Drug interactions
Alfentanil + Metronidazole
Severity: Minor
Alfentanil and Metronidazole: minor interaction.
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Summary
Alfentanil is cleared by CYP3A4, and potent inhibitors can markedly prolong its opioid and respiratory depressant effects.
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Drug class
- Metronidazole
- Anti Parasitic
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