Ultiva and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Ultiva (remifentanil).
Remifentanil Food/Lifestyle
Major Food Interaction
Consumer information for this interaction is not currently available.
GENERALLY AVOID: Alcohol may potentiate the central nervous system (CNS) depressant effects of opioid analgesics. Concomitant use may result in additive CNS depression and impairment of judgment, thinking, and psychomotor skills. In more severe cases, hypotension, respiratory depression, profound sedation, coma, or even death may occur. In addition, alcohol may affect opioid release from sustained-release formulations.
MANAGEMENT: Patients should not consume alcoholic beverages or use drug products that contain alcohol during treatment with opioid analgesics. Any history of alcohol or illicit drug use should be considered when prescribing an opioid analgesic, and therapy initiated at a lower dosage if necessary. Patients should be closely monitored for signs and symptoms of sedation, respiratory depression, and hypotension.
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Ultiva drug interactions
There are 451 drug interactions with Ultiva (remifentanil).
Ultiva disease interactions
There are 10 disease interactions with Ultiva (remifentanil) which include:
- prematurity
- acute alcohol intoxication
- hypotension
- intracranial pressure
- respiratory depression
- gastrointestinal obstruction
- adrenal insufficiency
- seizure disorders
- urinary retention
- arrhythmias
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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. |
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