Methylnaltrexone Subcutaneous and Naltrexone injection
Determining the interaction of Methylnaltrexone Subcutaneous 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 (Subcutaneous), Methylnaltrexone, Methylnaltrexone (oral/injection)
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 Subcutaneous-Naltrexone Intramuscular
- Methylnaltrexone Subcutaneous-Naltrexone Tablets
- Methylnaltrexone Subcutaneous-Namenda
- Methylnaltrexone Subcutaneous-Namenda (Memantine Solution)
- Methylnaltrexone Subcutaneous-Namenda (Memantine Tablets)
- Methylnaltrexone Subcutaneous-Namenda XR
- Naltrexone injection-Methylnaltrexone Tablets
- Naltrexone injection-Methylphen Tablets
- Naltrexone injection-Methylphenidate
- Naltrexone injection-Methylphenidate CD Capsules
- Naltrexone injection-Methylphenidate Chewable Tablets
- Naltrexone injection-Methylphenidate Controlled-Release Tablets