Drug Interactions between methylnaltrexone and Narcan
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- methylnaltrexone
- Narcan (naloxone)
Interactions between your drugs
naloxone methylnaltrexone
Applies to: Narcan (naloxone) and methylnaltrexone
Using naloxone together with methylnaltrexone may increase the risk of opioid withdrawal. Symptoms may include sweating, tearing, runny nose, chills, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, insomnia, irritability, restlessness, and yawning. These medications should generally not be used together. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. 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.
Drug and food interactions
methylnaltrexone food
Applies to: methylnaltrexone
Food may reduce the absorption of methylnaltrexone when taken orally, which may lead to lower blood levels of the medication and possibly reduced effectiveness. You should take oral preparations of methylnaltrexone on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before your first meal of the day.
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. |
Further information
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