Drug interactions
Alfentanil + Carbamazepine
Severity: Moderate
Alfentanil and Carbamazepine: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Carbamazepine induces CYP3A4, the main enzyme clearing alfentanil, and can substantially lower its concentrations and shorten its analgesic effect.
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Drug class
- Carbamazepine
- Central Nervous System
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