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Ibuprofen, pseudoephedrine, and chlorpheniramine: Pediatric drug information

Ibuprofen, pseudoephedrine, and chlorpheniramine: Pediatric drug information
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For additional information see "Ibuprofen, pseudoephedrine, and chlorpheniramine: Drug information" and "Ibuprofen, pseudoephedrine, and chlorpheniramine: Patient drug information"

For abbreviations, symbols, and age group definitions show table
Brand Names: US
  • Advil Allergy Sinus;
  • Advil Multi-Symptom Cold
Brand Names: Canada
  • Advil Cold and Sinus Nighttime;
  • Advil Cold and Sinus Plus;
  • Children's Advil Cold and Flu Multi-Symptom
Therapeutic Category
  • Alkylamine Derivative;
  • Alpha/Beta Agonist;
  • Analgesic, Nonopioid;
  • Decongestant;
  • Histamine H1 Antagonist;
  • Histamine H1 Antagonist, First Generation;
  • Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID), Oral
Dosing: Pediatric
Allergies/common cold/hay fever

Allergies/common cold/hay fever: Children ≥12 years and Adolescents: Ibuprofen 200 mg/pseudoephedrine 30 mg/chlorpheniramine 2 mg per caplet: Oral: One caplet every 4 to 6 hours as needed; maximum daily dose: 6 tablets/24 hours.

Dosing: Kidney Impairment: Pediatric

There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling; use with caution.

Dosing: Liver Impairment: Pediatric

There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling; use with caution.

Dosing: Adult

(For additional information see "Ibuprofen, pseudoephedrine, and chlorpheniramine: Drug information")

Common cold/upper respiratory allergies

Common cold/upper respiratory allergies: Oral: One caplet (ibuprofen 200 mg/pseudoephedrine 30 mg/chlorpheniramine 2 mg) every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist. Maximum: 6 tablets (ibuprofen 1,200 mg/pseudoephedrine 180 mg/chlorpheniramine 12 mg) per 24 hours.

Dosing: Kidney Impairment: Adult

There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling; use with caution.

Dosing: Liver Impairment: Adult

There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling; use with caution.

Adverse Reactions

See individual agents.

Contraindications

When used for self-medication, do not use if you are hypersensitive to any other pain reliever/fever reducer, in children <12 years of age, prior to or following cardiac surgery, or in combination with or within 14 days of stopping a monoamine oxidase inhibitor.

Significant drug interactions exist, requiring dose/frequency adjustment or avoidance. Consult drug interactions database for more information.

Warnings/Precautions

Concerns related to adverse effects:

• Anaphylactoid reactions: Even in patients without prior exposure anaphylactoid reactions may occur; patients with "aspirin triad" (bronchial asthma, aspirin intolerance, rhinitis) may be at increased risk. Do not use in patients who experience bronchospasm, asthma, rhinitis, or urticaria with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) or aspirin therapy.

• Cardiovascular events: NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious (and potentially fatal) adverse cardiovascular thrombotic events, including fatal myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke. Risk may occur early during treatment and may increase with duration of use. New-onset hypertension or exacerbation of hypertension may occur (NSAIDs may also impair response to angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, thiazide diuretics, or loop diuretics); may contribute to cardiovascular events; monitor BP; use with caution in patients with hypertension. May cause sodium and fluid retention; use with caution in patients with edema. Avoid use in heart failure (FDA 2015). Avoid use in patients with a recent MI unless benefits outweigh risk of cardiovascular thrombotic events. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration of time, consistent with individual patient goals, to reduce risk of cardiovascular events; alternate therapies should be considered for patients at high risk.

• CNS effects: May cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, and other neurologic effects that may impair physical or mental abilities; patients must be cautioned about performing tasks which require mental alertness (eg, operating machinery or driving). Discontinue use with blurred or diminished vision and perform ophthalmologic exam. Periodically evaluate vision in all patients receiving long-term therapy.

• Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms: Potentially serious, sometimes fatal, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), also known as multiorgan hypersensitivity reactions, has been reported with NSAIDs. Monitor for signs and symptoms (eg, fever, rash, lymphadenopathy, eosinophilia) in association with other organ system involvement (eg, hepatitis, nephritis, hematological abnormalities, myocarditis, myositis). Early symptoms of hypersensitivity reaction (eg, lymphadenopathy, fever) may occur without rash; discontinue therapy and further evaluate if DRESS is suspected.

• Gastrointestinal events: NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious GI inflammation, ulceration, bleeding, and perforation (may be fatal); elderly patients and patients with history of peptic ulcer disease and/or GI bleeding are at greater risk for serious GI events. These events may occur at any time during therapy and without warning. Avoid use in patients with active GI bleeding. In patients with a history of acute lower GI bleeding, avoid use of non-aspirin NSAIDs, especially if due to angioectasia or diverticulosis (Strate 2016). Use caution with a history of GI ulcers, concurrent therapy known to increase the risk of GI bleeding (eg, aspirin, anticoagulants and/or corticosteroids, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), advanced hepatic disease, coagulopathy, smoking, use of alcohol, or in elderly or debilitated patients. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration of time, consistent with individual patient goals, to reduce risk of GI adverse events; alternate therapies should be considered for patients at high risk.

• Hematologic effects: Platelet adhesion and aggregation may be decreased; may prolong bleeding time; patients with coagulation disorders or who are receiving anticoagulants should be monitored closely. Anemia may occur; patients on long-term NSAID therapy should be monitored for anemia. Rarely, NSAID use has been associated with potentially severe blood dyscrasias (eg, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia).

• Hyperkalemia: NSAID use may increase the risk of hyperkalemia, particularly in elderly patients, diabetic patients, renal disease, and with concomitant use of other agents capable of inducing hyperkalemia (eg, ACE-inhibitors). Monitor potassium closely.

• Renal effects: NSAID use may compromise existing renal function; dose-dependent decreases in prostaglandin synthesis may result from NSAID use, reducing renal blood flow which may cause renal decompensation (usually reversible). Patients with impaired renal function, dehydration, hypovolemia, heart failure, hepatic impairment, those taking diuretics and ACE inhibitors, and elderly patients are at greater risk of renal toxicity. Rehydrate patient before starting therapy; monitor renal function closely.

• Skin reactions: NSAIDs may cause serious skin adverse events including exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN); discontinue use at first sign of skin rash or hypersensitivity.

Disease-related concerns:

• Aseptic meningitis: May increase the risk of aseptic meningitis, especially in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and mixed connective tissue disorders.

• Asthma: Do not administer to patients with aspirin-sensitive asthma; severe bronchospasm may occur. Use caution in patients with other forms of asthma.

• Bariatric surgery: Gastric ulceration: Avoid chronic use of oral nonselective NSAIDs after bariatric surgery; development of anastomotic ulcerations/perforations may occur (Bhangu 2014; Mechanick 2020). Short-term use of celecoxib or IV ketorolac are recommended as part of a multimodal pain management strategy for postoperative pain (Chou 2016; Horsley 2019; Thorell 2016).

• Diabetes: Use with caution in patients with diabetes mellitus.

• Hepatic impairment: Use with caution in patients with hepatic impairment. Patients with advanced hepatic disease are at an increased risk of GI bleeding with NSAIDs.

• Increased intraocular pressure/glaucoma: Use with caution in patients with increased intraocular pressure or angle-closure glaucoma.

• Prostatic hyperplasia/urinary obstruction: Use with caution in patients with prostatic hyperplasia and/or urinary obstruction.

• Renal impairment: Use with caution in patients with renal impairment.

• Thyroid disease: Use with caution in patients with thyroid disease.

Special populations:

• Older adult: Use with caution in older adult patients; may be more sensitive to adverse effects.

Other warnings/precautions:

• Self-medication (OTC use): When used for self-medication (OTC), contact a health care provider before use if you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis or have a history of stomach problems such as heartburn. Discontinue use and contact health care provider if signs of stomach bleeding occur (eg, feeling faint, vomiting blood, bloody or black stools); if symptoms of heart problems or stroke occur (eg, chest pain, difficulty breathing, weakness in one part or side of the body, slurred speech, leg swelling); fever gets worse or lasts >3 days; nasal congestion lasts >7 days; redness or swelling is present in the painful area; nervousness, dizziness or sleepiness occurs; symptoms continue or get worse; or if any new symptoms occur. Avoid alcoholic beverages.

Dosage Forms: US

Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.

Caplet:

Advil Allergy Sinus, Advil® Multi-Symptom Cold: Ibuprofen 200 mg, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30 mg, and chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg

Generic Equivalent Available: US

No

Pricing: US

Tablets (Advil Allergy Sinus Oral)

2-30-200 mg (per each): $0.96

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Dosage Forms: Canada

Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.

Tablet:

Advil Cold and Sinus Plus: Ibuprofen 200 mg, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30 mg, and chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg

Administration: Pediatric

Oral: May be administered with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.

Administration: Adult

May be administered with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.

Storage/Stability

Store at 20°C to 25ºC (68°F to 77°F); avoid excessive heat >40°C (>104°F).

Use

Temporary relief of hay fever, upper respiratory allergies, and common cold symptoms including sinus/nasal congestion, headache, sneezing, runny nose, itchy/watery eyes, itchy nose and throat, fever, and minor aches and pains (OTC product: FDA approved in ages ≥12 years and adults).

Medication Safety Issues
Older Adult: High-Risk Medication:

Beers Criteria: Chlorpheniramine, a first-generation antihistamine, is identified in the Beers Criteria as a potentially inappropriate medication to be avoided in patients 65 years and older (independent of diagnosis or condition) due to its potent anticholinergic properties resulting in increased risk of confusion, dry mouth, constipation, and other anticholinergic effects or toxicity; use should also be avoided due to reduced clearance with advanced age and tolerance associated with use as a hypnotic. Exposure to concurrent anticholinergic drugs also increases risk of falls, delirium, and dementia; consider total anticholinergic burden when conducting medication reviews (Beers Criteria [AGS 2023]).

Beers Criteria: Ibuprofen is identified in the Beers Criteria as a potentially inappropriate medication to be avoided for chronic use in patients 65 years and older (unless alternative agents ineffective and patient can receive concomitant gastroprotective agent) due to increased risk of GI bleeding and peptic ulcer disease in older adults in high risk category (eg, older than 75 years of age or receiving concomitant oral/parenteral corticosteroids, anticoagulants, or antiplatelet agents). In addition, avoid for short-term scheduled use in combination with oral/parenteral corticosteroids, anticoagulants, or antiplatelet agents unless alternatives are ineffective and patient can receive concomitant gastroprotective agent (Beers Criteria [AGS 2023]).

Metabolism/Transport Effects

Refer to individual components.

Drug Interactions

Note: Interacting drugs may not be individually listed below if they are part of a group interaction (eg, individual drugs within “CYP3A4 Inducers [Strong]” are NOT listed). For a complete list of drug interactions by individual drug name and detailed management recommendations, use the drug interactions program by clicking on the “Launch drug interactions program” link above.

Note: Interacting drugs may not be individually listed below if they are part of a group interaction (eg, individual drugs within “CYP3A4 Inducers [Strong]” are NOT listed). For a complete list of drug interactions by individual drug name and detailed management recommendations, use the drug interactions program

5-Aminosalicylic Acid Derivatives: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase nephrotoxic effects of 5-Aminosalicylic Acid Derivatives. Risk C: Monitor

Abciximab: May increase antiplatelet effects of Agents with Antiplatelet Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Abrocitinib: Agents with Antiplatelet Effects may increase antiplatelet effects of Abrocitinib. Risk X: Avoid

Acalabrutinib: May increase antiplatelet effects of Agents with Antiplatelet Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Acemetacin: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents. Risk X: Avoid

Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors: May decrease therapeutic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may decrease therapeutic effects of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors. Risk C: Monitor

Aclidinium: May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk X: Avoid

Acrivastine: May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Acrivastine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Ajmaline: May increase serum concentration of CYP2D6 Substrates (High risk with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor

Alcohol (Ethyl): CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Alcohol (Ethyl). Risk C: Monitor

Alcohol (Ethyl): May increase adverse/toxic effects of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents. Specifically, the risk of GI bleeding may be increased with this combination. Risk C: Monitor

Aliskiren: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase nephrotoxic effects of Aliskiren. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may decrease antihypertensive effects of Aliskiren. Risk C: Monitor

Alizapride: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Alpha1-Blockers: May decrease therapeutic effects of Alpha-/Beta-Agonists. Risk C: Monitor

Amantadine: May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Amezinium: Antihistamines may increase stimulatory effects of Amezinium. Risk C: Monitor

Aminoglycosides: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may decrease excretion of Aminoglycosides. Data only in premature infants. Risk C: Monitor

Aminolevulinic Acid (Systemic): Photosensitizing Agents may increase photosensitizing effects of Aminolevulinic Acid (Systemic). Risk X: Avoid

Aminolevulinic Acid (Topical): Photosensitizing Agents may increase photosensitizing effects of Aminolevulinic Acid (Topical). Risk C: Monitor

Amisulpride (Oral): May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Anagrelide: May increase antiplatelet effects of Agents with Antiplatelet Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may decrease therapeutic effects of Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers. The combination of these two agents may also significantly decrease glomerular filtration and renal function. Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers may increase adverse/toxic effects of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents. Specifically, the combination may result in a significant decrease in renal function. Risk C: Monitor

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may decrease antihypertensive effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors may increase adverse/toxic effects of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents. Specifically, the combination may result in a significant decrease in renal function. Risk C: Monitor

Anticoagulants (Miscellaneous Agents): Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective) may increase anticoagulant effects of Anticoagulants (Miscellaneous Agents). Risk C: Monitor

Antiplatelet Agents (P2Y12 Inhibitors): Agents with Antiplatelet Effects may increase antiplatelet effects of Antiplatelet Agents (P2Y12 Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor

Artemether and Lumefantrine: May increase serum concentration of CYP2D6 Substrates (High risk with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor

Articaine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Management: Consider reducing the dose of articaine if possible when used in patients who are also receiving CNS depressants. Monitor for excessive CNS depressant effects with any combined use. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Aspirin: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective) may decrease therapeutic effects of Aspirin. Aspirin may increase adverse/toxic effects of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective). Specifically, the risk for bleeding may be increased. Aspirin may decrease serum concentration of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective). Management: In general, avoid regular, frequent use of NSAIDs with aspirin whenever possible. If combined, monitor for increased bleeding and a reduced cardioprotective effect of aspirin. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Atomoxetine: May increase hypertensive effects of Sympathomimetics. Atomoxetine may increase tachycardic effects of Sympathomimetics. Risk C: Monitor

Azelastine (Nasal): May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk X: Avoid

Bemiparin: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective) may increase anticoagulant effects of Bemiparin. Management: Avoid this combination if possible, due to an increased risk of bleeding. If coadministration cannot be avoided, monitor patients closely for clinical and laboratory evidence of bleeding. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Benperidol: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may decrease therapeutic effects of Benperidol. Risk C: Monitor

Benperidol: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Benztropine: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Benztropine. Risk C: Monitor

Benzylpenicilloyl Polylysine: Coadministration of Alpha-/Beta-Agonists and Benzylpenicilloyl Polylysine may alter diagnostic results. Management: Consider use of a histamine skin test as a positive control to assess a patient's ability to mount a wheal and flare response. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Benzylpenicilloyl Polylysine: Coadministration of Antihistamines and Benzylpenicilloyl Polylysine may alter diagnostic results. Management: Suspend systemic H1 antagonists for benzylpenicilloyl-polylysine skin testing and delay testing until systemic antihistaminic effects have dissipated. A histamine skin test may be used to assess persistent antihistaminic effects. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Beta-Blockers: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may decrease antihypertensive effects of Beta-Blockers. Risk C: Monitor

Betahistine: Antihistamines may decrease therapeutic effects of Betahistine. Betahistine may decrease therapeutic effects of Antihistamines. Risk C: Monitor

Bile Acid Sequestrants: May decrease absorption of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents. Risk C: Monitor

Biperiden: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Biperiden. Risk C: Monitor

Bisphosphonate Derivatives: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase adverse/toxic effects of Bisphosphonate Derivatives. Both an increased risk of gastrointestinal ulceration and an increased risk of nephrotoxicity are of concern. Risk C: Monitor

Blonanserin: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Blonanserin. Management: Use caution if coadministering blonanserin and CNS depressants; dose reduction of the other CNS depressant may be required. Strong CNS depressants should not be coadministered with blonanserin. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Bornaprine: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Bornaprine. Risk C: Monitor

Bornaprine: Sympathomimetics may increase anticholinergic effects of Bornaprine. Risk C: Monitor

Botulinum Toxin-Containing Products: May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Brexanolone: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Brexanolone. Risk C: Monitor

Brimonidine (Topical): May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Bromocriptine: May increase hypertensive effects of Alpha-/Beta-Agonists. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination when possible. If combined, monitor for hypertension and tachycardia, and do not coadminister these agents for more than 10 days. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Bromopride: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Bromperidol: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk X: Avoid

Buclizine: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Buclizine. Risk C: Monitor

Buclizine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Buprenorphine: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Buprenorphine. Management: Consider reduced doses of other CNS depressants, and avoiding such drugs in patients at high risk of buprenorphine overuse/self-injection. Initiate buprenorphine at lower doses in patients already receiving CNS depressants. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

BusPIRone: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Cannabinoid-Containing Products: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase tachycardic effects of Cannabinoid-Containing Products. Risk C: Monitor

Cannabinoid-Containing Products: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Cannabinoid-Containing Products. Risk C: Monitor

Cannabinoid-Containing Products: May increase tachycardic effects of Sympathomimetics. Risk C: Monitor

Caplacizumab: Agents with Antiplatelet Effects may increase adverse/toxic effects of Caplacizumab. Specifically, the risk of bleeding may be increased. Risk C: Monitor

Cardiac Glycosides: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase serum concentration of Cardiac Glycosides. Risk C: Monitor

Certoparin: Antihistamines may increase therapeutic effects of Certoparin. Risk C: Monitor

Cetirizine (Systemic): May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Management: Consider avoiding this combination if possible. If required, monitor for excessive sedation or CNS depression, limit the dose and duration of combination therapy, and consider CNS depressant dose reductions. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Chloral Hydrate/Chloral Betaine: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Chloral Hydrate/Chloral Betaine. Management: Consider alternatives to the use of chloral hydrate or chloral betaine and additional CNS depressants. If combined, consider a dose reduction of either agent and monitor closely for enhanced CNS depressive effects. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Chlormethiazole: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Management: Monitor closely for evidence of excessive CNS depression. The chlormethiazole labeling states that an appropriately reduced dose should be used if such a combination must be used. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Chloroprocaine (Systemic): May increase hypertensive effects of Alpha-/Beta-Agonists. Risk C: Monitor

Chlorphenesin Carbamate: May increase adverse/toxic effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Chlorprothixene: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Chlorprothixene. Risk C: Monitor

Cimetropium: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Cimetropium. Risk X: Avoid

Clofarabine: OAT1/3 Inhibitors may increase serum concentration of Clofarabine. Risk C: Monitor

CloZAPine: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase constipating effects of CloZAPine. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination whenever possible. If combined, monitor closely for signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal hypomotility and consider prophylactic laxative treatment. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

CNS Depressants: May increase adverse/toxic effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Cocaine (Topical): May increase hypertensive effects of Sympathomimetics. Management: Consider alternatives to use of this combination when possible. Monitor closely for substantially increased blood pressure or heart rate and for any evidence of myocardial ischemia with concurrent use. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Collagenase (Systemic): Agents with Antiplatelet Effects may increase adverse/toxic effects of Collagenase (Systemic). Specifically, the risk of injection site bruising and or bleeding may be increased. Risk C: Monitor

Corticosteroids (Systemic): May increase adverse/toxic effects of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective). Risk C: Monitor

Cyclizine: May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk C: Monitor

CycloSPORINE (Systemic): Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase nephrotoxic effects of CycloSPORINE (Systemic). Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase serum concentration of CycloSPORINE (Systemic). CycloSPORINE (Systemic) may increase serum concentration of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents. Management: Consider alternatives to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs). Monitor for evidence of nephrotoxicity, as well as increased serum cyclosporine concentrations and systemic effects (eg, hypertension) during concomitant therapy with NSAIDs. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Strong): May increase serum concentration of Chlorpheniramine. Risk C: Monitor

Dantrolene: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Daridorexant: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Management: Dose reduction of daridorexant and/or any other CNS depressant may be necessary. Use of daridorexant with alcohol is not recommended, and the use of daridorexant with any other drug to treat insomnia is not recommended. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Darifenacin: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Darifenacin. Risk C: Monitor

Dasatinib: May increase antiplatelet effects of Agents with Antiplatelet Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Deferasirox: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase adverse/toxic effects of Deferasirox. Specifically, the risk for GI ulceration/irritation or GI bleeding may be increased. Risk C: Monitor

Deoxycholic Acid: May increase antiplatelet effects of Agents with Antiplatelet Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Desirudin: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective) may increase anticoagulant effects of Desirudin. Risk C: Monitor

Desmopressin: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase hyponatremic effects of Desmopressin. Risk C: Monitor

DexmedeTOMIDine: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of DexmedeTOMIDine. Management: Monitor for increased CNS depression during coadministration of dexmedetomidine and CNS depressants, and consider dose reductions of either agent to avoid excessive CNS depression. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Dichlorphenamide: OAT1/3 Inhibitors may increase serum concentration of Dichlorphenamide. Risk C: Monitor

Dicyclomine: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Dicyclomine. Risk C: Monitor

Difelikefalin: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Difenoxin: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Dihydralazine: CNS Depressants may increase hypotensive effects of Dihydralazine. Risk C: Monitor

Dihydralazine: Sympathomimetics may decrease therapeutic effects of Dihydralazine. Risk C: Monitor

Dimethindene (Systemic): Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Dimethindene (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor

Dimethindene (Topical): May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs): Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective) may increase anticoagulant effects of Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs). Risk C: Monitor

Doxofylline: Sympathomimetics may increase adverse/toxic effects of Doxofylline. Risk C: Monitor

Doxylamine: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Doxylamine. Risk C: Monitor

DroNABinol: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase tachycardic effects of DroNABinol. Risk X: Avoid

DroPERidol: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Management: Consider dose reductions of droperidol or of other CNS agents (eg, opioids, barbiturates) with concomitant use. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Drospirenone-Containing Products: May increase hyperkalemic effects of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents. Risk C: Monitor

Eluxadoline: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase constipating effects of Eluxadoline. Risk X: Avoid

Emedastine (Systemic): May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Management: Consider avoiding this combination if possible. If required, monitor for excessive sedation or CNS depression, limit the dose and duration of combination therapy, and consider CNS depressant dose reductions. Risk C: Monitor

Enoxaparin: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective) may increase anticoagulant effects of Enoxaparin. Management: Discontinue nonselective NSAIDs prior to initiation of enoxaparin whenever possible. If coadministration cannot be avoided, monitor patients closely for clinical and laboratory evidence of bleeding. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Entacapone: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Eplerenone: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may decrease antihypertensive effects of Eplerenone. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase hyperkalemic effects of Eplerenone. Risk C: Monitor

Ergot Derivatives (Vasoconstrictive CYP3A4 Substrates): May increase vasoconstricting effects of Alpha-/Beta-Agonists. Risk X: Avoid

Esketamine (Injection): May increase adverse/toxic effects of Sympathomimetics. Specifically, the risk for elevated heart rate, hypertension, and arrhythmias may be increased. Risk C: Monitor

Esketamine (Nasal): May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Fesoterodine: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Fesoterodine. Risk C: Monitor

Fluconazole: May increase serum concentration of Ibuprofen. Risk C: Monitor

Flunarizine: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Flunarizine. Risk X: Avoid

Flunitrazepam: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Flunitrazepam. Management: Reduce the dose of CNS depressants when combined with flunitrazepam and monitor patients for evidence of CNS depression (eg, sedation, respiratory depression). Use non-CNS depressant alternatives when available. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Fondaparinux: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective) may increase anticoagulant effects of Fondaparinux. Management: Discontinue nonselective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents prior to the initiation of fondaparinux, if possible. If coadministration is required, monitor patients closely for signs and symptoms of bleeding. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Fosphenytoin-Phenytoin: Chlorpheniramine may increase serum concentration of Fosphenytoin-Phenytoin. Risk C: Monitor

Gastrointestinal Agents (Prokinetic): Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may decrease therapeutic effects of Gastrointestinal Agents (Prokinetic). Risk C: Monitor

Gepotidacin: May decrease anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Glucagon: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase adverse/toxic effects of Glucagon. Specifically, the risk of gastrointestinal adverse effects may be increased. Risk C: Monitor

Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitors: Agents with Antiplatelet Effects may increase antiplatelet effects of Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitors. Risk C: Monitor

Glycopyrrolate (Oral Inhalation): Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Glycopyrrolate (Oral Inhalation). Risk X: Avoid

Glycopyrrolate (Systemic): Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Glycopyrrolate (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor

Glycopyrronium (Topical): May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk X: Avoid

Guanethidine: May increase hypertensive effects of Sympathomimetics. Guanethidine may increase arrhythmogenic effects of Sympathomimetics. Risk C: Monitor

Haloperidol: QT-prolonging Agents (Indeterminate Risk - Caution) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Haloperidol. Risk C: Monitor

Heparin: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective) may increase anticoagulant effects of Heparin. Risk C: Monitor

Heparins (Low Molecular Weight): Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective) may increase anticoagulant effects of Heparins (Low Molecular Weight). Risk C: Monitor

Herbal Products with Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Effects: May increase antiplatelet effects of Agents with Antiplatelet Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Hexoprenaline: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Alpha-/Beta-Agonists. Risk X: Avoid

Hyaluronidase: Antihistamines may decrease therapeutic effects of Hyaluronidase. Risk C: Monitor

HydrALAZINE: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may decrease antihypertensive effects of HydrALAZINE. Risk C: Monitor

HydrOXYzine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Management: Consider a decrease in the CNS depressant dose, as appropriate, when used together with hydroxyzine. Increase monitoring of signs/symptoms of CNS depression in any patient receiving hydroxyzine together with another CNS depressant. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Ibritumomab Tiuxetan: Agents with Antiplatelet Effects may increase antiplatelet effects of Ibritumomab Tiuxetan. Risk C: Monitor

Ibrutinib: Agents with Antiplatelet Effects may increase adverse/toxic effects of Ibrutinib. Specifically, the risk of bleeding and hemorrhage may be increased. Risk C: Monitor

Imatinib: Ibuprofen may decrease serum concentration of Imatinib. Specifically, ibuprofen may decrease intracellular concentrations of imatinib, leading to decreased clinical response. Management: Consider using an alternative to ibuprofen in patients who are being treated with imatinib. Available evidence suggests other NSAIDs do not interact in a similar manner. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Inotersen: Agents with Antiplatelet Effects may increase adverse/toxic effects of Inotersen. Specifically, the risk of bleeding may be increased. Risk C: Monitor

Iobenguane Radiopharmaceutical Products: Alpha-/Beta-Agonists (Indirect-Acting) may decrease therapeutic effects of Iobenguane Radiopharmaceutical Products. Management: Discontinue all drugs that may inhibit or interfere with catecholamine transport or uptake for at least 5 biological half-lives before iobenguane administration. Do not administer these drugs until at least 7 days after each iobenguane dose. Risk X: Avoid

Ipratropium (Nasal): May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Ipratropium (Oral Inhalation): May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk X: Avoid

Isoproterenol: Chlorpheniramine may increase therapeutic effects of Isoproterenol. Risk C: Monitor

Itopride: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may decrease therapeutic effects of Itopride. Risk C: Monitor

Ixabepilone: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Kava Kava: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Ketorolac (Nasal): May increase adverse/toxic effects of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents. Risk X: Avoid

Ketorolac (Systemic): Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase adverse/toxic effects of Ketorolac (Systemic). Risk X: Avoid

Ketotifen (Systemic): May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Kratom: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Sympathomimetics. Risk X: Avoid

Kratom: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk X: Avoid

Landiolol: Sympathomimetics may decrease therapeutic effects of Landiolol. Risk C: Monitor

Lemborexant: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Management: Dosage adjustments of lemborexant and of concomitant CNS depressants may be necessary when administered together because of potentially additive CNS depressant effects. Close monitoring for CNS depressant effects is necessary. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Levocetirizine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Levosulpiride: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may decrease therapeutic effects of Levosulpiride. Risk X: Avoid

Levothyroxine: May increase therapeutic effects of Sympathomimetics. Sympathomimetics may increase therapeutic effects of Levothyroxine. Levothyroxine may increase adverse/toxic effects of Sympathomimetics. Specifically, the risk of coronary insufficiency may be increased in patients with coronary artery disease. Risk C: Monitor

Limaprost: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Agents with Antiplatelet Effects. Specifically, the risk of bleeding may be increased. Risk C: Monitor

Linezolid: May increase hypertensive effects of Sympathomimetics. Management: Consider initial dose reductions of sympathomimetic agents, and closely monitor for enhanced blood pressure elevations, in patients receiving linezolid. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Lisuride: May increase hypertensive effects of Alpha-/Beta-Agonists. Risk X: Avoid

Lithium: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase serum concentration of Lithium. Management: Consider reducing the lithium dose when initiating a NSAID. Monitor for increased lithium therapeutic/toxic effects if a NSAID is initiated/dose increased, or decreased effects if a NSAID is discontinued/dose decreased. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Lofexidine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Loop Diuretics: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may decrease diuretic effects of Loop Diuretics. Loop Diuretics may increase nephrotoxic effects of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents. Management: Monitor for evidence of kidney injury or decreased therapeutic effects of loop diuretics with concurrent use of an NSAID. Consider avoiding concurrent use in CHF or cirrhosis. Concomitant use of bumetanide with indomethacin is not recommended. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Loxapine: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Loxapine. Management: Consider reducing the dose of CNS depressants administered concomitantly with loxapine due to an increased risk of respiratory depression, sedation, hypotension, and syncope. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Lumacaftor and Ivacaftor: May decrease serum concentration of Ibuprofen. Risk C: Monitor

Macimorelin: Coadministration of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents and Macimorelin may alter diagnostic results. Risk X: Avoid

Magnesium Sulfate: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Maprotiline: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Maprotiline. Risk C: Monitor

Mavorixafor: May increase serum concentration of CYP2D6 Substrates (High risk with Inhibitors). Risk X: Avoid

Melperone: May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Mequitazine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Metergoline: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Alpha-/Beta-Agonists (Indirect-Acting). Risk C: Monitor

Metergoline: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

MetFORMIN: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase adverse/toxic effects of MetFORMIN. Risk C: Monitor

Methotrexate: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase serum concentration of Methotrexate. Management: Avoid coadministration of higher dose methotrexate (such as that used for the treatment of oncologic conditions) and NSAIDs. Use caution if coadministering lower dose methotrexate and NSAIDs. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Methotrimeprazine: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Methotrimeprazine. Methotrimeprazine may increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Management: Reduce the usual dose of CNS depressants by 50% if starting methotrimeprazine until the dose of methotrimeprazine is stable. Monitor patient closely for evidence of CNS depression. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Methoxsalen (Systemic): Photosensitizing Agents may increase photosensitizing effects of Methoxsalen (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor

Methoxyflurane: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase nephrotoxic effects of Methoxyflurane. Risk X: Avoid

Methscopolamine: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Methscopolamine. Risk C: Monitor

Metoclopramide: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

MetyroSINE: CNS Depressants may increase sedative effects of MetyroSINE. Risk C: Monitor

Mifamurtide: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may decrease therapeutic effects of Mifamurtide. Risk X: Avoid

Minocycline (Systemic): May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Mirabegron: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase adverse/toxic effects of Mirabegron. Risk C: Monitor

Miscellaneous Antiplatelets: Agents with Antiplatelet Effects may increase antiplatelet effects of Miscellaneous Antiplatelets. Risk C: Monitor

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors: May increase hypertensive effects of Alpha-/Beta-Agonists (Indirect-Acting). While linezolid is expected to interact via this mechanism, management recommendations differ from other monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Refer to linezolid specific monographs for details. Risk X: Avoid

Moxonidine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Nabilone: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk X: Avoid

Nadroparin: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective) may increase anticoagulant effects of Nadroparin. Management: Coadministration of NSAIDs and nadroparin is not recommended due to an increased risk of bleeding. If coadministration is required, monitor patients closely for clinical and laboratory signs of bleeding. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Naftazone: May increase antiplatelet effects of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents. Risk C: Monitor

Nalfurafine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Nitroglycerin: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may decrease absorption of Nitroglycerin. Specifically, anticholinergic agents may decrease the dissolution of sublingual nitroglycerin tablets, possibly impairing or slowing nitroglycerin absorption. Risk C: Monitor

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Topical): Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Topical) may increase adverse/toxic effects of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents. Specifically, the risk of gastrointestinal (GI) toxicity is increased. Management: Coadministration of systemic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and topical NSAIDs is not recommended. If systemic NSAIDs and topical NSAIDs, ensure the benefits outweigh the risks and monitor for increased NSAID toxicities. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents. Specifically, the risk for gastrointestinal toxicity is increased. Risk X: Avoid

Noscapine: CNS Depressants may increase adverse/toxic effects of Noscapine. Risk X: Avoid

Obinutuzumab: Agents with Antiplatelet Effects may increase adverse/toxic effects of Obinutuzumab. Specifically, the risk of bleeding may be increased. Management: Consider avoiding coadministration of obinutuzumab and agents with antiplatelet effects, especially during the first cycle of obinutuzumab therapy. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

OLANZapine: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of OLANZapine. Risk C: Monitor

Olopatadine (Nasal): May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk X: Avoid

Omacetaxine: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase adverse/toxic effects of Omacetaxine. Specifically, the risk for bleeding-related events may be increased. Risk C: Monitor

Opicapone: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Opioid Agonists: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Opioid Agonists. Management: Avoid concomitant use of opioid agonists and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants when possible. These agents should only be combined if alternative treatment options are inadequate. If combined, limit the dosages and duration of each drug. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Opipramol: May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Opipramol: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Orphenadrine: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Orphenadrine. Risk X: Avoid

Oxatomide: May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk X: Avoid

Oxomemazine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk X: Avoid

Oxybate Salt Products: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Oxybate Salt Products. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination when possible. If combined, dose reduction or discontinuation of one or more CNS depressants (including the oxybate salt product) should be considered. Interrupt oxybate salt treatment during short-term opioid use Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

OxyBUTYnin: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of OxyBUTYnin. Risk C: Monitor

OxyCODONE: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of OxyCODONE. Management: Avoid concomitant use of oxycodone and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants when possible. These agents should only be combined if alternative treatment options are inadequate. If combined, limit the dosages and duration of each drug. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Paliperidone: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Paraldehyde: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Paraldehyde. Risk X: Avoid

Peginterferon Alfa-2b: May decrease serum concentration of CYP2D6 Substrates (High risk with Inhibitors). Peginterferon Alfa-2b may increase serum concentration of CYP2D6 Substrates (High risk with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor

PEMEtrexed: Ibuprofen may increase serum concentration of PEMEtrexed. Management: In patients with an estimated creatinine clearance of 45 to 79 mL/min, avoid ibuprofen for 2 days before, the day of, and 2 days following the administration of pemetrexed. Monitor for increased pemetrexed toxicities if combined. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium: Agents with Antiplatelet Effects may increase adverse/toxic effects of Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium. Specifically, the risk of hemorrhage may be increased. Risk C: Monitor

Perampanel: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Pergolide: May increase hypertensive effects of Alpha-/Beta-Agonists. Risk C: Monitor

Phenylbutazone: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents. Risk X: Avoid

Pipamperone: May increase adverse/toxic effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Piribedil: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Piribedil. Risk C: Monitor

Pirtobrutinib: May increase antiplatelet effects of Agents with Antiplatelet Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Pitolisant: Antihistamines may decrease therapeutic effects of Pitolisant. Risk X: Avoid

Pizotifen: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Polyethylene Glycol-Electrolyte Solution: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase nephrotoxic effects of Polyethylene Glycol-Electrolyte Solution. Risk C: Monitor

Porfimer: Photosensitizing Agents may increase photosensitizing effects of Porfimer. Risk X: Avoid

Potassium Chloride: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase ulcerogenic effects of Potassium Chloride. Management: Patients on drugs with substantial anticholinergic effects should avoid using any solid oral dosage form of potassium chloride. Risk X: Avoid

Potassium Citrate: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase ulcerogenic effects of Potassium Citrate. Management: Patients on drugs with substantial anticholinergic effects should avoid using any solid oral dosage form of potassium citrate. Risk X: Avoid

Potassium Salts: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase hyperkalemic effects of Potassium Salts. Risk C: Monitor

Potassium-Sparing Diuretics: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase hyperkalemic effects of Potassium-Sparing Diuretics. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may decrease antihypertensive effects of Potassium-Sparing Diuretics. Risk C: Monitor

PRALAtrexate: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase serum concentration of PRALAtrexate. More specifically, NSAIDS may decrease the renal excretion of pralatrexate. Management: Avoid coadministration of pralatrexate with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If coadministration cannot be avoided, closely monitor for increased pralatrexate serum levels or toxicity. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Pramipexole: CNS Depressants may increase sedative effects of Pramipexole. Risk C: Monitor

Pramlintide: May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. These effects are specific to the GI tract. Risk X: Avoid

Probenecid: May increase serum concentration of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents. Risk C: Monitor

Procarbazine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Promethazine: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Promethazine. Risk C: Monitor

Propantheline: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Propantheline. Risk C: Monitor

Propiverine: May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Prostaglandins (Ophthalmic): Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may decrease therapeutic effects of Prostaglandins (Ophthalmic). Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may also enhance the therapeutic effects of Prostaglandins (Ophthalmic). Risk C: Monitor

QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk): QT-prolonging Agents (Indeterminate Risk - Caution) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk). Management: Monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias when these agents are combined. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk C: Monitor

QuiNIDine: May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Quinolones: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase neuroexcitatory and/or seizure-potentiating effects of Quinolones. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase serum concentration of Quinolones. Risk C: Monitor

Ramosetron: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase constipating effects of Ramosetron. Risk C: Monitor

Reserpine: May decrease therapeutic effects of Alpha-/Beta-Agonists (Indirect-Acting). Risk C: Monitor

Revefenacin: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Revefenacin. Risk X: Avoid

Rilmenidine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Rivastigmine: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may decrease therapeutic effects of Rivastigmine. Rivastigmine may decrease therapeutic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Management: Use of rivastigmine with an anticholinergic agent is not recommended unless clinically necessary. If the combination is necessary, monitor for reduced anticholinergic effects. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b: CNS Depressants may increase adverse/toxic effects of Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b. Specifically, the risk of neuropsychiatric adverse effects may be increased. Management: Avoid coadministration of ropeginterferon alfa-2b and other CNS depressants. If this combination cannot be avoided, monitor patients for neuropsychiatric adverse effects (eg, depression, suicidal ideation, aggression, mania). Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

ROPINIRole: CNS Depressants may increase sedative effects of ROPINIRole. Risk C: Monitor

Rotigotine: CNS Depressants may increase sedative effects of Rotigotine. Risk C: Monitor

Salicylates: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective) may increase adverse/toxic effects of Salicylates. An increased risk of bleeding may be associated with use of this combination. Risk X: Avoid

Scopolamine: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Scopolamine. Risk C: Monitor

Secretin: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may decrease therapeutic effects of Secretin. Management: Avoid concomitant use of anticholinergic agents and secretin. Discontinue anticholinergic agents at least 5 half-lives prior to administration of secretin. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Seladelpar: OAT1/3 Inhibitors may increase serum concentration of Seladelpar. Risk X: Avoid

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor: May increase antiplatelet effects of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective). Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective) may decrease therapeutic effects of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor. Management: Consider alternatives to NSAIDs. Monitor for evidence of bleeding and diminished antidepressant effects. It is unclear whether COX-2-selective NSAIDs reduce risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Selumetinib: May increase antiplatelet effects of Agents with Antiplatelet Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor: May increase tachycardic effects of Alpha-/Beta-Agonists. Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor may increase vasopressor effects of Alpha-/Beta-Agonists. Management: If possible, avoid coadministration of direct-acting alpha-/beta-agonists and serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. If coadministered, monitor for increased sympathomimetic effects (eg, increased blood pressure, chest pain, headache). Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Sincalide: Drugs that Affect Gallbladder Function may decrease therapeutic effects of Sincalide. Management: Consider discontinuing drugs that may affect gallbladder motility prior to the use of sincalide to stimulate gallbladder contraction. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Sodium Phosphates: May increase nephrotoxic effects of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents. Specifically, the risk of acute phosphate nephropathy may be enhanced. Risk C: Monitor

Sofpironium: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Sofpironium. Risk X: Avoid

Solriamfetol: Sympathomimetics may increase hypertensive effects of Solriamfetol. Sympathomimetics may increase tachycardic effects of Solriamfetol. Risk C: Monitor

Spironolactone: May decrease vasoconstricting effects of Alpha-/Beta-Agonists. Risk C: Monitor

Sulopenem Etzadroxil: OAT1/3 Inhibitors may increase serum concentration of Sulopenem Etzadroxil. Risk C: Monitor

Sulprostone: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may decrease therapeutic effects of Sulprostone. Risk X: Avoid

Suvorexant: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Suvorexant. Management: Dose reduction of suvorexant and/or any other CNS depressant may be necessary. Use of suvorexant with alcohol is not recommended, and the use of suvorexant with any other drug to treat insomnia is not recommended. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Sympathomimetics: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Sympathomimetics. Risk C: Monitor

Tacrolimus (Systemic): Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase nephrotoxic effects of Tacrolimus (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor

Tedizolid: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Sympathomimetics. Specifically, the risk for increased blood pressure and heart rate may be increased. Risk C: Monitor

Tenofovir Products: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase nephrotoxic effects of Tenofovir Products. Management: Seek alternatives to these combinations whenever possible. Avoid use of tenofovir with multiple NSAIDs or any NSAID given at a high dose due to a potential risk of acute renal failure. Diclofenac appears to confer the most risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Tenoxicam: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents. Risk X: Avoid

Thalidomide: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Thalidomide. Risk X: Avoid

Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase serum concentration of Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics. Risk C: Monitor

Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may decrease therapeutic effects of Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics. Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics may increase nephrotoxic effects of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents. Risk C: Monitor

Thiothixene: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Thiothixene. Risk C: Monitor

Thrombolytic Agents: Agents with Antiplatelet Effects may increase adverse/toxic effects of Thrombolytic Agents. Specifically, the risk of bleeding may be increased. Risk C: Monitor

Tiapride: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may decrease therapeutic effects of Tiapride. Risk C: Monitor

Tiotropium: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Tiotropium. Risk X: Avoid

Tipranavir: May increase antiplatelet effects of Agents with Antiplatelet Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Tolperisone: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase adverse/toxic effects of Tolperisone. Specifically, the risk of hypersensitivity reactions may be increased. Tolperisone may increase therapeutic effects of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents. Risk C: Monitor

Tolterodine: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Tolterodine. Risk C: Monitor

Topiramate: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase adverse/toxic effects of Topiramate. Risk C: Monitor

Tranylcypromine: May increase anticholinergic effects of Antihistamines, First Generation. Risk X: Avoid

Tranylcypromine: May increase hypertensive effects of Alpha-/Beta-Agonists (Indirect-Acting). Risk X: Avoid

Tricyclic Antidepressants: May increase vasopressor effects of Alpha-/Beta-Agonists. Management: Avoid, if possible, the use of alpha-/beta-agonists in patients receiving tricyclic antidepressants. If combined, monitor for evidence of increased pressor effects and consider reductions in initial dosages of the alpha-/beta-agonist. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Trimeprazine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Trimethobenzamide: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Trimethobenzamide. Risk C: Monitor

Trospium: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Trospium. Risk C: Monitor

Umeclidinium: May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk X: Avoid

Vadadustat: OAT1/3 Inhibitors may increase serum concentration of Vadadustat. Risk C: Monitor

Valerian: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Valproic Acid and Derivatives: Ibuprofen may decrease serum concentration of Valproic Acid and Derivatives. Risk C: Monitor

Vancomycin: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase serum concentration of Vancomycin. Risk C: Monitor

Verteporfin: Photosensitizing Agents may increase photosensitizing effects of Verteporfin. Risk C: Monitor

Vitamin E (Systemic): May increase antiplatelet effects of Agents with Antiplatelet Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Vitamin K Antagonists: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective) may increase anticoagulant effects of Vitamin K Antagonists. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination when possible. If the combination must be used, monitor coagulation status closely and advise patients to promptly report any evidence of bleeding or bruising. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Volanesorsen: May increase antiplatelet effects of Agents with Antiplatelet Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Voriconazole: May increase serum concentration of Ibuprofen. Specifically, concentrations of the S-(+)-ibuprofen enantiomer may be increased. Risk C: Monitor

Zanubrutinib: May increase antiplatelet effects of Agents with Antiplatelet Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Zolpidem: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Zolpidem. Management: Reduce the Intermezzo brand sublingual zolpidem adult dose to 1.75 mg for men who are also receiving other CNS depressants. No such dose change is recommended for women. Avoid use with other CNS depressants at bedtime; avoid use with alcohol. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Zuclopenthixol: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Zuclopenthixol. Risk C: Monitor

Zuranolone: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Management: Consider alternatives to the use of zuranolone with other CNS depressants or alcohol. If combined, consider a zuranolone dose reduction and monitor patients closely for increased CNS depressant effects. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Food Interactions

See individual agents.

Dietary Considerations

May be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.

Pregnancy Considerations

Refer to individual monographs.

Pharmacokinetics (Adult Data Unless Noted)

See individual agents.

Brand Names: International
International Brand Names by Country
For country code abbreviations (show table)

  • (AR) Argentina: Aseptobron antigripal forte | Ibupirac grip;
  • (CL) Chile: Finagrip | Triofeno;
  • (CN) China: Ibuprofen, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and chlorphenamine maleate;
  • (DO) Dominican Republic: Suprofen Cold;
  • (EG) Egypt: Sinlerg;
  • (IN) India: Arinac ah | Codylex-a;
  • (JO) Jordan: Prof cold & flu;
  • (PR) Puerto Rico: Advil allergy sinus;
  • (PY) Paraguay: Finidol grip;
  • (TR) Turkey: Coldfen | Gribex cold & flu | Iburamin cold
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