Propoxyphene interaction

Propoxyphene interacts with several drugs. The use of sedatives in combination with propoxyphene can be fatal. In addition, the metabolism of the drug is increased in smokers due to induction of liver enzymes. Thus, smokers may require a higher dose of the drug for pain relief. Propoxyphene enhances the effects of both warfarin and carbamazepine and may increase the toxicity associated with both drugs, such as bleeding and sedation, respectively. 

Lopinavir/Ritonavir (Kaletra) [Anrirelroviral/Protease Inhibitor] Uses HIV Infxn Action Protease inhibitor Dose Adults. Tx naive 2 tab PO daily or 1 tab PO bid Tx experiencedpt 1 tab PO bid (T dose if w/ amprenavir, efavirenz, fosamprenavir, nelfinavir, nevirapine) Peds. 7-15 kg 12/3 mg/kg PO bid 15-40 kg 10/2.5 mg/kg PO bid >40 kg Adult dose w/ food Caution [C, /-] Numerous interactions Contra w/drugs dependent on CYP3A/CYP2D6 (Table VI-8) Disp Tab, soln SE Avoid disulfiram (soln has EtOH), metronidazole GI upset, asthenia, T cholesterol/triglycerides, pancreatitis protease metabolic synd Interactions T Effects Wl clarithromycin, erythromycin T effects OF amiodarone, amprenavir, azole andfungals, bepridil, cisapride, cyclosporine, CCBs, ergot alkaloids, flecainide, flurazepam, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, indinavir, lidocaine, meperidine, midazolam, pimozide, propafenone, propoxyphene, quinidine, rifabutin, saquinavir, sildenafil, tacrolimus, terfenadine, triazolam, zolpidem 1 effects Wl barbiturates, carbamazepine, dexamethasone, didanosine, efavirenz, nevirapine, phenytoin, rifabutin, rifampin, St. John s wort 1 effects OF OCPs, warfarin EMS Use andarrhythmics and benzodiazepines... 

Abernethy DR, Greenblatt DJ, Morse DS, Shader RI. Interaction of propoxyphene with diazepam, alprazolam and lorazepam. Br J Clin Pharmacol 1985 19(l) 51-7. 

Smith R, Prudden D, Hawkes C. Propoxyphene and warfarin interaction. Drug Intell Clin Pharm 1984 18(10) 822. 

A. Avoid propoxyphene napsylate for pain relief as it can interact with her valproic acid therapy. 

C Valproic acid can be given IV while the patient is NPO and then she can be converted back to her oral regimen as soon as possible. Valproic acid has no interactions with propoxyphene or doxycycline. Valproic acid troughs (not peak levels) should be monitored to ensure minimal effective concentrations. 

Clinically important, potentially hazardous interactions with alcohol, aprepitant, clarithromycin, CNS depressants, delavirdine, digoxin, efavirenz, fluconazole, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, grapefruit juice, indinavir, itraconazole, ivermectin, kava, ketoconazole, propoxyphene, ritonavir, saquinavir, St John s wort... 

Clinically important, potentially hazardous interactions with acetylcysteine, adenosine, aprepitant, aripiprazole, buprenorphine, caffeine, charcoal, clarithromycin, clobazam, dorazepate, clozapine, darunavir, dasatinib, delavirdine, dexamethasone, diltiazem, doxacurium, erythromycin, felodipine, fesoterodine, fosamprenavir, imatinib, influenza vaccines, lacosamide, lapatinib, levetiracetam, lopinavir, methylprednisolone, midazolam, nelfinavir, nilotinib, piracetam, prednisolone, propoxyphene, ritonavir, rivaroxaban, rufinamide, solifenacin, St John s wort, telithromycin, temsirolimus, terbinafine, tolvaptan, troleandomycin, verapamil, voriconazole... 

Clinically important, potentially hazardous interactions with clonidine, epinephrine, propoxyphene, telithromycin, verapamil... 

Clinically important, potentially hazardous interactions with amitriptyline, amoxapine, amphetamines, bupropion, citalopram, clomipramine, cyproheptadine, desipramine, dextroamphetamine, dextromethorphan, diethylpropion, dopamine, doxepin, entacapone, ephedra, ephedrine, epinephrine, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, ginseng, imipramine, levodopa, mazindol, meperidine, methamphetamine, nefazodone, nortriptyline, paroxetine, phendimetrazine, phentermine, phenylephrine, pizotifen, propoxyphene, protriptyline, pseudoephedrine, rizatriptan, sertraline, sibutramine, sumatriptan, sympathomimetics, tramadol, tricyclic antidepressants, trimipramine, tryptophan, venlafaxine, zolmitriptan... 

Clinically important, potentially hazardous interactions with alfentanil, alfuzosin, alprazolam, amiodarone, amprenavir, aprepitant, astemizole, atazanavir, bepridil, buprenorphine, bupropion, carbamazepine, chlordiazepoxide, ciclesonide, clozapine, conivaptan, cyclosporine, cyproterone, dasatinib, diazepam, dihydroergotamine, ergot alkaloids, estazolam, eszopidone, etravirine, ezetimibe, fentanyl, fesoterodine, flecainide, flurazepam, fluticasone, halazepam, ivabradine, ixabepilone, ketoconazole, lapatinib, levothyroxine, meperidine, meptazinol, methysergide, midazolam, nifedipine, nilotinib, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, pimozide, piroxicam, propafenone, propoxyphene, quazepam, quinidine, ranolazine, rifabutin, rifampin, rifapentine, rimonabant, rivaroxaban, saquinavir, sildenafil, silodosin, simvastatin, solifenacin, St John s wort, tadalafil, temsirolimus, trabectedin, triazolam, vardenafil, voriconazole, zolpidem... 

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