Methylnaltrexone bromide and Naltrexone injection
Determining the interaction of Methylnaltrexone bromide and Naltrexone injection and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Consumer information for this interaction is not currently available.GENERALLY AVOID: Concomitant use of methylnaltrexone with other opioid antagonists may result in additive pharmacologic effects and increased risk of opioid withdrawal. Symptoms consistent with opioid withdrawal including hyperhidrosis, chills, diarrhea, abdominal pain, anxiety, and yawning have occurred in patients treated with methylnaltrexone. MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of methylnaltrexone with other opioid antagonists should generally be avoided. References "Product Information. Relistor (methylnaltrexone)." Wyeth Laboratories, Philadelphia, PA.
Professional:GENERALLY AVOID: Concomitant use of methylnaltrexone with other opioid antagonists may result in additive pharmacologic effects and increased risk of opioid withdrawal. Symptoms consistent with opioid withdrawal including hyperhidrosis, chills, diarrhea, abdominal pain, anxiety, and yawning have occurred in patients treated with methylnaltrexone.
MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of methylnaltrexone with other opioid antagonists should generally be avoided.
- "Product Information. Relistor (methylnaltrexone)." Wyeth Laboratories, Philadelphia, PA.
Generic Name: methylnaltrexone
Brand name: Relistor
Synonyms: Methylnaltrexone (oral/injection), Methylnaltrexone
Generic Name: naltrexone
Brand name: ReVia, Depade, Vivitrol
Synonyms: Naltrexone
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
- Methylnaltrexone bromide-Naltrexone Intramuscular
- Methylnaltrexone bromide-Naltrexone Tablets
- Methylnaltrexone bromide-Namenda
- Methylnaltrexone bromide-Namenda (Memantine Solution)
- Methylnaltrexone bromide-Namenda (Memantine Tablets)
- Methylnaltrexone bromide-Namenda XR
- Naltrexone injection-Methylnaltrexone Injection
- Naltrexone injection-Methylnaltrexone oral/injection
- Naltrexone injection-Methylnaltrexone Subcutaneous
- Naltrexone injection-Methylnaltrexone Tablets
- Naltrexone injection-Methylphen Tablets
- Naltrexone injection-Methylphenidate