazine). Treatment should be discontinued if jaundice occurs.

Moderate:

Isovue-250

The iopamidol in Isovue-250 has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

In patients with advanced renal disease, iodinated contrast media should be used with caution, and only when the need for the examination dictates, since the excretion of the medium may be impaired. Patients with combined renal and hepatic disease, severe hypertension or congestive heart failure, and those with recent renal transplant may present an additional risk.

Multiple Myeloma

Moderate:

Isovue-250

The iopamidol in Isovue-250 has a moderate potential interaction with Multiple Myeloma.

A definite risk exists in the use of intravascular contrast agents in patients who are known to have multiple myeloma. In such cases, anuria has developed resulting in progressive uremia, renal failure and eventually death. Although neither the contrast agent nor dehydration has separately proved to be the cause of anuria in myeloma, it has been speculated that the combination of both may be causative factors. The risk in patients with myeloma is not a contraindication to the procedure; however, partial dehydration in the preparation of these patients for the examination is not recommended since this may predispose to precipitation of myeloma protein in the renal tubules. Myeloma, which occurs most commonly in persons over 40, should be considered before instituting intravascular administration of contrast agents.

Myasthenia Gravis

Moderate:

Isovue-250

The iopamidol in Isovue-250 has a moderate potential interaction with Myasthenia Gravis.

The administration of iodinated contrast media may aggravate the symptoms of myasthenia gravis. Caution is advised when using these agents in patients with this condition.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

Moderate:

prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine has a moderate potential interaction with Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome.

Therapy with phenothiazines may precipitate or aggravate a potentially fatal symptom complex known as neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). Treatment should not be initiated in patients with active NMS, and should be immediately discontinued if currently administered in such patients. In patients with a history of NMS, introduction or reintroduction of phenothiazines should be carefully considered, since NMS may recur.

Pheochromocytoma

Major:

Isovue-250

The iopamidol in Isovue-250 has a major potential interaction with Pheochromocytoma.

Administration of radiopaque materials to patients known or suspected of having pheochromocytoma should be performed with extreme caution. If, in the opinion of the physician, the possible benefits of such procedures outweigh the considered risk, the procedures should be performed with the absolute minimum amount of injected radiopaque medium. The blood pressure should be assessed throughout the procedure and measures for treatment of a hypertensive crisis should be available.

Major:

prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine has a major potential interaction with Pheochromocytoma.

Phenothiazines may cause hypotension. Patients with pheochromocytoma, cerebral vascular or renal insufficiency, cardiovascular disease, or a severe cardiac reserve deficiency (e.g., mitral insufficiency) may be more prone to hypotensive reactions. Close monitoring is recommended during treatment if used in at-risk patients; some products may be contraindicated (e.g., thioridazine). Large doses and parenteral administration should be used cautiously, or avoided, in patients with impaired cardiovascular systems.

Pulmonary Impairment

Moderate:

prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine has a moderate potential interaction with Pulmonary Impairment.

Phenothiazines may suppress the cough reflex and central nervous system. Caution is recommended when using phenothiazines in patients with chronic respiratory disorders, including severe asthma, emphysema, or acute respiratory tract infections.

Renal Dysfunction

Moderate:

Isovue-250

The iopamidol in Isovue-250 has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

In patients with advanced renal disease, iodinated contrast media should be used with caution, and only when the need for the examination dictates, since the excretion of the medium may be impaired. Patients with combined renal and hepatic disease, severe hypertension or congestive heart failure, and those with recent renal transplant may present an additional risk.

Respiratory Arrest

Major:

prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine has a major potential interaction with Respiratory Arrest.

The use of phenothiazines is contraindicated in comatose patients and patients with severe central nervous system depression. Phenothiazines may potentiate the CNS and respiratory depression in these patients.

Seizures

Moderate:

prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine has a moderate potential interaction with Seizures.

Phenothiazines can lower the seizure threshold. Caution is recommended during administration in patients with a history of convulsive disorders or EEG abnormalities. Anticonvulsant therapy should be maintained or adequately adjusted during phenothiazine treatment.

Sickle Cell Anemia

Moderate:

Isovue-250

The iopamidol in Isovue-250 has a moderate potential interaction with Sickle Cell Anemia.

Some contrast agents have shown to promote the phenomenon of sickling (blood cell rupture) in individuals who are homozygous for sickle cell disease when administered intravenously or intra- arterially. Caution is advised.

Valvular Heart Disease

Major:

prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine has a major potential interaction with Valvular Heart Disease.

Phenothiazines may cause hypotension. Patients with pheochromocytoma, cerebral vascular or renal insufficiency, cardiovascular disease, or a severe cardiac reserve deficiency (e.g., mitral insufficiency) may be more prone to hypotensive reactions. Close monitoring is recommended during treatment if used in at-risk patients; some products may be contraindicated (e.g., thioridazine). Large doses and parenteral administration should be used cautiously, or avoided, in patients with impaired cardiovascular systems.

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Isovue-250

A total of 333 drugs are known to interact with Isovue-250.

prochlorperazine

A total of 710 drugs are known to interact with prochlorperazine.

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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