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Drug Interactions between pegvisomant and propoxyphene

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

propoxyphene pegvisomant

Applies to: propoxyphene and pegvisomant

MONITOR: In clinical trials, patients on opioids often required higher serum pegvisomant concentrations to achieve appropriate IGF-I (insulin-like growth factor-I) suppression compared with patients not receiving opioids. The mechanism of interaction is unknown.

MANAGEMENT: Clinicians should be aware of this potential interaction and adjust the dosage of pegvisomant appropriately in patients treated with opioids.

References (1)
  1. (2003) "Product Information. Somavert (pegvisomant)." Pharmacia and Upjohn

Drug and food interactions

Major

propoxyphene food

Applies to: propoxyphene

GENERALLY AVOID: Alcohol may have additive CNS- and/or respiratory-depressant effects with propoxyphene. Misuse of propoxyphene, either alone or in combination with other CNS depressants, has been a major cause of drug-related deaths, particularly in patients with a history of emotional disturbances, suicidal ideation, or alcohol and drug abuse.

MANAGEMENT: The use of alcohol during propoxyphene therapy should be avoided. Patients should be warned not to exceed the recommended dosage of propoxyphene and to avoid activities requiring mental alertness until they know how these agents affect them.

References (1)
  1. (2001) "Product Information. Darvon (propoxyphene)." Lilly, Eli and Company

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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