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Drug Interactions between memantine and opicapone

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Interactions between your drugs

Minor

memantine opicapone

Applies to: memantine and opicapone

Memantine may theoretically enhance the pharmacologic effects of dopaminergic agents. The clinical significance is unknown.

References (2)
  1. "Multum Information Services, Inc. Expert Review Panel"
  2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

opicapone food

Applies to: opicapone

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food may reduce the rate and extent of absorption of opicapone. When opicapone was administered following a moderate fat/moderate calorie meal, mean opicapone peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) decreased by 62% and 31%, respectively, while the time to reach peak concentration (Tmax) was delayed by 4 hours.

MANAGEMENT: Patients should avoid eating 1 to 2 hours before and after taking opicapone.

References (2)
  1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
  2. (2020) "Product Information. Ongentys (opicapone)." Neurocrine Biosciences, 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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